Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Chess Club

Martingrove now has a chess club! Come to room 269 at lunch on Tuesday to play with your friends or sharpen your chess skills. All skill levels are welcome! Membership is not official- feel free to drop in at any time.

Coffee House

There will be a very important coffee house meeting for all performers on Tuesday March 31st after school in the library.

Stratford Trip

The Stratford Trip is fast approaching and final payments are due. See Mr. Kay to pay your final deposit and pick up your permission form. There is still one final ticket available to see HAMLET on May 20. See Mr. Kay in Room. 173 ASAP.

Relay for Life

Your Relay for Life Fact of the Day: There are 28 million cancer survivors worldwide. Registration  for Relay for Life ends THIS THURSDAY April 2nd! Forms and the $15 registration fee are being collected at lunch in front of the gym until then. Be sure to being them as soon as possible. Don't miss out!

Coffee House

This is a reminder for coffee house tickets: Tickets are $3 each and will be sold in front of the library at lunch. Tickets include one snack, one drink and a door prize raffle ticket. Come down for an evening of food and live performances.

Exciting Field Trip Opportunity

The 16th Annual University of Toronto Black Students' Association High school conference is being held on Tuesday May 5th. This year's theme is R.I.S.E.--and aims to encourage and inspire the youth of today and leaders of tomorrow to Reach, Innovate, Strive and Empower. If you are interested in attending this conference, pick up a field trip form in Guidance. Spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please see your Guidance counsellor if you have any questions.

Junior Rugby

The final Junior Rugby team list has been posted. We will practice this Thursday, outside, after school. Bring something warm!

Meetings of the Day

• Beacon - @ Lunch - Rm. 141
• Jr. Rugby - Thursday after school - Backfield
• Anime- @Lunch-Rm.141

Monday, March 30, 2015

Coffee House

There will be a very important coffee house meeting for all performers on Tuesday March 31st after school in the library.

Chess Club

Martingrove now has a chess club! Come to room 269 at lunch on Tuesday to play with your friends or sharpen your chess skills. All skill levels are welcome! Membership is not official- feel free to drop in at any time.

Coffee House

This is a reminder for coffee house tickets: Tickets are $3 each and will be sold in front of the library at lunch. Tickets include one snack, one drink and a door prize raffle ticket. Come down for an evening of food and live performances.

ERT

On Saturday, March 28th, two of Martingrove's ERT members participated in a first-aid competition at UofT. These two members, Starre McKibbon and Sudipta Das, competed against numerous university students and came in first place! Congratulations Sudipta and Starre!

Stratford Trip

The Stratford Trip is fast approaching and final payments are due. See Mr. Kay to pay your final deposit and pick up your permission form. There is still one final ticket available to see HAMLET on May 20. See Mr. Kay in Room. 173 ASAP.

Asian Heritage Assembly

Anyone interested in participating in the Asian Heritage Assembly behind the scenes or on stage, please meet in Rm 141 at lunch today. Everyone is welcome.

Meetings of the Day

• Music Council, General + Exec - Today @ Lunch - Strings room

Friday, March 27, 2015

BAC

Hey Bears,

PEP RALLY IS THIS FRIDAY! Be sure to come wout in your colours. Grade 9's wear brow, 10's wear black, 11's wear white and 12's wear orange. We have fun games, a new mascot costume and much more. Get excited! Love your BAC

Girls Soccer

Any students intersted in trying out for the girls soccer team, please speak to Mr. Bukhari and pick up a form. Please listen to announcements for the next tryout.

Coffee House

There will be a very important coffee house meeting for all performers on Tuesday March 31st after school in the library.

MEC

Hey Martingrove! Saturday, March 28th is Earth Hour. To observe it, MEC is asking all teachers to at least turn off half of their classroom's lights on Friday from 2:05 to 3:05. If you wish to do Earth hour at home on Saturday, turn off your lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Look forward to it!

Chess Club

Martingrove now has a chess club! Come to room 269 at lunch on Tuesday to play with your friends or sharpen your chess skills. All skill levels are welcome! Membership is not official- feel free to drop in at any time.

Coffee House

Hey Martingrove, Coffee House is back and will be held on Wednesday April 1st after school in the library. Tickets are 3$ and will be sold until Wednesday in front of the library at lunch. Tickets include one snack, one drink and one door prize raffle ticket. Come down for an evening of food and live performances.

Meetings of the Day

• Martingrove Environment Club, General and Exec - Friday @ Lunch - Room 141
• Yoga - Lunch - Small Cafeteria

Thrusday, March 26, 2015

Intramurals

1. Intramural volleyball and intramural basketball signups continue until the deadline which is next Wed. April 1st.
2. Intramural floor hockey continues tomorrow. The updated schedule has been posted.
3. The indoor soccer team have their last tryouts on Monday after school.
4. Boys Senior Soccer: Anyone interested in playing senior soccer must pick up a permission from off the red board. First trout is next Wednesday.

Badminton

The badminton has been unbeatable this season, again wining their match against West Humber without sundering a point. Well done team. Also, the practice today is cancelled. Again, practice today is cancelled.

Chess Club

Martingrove now has a chess club! Come to room 269 at lunch on Tuesday to play with your friends or sharpen your chess skills. All skill levels are welcome! Membership is not official- feel free to drop in at any time.

MEC

Hey Martingrove! Saturday, March 28th is Earth Hour. To observe it, MEC is asking all teachers to at least turn off half of their classroom's lights on Friday from 2:05 to 3:05. If you wish to do Earth hour at home on Saturday, turn off your lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Look forward to it!

Coffee House

Hey Martingrove, do you miss samosas, or Music Counils hot chocolate? Do you like cupcakes, brownies and live performances? Martingrove Coffee house is back and will be held on Wednesday April 1st after school in the library. Tickets are 3$ and include one snack, one drink and a door prize raffle ticket. Tickets will be sold in front of the library at lunch until Wednesday.

Coffee House

There will be a very important coffee house meeting for all performers on Tuesday March 31st after school in the library.

Girls Soccer

Any students intersted in trying out for the girls soccer team, please speak to Mr. Bukhari and pick up a form. Please listen to announcements for the next tryout.

BAC

Hey Bears,

PEP RALLY IS THIS FRIDAY! Be sure to come wout in your colours. Grade 9's wear brow, 10's wear black, 11's wear white and 12's wear orange. We have fun games, a new mascot costume and much more. Get excited! Love your BAC

Ultimate Frisbee

Next tryout is happening this Friday after school.

Hip Hop Education Symposium This Weekend

All students are invited to Central Tech (Bathurst and Bloor) to see movies, take part in discussions and learn more about hip hop and education.

Visit hiphopstemposium.com for more information.

Need Help Affording a Dress or Makeup Styling for Prom?

If you are a graduating student and you have financial need, several organizations offer free dresses and help with getting ready for prom.

Speak with your Guidance Counsellor and we can make a confidential referral for you to get assistance.

Meetings of the Day

• Peer Tutoring - After school - Rm. 136

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Future Jr. Soccer Stars

The second try-out for the Jr. Boys Soccer team has been cancelled for this week. The next try-out will be on Thursday April 2nd at 7 am in the gym. Only students who have their completed form will be allowed to try-out.

Coffee House

Hey Bears, Coffee House is coming up and we are all very excited! Coffee House is taking place on Wednesday, April 1st, after school at 3:05 pm. Ticket sales are starting today and are being sold in front of the library at lunch. It is $3/ticket, each ticket includes one snack, one drink and a raffle ticket.

Grade 12 Graduates

Just a reminder that grad surveys are due today at 3:05 in the box in the main office.

Relay For Life

Hey Martingrove! Relay For Life registration has begun! Make sure to start getting your forms and $15  fee in as soon as possible. The absolute deadline for registration is next Thursday April 2nd. Remember, the earlier you register, the faster you can start fundraising towards your goal. Forms are being collected at lunch every day until April 2nd in the gym hallway. Don't miss out!

BAC

Hey Bears! PEP RALLY IS THIS FRIDAY! Be sure to come out in your colours. Grade 9's wear brown, Grade 10's wear black, Grade 11's wear white and Grade 12's wear orange. We have fun games, a new mascot costume and much more. Get excited! Love, your BAC.

Track and Field

For anyone who is interested in joining the Track and Field Team: There is an important meeting at the beginning of lunch in Room 144 today.

Bantam/Jr Rugby

The first cut list has been posted. Please check if you have made it past the first cut and be at the final tryout for 7 am this Friday.

Wednesday Ball

There will be no Wednesday ball this week at lunch. See you next week and bring your game.

Ultimate Frisbee

Next tryout is happening this Friday after school.

Meetings of the Day

• Art Club - @ Lunch - Rm. 114

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Bantam/Junior Rugby

The first cut list has been posted. Please check if you have made it past the first cut and be at the final tryout for 7 am this Friday.

Neuroscience Summer Camp in July - Scholarships are available

Students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to apply to the Bright Lights in the lab camp held in July at the University of Toronto School (Spadina and Bloor). Students will learn concepts in neuroscience and design hands-on lab experiments while working with professors from the University of Toronto.
There is a cost to the camp but students who need financial aid assistance can apply for scholarships.
For more information see the poster in Guidance of speak with Ms. Archer.

Women's College Hospital Summer Volunteering - last chance to attend info session is today!

The final information session is taking place at the hospital today from 5 - 6 pm in room 6214.

TDSB Summer eLearning registration has begun

You can now request summer school courses through TDSB's eLearning program in July or August. 

Registration is a three-step process

1: Log-in and request a course

2: Print out the application form and get it signed by your guardian.

3: Bring the signed form to Guidance so that we can verify and approve your choice.

In class summer school registration has not begun yet. We will inform you when it has.

OSSLT Test

This is just a reminder that the EQAO Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 26, 2015. All grade 10 students are expected to write the EQAO Literacy Test as well as any grade 11 or 12 students who were not successful in the past.Lists of students who are scheduled to write this test are posted in front of the main office. Please check to make sure your name is on the list if you are expected to write the Literacy Test. If you would like extra help please see your current English teacher. If you have any questions about the Literacy Test please see Mr. Masciotra in the main office.

SHSM

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. One in every 100 Canadians has epilepsy. Support epilepsy research by buying a cup of Tazo's herbal tea for only 1 dollar on March 27th at the foyer. Available flavours include passion fruit, sweet orange, mint and chamomile. Con't forget to wear purple in support of Epilepsy Toronto Awareness week!

Wednesday Ball

There will be no Wednesday ball this week at lunch. See you next week and bring your game.

Meetings of the Day

• Bantam/Jr Rugby - Friday morning, 7 am - Gym
• Beacon - @ Lunch - Rm. 140

Monday, March 23, 2015

OSSLT Test

This is just a reminder that the EQAO Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 26, 2015. All grade 10 students are expected to write the EQAO Literacy Test as well as any grade 11 or 12 students who were not successful in the past.Lists of students who are scheduled to write this test are posted in front of the main office. Please check to make sure your name is on the list if you are expected to write the Literacy Test. If you would like extra help please see your current English teacher. If you have any questions about the Literacy Test please see Mr. Masciotra in the main office.

Girls Soccer

There will be an important meeting today after school in Rm. 136 for students interested in the girls soccer team. First tryouts are Tuesday morning at 7:15 am.

SHSM

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. One in every 100 Canadians has epilepsy. Support epilepsy research by buying a cup of Tazo's herbal tea for only 1 dollar on March 27th at the foyer. Available flavours include passion fruit, sweet orange, mint and chamomile. Con't forget to wear purple in support of Epilepsy Toronto Awareness week!

Meetings of the Day

• <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 169\
• Music Council - @ Lunch - Strings room

Friday, March 13, 2015

OSSLT Test

This is just a reminder that the EQAO Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 26, 2015. All grade 10 students are expected to write the EQAO Literacy Test as well as any grade 11 or 12 students who were not successful in the past.Lists of students who are scheduled to write this test are posted in front of the main office. Please check to make sure your name is on the list if you are expected to write the Literacy Test. If you would like extra help please see your current English teacher. If you have any questions about the Literacy Test please see Mr. Masciotra in the main office.

MEC

Hey Bears! Are you all eco-helper and want to be rewarded? Come help out with MEC's recycling program and get volunteer hours. Sign-up sheets are on the ECO Board in the Geo hallway. Everyone is welcome!

Meetings of the Day

• Sr. Rugby - @ Lunch - Rm 240
• Bantam Rugby - after school - Rm. 240

Thursday, March 12, 2015

OSSLT Test

This is just a reminder that the EQAO Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 26, 2015. All grade 10 students are expected to write the EQAO Literacy Test as well as any grade 11 or 12 students who were not successful in the past.Lists of students who are scheduled to write this test are posted in front of the main office. Please check to make sure your name is on the list if you are expected to write the Literacy Test. If you would like extra help please see your current English teacher. If you have any questions about the Literacy Test please see Mr. Masciotra in the main office.

MEC

Hey Bears! Are you all eco-helper and want to be rewarded? Come help out with MEC's recycling program and get volunteer hours. Sign-up sheets are on the ECO Board in the Geo hallway. Everyone is welcome!

All Swim Team members

This is a reminder that there is a party for the swim team at lunch today in Rm. 144 at 11:30. Regional medals will be distributed during the party.

Meetings of the Day

• Sr. Rugby - Friday meeting at lunch - Rm. 240
• Jr. Rugby - tomorrow morning practice, 7 am - Gym
• Key Club - @ Lunch - Rm. 169
• United Way - @ Lunch - Rm. 112

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Volunteer Fair today

Everyone is invited to the cafeteria today at lunch to tour booths and meet representatives from a variety of service agencies.
Bring a friend and find an exciting way to make a contribution to your community.

Summer co-op applications are available

If you are a student currently in grade 11 or 12 and you would like to earn two credits in co-operative education this summer, come to Guidance to pick up an application.
There are strict rules about eligibility for summer co-op--speak with you counsellor for more information.

MEC

Hey Bears! Are you all eco-helper and want to be rewarded? Come help out with MEC's recycling program and get volunteer hours. Sign-up sheets are on room 139A. Everyone is welcome!

OSSLT Test

This is just a reminder that the EQAO Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 26, 2015. All grade 10 students are expected to write the EQAO Literacy Test as well as any grade 11 or 12 students who were not successful in the past.Lists of students who are scheduled to write this test are posted in front of the main office. Please check to make sure your name is on the list if you are expected to write the Literacy Test. If you would like extra help please see your current English teacher. If you have any questions about the Literacy Test please see Mr. Masciotra in the main office.

Ultimate

The first Ultimate Frisbee tryout is tomorrow morning at 7 am! Pick up a tryout form in Guidance. See Mrs. Vranesic if you have any questions.

Guidance

All Dual Credit students please see Mrs. Vranesic to pick up a USB stick.

Meetings of the Day

• Junior Rugby - Friday morning, 7 am - Gym
• Art Club - @ Lunch - Rm. 114
• Senior Rugby - Friday @ lunch (meeting) - Rm. 240

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Volunteer Fair Tomorrow

All students are invited to come to the cafeteria at the start of lunch tomorrow to meet representatives from community agencies who need youth volunteers.
Pick an organization you want to support. Make a long-term or short-term commitment--you get to choose.
Everyone is welcome--bring a friend.

TDSB Summer eLearning Registration 

Are you considering earning a credit online this summer?
Registration is opening very early this year--the system will begin to accept applications on Monday March 23 at 7 am.
After you request a course, you need to bring an application from sign by a parent to Guidance. We will begin approvals on Monday, March 23.

OSSLT TEST

This is just a reminder that the EQAO Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 26, 2015. All grade 10 students are expected to write the EQAO Literacy Test as well as any grade 11 or 12 students who were not successful in the past.Lists of students who are scheduled to write this test are posted in front of the main office. Please check to make sure your name is on the list if you are expected to write the Literacy Test. If you would like extra help please see your current English teacher. If you have any questions about the Literacy Test please see Mr. Masciotra in the main office.

MEC

Hey Bears! Are you all eco-helper and want to be rewarded? Come help out with MEC's recycling program and get volunteer hours. Sign-up sheets are on room 139A. Everyone is welcome!

Robotic Team

Congratulations to the Martingrove Robotics team for a very strong 4th placre finish out of 42 teams n the qualifying matches at this years FIRST robotics competition.

Thanks to all the teams members for a successful year.

Meetings of the Day

• Beacon - @ Lunch - Rm. 140
• Amnesty - second half of lunch
• Junior Rugby - Friday morning, 7 am - Gym

Monday, March 9, 2015

MEC

Hey Bears! Are you all eco-helper and want to be rewarded? Come help out with MEC's recycling program and get volunteer hours. Sign-up sheets are on room 139A. Everyone is welcome!

Coffee House

Coffee House is coming April 1st! Do you like to sing, recite slam or spoken word poetry, play guitar? Then Coffee House is the place to be. Signups for performers is from March 9th to March 25th. For more information please see the posters around the school or come to the library. This is NOT to be confused with the SAC talent show day. Our event will be held April 1st after school in the cafeteria.

Badminton

Please excuse all badminton players at 2:25 pm today for their home game against Kipling.

Meetings of the Day

• Amnesty - tomorrow @ second-half of lunch 
• <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 169

Friday, March 6, 2015

Future Jr. Soccer Stars

Try-outs for the Jr. Boys' Soccer team begin next week on Tuesday March 10th at 7am in the gym. Please pick up your try-out form in the change room hallway. Only students who have completed their form will be allowed to try out next Tuesday.

Youth Civic Leadership Awards

Students in grade 10, 11 or 12 can nominate themselves of someone they admire for a Youth Civic Leadership Award. Awards will be given to young people who are outstanding leaders in their school or community. Awards range from $500 to $2000. Application deadline is April 3. See your Guidance counsellor for more information

March Break tours of Colleges and Universities

Every college and university in Ontario is offering special March Break programming for high school students. You can go on tours or take part in activities. Universities and colleges are eager to connect with you--check out their webpages or follow them on social media to find out about their March Break opportunities.

Meetings of the Day

• MEC General and Exec meeting cancelled

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Math Department

The second round of the Waterloo is coming up. For grades 9 to 11 the contest is on Thursday April 16th - cost $8. For the Euclid Contest (Gr. 12), the date is Wednesday, April 15th - cost $14. Please sign up with Mrs. DiClemente or Mr. Saylor in the math office by Wednesday, March 11th.

Badminton

Please excuse the badminton team at 2:25 pm today for their home game against Lakeshore. Players are to change and help in setting up the gym.

Meetings of the Day

• Peer tutoring cancelled

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Badminton

Please excuse the badminton team at 2:25 pm today for their home game against Lakeshore. Players are to change and help in setting up the gym.

Volunteer Fair

Looking for a way to contribute to your community?
Need to get your hours done?
Whatever your reason for wanting to volunteer, you can find a placement that fits your needs at Martingrove's Volunteer Fair next Wednesday.
Come to the cafeteria during lunch to tour the booths and speak with representatives from a variety of local agencies.

Math Department

The second round of the Waterloo is coming up. For grades 9 to 11 the contest is on Thursday April 16th - cost $8. For the Euclid Contest (Gr. 12), the date is Wednesday, April 15th - cost $14. Please sign up with Mrs. DiClemente or Mr. Saylor in the math office by Wednesday, March 11th.

BAC

Hey Bears, Martingrove is getting a new mascot and we need your help designing its new t-shirt! Submit your design to the BAC mailbox anytime until March 6th. Get creative and good luck! Love, your BAC.

SAC

Hey Bears! Have a talent? Can you sing, dance, play a musical instrument? Want to show it off, maybe even win some cool prizes for it? Then come to the SAC Talent Show after school on Wednesday, March 11th. The event will be happening in the auditorium. Remember, prizes for best talent will be awarded. See you there bears!

Meetings of the Day

• Prefects - @ Lunch - Rm. 236
• Art Club - @ Lunch - Rm. 114

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Library

The Library would like to announce Grade 10 student Coco Liang as Reader of the Month for February! Congratulations Coco and keep up the great reading!

Amnesty

There will be a very important meeting for all members in Room 266 at the second half of lunch.

SAC

Hey Bears! Have a talent? Can you sing, dance, play a musical instrument? Want to show it off, maybe even win some cool prizes for it? Then come to the SAC Talent Show after school on Wednesday, March 11th. The event will be happening in the auditorium. Remember, prizes for best talent will be awarded. See you there bears!

BAC

Hey Bears, Martingrove is getting a new mascot and we need your help designing its new t-shirt! Submit your design to the BAC mailbox anytime until March 6th. Get creative and good luck! Love, your BAC.

Math Department

The second round of the Waterloo is coming up. For grades 9 to 11 the contest is on Thursday April 16th - cost $8. For the Euclid Contest (Gr. 12), the date is Wednesday, April 15th - cost $14. Please sign up with Mrs. DiClemente or Mr. Saylor in the math office by Wednesday, March 11th.

Radio Control Club

Are you interested in radio control planes, helicopters and cars? Are you interested in a radio control club at Martingrove? There will be a meeting at lunch today to see how much interest. Go to the autoshop room 116 and see Mr. Sitt.

Indoor Soccer

Indoor soccer team has its next tryout next Wednesday after school.

Intramurals

Intramural floor hockey begins today. Check the schedule on the red board.

Mental Health Survey

Mental Health Survey is happening tomorrow! Bring your signed permission forms to your home form class!

Meetings of the Day

• Peer tutoring & homework help - after school - Rm. 136
• Prefects - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Rm. 236
• Beacon  - @ Lunch - Rm. 140