Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Prefects

Looking for a great way to get involved in your school community? Want to gain volunteer hours and help run events like Commencement, Pictures with Santa and the blood donor clinic? Then join Prefects! Our first meeting is on Friday, October 2nd, in Rm. 236! Hope to see you there!

Loran Award reminder!

The Loran Award is given to university-bound students with a record of good academics and outstanding community service, character and leadership.
If you wish to be nominated by Martingrove's Scholarship Committee as one of our sponsored applicants, you must submit a print-out of your online application to the Guidance Office by 4 pm on Wednesday October 14.

Martingrove Vocal Productions

Hey MCI, love to sing? Join the Martingrove Vocal Productions and become an MVP! If you're interested, meet in the small caf today at lunch for a brief information meeting.

Passionate about music? Curious about composing? Interested in opera?

You are invited to a Youth Opera Lab--take part in a composing workshop, speak with the Artistic Administrator of the Canadian Opera Company and receive two free tickets to a performance of the world premiere of Pyramus and Thisbe!

Register at coc.ca/YOL or speak with Ms. Archer for more information about this fabulous opportunity. Deadline to register: October 7.

United Way

A warm and welcoming reminder from United Way. There is a meeting this Thursday at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 112.

Key Club

Hey MCI, Key Club will be extending SPC Card sales until today. Be sure to buy one to save at hundreds of stores.

BAC

Hey Bears, Terry Fox Run is on Friday, October 2nd. Tickets will be sold for 2 dollars i front of the gym at lunch. Make sure yo buy a ticket and support a good cause.

SAC

Hey MCI, SAC general council forms are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and to plan major school events like Semi Formal and Prom. Forms are due Friday October 2 at the end of the day in the SAC mailbox.

SAC

Hey MCI, are you ambitious to serve your school? Are you in Gr 9? Then the position of Grade 9 rep is perfect for you! You'll be able to represent your grade and its interested at SAC meetings and advocate for your grade. Nomination forms are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. Forms are due Friday October 2 at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 256.

MCI Peer Tutoring is looking for peer tutors!

Are you strong in one or more subjects? Do you like working with others? Are you interested in teaching? Want to earn volunteer hours while helping others? Join our team of tutors! Tutoring will take place Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15. Register in Guidance.

BAC

hey bears, do you love sports or want to get involved with MCI's athletic events? If yes, join Bears Athletic Council. The first meeting will be on Thursday, October 1st at lunch in Rm. 144. 

Bhangra Dance Club

Hey MCI! Interested in Bhangra? There will be a brief meeting on Thursday, October 2nd. Want to know more? Come to Rm. 139 at lunch on Thursday.

Meetings of the Day

• Mandatory Bear Air General/Exec meeting - Tomorrow @ lunch - Rm. 110

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Girls Junior Basketball

Please come to the beginning of lunch to get your uniforms.

Want to study at a college in another part of Ontario?

Everyone is invited to a presentation by the colleges in the north of Ontario in Guidance today at lunch.
Meet a rep, pick up information, find out about the programs offered by Confederation College, Sault College, Northern College, College Boreal, Cambrian College and Canadore College, and ask questions.

SAC

Hey MCI, are you ambitious to serve your school? Are you in Gr 9? Then the position of Grade 9 rep is perfect for you! You'll be able to represent your grade and its interested at SAC meetings and advocate for your grade. Nomination forms are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. Forms are due Friday October 2 at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 256.

SAC

Hey MCI, SAC general council forms are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and to plan major school events like Semi Formal and Prom. Forms are due Friday October 2 at the end of the day in the SAC mailbox.

Library Council

The list of accepted library volunteers has been posted in front of the library. All volunteers must attend training today after school.

Key Club

Hey MCI Key Club will be extending SPC card sales until Wednesday.

Meetings of the Day

• MOD Execs - Sept. 30 @ Lunch - Mrs. Cheung's room
• Sr. Rugby 7s - @ Lunch - Rm. 240

Monday, September 28, 2015

Tennis

Sahil Sareen, Lucas Desmond, and Matthew Pux, see Mr. Zappitelli at lunch,

Martingrove Mental Health

Are you interested in mental health and helping to make Martingrove a more mentally healthy place? Come to a meeting Tuesday at lunch in 140. Everyone welcome.

Library Council

The list of accepted library volunteers has been posted in front of the library. All volunteers must attend training on Tuesday, September 29th after school.

Bear Air General Council

The Bear Air general council list has been posted outside the office. There will be a meeting tomorrow at 12:00.

SAC

Hey MCI, SAC General Council forms are now available in the SAC Mailbox in the office. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and to plan major school events like Semi-formal and Prom. Forms are due Friday October 2nd at the end of the school day in the SAC mailbox

Key Club

Hey MCI. Key club will be extending SPC card sales until Wednesday. Be sure to buy one to save at hundreds of stores

DECA Announcement

Hey everyone! DECA is having its first general meeting this Tuesday September 29th at lunch in room 245. Event selection forms will be available at the meeting. Hope to see you all there!  

Meetings of the Day

• Tennis team practice - @ 3:30 - Silvercreek Courts
• <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 236
• Rugby (SR) - After school - On the field
• World Action Council - Lunch- Rm. 238

Friday, September 25, 2015

Martingrove Mental Health

Are you interested in mental health and helping to make Martingrove a more mentally healthy place? Come to a meeting Tuesday at lunch in 140. Everyone welcome.

TACT

If you areinterested in joining Teens as Community Leaders and did not attend yesterday's meeting, there will be a meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 101. If you were at yesterday's meeting you do not need to come to the one today.

Library Council

The list of accepted library volunteers has been posted in front of the library. All volunteers must attend training on Tuesday, September 29th after school.

Franco-Ontario Day

This year Franco-Ontario Day is officially being celebrated today, September 25th, which coincides with the anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag which was first flown in Sudbury in 1975.

This is a day to recognize the contributions of Ontario's Francophone (or French speaking) community to the cultural, historical, social, economical, and political life of the province Ontario.

The flag is broken up into two parts. One part has a green background with a white Fleur de Lys and the other half has a white background with the outline of the trillium flower (Ontario's flower) traced out in the green.

Ontario Universities Fair is happening this weekend!

All students in any grade and their families are invited to the Ontario Universities Fair this weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, from 10-5 daily.

Meet representatives from every Ontario university, pick up viewbooks, ask questions and attend presentations.

Want to study at an English-language university in Quebec?

Bishop's and Concordia Universities are hosting presentations at the Textile Museum of Canada tomorrow at 10 am.

The Textile Museum is a short walk from the Metro Convention Centre, so you can visit the Quebec Universities presentation and then head over to the Ontario Universities Fair.

ERT

"Oh no, I've fallen and can't get up! Can you help me?!"&nbsp;If you have first-aid certification and want to put it to use by helping your fellow students, come by the main office and pick up an ERT application today!

SAC

Budget forms are due today at the end of the day at 3:15 in the SAC mailbox.

Meetings of the Day

• Key Club - @ Lunch - Rm. 236
• MCI Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign  - @ 11;30 - Rm. 274

Thursday, September 24, 2015

TACT

Do you love working with children? Are you looking for a way to develop leadership skills and earn volunteer hours in a fun environment? Then join Teens as Community Tutors! We will be meeting this Thursday at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 101. Hope to see you there!

Art Club

The Martingrove Art Club exec applications are now in the Art Club mailbox, so anyone interested in participating as an exec, please hand this form in the mailbox by no later than 3:10 pm. Friday, September 25th.

BAC

Hey bears, Terry Fox is on Friday, October 2nd. Tickets will be sold for 2 dollars in front of the gym at lunch starting on Monday. Make sure to buy a ticket and support a good cause. Love, your BAC.

ERT

"Oh no, I've fallen and can't get up! Can you help me?!" If you have first-aid certification and want to put it to use by helping your fellow students, come by the main office and pick up an ERT application today!

Key Club: SPC Cards

Are you looking for a great way to save money? Want to save 10% on big name brands? Well come on down to the gym hallway from September 21-25 to buy an SPC card! The cost is only ten dollars!

DECA

Are you interested in business administration, entrepreneurship, or marketing? Do you have the leadership skills to become an aspiring businessman or woman? Do you want the chance to meet new people and create your own networks in the business community? If so, then DECA is the club for you! The first information meeting is Thursday September 24th in Rm. 245 at lunch. Hope to see you all there!

MEC

Hey bears! You know that knowledge is power, climate change is real, and if you want to make a change, join MEC! Our 1st general meeting is this Friday on the 25th.

SAC

Hey MCI! SAC budget forms are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. Forms are due this Friday September 25 in the SAC mailbox.

United Way

Hello MCI! United Way is having the first official meeting this Thursday September 24th. Come and join us in Rm. 112!

Cross Country

Important meeting in Rm. 110 for all Friday runners. Today at lunch.

MCI Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Hey MCI, are you interested in helping out with this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign? October is fast approaching. Please come to a brief meeting this Friday September 25th in Rm. 274 @ 11:30.

Meetings of the Day

• Tennis - @ Lunch - Rm. 238

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Hoopla

ATTENTION ALL GRADE NINES: Want to have an awesome time and make new friends? Join in on the MCI tradition of hoolpa! Come to the gym games in the gym! There will be prizes for the homeroom class with the greatest amount of students! See you there!

Bhangra Dance

Interested in Bhangra dance? Do you want to hear a bit more about the dance? Then come to Rm. 139 on Thursday at lunch and find out more. See you there!

Art Club 

The Martingrove Art Club exec applications are now in the Art Club mailbox, so anyone interested in participating as an exec, please hand this form in the mailbox by no later than 3:10 pm. Friday, September 25th.

Bear Air

Hey Martingrove, do you want to be this voice on the announcements? Final try outs for Bear Air will be today! See you there!

Key Club: SPC Cards

Are you looking for a great way to save money? Want to save 10% on big name brands? Well come on down to the gym hallway from September 21-25 to buy an SPC card! The cost is only ten dollars!

ERT 

"Oh no, I've fallen and can't get up! Can you help me?!"

If you have first-aid certification and want to put it to use by helping your fellow students, come by the main office and pick up an ERT application today!

SAC

Hey MCI! SAC budget forms are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. Forms are due this Friday September 25 in the SAC mailbox.

Senior Girls Basketball

Senior girls basketball practice today will be cancelled.

Martingrove Environmental Club (MEC)

Hey bears! You know that knowledge is power, climate change is real, and if you want to make a change, join MEC! Our 1st general meeting is this Friday on the 25th.

Teens as Community Tutors (TACT)

Do you love working with children? Are you looking for a way to develop leadership skills and earn volunteer hours in a fun environment? Then join Teens as Community Tutors! We will be meeting this Thursday at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 101. Hope to see you there!

DECA

Are you interested in business administration, entrepreneurship, or marketing? Do you have the leadership skills to become an aspiring businessman or woman? Do you want the chance to meet new people and create your own networks in the business community? If so, then DECA is the club for you! The first information meeting is Thursday September 24th in Rm. 245 at lunch. Hope to see you all there!

United Way

Hello MCI! United Way is having the first official meeting this Thursday September 24th. Come and join us!

TDSB night school deadline approaching!

The deadline to apply for a TDSB night school course is next Tuesday, September 29.

Please be aware of the following important facts:

1. There are strict rules about which courses you can take at night school--check with your counsellor to see if you are eligible.
2. Some courses are already full--if you are eligible to take a course, sign up as quickly as possible.
3. After requesting a course online, you must bring a signed permission form to guidance so that you can be approved.
4. After requesting a course online, you must bring a signed permission form to guidance so that you can be approved.

If you have any questions about night school, please speak with your Guidance counsellor.

Meetings of the Day

• Tennis - Thursday @ Lunch - Rm. 238
• MOD - @ Lunch - Rm. 112

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Hoopla

ATTENTION ALL GRADE NINES: Want to have an awesome time and make new friends? Join in on the MCI tradition of hoolpa! Come to the gym games in the gym! There will be prizes for the homeroom class with the greatest amount of students! See you there!

Key Club: SPC Cards

Are you looking for a great way to save money? Want to save 10% on big name brands? Well come on down to the gym hallway from September 21-25 to buy an SPC card! The cost is only ten dollars!

Library Council

For people who are interested in volunteering at the school library there is an important meeting this week Tuesday after school at the library. Please attend as important things will be discussed.

DECA

Are you interested in business administration, entrepreneurship, or marketing? Do you have the leadership skills to become an aspiring businessman or woman? Do you want the chance to meet new people and create your own networks in the business community? If so, then DECA is the club for you! The first information meeting is next Thursday September 24th in Rm. 245 at lunch. Hope to see you all there!

SAC

Hey MCI! SAC budget forms are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. Forms are due this Friday September 25 in the SAC mailbox.

Art Club

The Martingrove Art Club exec applications are now in the Art Club mailbox, so anyone interested in participating as an exec, please hand this form in the mailbox by no later than 3:10 pm. Friday, September 25th.

Bear Air

Hey Martingrove, do you want to be this voice on the announcements? Try outs for Bear Air will be happening today and tomorrow at lunch! See you there!

Meetings of the Day

• Tennis Tryouts - After school, 3:30 - Silvercreek

Monday, September 21, 2015

Rugby

Today is the last day for Bantam (grade 9) rugby players to pick up tryout forms. Practice tomorrow morning.
Senior practice Wednesday after school.

GSA

Hey Martingrove, today is the day of the Gay Straight Alliance's very first meeting! Come out to Rm. 236 at lunch to learn more about the club. We hope to see you all there!

Bear Air

Hey Martingrove, do you want to be this voice on the announcements? Try outs for Bear Air will be happening Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. See you there!

Beacon Advice Column

Hey MCI, having trouble adjusting in school? Unsure how to make new friends? Problems at home? Send in any questions or concerns you may have to Beacon's Advice Column! Ask anonymously at mcibeaconadvice.tumblr.com. No account necessary to send in questions.

Hoopla

ATTENTION ALL GRADE NINES: Want to have an awesome time and make new friends? Join in on the MCI tradition of hoolpa! Come to the gym games in the gym! There will be prizes for the homeroom class with the greatest amount of students! See you there!

Library Council

For people who are interested in volunteering at the school library there is an important meeting this week Tuesday after school at the library. Please attend as important things will be discussed.

Key Club: SPC Cards

Are you looking for a great way to save money? Want to save 10% on big name brands? Well come on down to the gym hallway from September 21-25 to buy an SPC card! The cost is only ten dollars!

Cross Country

Very short and important meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 112

Sr. Girls Basketball

Just a reminder that there will be a senior girls basketball practice today after school. 

Sr. Boys Volleyball

A first cut will be posted at the end of lunch in the change room hallway for the Sr. Boys Volleyball team. Those on the list must be ready to participate in the second try-out today after school starting at 3:20 pm.

Meetings of the Day

• World Action Council - @ Lunch - Rm. 238

Thursday, September 18, 2015

MSA

Any students interested in joining the Muslim prayer group should come to Rm. 136 at the start of lunch for a quick meeting.

GSA

Hey MCI! Are you a member of the LGBTQ community, or are you an ally? Are you looking for a sake and comfortable environment? Come to Rm. 236 Monday at lunch and join the  Gay-Straight Alliance! We hope to see you there!

MEC

Hey bears, due to unforeseen circumstances, the MEC general meet will be postponed to Friday September 25.

Meetings of the Day

• MSC - @ Lunch - Small Caf
• Library Council - @ Lunch - Library

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Martingrove Environmental Club (MEC)

Hey bears, you all know your sciences, and since science has proven climate change is real, therefore you should join MEC! Joining MEC equals knowing your sciences. So coming on out to Rm. 141 this Friday for our general meeting, quod erat demonstratum (QED).

Hoolpa

ATTENTION ALL GRADE NINES: Want to have an awesome time and make new friends? Join in on the MCI tradition of hoolpa! Come to the gym games in the gym! There will be prizes for the homeroom class with the greatest amount of students! See you there!

Wednesday Ball

Wednesday Pick Up Basketball starts today at lunch in the gym. Come on out and have some fun boys and girls!

Junior Girls Basket

Junior Girls Basketball try outs has been changed to Thursday morning--come ready to run in the gym by 7:40 sharp. Bring your try out forms or you can not try out.

Bear Air

Hey Martingrove, do you want to be this voice on the announcements? Try outs for Bear Air will be happening Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. See you there!

Cross Country

Anyone interested in joining the cross country team, please meet in Rm. 112, Thursday at lunch.

Key Club SPC Cards

Are you looking for a great way to save money? Want to save 10% on big name brands? Well come on down to the gym hallway from September 21-25 to buy an SPC card! The cost is only ten dollars!

Meetings of the Day

• Tennis Team meeting- Tomorrow @ Lunch - Rm. 236
• Key Club  - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Rm. 236
• MEC - Friday @ Lunch - Rm. 141

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Summer school report cards

Did you take a summer school at a private school or with another school board?
You need to bring your report card in to Guidance so that your mark can be entered on your transcript.
Please bring in summer school report cards as soon as possible.
Your Guidance Counsellors thank you.

Loran Award--Scholarship for select Canadian universities

The Loran Award is given to students with excellent academic records and an extensive record of community service and leadership.
To be nominated by the Martingrove Scholarship Committee, you must submit a print-out of the online application to Guidance by 4 pm on Wednesday, October 14.
See poster in Guidance or speak with your counsellor for more information.

Junior Girls' Basketball

Any grade 9 and 10 girls interested in trying out for the Junior Girls' Basketball team, come to Rm. 136 at the beginning of lunch for a brief meeting.

Beacon Advice Column

Hey MCI, having trouble adjusting in school? Unsure how to make new friends? Problems at home? Send in any questions or concerns you may have to Beacon's Advice Column! Ask anonymously at mcibeaconadvice.tumblr.com. No account necessary to send in questions.

Cheelereading

Hey Martingrove! Are you interested in cheerleading? On Wednesday at the beginning of lunch, come to Rm. 139 for our first information meeting. See you there!

Key Club/SPC Cards

Are you looking for a great way to save money? Want to save 10% on big name brands? Well come on down to the gym hallway from September 21-25 to buy an SPC card! The cost is only $10!

Meetings of the Day

• MSC - Friday @ Lunch - Small Caf

Monday, September 14, 2015

Rugby

• Senior Rugby practice after school today
• Junior Rugby meeting at lunch in Rm. 240
• Bantam;s Con continue getting permission forms from 340 this week. First practice is Friday.

Girls Basketball

There is a girls basketball trout today after school at 3:15 pm in the gym.

First university visit happens tomorrow!

All students are invited to a presentation by McGill University at 8 am tomorrow morning.

Meet a representative, ask questions, pick up a viewbook and learn about the application process for McGill.

World Action Council

Hey MCI! Amesty international at MCI is now World Action Council. Passionate about world change and social activism? Come join World Action Council. Our first meeting will be this Monday, September 4th in Rm. 238. All grades are welcome.

Cheerleading

Hey Martingrove! Are you interested in cheerleading? On Wednesday at the beginning of lunch, come to Rm. 139 for our first information meeting. See you there!

Friday, September 11, 2015

Cheerleading

Hey Martingrove! Are you interested in cheerleading? On Wednesday at the beginning of lunch, come to Rm. 139 for our first information meeting. See you there!

World Action Council

Hey MCI! Amesty international at MCI is now World Action Council. Passionate about world change and social activism? Come join World Action Council. Our first meeting will be this Monday, September 4th in Rm. 238. All grades are welcome.

Meetings of the Day

• Beacon - @ Lunch - Rm. 140

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Rugby 7s

Rugby 7s practices begin next week. Please see Mr. Saylor in Rm. 240 or in the math office for permission forms and schedules!

Guidance

TDSB night school and eLearning registration is open! Pick up an information sheet in Guidance to find out how you request a course.

Guidance

Did you request a timetable change? Check in Guidance before school, after school or at lunch to see if counsellors were able to process your request.

Guidance

Want to get updates from Guidance? Join our remind group to get texts or emails about deadlines, scholarships, job and volunteer opportunities and more. You and your parents are invited to join. Pick up a sheet in Guidance that tells you how.

Gr. 10-12 Transfer Students:

If you have transferred from another high school and want to play any sports here at Martingrove this year please see Mr. Youssef. You will be able to find him in the Boys' Phys. Ed. office at lunch today. The deadline to submit transfer applications is Monday September 14th.

Meetings of the Day

• Nutrition Program - @ Lunch - Rm. 101

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Welcome back Martingrove, to another awesome year!

Youth Community Forum today

Do you have concerns about police checks of youth in our community?
You are invited to a community forum at RAY (Rathburn Area Youth) TODAY from 6:30 - 8:30.
Share your views and experiences with street checks at a roundtable discussion with community leaders.
Your voice matters!
See poster outside Guidance for more information.

Important notes from Guidance!

1. Welcome back! We look forward to working with you this year.
2. If you took a summer school course with another school board or with a private school, you must bring your report to Guidance to get the mark entered on your transcript. This is especially important if you need to prove that you have earned the prerequisite for a course you are currently enrolled in. Please bring report cards in ASAP.
3. Registration for semester 1 night school and eLearning credits has begun! You must request a course online. Pick up an information sheet in Guidance with all of the steps explained.
4. If you have requested a change in your timetable, check the file folder in Guidance to see if it has been made. Counsellors are working hard to make changes and course availability is constantly changing--keep checking the folder before school, after school, or at lunch.