Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Math Department

Attention students participating in the math team competition. There will be a meeting in Room 243 on Thursday after school. At least one representatitive from each team must attend.

Tennis

Attention all students interested in trying out for the tennis team. There will be a meeting at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday in Room 243.

Dress Like a Teacher Day

Do you have a favorite teacher or teachers that you just love and want to become? Have you ever thought about dressing like them? If so, come to school on Tuesday April 5 dressed like your favorite teacher or any teacher at all for Dress Like a Teacher Day!

Varsity Soccer

Try out forms for varsity girls soccer are on the intramurals board. Try out dates are to be announced! You must have the form filled out to participate in the tryouts!

Sr. Boys Soccer

Anyone who wants to try out for the sr. boys soccer team must attend today's tryout after school.

The Bully Stop Challenge

What is the Bully Stop Challenge?

The Bully Stop Hackathon challenges participants to discuss, brainstorm, sketch and design vsolutions in the form of apps. Groups of youth will work alongside experts in tech, education, and law enforcement to develop a solution that can help eliminate syberbullying. This creative hackathon requires no coding experience!

Who Should Attend:

You should apply if you are:

• passionate about getting involved in social justice groups and activities
• looking for volunteer hours
• curious about youth engagement, social media or technology
• interested in putting an end to cyberbullying

Where and When:

April 2, 2016

9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m

Lighthouse Labs office #400 - 46 Spadina aave, Toronto

How to Apply:

Go online to https:éécanadiqansafeschools.coméeventsébullystop

Meetings of the Day

• Club - Time - Room

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Cricket

The cricket team list will be posted outside Room 235-A during lunch time.

Summer School

Registration for TDSB online summer school courses in July and August opens today! Come to Guidance to pick up an information sheet about how to register. Note: this registration is for online courses only - we will let you know when registration for classroom summer school courses begins. The deadline to apply for TDSB summer school co-op credit has been extended to Friday April 8th. Pick up an application to guidance.

Math Department

Attention students participating in the math team competition. There will be a meeting in Room 243 on Thursday after school. At least one representatitive from each team must attend.

Tennis

Attention all students interested in trying out for the tennis team. There will be a meeting at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday in Room 243.

Meetings of the Day

• Boys Junior Soccer - 11:30 - Room 270

Thursday, March 24

Math Dept

Attention students interested in trying out for the tennis team: there will be a meeting next wednesday after school in Room 243.

Jr/Sr Rugby

Sr Rugby - the first cut list has been posted on the board in the gym hallway
Jr Rugby - we resume practice next week Tuesday and Friday mornings\

Sat Tutorial

There will be no Sat tutorial this week due to Easter.

OSSLT Literacy Test Reminder

This is just a reminder that the OSSLT Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 This test is mandatory for all Gr. 10 Pre-Ap, Gifted, Academic and Applies students and students who have been previously unsuccessful on this test. Students who are writing the test need to be in test rooms by 8:30 a.m sharp. 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 need extra help, please see your current English teacher or if you have any questions, please see Mr. Masciotra.

MSC

There is a meeting for the cast and crew of the Cause and the Tempest today at lunch in the small caf. All actors and crew must attend.

Meetings of the Day

• Duke of Ed - lunch - Room 274

Wednesday March 23 2016

OSSLT Literacy Test Reminder

This is just a reminder that the OSSLT Literacy Test is on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 This test is mandatory for all Gr. 10 Pre-Ap, Gifted, Academic and Applies students and students who have been previously unsuccessful on this test. Students who are writing the test need to be in test rooms by 8:30 a.m sharp. 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 need extra help, please see your current English teacher or if you have any questions, please see Mr. Masciotra.

French Field Trip 

Attention gr. 9 French students! This a reminder to submit your permission form + money for next week`s field trip to your French Teacher ASAP.

Relay for Life

Hey Bears! Time is ticking; team registration forms for Relay 2016 are due tomorrow, Thursday 24th. Remember, there`s a $15 registration fee for each member of your team and teams can have a maximum of 10 members. Form collection will be happening today and tomorrow at lunch in front of the Gym. Don`t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to help raise funds to beat cancer! 

Love you Relay Committee. 

Meetings of the Day

• MSC - Lunch - Sm. Caf
• Aesthetics Club - Lunch - Rm. 236 

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Youth Ambassador to the United States of America

If you are 15-18 years old, returning to high school in September, commited to community service projects and have an interest in learing about the US, you are invited to apply to the Youth Ambassadors program. Selected youth will take part in a three week program this summer. No cost to apply and all travel expenses are covered by the program. See psoter in Guidance or speak with Ms. Archer. Applications due April 11.

Grade 10 Literacy Test

Literacy Test help available every Wednesday after school in March (except over March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there

Grade 9 Leadership

Forms are due on Wednesday March 23. Please bring them to Room 136 starting at 8:15 in the morning.

Cricket

2nd cricket tryout will take place today at 3:15 p.m in the main gym, only for students who missed the first tryout. Students must bring their tryout forms with them.

Meetings of the Day

• MSC - @Lunch - Small Caf.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Grade 10 Literacy Test

Literacy Test help available every Wednesday after school in March (except over March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there

Meetings of the Day

• <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 236

Friday, March 11th

Relay for Life

Hey Martingrove, have you made your Relay Team yet? The Relay 4 Life committee will be collecting your registration forms starting tomorrow March 11, and continuing to March 24 in front of the gym. If you need extra forms, please pick them up in the Relay mailbox in the office.

Saturday Tutorials

There will be NO Saturday Tutorials the nest 3 saturdays. They will resume April 2nd.

MMUN 

MMUN exec applications are now available in the MMUN mailbox in the main office or online at our website/facebook page. They are due to the MMUN email or in the MMUN mailbox by Friday March 11 at 3:10pm.

Math Dept.

Attention students interested in the team mathematics competition. There will be a meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 243. If you cannot make it, see Mr Zappitelli before hand.

SR. Rugby

Sign up for Sr Rugby with Mr Saylor this week.

Cricket 

Cricket try-out will take place today at 3:15 in the main gym. 

Literacy Test 

Literacy Test help available every Wednesday after school in March (except over March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there

Tim and Trevor 

Tim and Trevor from the Seneca College Library Tech program have been hard at work processing new books since Feb 22. Come on into the library and see if there is anything of interest for your reading pleasure and delight for the upcoming break. If we don't have a book that you'd like to read we'll do our best to pick it up before the break.

MSC

Ms. Keane would like to congratulate the cast and crew of our Sears production for the awards they received on Wed evening. Congrats to Lorenzo Cicrone and Klaudio Uruci for their performance award, the entire cast of actors for their ensemble award for Cuase, the entire production crew (including Mr. Garnich) for their design awards, and to the writer's of the Tempest Within for their award for excellent adaption. All actors, writers, and crew members should be very proud. Congratulations again. 

Volunteer Fair Information 

Did you miss the volunteer fair? Did you pick up a pamphlet and lose it? Did you hear about something and you want to get more information? Check out the Volunteer Board in Guidance we have the posted information from the organization that come to our Volunteer Fair this week. 

Scholarship fo r grads applying to college and university 

Hey, grads! Not sure how to fill your time next week? Why not spend some of your march break applying for scholarships? There are lots of scholarships with spring application deadlines posted on the scholarships deadlines posted o the scholarships board in application-check it out before you leave today.

Co-ed 

Are you  a male? Are you  a female? If so come to the co-ed volleyball tryouts on the first Tuesday back from march break. After school. Come pick up try out forms in the auto shop, room 116.

Swim

Congratulations to our Swimmnig OFSAA Athletes! Our two swimmers competed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week in Windsor were Alexander Lioa and Samantha Hartogsveld. Alexander had a very good result and finished 9th overall in the province for the 50m Breaststroke! Samantha swam in the very competitive Open category and had a very strong showing as well. Please give these Athletes Kudos for representing MCI and making us very proud!

Wrestling 

Congrats to our Wrestling OFSAA Athletes. Our two wrestlers were Andrew Parsons and Jovee Munroe who competed  last week in Windsor. Jovee had a very good result and finished 8th overall in the province! Andrew is the 2016 TDSB City Champion and he fought hard within the most difficult weight class at OFSAA, Please give these Athletes props for representing MCI and making us proud.
 

Meetings of the Day

• MEC - Lunch - Rm. 141

Wednesday, March 9

Relay 4 Life

Hey Martingrove, have you made your Relay Team yet? The Relay 4 Life committee will be collecting your registration forms starting tomorrow March 11, and continuing to March 24 in front of the gym. If you need extra forms, please pick them up in the Relay mailbox in the office.

Cricket

Cricket tryouts will take place on Friday, March 11 after school in the main gym. Students who have not submitted the forms will not be allowed to participate.

Sat Tutorials

There will be NO Saturday Tutorials the nest 3 saturdays. They will resume April 2nd.

Library Council

Attention all volunteers: there is a training session today after school in the library.

March Break Tours of Colleges and Universities

Go online NOW to find about March Break opportunities at college and university campuses - some require advance registration.
Whether you are staying in town or travelling to another part of the province or the country, consider visiting a college or university campus with your family - seeing dorms, classrooms, labs, and libraries and talking with the student guides is the best way to find a campus right for you.

March Break workshop at UofT for young men of African heritage

Pick up a permission form in Guidance if you want to take part in workshops run by the Black Students Association at the University of Toronto next Thursday.

Volunteer Fair today!

Everyone is invited to cafeteria TODAY at the start of lunch to tour booths with representatives from community organizations who are looking for teen volunteers. Explore new ways to get your community service hours - there are opportunities for long-term and one-day volunteering possibilities.

Exercise to Success

Hey! Do you go to the exercise to success program in the weight room? If you do, please see Ms Vranesic in guidance before this FRIDAY to return or pick up your York university field trip form.

Guidance

The UofT is hosting a Workshop day for black, male students on Thurs March 17. If you are interested, pick up and return a form in guidance. Space is limited. Spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Library

Tim and Trevor from the Seneca College Library Tech program have been hard at work processing new books since Feb 22. Come on into the library and see if there is anything of interest for your reading pleasure and delight for the upcoming break. If we don't have a book that you'd like to read we'll do our best to pick it up before the break.

Europe 2017

Imagine learning how to cook in Spain OR visiting UNESCO world heritage site in Lisben! Come out for a parent info night on Thurs Mach 10 @ 6pm to learn more about this amazing opportunity. See Ms Nguyen for information.

MMUN

MMUN exec applications are now available in the MMUN mailbox in the main office or online at our website/facebook page. They are due to the MMUN email or in the MMUN mailbox by Friday March 11 at 3:10pm.

Sr Rugby

Sign up for Sr Rugby with Mr Saylor this week.

Math Dept

Attention students interested in the team mathematics competition. There will be a meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 243. If you cannot make it, see Mr Zappitelli before hand.

Literacy Help

Literacy Test help available every Wednesday after school in March (except over March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there.

Meetings of the Day

• Library Council - After school - Library
• Christian Fellowship - lunch - rm 145

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Guidance

Psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy...what is the difference? Come find out at lunch in Room 140. All students are welcome.

Cricket

Students need to return their try out forms today @ lunch in Room 235-A.

Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame High School Scholarship

This $1000 scholarship is offered to graduating students who have distinguished themselves in the classroom and community as well as in sports. Nomination forms are available in Guidance - deadline is Friday, April 1st.

MSAC

Do you love school? Hate school? Want your voice to be heard by people with the ability to make changes in our schools? Applications are being accepted for the Minister's Student Advisory Council, a group of students from schools all across the province. Members of the MSAC share ideas and advice with the Minister of Education. The council celebrates student diversity in Ontario and seeks all perspectives and experiences. Applications available at ontario.ca/speakup. Deadline to apply is this Friday - March the 11th.

Youth Opera Lab

This is a free event for 16 to 24 year olds, hosted by the Canadian Opera Company. Fill out an application by April 10. Participants are selected based on the interest and relevance demonstrated in their online application. For more details, visit coc.ca/YOL See you at the opera!

Sr Rugby

Sign up for Sr Rugby with Mr Saylor this week.

Europe Trip

Have you thought about going to Europe during the MARCH BREAK of 2017 with some of your closest friends?? There will be an information session for parents on March 10, 16th @ 6pm OR speak to Ms. Nguyen in the GEO office.

MMUN

MMUN exec applications are now available in the MMUN mailbox in the main office or online at our website/facebook page. They are due to the MMUN email or in the MMUN mailbox by Friday March 11 at 3:10pm.

Math Dept

Attention students interested in the team mathematics competition. There will be a meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 243. If you cannot make it, see Mr Zappitelli before hand.

Meetings

• Peer Tutoring - After School - Room 136

Monday, March 7

Cricket

Students need to return their tryout forms today Lunch time in Rm 235A.

Wrestling

There will be a brief meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Rm 271. All wrestlers MUST ATTEND.

Jr Rugby

Jr Rugby continues tomorrow morning.

Sr Rugby

Sign up for Sr Rugby with Mr Saylor this week.

Guidance

Are you interested in psychology? Come hear our school psychologist talk about her career path and what you can expect in this field of study. Tuesday at lunch in room 140. All students are welcome.

Europe Trip

Have you thought about going to Europe during the MARCH BREAK of 2017 with some of your closest friends?? There will be an information session for parents on March 10, 16th @ 6pm OR speak to Ms. Nguyen in the GEO office.

MMUN

MMUN exec applications are now available in the MMUN mailbox in the main office or online at our website/facebook page. They are due to the MMUN email or in the MMUN mailbox by Friday March 11 at 3:10pm.

MSC

There is a meeting today for the casts and crews of The Tempest within and cause at lunch in the small caf. Come right away. See you then.

Math Dept

Attention students interested in the team mathematics competition. There will be a meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 243. If you cannot make it, see Mr Zappitelli before hand.

Literacy Help

Literacy Test help available every Wednesday after school in March (except for March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there.

Library

Tim and Trevor from the Seneca College Library Tech program have been hard at work processing new books since Feb 22. Come on into the library and see if there is anything of interest for your reading pleasure and delight for the upcoming break. If we don't have a book that you'd like to read we'll do our best to pick it up before the break.

Engineering Team

Congratulations to this year's Engineering Team for coming in first place at this years competition. Great Job Gents!

Meetings of the Day

• Exercise to Success - After School - Weight Room
• GSA - Lunch - Rm 236
• Art Club - Lunch - Art Room
• WAC - Lunch - Rm 238

Friday, March 4, 2016

Library

Congratulations to Liam Milner as the Reader of the Month.

March Break activities at colleges and universities

Whatever grade you are in, you are welcome at Ontario's colleges and universities over March Break for tours, activities and workshops.
Check out university and college websites for details about what they are offering to students and families over the break.
here is one option:
Trent University invites you to attend their Open House events on Wednesday, March 16 at their Durham campus or Friday, March 18 at their Peterborough campus.
You can take a tour, attend a mini lecture, and meet with students, professors, and the admissions and scholarships team to learn about applying, accepting your offer and saving money.
Don't have transportation? Trent is offering free buses out of Toronto.
Plus, each time you visit Trent you are entered to WIN YOUR FIRST-YEAR TUITION...FREE! Learn more and register now at trentu.ca/openhouse.

Summer Co-op Credits with the TDSB

Do you want to earn a credit this July while gaining work experience?

Summer co-op may be for you!

Students must be in grade 11 or 12 this year to apply.

Speak with your Guidance counsellor to see if summer co-op is right for you.

Applications due March 25.

Stratford Trip

Attention all those students who have paid their deposit for the Stratford Trip to see Macbeth: permission forms are now available for you to pick up from Mr. Kay. Bring your final payment of 15 dollars and get your permission form to take home and get signed.

Ultimate Frisbee

Are you interested in playing ultimate Frisbee this spring? Great. Pick up a tryout form from the window outside guidance. First tryout is Monday morning at 7:30 am. See Ms. Vranesic if you have any questions.

Europe Trip

Have you thought about going to Europe during the March Break of 2017 with some of your closest friends? There will be an information session for parents on March 16th at 6 pm on speak to Ms. Nguyen in the Geo office.

Saturday Tutorial

Saturday tutorial continues this weekend. Saturday tutorial, continues, this weekend.

Literacy Test Help

Literacy help available every Wednesday after school in March (except for the Wednesday that falls during March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there.

Meetings of the Day

• MEC - @ Lunch - Rm. 141

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Literacy Test Help

Literacy help available every Wednesday after school in March (except for the Wednesday that falls during March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there.

Cricket

There will be a brief meeting at the start of lunch in Rm. 237 for students interested to join the buys cricket team must attend as tryout forms will be given.

Intamurals

Dodgeball continues today, but tomorrow's games have been rescheduled.

Saturday Tutorial

Saturday tutorial continues this weekend. Saturday tutorial, continues, this weekend.

Ultimate Frisbee

Are you interested in playing ultimate Frisbee this spring? Great. Pick up a tryout form from the window outside guidance. First tryout is Monday morning at 7:30 am. See Ms. Vranesic if you have any questions.

Jr. Rugby

Jr. Rugby continues this Friday Morning. New players welcome. Jr. Rugby, Friday morning.

 

Meetings of the Day

• N/A

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Literacy Test Help

Literacy help available every Wednesday after school in March (except for the Wednesday that falls during March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there.

Meetings of the Day

• Beacon - @ Lunch

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Literacy Test Help

Literacy help available every Wednesday after school in March (except for the Wednesday that falls during March Break) in Room 171. Cookies provided with the help. See you there.

ERT

There will be a meeting Wednesday at lunch in Room 241. Everyone must attend!

Peer Tutoring

Peer Tutoring & Homework Help is cancelled on Tuesday due to parent-teacher interviews.

Meetings of the Day

• ERT - Wed - Room