Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Key Club

Is this weather too much for you? Do you need something to cool you down/ Well Key Club has you covered at carnival! We're selling tropical funky ice cream, for only $1 to $3!

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO math test is coming up on Friday, June 3rd 2016. The test is mandatory for all Grade 9 Pre-AP, Gifted, Academic and Applied students. This mock test will be administered from 8:30-9:50 am. A list of room students will write in will is now posted in the main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 am for all students. Also, please ask your math teacher for more details.

JR/SR Rugby

Rugby players; Wednesday at lunch in room 240 and 242 there will be a quick registration session for TIRF.

Library Book Returns

All library books are now due. Yearbooks will be withheld until you return books. Save yourself and the lirbary staff staff hassle by returning all books ASAP. Much thanks!

International Visa Students

There is an end of year lunch for all International Visa Students tomorrow in Room 101.

Student Exam Timetables

Any students who have not recieved their individual student exam timetable (on pink paper), please come to the office to pick them up no later than Wed. June 1st.

BAC Athletic Banquet

Hey MCI! The Athletic Banquet Tickets will be sold outside the gym unitl this Thurday, June 2nd! Come buy your tickets for $15!

Samosa Sale 

Thank you to all the people who bought samosas on Monday, and to the students who organized the sale. This was a fundraiser Fort McMurray, and every dollar we raised will go towards this cause. $204.27 were raised and with the matching Federal money MCI is responsible for $408.54 going of to help the good folks of Fort McMurray. Way to go MCI.

Library Basketball Prediction Contest

HEY ALL YOU BASKETBALL FANS OUT THERE. COME BY THE LIBRARY AND ENTER THE NBA FINALS CONTEST. YOU MUST ENTER BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF GAME ONE. PREDICT WHO WILL WIN AND HOW MANY GAMES IT WILL TAKE. ALL THOSE WHO PREDICT CORRECTLY WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAW FOR SOME COOL PRIZES. DON'T DELAY. COME TODAY.

Monday May 30th

JR/SR Rugby

Rugby players; Wednesday at lunch in room 240 and 242 there will be a quick registration session for TIRF

Samosa Sale 

Another samosa sale is happening at lunch in front of the aud on Monday May 30th. All proceeds to the folks in Fort McMurray.

Key Club

Is this weather too much for you? Do you need something to cool you down/ Well Key Club has you covered at carnival! We're selling tropical funky ice cream, for only $1 to $3!

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO math test is coming up on Friday, June 3rd 2016. The test is mandatory for all Grade 9 Pre-AP, Gifted, Academic and Applied students. This mock test will be administered from 8:30-9:50 am. A list of room students will write in will is now posted in the main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 am for all students. Also, please ask your math teacher for more details.

Boys Baseball

Please excuse the boys baseball team Monday May 30th at 11 AM for their baseball game against Richview.

Library Book Returns

All library books are now due. Yearbooks will be withheld until you return books. Save yourself and the lirbary staff staff hassle by returning all books ASAP. Much thanks!

Nutrition Program

Thank you to everyone who applied for NP exec. We were very pleased to see many of you applied! No easy decision. Congrats to our successful candidates:
Advertising/Media: Kajal Chadha, Anjali Patel
Communications: Saad Baig
Fundraising: Johanna Fernandes
Program Coordination/Leadership:
   Chairs: Andrew Kerr, Pearson Whale
   Co-Chairs: Josh Archibald, Akshay Gaur
There will be a meeting for next year's exec on Thursday June 2 at lunch in Rm 101.\

Slo-Pitch

Please excuse the girls slo-pitch team at 12:40 for their city championship games.

 Meetings of the Day

  • GSA - Lunch - 236

Friday, May 27, 2016

Key Club

Is this weather too much for you? Do you need something to cool you down/ Well Key Club has you covered at carnival! We're selling tropical funky ice cream, for only $1 to $3!

Samosa Sale

Another samosa sale is happening at lunch in front of the aud on Monday May 30th. All proceeds to the folks in Fort McMurray.

Boys Baseball

Please excuse the boys baseball team Monday May 30th at 11 AM for their baseball game against Richview.

Math Department

A message for calculus and vectors students: There will be a vectors tutorial this Saturday, May 28 from 1 to 4 PM in Rm. 103. Calculus and vectors tutorial, Saturday, 1 - 3 PM.

Guidance

This is a reminder that the deadline for the Hospital for Sick Kids summer mentorship program is Sunday. Information is in Guidance. There is also a new surgical skills workshop for Gr 9 and 10 students. Info in guidance.

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO math test is coming up on Friday, June 3rd 2016. The test is mandatory for all Grade 9 Pre-AP, Gifted, Academic and Applied students. This mock test will be administered from 8:30-9:50 am. A list of room students will write in will is now posted in the main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 am for all students. Also, please ask your math teacher for more details.

Meetings of the Day

  • United Way - @ Lunch - Rm. 112

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Math Department

A message for calculus and vectors students: There will be a vectors tutorial this Saturday, May 28 from 1 to 4 PM in Rm. 103. Calculus and vectors tutorial, Saturday, 1 - 3 PM.

Boys Baseball

Please excuse the boys baseball team Monday May 30th at 11 AM for their baseball game against Richview.

Guidance

This is a reminder that the deadline for the Hospital for Sick Kids summer mentorship program is Sunday. Information is in Guidance. There is also a new surgical skills workshop for Gr 9 and 10 students. Info in guidance.

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO math test is coming up on Friday, June 3rd 2016. The test is mandatory for all Grade 9 Pre-AP, Gifted, Academic and Applied students. This mock test will be administered from 8:30-9:50 am. A list of room students will write in will is now posted in the main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 am for all students. Also, please ask your math teacher for more details.

Library

Please return all library books by this coming Friday. If you really really need a book after this date, please talk to a teacher- librarian. Please not that if you still have outstanding books on yearbook distribution day, your yearbook will be withheld until you return your library books. Thank you.

Beacon

Samosa. Samooooosa. 50 cents. Samosa 50 cents. Buy samosas. Love your friendly neighborhood newspaper.

Wednesday, May 25th

Beacon Samosa 

Samosa. Samooooosa. 50 cents. Samosa 50 cents. Buy samosas. Love your friendly neighborhood newspaper.

Asian Heritage Assembly

Reminder to all who are participating in the Asian Heritage Assembly that there is a mandatory dress rehearsal today after school.

Slow Pitch

Please congratulate the girls slow pitch team on their silver medal in regional finals after a couple of hard-played games. The girls will be competing this Monday for a spot in the city championship. Good luck girls, and be sure to get your team fees submitted.

Mock EQAO 

The Mock EQAO math test is coming up on Friday, June 3rd 2016. The test is mandatory for all Grade 9 Pre-AP, Gifted, Academic and Applied students. This mock test will be administered from 8:30-9:50 am. A list of room students will write in will is now posted in the main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 am for all students. Also, please ask your math teacher for more details.

Exam Timetable 

If you have not already received your exam timetable, please come to the main office during lunch to pick it up.

Library Book Return

Please return all library books by this coming Friday. If you really really need a book after this date, please talk to a teacher- librarian. Please not that if you still have outstanding books on yearbook distribution day, your yearbook will be withheld until you return your library books. Thank you.

Ultimate

Congratulations to the ultimate frisbee team for their decisive win aganist Runnymede yesterday. Good luck at semifinals + finals next week. Go Bears.

Guidance

This is a reminder that the dealine for the Hospital for Sick Kids summer mentorship program is sunday. Information is in Guidance. There is also a new surgical skills workshop for gr 9-10 students. Info in Guidance,

Tuesday, May 24

Soccer

Jr and Sr Boys interested in buying a hoodie shouuld meet in Rm 270 at lunch.

Slo-Pitch

Excuse the slo-pitch today @ lunch for their game. Girls meet in the foyer at 12:30.

Ultimate

Congrats to the Ulitimate Frisbee team for their 2nd place finish at the Silverthorne tournament on Fri. Teachers, please excuse team members at 2:30 for their 1/4 final game against Runnymede.

Students with IEPs

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for exams in Rm 102 if you need extra time or the use of a computer.

Beacon

Samosa. 50 cents. May 27th. Buy samosas. Love your friendsly neighbourhood newspaper.

Meetings of the Day

  • No GSA

Friday, May 20, 2016

Jr Boys Basketball Team

There will be a junior boys basketball team meeting today at the beginning of lunch.

Boys Basketball

Congratulations to the boys baseball team who tied the powerhouse Silverthorn team 5-5 on the backs of Brandon Beck and Ryan Ogaki #undefeated

Beacon

Samosa sale, 50 cents, happening on May 27th.

Bear Wear

Bear Wear is on sale this week! Last chance to get Bear Wear! Some Bear Wear orders are in - come see if your order is one of them!

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO Math test is coming up on Friday June 3. This test is mandatory for all Gr. 9 Gifted, Academic, and Applied students. This Mock test will be administered from 8:30 to 9:50 AM. A list of rooms students will write in will be posted in the Main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 AM for all students. Also please ask your math teacher for more details.

AP

Your AP scores will be available in July. Make sure you sign up for a college board account at apscore.org. Any questions, see Ms. Righetti.

Prom

Today is the absolute last day to buy tickets for Prom, a Red Carpet Affair. Tickets are sold in the conference room for $85 and $100 for guests.

Library

Please return all library books by May 27th. If you really need a book after this date, please talk to a teacher-librarian.

Meetings of the Day

  • United Way - @ Lunch - Rm. 112
  • MEC - @ Lunch - Rm. 141

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Jr. Boys Soccer

Despite putting forth their best effort, Silverthorn prevailed over our junior boys soccer team in the semi-finals. Excellent job bears. Special thanks to coach Chason.

Asian Heritage Assembly

There will be mandatory meeting TODAY for all participating in the Asian Heritage Assembly at lunch in Room 141.

Bear Wear

Bear Wear is on sale this week! Last chance to get Bear Wear! Some Bear Wear orders are in - come see if your order is one of them!

SAC

Hey MCI! Today is the last day to buy tickets to Prom, A Red Carpet Affair. Tickets are sold in the Conference Room for $85 for students and $100 for guests.

Intramurals

Intramural basketball continues all week, even Wednesday. As such, Wednesday ball is cancelled.

Beacon

THE SAMOSA SALE IS TODAY ONLY 50 CENTS SUPPORT THE SCHOOL RAG.

Library

Please return all library books by May 27th. If you really need a book after this date, please talk to a teacher-librarian. Thanks.


Monday, May 16, 2016

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO Math test is coming up on Friday June 3. This test is mandatory for all Gr. 9 Gifted, Academic, and Applied students. This Mock test will be administered from 8:30 to 9:50 AM. A list of rooms students will write in will be posted in the Main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 AM for all students. Also please ask your math teacher for more details.

Cricket

Cricket practice will take place today at 3:15 PM in the main gym. All team players must attend the practice as we have a game on May 18.

Girls Slo-Pitch

Please excuse the girls slo-pitch team at 1:30 today for their game against Weston. Girls meet in the foyer to arrange transportation.

Meetings of the Day

  • <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 236
  • Nutrition Program Lunch - @ Lunch - Rm. 101

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Jr Boys Soccer

Attention all junior boys soccer team members, quarter-final game against ECI on Friday, dismissal at 2 PM.

Track and Field

There will be a track and field practice on Friday May 13, 7:45 AM. Please meet in the weight room.

Dual Credits

Interested in getting a college credit while still in high school? Sign up for dual credit! See your guidance counsellor to sign up.

Relay for Life

In order to raise awareness and more funds for Relay for Life we are taking an ambitious goal of selling 1000 cupcakes in one day at the 50th Reunion. If you are interested in helping to decorate FRIDAY after school,. please place your name on the sign up sheet outline 101. Thanks!

Beacon

Does someone in this building stand out to you? Do you want them to be recognized for their achievements inside school, in our halls, or outside school? If so pick up a nomination form for MCI's Most Important Bears from the Beacon mailbox in the office. Nomination forms are due on May 13th. Winners will be featured in the next issue of the Beaconette.

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO Math test is coming up on Friday June 3. This test is mandatory for all Gr. 9 Gifted, Academic, and Applied students. This Mock test will be administered from 8:30 to 9:50 AM. A list of rooms students will write in will be posted in the Main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 AM for all students. Also please ask your math teacher for more details.

SAC

Hey MCI, Grade Rep nomination forms are due today at 3:05 PM in the SAC mailbox.

Prom

Hey MCI! It's that time of the year again, Prom! This year's theme is a Red Carpet Affair and tickets will be sold in the Conference Room at lunch this week. Tickets will be 85 for students and 100 for guests.

Meetings of the Day

  • MEC - Tomorrow @ Lunch - Rm. 141
  • Christian Fellowship - @ Lunch - Rm. 145

Wednesday, May 11

Slo-Pitch

Congratulations to the girls slo-pitch team on their victories over Etobicoke School of the Arts and Thistletown Collegiate. The girls remain undefeated this season.


Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Jr Boys Soccer

Dismissal at 2 PM for game at NACI. Meet in foyer for tickets.

Relay for Life

In order to raise awareness and more funds for Relay for Life we are taking an ambitious goal of selling 1000 cupcakes in one day at the 50th Reunion. If you are interested in helping to decorate FRIDAY after school,. please place your name on the sign up sheet outline 101. Thanks!

Grade Rep

hey MCI Grade Rep nomination forms are now available in the SAC mailbox. Forms are for Gr 10, 11, and 12 Representatives for the 2016-2017 school year. Forms are due this Wednesday at 3:05 in the SAC mailbox.

Mock EQAO

The Mock EQAO Math test is coming up on Friday June 3. This test is mandatory for all Gr. 9 Gifted, Academic, and Applied students. This Mock test will be administered from 8:30 to 9:50 AM. A list of rooms students will write in will be posted in the Main Office. Please also note that regular scheduled classes will resume at 10:20 AM for all students. Also please ask your math teacher for more details.

Beacon

Does someone in this building stand out to you? Do you want them to be recognized for their achievements inside school, in our halls, or outside school? If so pick up a nomination form for MCI's Most Important Bears from the Beacon mailbox in the office. Nomination forms are due on May 13th. Winners will be featured in the next issue of the Beaconette.

Prom

Hey MCI! It's that time of the year again, Prom! This year's theme is a Red Carpet Affair and tickets will be sold in the Conference Room at lunch this week. Tickets will be 85 for students and 100 for guests.

Tennis

Tennis players who did not see Mr. Zapp must do so today, or risk not playing in tomorrow's matches.

Meetings of the Day

  • Beacon - @ Lunch

Friday, May 6, 2016

Jr Boys Soccer

Practice Monday morning at 7 AM game on Tuesday at NACI.

Jr/Sr Rugby

Jr Rugby: Bus leaves at 12:30, be in 240 by 12:10.
Sr Rugby: Bus leaves at noon be in 240 by 11:50.

AP Exams

Attention MCI, please remember that there are AP exams being written in the aud this week.Please be respectful and be quiet around that area.

Beacon

Beacon exec applications available in Beacon mailbox. Fill out and submit by Fri May 6. Late applications not accepted.

Library Council

Library Council is hosting their annual poetry contest. Any student can submit a max of 2 poems each. They are due by 4pm on May 6, 2016; they can be submitted in the library or through email to martingrovelibrary@gmail.com. All poems must be typed. The optional theme is the 50th Anniversary.

Meetings of the Day

  • MEC - @ Lunch - Rm. 141

Thursday May 5

Cricket

Cricket practice will take place tomorrow at 3:15pm in the main gym. All team members must attend as we have games next week.

Beacon

Beacon exec applications available in Beacon mailbox. Fill out and submit by Fri May 6. Late applications not accepted.

Relay for Life

To the relay committee: all Relay expenses will be reimbursed Thurs at lunch. rm 245

Boys Baseball

Congrats to the Bears baseball team who beat York Memo 6-3 on the backs of Jacob Carey who closed out the game and got the win on the mound. While Calvin Thomas provided the offense getting a double, single, and RBI. Great work.

Library Council

Library Council is hosting their annual poetry contest. Any student can submit a max of 2 poems each. They are due by 4pm on May 6, 2016; they can be submitted in the library or through email to martingrovelibrary@gmail.com. All poems must be typed. The optional theme is the 50th Anniversary.

AP Exams

Attention MCI, please remember that there are AP exams being written in the aud this week.Please be respectful and be quiet around that area.

SAC

Hey MCI! Come down today at lunch for fresh and delicious tacos for Cinco de Mayo. Tacos are $1 each or $1.50 for two.


Meetings of the Day

  • MEC - Friday at lunch - Room 141

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Jr Boys Soccer

Dismissal at 2:45 today for home game against Weston.

AP Exams

Attention MCI, please remember that there are AP exams being written in the aud this week.Please be respectful and be quiet around that area.

Beacon

Hey bears! Beacon exec applications are now available in the Beacon mailbox. Please fill them out and submit them back in the Beacon mailbox by Friday May 6. Late applications will not be accepted.

Intramural Basketball

The deadline for intramural basketball sign ups is this Wednesday.

Beautification of Martingrove's Gardens

Are you looking for volunteer hours? Do you enjoy gardening? If yes to either question, then on may 4th and 5th, volunteer with the beautification of MCI's school gardens! The signup sheet is in the geography hallway or talk to Ms. Nguyen for more details.

Library Council

Library Council is hosting their annual poetry contest. Any student can submit a max of 2 poems each. They are due by 4pm on May 6, 2016; they can be submitted in the library or through email to martingrovelibrary@gmail.com. All poems must be typed. The optional theme is the 50th Anniversary.

Tennis

Tennis Team practices tomorrow Wednesday after school at Silvercreek. If you have not signed eligibility sheet, see Mr. Zappitelli immediately.

Nutrition Program Cookbook Sale

Do you enjoycheese break? Fruits and vegetables? The milk Show your support for the Nutrition Program by purchasing some cookbooks! All you can carry for 2 dollars. The fantastic array of books will be on display at lunch time outside the aud. 

SAC

Hola MCI! Come down this Thursday at lunch to the foyer for fresh and delicious tacos for Cinco de Mayo, a day celebrating the Mexican victory over the French in 1862. Tacos will be 1 dollar each or 1.50 for two.

Meetings of the Day

  • Beacon - @ Lunch

Monday, May 2, 2016

AP Exams

Attention MCI, please remember that there are AP exams being written in the aud this week.Please be respectful and be quiet around that area.

Beacon

Hey bears! Beacon exec applications are now available in the Beacon mailbox. Please fill them out and submit them back in the Beacon mailbox by Friday May 6. Late applications will not be accepted.

Library Council

Library Council is hosting their annual poetry contest. Any student can submit a max of 2 poems each. They are due by 4pm on May 6, 2016; they can be submitted in the library or through email to martingrovelibrary@gmail.com. All poems must be typed. The optional theme is the 50th Anniversary.

Track and Field

Attn all track and field members. Practices will be held this week on Tuesday and Thursday @ 7:30am. Please be on time.

Meetings of the Day

  • <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 236