Friday, October 30th, 2015

Library Council

Congratulations to Coco Liang, who placed first in the annual Halloween Bookmark contest. Second place winner is Tracy Nguyen and third place is Crystal Semple. Please pick up your prizes in the library.

MEC

Hey Bears! You know what time it is? It's ORGANIC LUNCH TIME....on November 5th! Come to the caf so you can get your hands on our tasty sandwich and we'll top it off with a healthy fruit salad. Can't handle the long line? Well you can preorder 2 days prior on November 3rd or 4th. Be there or be square.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

SAC

Hey MCI! Are you ready to be scared beyond your nerves? Come down to the small cafeteria TODAY @Lunch for the SAC Halloween Haunted House! Entrance fee is $1.

MEC

Hey Bears! You know what time it is? It's ORGANIC LUNCH TIME....on November 5th! Come to the caf so you can get your hands on our tasty sandwich and we'll top it off with a healthy fruit salad. Can't handle the long line? Well you can preorder 2 days prior on November 3rd or 4th. Be there or be square.

MCI Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

This is your last chance to make a difference - Breast Cancer research needs your help. Please come to the front foyer at lunch this Thursday for a small pink sale. Items start at $2 and up. Quantities are limited, so bring your money.

Library Council

Congratulations to Coco Liang, who placed first in the annual Halloween Bookmark contest. Second place winner is Tracy Nguyen and third place is Crystal Semple. Please pick up your prizes in the library.

ALSO

Congratulations to Kaycaniel Gilpin, our reader of the month! Great job and keep reading Bears!

PHYS ED DEPARTMENT

Today is the day for all phys ed students who have not completed their fitness testing to get it done. If you have not done your beep test be changed and ready to go at 11:30 in the gym. If you have not done your push up test or your plank test, be changed and ready by 11:50. We won't wait for you so make sure you are on time!!

GUELPH-HUMBER

 Come to Room 106 today at lunch time to meet a rep from the university that is closest to Martingrove - Guelph-Humber. Learn about programs including Psychology, Kinesiology, Business, Justice Studies and Early Childhood Education.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

MCI Robotics

Martingrove's Robotics Club, the Iron Bears is now accepting applications for general council. Please check the door of room 110 for more information. Applications are due this Friday! Good Luck Applying, Your Robotics Team.

MEC

Hey Bears! You know what time it is? It's ORGANIC LUNCH TIME....on November 5th! Come to the caf so you can get your hands on our tasty sandwich and we'll top it off with a healthy fruit salad. Can't handle the long line? Well you can preorder 2 days prior at November 3rd or 4th. Be there ore be square.

MCI Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

This is your last chance to make a difference - Breast Cancer research needs your help. Please come to the front foyer at lunch this Thursday for a small pink sale. Items start at $2 and up. Quantities are limited, so bring your money.

ERT

Just a friendly reminder that there will be a mandatory meeting for all ERT execs today at lunch in Rm. 241. Please be punctual!

Jr. Girls Basketball Team

The girls played a strong second half to Richview. The final score was Richview 50, MCI 38. November 5 is the West Finals at Etobicoke C.I.
There is no basketball practice tomorrow morning. There is a brief meeting in Rm. 138 at the beginning of lunch.

Cross Country

Important meeting at lunch for cross country runners that will be running tomorrow. Rm. 112.

Meetings

  • MCI Christian Fellowship - @ Lunch - Room 145

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY NEXT WEDNESDAY

Hey, Grade 9s! Don't forget to talk with your parents about visiting a workplace next week! Bring your signed permission form to your Home Form teacher this week.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO NATIONAL BOOK AWARD

Martingrove's Scholarship Committee can nominate one student for the U of T Book Award. You must submit an application to Guidance by 4 p.m. on Monday, November 2nd to be considered for nomination. Speak with  Ms. Archer if you have any questions.

UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Come to Room 106 today at the start of lunch to meet a rep from UOIT, Ontario's newest university.

MSC

Hey Bears! The MSC cast list has been posted outside the MSC display case. There will be a meeting today for ALL members at lunch in the small cafeteria. See you there!

MEC

Hey Bears! You know what time it is? It's ORGANIC LUNCH TIME....on November 5th! Come to the caf so you can get your hands on our tasty sandwich and we'll top it off with a healthy fruit salad. Can't handle the long line? Well you can preorder 2 days prior at November 3rd or 4th. Be there ore be square.

Health and Wellness

Martingrove's Health and Wellness Speaker series starts next week! Come to Rom 140 at lunch TODAY and learn about her career path. Learn about pathways, healthcare opportunities and get advice! Understand how midwifery fits into the larger health care system. All students are welcome. Bring your lunch.

MCI Robotics

Martingrove's Robotics Club, the Iron Bears is now accepting applications for general council. Please check the door of room 110 for more information. Applications are due this Friday! Good Luck Applying, Your Robotics Team.

Martingrove Debate Society

The first meeting of the MDS will be today at lunch. A brief but important meeting. Please come to Mr. Kay's room at 12:05 if you are interested in joining. Please skip DECA to be there or be square.

Jr. Boys' Basketball

Tryout is tomorrow after school. Do not miss.

Mental Health

The mental health meeting will take place in the guidance office today at lunch. Meet at the round table.

Meetings

  • President's Council - @ Lunch - Room 265
  • Martingrove Small Music Ensemble - @ 12 - Strings Room

Monday, October 26, 2015

Martingrove's Health and Wellness Speaker series starts next week!

On Tuesday, October 27, come to Rm. 140 at lunch to meet a midwife and learn about her career path. Learn about pathways, healthcare opportunities and get advice! Understand how midwifery fits into the larger health care system. All students are welcome!

Ivey School of Business

A rep from the Ivey School of Business Western University is coming to Martingrove today.
Come to Rm. 106 at the start of lunch for the presentation and question/answer session.

MCI Robotics Club

MCI Robotics Club, the Iron Bears is now accepting applications for general council. Please check the door of Rm. 110 for more information. Applications are due this Friday!

Meetings of the Day

  • <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 236

Friday, October 23, 2015

SAC

Hey MCI! Applications for Carnival and Fundraising head, as well as committee and assistant position forms are due today in the SAC mailbox by 3:15, late applications will not be accepted.

AFC

Thank you to everyone who applied for AFC. The general council will be posted today at lunch in front of the auditorium. The first meeting will be TODAY. See you there.

Shad Valley Camp

Interested in taking part in a unique experience? Are you innovative? Then Shad Valley is for you! Please see Ms. Righetti for more info. Application deadline is coming up soon.

United Way

Are you capable of resisting Netflix and Chill? Do you like getting DEEZED legs? Well, United Way's Annual CN Tower Climb is just for you! Come out to our meeting TODAY in room 112 to learn more about the CN tower climb! Everyone is welcome!

Beacon

Hey Martingrove! Do you crave samosas? Do you want samosas? Have you even thought about samosas in the past month? Come on down to the Beacon's samosa sale TODAY. Samosas will be sold for 50 cents each in the main foyer. TODAY, Martingrove.

Boys' Ice Hockey

The Boys' Ice Hockey team has its first tryout on Wednesday, October 28th. All participants must get a permission form from the red board.

Reach for the Top

This is the final week to hand in forms for Intramural Reach for the Top teams.Forms can be obtained from Room 107 and completed forms can be returned to Mr. Goldberg's mailbox in the office.

MSC

Today is the LAST day to audition for MSC's play!

Breast Cancer Awareness

Good morning MCI. Thank you to all of those who donated and who wore pink on Tuesday and dropped by our "Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign" table to enter a raffle draw. 

THE WINNERS ARE:
  • Chelsea Santoo in Ms. Kite's homeroom
  • Mr. Zappitelli
Please see Ms. Chiummiento sometime today to collect your prizes. Don't forget MCI, if you donated $5 or more you were automatically entered in the BIG raffle draw for next week, so hang on to those tickets! It is never too late to donate.

VOLUNTEER FAIR TOMORROW

Volunteer Toronto is hosting a fair of community service opportunities for students on Saturday, October 24 from 12 until 3 at the Toronto Reference Library (Bloor subway station.)Bring a friend and check out more than 80 organizations that are looking for high school student volunteers.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Volunteering fair this Saturday

Volunteer Toronto is hosting a fair of community service opportunities for students on Saturday, October 21 from 12 until 3 at the Toronto Reference Library (Bloor subway station).
Bring a friend and check out more than 80 organizations that are looking for high school student volunteers.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Hey MCI! Friday we will be announcing the raffle winner for the "wear pink" day for Breast Cancer Awareness. Hang on to those tickets! Also, those who donated $5 or more were automatically entered for the BIG RAFFLE DRAW at the end of the month.

Intramural Soccer

Hey Bears! Today is the last day to get your team lists in for indoor Intramural soccer. Late entries may not be accepted so please get your teams in today.

AFC

Thank you to everyone who applied for AFC. The general council list will be posted today at lunch in front of the auditorium. The first meeting will be this Friday. See you there.

Shad Valley Camp

Interested in taking part in a unique experience? Are you innovative? Then Shad Valley is for you! Please see Ms. Righetti for more information. Application deadline is coming up soon.

United Way

Are you capable of resisting Netflix and Chill? Do you like getting deezed legs? Well, United Way's Annual CN Tower climb is for you! Come out to our meeting on Friday October 23rd in room 112 to learn more about the CN Tower Climb. Everyone is welcome.

Reach for the Top

This is the final week to hand in forms for Intramural Reach for the Top teams. Forms can be obtained from room 107 and completed forms can be returned to Mr. Goldberg's mailbox in the office.

Beacon

Hey Martingrove! Do you crave samosas? Do you want samosas? Have you even thought about samosas in the past month? Come down to the Beacon's samosa sale this Friday the 23rd. Samosas will be sold for 50 cents each in the main foyer. THIS FRIDAY, Martingrove!

MSC

Hey Bears! Martingrove Stage Company Auditions will be taking place in the auditorium all of this week at lunch and after school. come sign up outside the MSC display case in front of the auditorium.

Boys' Ice Hockey

The Boys' Ice Hockey team has its first tryout on Wednesday October 28th. All participants must get a permission form from the red board.

SAC

Hey MCI! The application for Carnival and Fundraising head are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. There are also applications for sub-committees and the positions of assistant Carnival head and fundraising head. Applications are due this Friday at 3:15 in the SAC mailbox, late applications will not be accepted.


Sr Girls Basketball

There is Senior Girls Basketball practice TODAY at the beginning of lunch in the gym.

Martingrove Vocal Productions

To all those who auditioned, the list has been posted outside Mr. Farrow's room (small caf.) 2nd Auditions are TODAy after school. Please be punctual. Yours musically, MVPs.

Meetings of the Day

  • Club - Time - Room

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Beacon

Hey  Martingrove! Do you crave samosas? Do you want samosas? Have you even thought about samosas in the past month? Come down to the Beacon's samosa sale this Friday the 23rd. Samosas will be sold for 50 cents each in the main foyer. THIS FRIDAY, Martingrove!

Reach for the Top

This is the final week to hand in forms for Intramural Reach for the Top teams. Forms can be obtained from room 107 and completed forms can be returned to Mr. Goldberg's mailbox in the office.

Boys' Ice Hockey

The Boys' Ice Hockey team has its first tryout on Wednesday October 28th. All participants must get a permission form from the red board.

MSC

Hey Bears! Martingrove Stage Company Auditions will be taking place in the auditorium all of this week at lunch and after school. come sign up outside the MSC display case in front of the auditorium.

AFC

Thank you to everyone who applied for AFC. The general council list will be posted today at lunch in front of the auditorium. The first meeting will be this Friday. See you there.

Shad Valley Camp

Interested in taking part in a unique experience? Are you innovative? Then Shad Valley is for you! Please see Ms. Righetti for more information. Application deadline is coming up soon.

United Way

Are you capable of resisting Netflix and Chill? Do you like getting deezed legs? Well, United Way's Annual CN Tower climb is for you! Come out to our meeting on Friday October 23rd in room 112 to learn more about the CN Tower Climb. Everyone is welcome.

SAC

Hey MCI! Do you want to come to class with class? Well this Thursday will be your day! Come to school this Thursday dressed in your finest gear, and squad up with your fellow fancies?

SAC

Hey MCI! The application for Carnival and fundraising head are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. There are also applications for sub-committees and the positions of assistant Carnival head and fundraising head. Applications are due this Friday at 3:15 in the SAC mailbox, late applications will not be accepted.

TDSB ELEARNING REGISTRATION REMINDER

Registration opened yesterday for second semester eLearning courses offered by the TDSB. Courses are filling very quickly - complete the online request and return the signed permission form as soon as you possibly can! Guidance counsellors are here to answer any questions you have.

SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Come to room 106 at the start of lunch today to meet a rep from York University's Schulich Business program. Pick up a brochure, learn about entry requirements and ask any questions you have.

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Hey MCI! Friday we will be announcing the raffle winner for the "wear pink" day for Breast Cancer Awareness. Hang on to those tickets! Also, those who donated $5 or more were automatically entered for the BIG RAFFLE DRAW at the end of the month.

Sr. Girls Basketball

There is a senior girls basketball practice Thursday at lunch in the gym.

Meetings

  • Christian Fellowship - @ Lunch - Rm. 145

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

United Way

Are you capable of resisting Netflix and chill? Do you like getting deezed legs? Well United Way Annual CN Tower climb is just for you! Come out to our meeting on Friday October 23 in Rm. 112 to learn more about the CN Tower climb!

World Action Council

World Action Council is holding a bake sale TODAY at lunch. Come buy delicious baked goods in the main foyer. All proceeds go to Health in India.

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Hey MCI! Did you wear pink today in support of the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign? Come by the front foyer and show your colours to enter a raffle.

TDSB SEMESTER 2 E-LEARNING

Online requests for eLearning courses are scheduled to be allowed starting TODAY. After you make a request, you need to bring a signed permission form to Guidance so you can be approved for a course. Courses fill quickly - apply soon. Speak with your counsellor if you have any questions.

Two University Presentations Today

Everyone is welcome to Room 106 at the start of lunch to meet a rep from Laurier University. At 3:05, come to Guidance to meet a rep from Lakehead University.

Library Council

Hey bears, Library Council presents Martingrove's annual Halloween Bookmark Contest! You can pick up an entry form from the library and submit your design by October 26th! The top 3 bookmarks also win a prize! So start making bookmarks Martingrove!

Iron Bears (MCI Robotics)

The Iron Bears Martingrove's Robotics Club is holding their first meeting this Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 110. All new members are welcome. See you there!

ERT

Thank you for all who applied to be a part of ERT this year. On Wednesday October 21 there will be a general meeting in Rm. 241. All those who applied are welcomed to come. Hope to see everyone there!

Shad Valley

Interested in taking part in a unique experience? Are you innovative? Then Shad Valley is for you. Please see Ms. Righetti for more info. Application deadline is coming up soon.

Boys' Ice Hockey

The Boys' Ice Hockey team has its first tryout on Wednesday October 28th. All participants must get a permission form from the red board.

BAC

A reminder that soccer intramural signups continue this week. Return your forms to Mr. Vujacic in the boys phys-ed office by this Wednesday October 21. You can pick up a form from the red board in the change room hallway. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Tuxedo Thursday

Hey MCI! Do you want to come to class with class? Well this Thursday will be your day! Come to school this Thursday dressed in your finest gear, and squad up with your fellow fancies!

General Applications for SAC

Hey MCI! The application for Carnival and Fundraising head are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. There are also applications for sub-committees and the positions of assistant Carnival head and fundraising head. Applications are due this Friday at 3:15 in the SAC mailbox.


Meetings
  • Beacon - @ Lunch - Rm. 145

Monday, October 19, 2015

United Way

Are you capable of resisting Netflix and chill? Do you like getting deezed legs? Well United Way Annual CN Tower climb is just for you! Come out to our meeting on Friday October 23 in Rm. 112 to learn more about the CN Tower climb!

World Action Council

World Action Council is holding a bake sale on Tuesday at lunch. Come buy delicious baked goods in the main foyer. All proceeds go to Health in India.

TDSB SEMESTER 2 E-LEARNING

Registration is scheduled to open tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20th. Semester 2 eLearning courses will fill quickly, so complete the online request and bring a signed permission form to Guidance as soon as possible. Speak with your counsellor if you have any questions.

Advance Notice: New University Visit to add to your Agenda

Have any questions about engineering? Want to find out about the University of Toronto's engineering programs, including their professional experience year, engineering science major and more? A rep is coming to room 106 at the start of lunch this Friday, October 23rd. Everyone is welcome to attend.

University of Guelph

A Guelph rep will be here at lunch today to answer your questions and to tell you about Guelph's programs.
Come to Rm. 106 at the start of lunch.

Ontario College Fair today and tomorrow

All of Ontario's colleges are at the Direct Energy Centre this evening from 5 to 9 and tomorrow from 10 to 3.
There are still a few spaces available on our bus to the College Fair tomorrow morning--if you are under 18 you need to bring a permission form signed by a parent to Guidance today.

Library Council

Hey bears, Library Council presents Martingrove's annual Halloween Bookmark Contest! You can pick up an entry form from the library and submit your design by October 26th! The top 3 bookmarks also win a prize! So start making bookmarks Martingrove!

ERT

Thank you for all who applied to be a part of ERT this year. On Wednesday October 21 there will be a general meeting in Rm. 241. All those who applied are welcomed to come. Hope to see everyone there!

Shad Valley

Interested in taking part in a unique experience? Are you innovative? Then Shad Valley is for you. Please see Ms. Righetti for more info. Application deadline is coming up soon.

Music Council

Are you a music student and hoping to be more involved in Martingrove's music program? The first general music council meeting is today at the start of lunch in Rm. 115. Let's see if you can "Handel" us!

BAC

A reminder that soccer intramural signups continue this week. Return your forms to Mr. Vujacic in the boys phys-ed office by this Wednesday October 21. You can pick up a form from the red board in the change room hallway. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Tuxedo Thursday

Hey MCI! Do you want to come to class with class? Well this Thursday will be your day! Come to school this Thursday dressed in your finest gear, and squad up with your fellow fancies!

General Applications for SAC

Hey MCI! The application for Carnival and Fundraising head are now available in the SAC mailbox in the office. There are also applications for sub-committees and the positions of assistant Carnival head and fundraising head. Applications are due this Friday at 3:15 in the SAC mailbox.

Meetings of the Day

  • Christian Fellowship - Wednesday
  • <3 GSA <3 - @ Lunch - Rm. 236

Friday, October 16, 2015

ERT

Thank you for all who applied to be a part of ERT this year. On Wednesday October 21 there will be a general meeting in Rm. 241. All those who applied are welcomed to come. Hope to see everyone there!

Attention all students interested in the Fitness Club:

The first day of the MCI Fitness Club officially begins on Monday October 19th at lunch. Permission forms are available on the door of the Weight Room. Members will not be admitted without this signed form and a 10 dollar fee. The Fitness Club will be open at various times throughout the week. Please check the weight room for for the schedule.

Library Council

Hey bears, Library Council presents Martingrove's annual Halloween Bookmark Contest! You can pick up an entry form from the library and submit your design by October 26th! The top 3 bookmarks also win a prize! So start making bookmarks Martingrove!

Peer Tutoring

Looking for extra help in a subject? Want a place to do homework? Come to Rm. 136 on Thursday after school to meet on peer tutors. Peer-tutoring and homework help will happen every Tuesday and Thursday after school.

Reach for the Top

Do you like trivia? Or do you want to test your brain power? Join Reach for the Top, MCI's most successful club! Forms are available from Mr. Goldberg and completed forms are to be placed in Mr. Goldberg's mailbox.

COLLEGE FAIR BUS

The bus is half-full, but there is still room for YOU - bring your signed permission form to guidance ASAP. Speak with your Guidance Counsellor for more information.

STUDENT LIFE EXPO THIS WEEKEND

You (and your friends, siblings or parents) are invited to the Student Life Expo this weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Explore universities and colleges from all across Canada. Tickets are $10 at the door or FREE from Guidance. Come by and take as many as you need.

McMaster University

Come to room 106 at the start of lunch today to meet a McMaster rep, to learn about programs and to ask any questions you have.

Prefects

There will be a very important general council meeting Friday October 16th at the start of lunch in Room 236. Everyone must attend. New members are also welcome so invite your friends!

Thursday, October 15, 2015

ERT

Thank you for all who applied to be a part of ERT this year. On Wednesday October 21 there will be a general meeting in Rm. 241. All those who applied are welcomed to come. Hope to see everyone there!

Attention all students interested in the Fitness Club:

The first day of the MCI Fitness Club officially begins on Monday October 19th at lunch. Permission forms are available on the door of the Weight Room. Members will not be admitted without this signed form and a 10 dollar fee. The Fitness Club will be open at various times throughout the week. Please check the weight room for for the schedule.

Library Council

Hey bears, Library Council presents Martingrove's annual Halloween Bookmark Contest! You can pick up an entry form from the library and submit your design by October 26th! The top 3 bookmarks also win a prize! So start making bookmarks Martingrove!

Peer Tutoring

Looking for extra help in a subject? Want a place to do homework? Come to Rm. 136 on Thursday after school to meet on peer tutors. Peer-tutoring and homework help will happen every Tuesday and Thursday after school.

Reach for the Top

Do you like trivia? Or do you want to test your brain power? Join Reach for the Top, MCI's most successful club! Forms are available from Mr. Goldberg and completed forms are to be placed in Mr. Goldberg's mailbox.

FREE BUS TO ONTARIO COLLEGE FAIR

If you want to reserve a space on the bus to the College Fair next Tuesday, you must bring a signed permission form to Guidance ASAP. There are 40 seats on the bus - they will be given to the first 40 people who hand in permission forms. Speak with your Guidance Counsellor for more information.

Prefects

There will be a very important general council meeting Friday October 16th at the start of lunch in Room 236. Everyone must attend. New members are also welcome so invite your friends!

Meetings of the Day

  • Key Club - @ Lunch - Rm. 236

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Martingrove Christian Fellowship

hey MCI! Martingrove Christian Fellowship is having their first meeting today at lunch in Rm. 145! Come out and join us! Everyone is welcome.

MOD

There is a meeting for all new and any returning members. All who applied please come out today at lunch in Rm. 112.

Peer Tutoring

Looking for extra help in a subject? Want a place to do homework? Come to Rm. 136 on Thursday after school to meet on peer tutors. Peer-tutoring and homework help will happen every Tuesday and Thursday after school.

Library Council

Hey bears, Library Council presents Martingrove's annual Halloween Bookmark Contest! You can pick up an entry form from the library and submit your design by October 26th! The top 3 bookmarks also win a prize! So start making bookmarks Martingrove!

Attention all students interesting in the Fitness Club:

The first day of the MCI Fitness Club officially begins on Monday October 19th at lunch. Permission forms are available on the door of the Weight Room. Members will not be admitted without this signed form and a 10 dollar fee. The Fitness Club will be open at various times throughout the week. Please check the weight room for for the schedule.

Reach for the Top

Do you like trivia? Or do you want to test your brain power? Join Reach for the Top, MCI's most successful club! Forms are available from Mr. Goldberg and completed forms are to be placed in Mr. Goldberg's mailbox.

Duke of Edinburgh

There will be an important meeting today at the start of lunch for all those interested in joining the program in Rm. 236. Current members are to attend as well.

Wrestling

Any wrestler from last year wishing to join the wrestling team please see Mr Zivko today at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 271 to pick up a try out form.First practice is Thursday after school in the cafeteria.

Loran Award Applications due to Guidance today at 4

If you would like to be nominated by the Martingrove Scholarship Committee for the Loran Award, you must submit a print-out of your online applications to Guidance by 4 pm today.

MSC

Hey bears, are you interested in joining the best club at MCI? Do you like acting, set design or wardrobe? Then come join the Martingrove Stage Company. General council application forms are in the MSC display case near the auditorium. They are due on October 14. If you want to audition the sign up sheets are in front of the auditorium. Auditions are from October 19-23.

Post Secondary information night for parents

Hey grads! Are your parents interested in learning more about the process for applying to colleges and universities? Do they have questions about OSAP and scholarships?
Please remind them of the parents' information session this evening at 6:30 in the library. All parents and guardians are welcome.

Trent Universitiy

Today's university rep is from Trent in Peterborough, Ontario. Find out about Trent's programs and ask questions.
Bring your lunch and bring a friend to Rm. 106 at noon.

TDSB eLearning registration glitch

The TDSB announced yesterday that the registration date for semester 2 eLearning has been changed again.
Registration is now scheduled to open on Tuesday, October 20.

SAFE

Attnetion! SAFE will be having a meeting on Thursday, October 15 in Rm. 103. Please be there this meeting is important.

Meetings of the Day

  • No GSA meeting this week. Will continue on Monday next week

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Sr Rugby

Practice today after school.

Wrestling

For all those wrestlers that were on the wrestling team last year: there will be a brief meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 271.

Peer Tutoring

Looking for extra help in a subject? Want a place to do homework? Come to Rm. 136 on Thursday after school to meet on peer tutors. Peer-tutoring and homework help will happen every Tuesday and Thursday after school.

Super Urgent Important Change Notice: TDSB semester 2 eLearning registration is open now!

The TDSB has changed the date for semester 2 eLearning registration. Registration opened today.
Courses will fill quickly--if you want to register for an eLearning course, please lod in to your TDSB account and register ASAP!

MAC

Art club will be having their first meeting of the year next week, October 13th at lunch in the art room (114A). For all interested, please remember that all forms are due by then in the file attached to the art room.

Western University today at lunch

All students are invited to Rm. 106 at the start of lunch to meet a rep from Western University in London, Ontario. Find out about Western's programs, pick up a viewbook, and ask questions.
Bring a lunch and bring a friend--all students are welcome.

College assembly tomorrow first period

Are you a senior student with a first period spare tomorrow?
Set your alarm and come to school so that you can be a part of the college assembly.
Learn about programs, applications and more.

Meetings of the Day

  • No GSA meeting today, check announcements for tomorrow

Friday October 9th, 2015

Beacon

Hey MCI! Beacon General Council applications are now available in the Beacon mailbox. If you would like to contribute to our school newspaper, please submit your application to the Beacon mailbox by the end of the day TODAY!

MAC

Art club will be having their first meeting of the year next week, October 13th at lunch in the art room (114A). For all interested, please remember that all forms are due by then in the file attached to the art room.

MSA

Any students interested in Friday prayers are to meet in Room 136 at lunch. Please see Mr. Bukhari if you can not make it.

Meetings of the Day

  • Grade 9 Gifted/Pre-AP Lunch - 11:00 - Auditorium

Thursday October 8th, 2015

Art Club

Art Club will be having their first meeting of the year next week, October 13th, at lunch in Room 114 (the art room). For all interested, please remember that application forms are due by then in the file attached to the art room.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Did you know that 1 in 9 Canadian Women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in their lifetime? However, since the 1980's, there's been a 43% reduction in Breast Cancer deaths. Help keep this number from growing by donating every Friday in October to help fund Breast Cancer research and advocate for the Breast Cancer community.

SAC

Hey Grade 9s! Come out today at lunch to the the Auditorium to support your fellow Bears running for Grade 9 rep. Come out to hear great speeches and elect your next Grade 9 Rep. Love your SAC.

Beacon



Hey MCI! Beacon General Council applications are now available in the Beacon mailbox. If you would like to contribute to our school newspaper, please submit your application to the beacon mailbox by October 9th.

Meetings of the Day

  • Key Club - Lunch - 236

Wednesday October 7th, 2015

SAC

Hey MCI! SAC General Exec forms are due TODAY in the SAC mailbox by 3:15

Jr. Boys Basketball

There will be a Junior Boys Basketball informal workout TODAY after school in the gym.

MSA

Any Student interested in Friday prayers are to meet in room 136 at the start of lunch. Please see Mr. Bukhari if you can not make it.

Art Club

Art Club will be having their first meeting of the year next week, October 13th, at lunch in Room 114 (the art room). For all interested, please remember that application forms are due by then in the file attached to the art room.

Beacon



Hey MCI! Beacon General Council applications are now available in the Beacon mailbox. If you would like to contribute to our school newspaper, please submit your application to the beacon mailbox by October 9th.


Tuesday October 6th, 2015

Martingrove Mental Health

Are you interested in: Mental health? Helping to make Martingrove a more welcoming place? Come to our second meeting Tuesday, October 6th @ lunch in Room 140.

SAC

Hey MCI! The due date for SAC General Exec forms has been extended to this Wednesday October 7. Forms will be due at the end of the day in the SAC Mailbox in the office at 3:15.

Attention all Grade 9s running for the position of Grade 9 Rep. There will be a MANDATORY meeting today at lunch in Room 265 at the beginning of lunch.

Beacon

Hey MCI! Beacon General Council applications are now available in the Beacon mailbox. If you would like to contribute to our school newspaper, please submit your application to the beacon mailbox by October 9th.

DECA

For anyone who hasn't handed in a form, there will be a meeting in Ms. DiClemente's room for you to hand it in,

Meetings

MSC-Lunch-Small Cafeteria

Monday October 5th, 2015

Martingrove Mental Health

Are you interested in: Mental health? Helping to make Martingrove a more welcoming place? Come to our second meeting Tuesday, October 6th @ lunch in Room 140.

Sr. Rugby

There will be a Senior rugby practice today after school. We also practice Wednesday and Friday.

Nursing

Interested in entering nursing (RN, RPN, NP)? Come meet your MCI nursing students Joseph and Nancy Monday October 5th in guidance.

SAC

Attention all Grade 9s, all Grade 9 Rep nomination forms are due TODAY in the SAC Mailbox by the end of the day. There will also be a mandatory meeting tomorrow in Room 265 for all Grade 9 Rep nominees. Please bring your speech and any posters you have made for your campaign.

Hey MCI! The due date for SAC General Exec forms has been extended to this Wednesday October 7. Forms will be due at the end of the day in the SAC Mailbox in the office at 3:15.

Friday, October 2, 2015

University Visit

The University of Waterloo Rep will be in Rm. 106 at the start of lunch . Come to learn about Waterloo's programs and ask any questions you have. Everyone welcome.

ERT

Applications for general and exec applications have been pushed to Tuesday October 13, 2015 due to leadership camp next week. Please drop your applications in the mailbox.

SAC

Hey MCI, SAC General Council forms are now available 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 and Prom. Forms are due this Friday at the end of the day.

Photo Retake

The date of Photo Retake Day has changed to Tuesday October 13, 2015. Photo Retake Day is only for students who have not yet had their photo taken. If you have lost your student card, please come to the main office.

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!

SAC

Hey Grade 9s, Grade 9 rep nomination forms are due today in the SAC Mailbox at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 265.

MCI Peer Tutoring

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.

English Department Trip

The English Department is taking an exciting trip to the British Isles this March Break. We will be visiting England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales for 10 days. There is an information meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 145. Come out for more details on this amazing travel opportunity.

Thursday October 1st, 2015

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO NATIONAL BOOK AWARD


University-bound students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context are invited to apply for this award.
Martingrove is allowed to nominate one student for this award.
The Martingrove Scholarship Committee deadline to submit an application is 4 p.m. Monday, November 2.

WATERLOO UNLIMITED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADE 12S

Students in grade 12 are invited to apply to an immersive university prep experience with a focus on academic research.

Find out more at uwaterloo.ca/unlimited or speak with Ms Archer for more information about this opportunity.  Deadline to apply:  October 9.

United Way 

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

Breast Cancer Awareness Commitee

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This year, almost 23 000 women in Canada will be diagnosed with cancer. However, improvements in research and technology help save lives everyday. You can find pink ribbons in the office starting Friday October 2, or keep an eye out for members of the committee in the hallways tomorrow at lunch. Please donate generously in this month of October to help those with breast cancer.

English Department

The English Department is taking an exciting trip to the British Isles this March Break. We will be visiting England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales for 10 days. There is an information meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 145. Come out for more details on this amazing travel opportunity.

Peer Tutoring

MCI Peer Tutoring is looking for 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 3:15-4:15. Register in Guidance.

Photo Retake Day

The date of Photo Retake Day has changed to Tuesday October 13, 2015. Photo Retake Day is only for students who have not yet had their photo taken. If you have lost your student card, please come to the main office.

BAC

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

ERT

Applications for general and exec applications have been pushed to Tuesday October 13, 2015 due to leadership camp next week. Please drop your applications in the mailbox.

SAC

Hey MCI, SAC General Council forms are now available 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 and Prom. Forms are due this Friday at the end of the day.