Administration Team:

Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal A. Daniel A. Gheewala S. Maharaj G. Tsigaridis

April 6, 2018

To the parents/guardians of «First_Name» «Last_Name», April showers mean that springtime is upon us…minus the snow from this week, we are champing at the bit for some much needed fun in the sun. That being said, it is an extremely busy time for us here at MCI as we have the OSSLT (more on this a little later on in the E-Bulletin), Midterms Report Cards (coming home on the 30th of April), and the final term of the 2017-2018 school year right around the corner. Lots and lots of student teams, clubs, committees and councils are planning events for the spring, and believe it or not, our diligent staff is already thinking about and working on next September and the 2018-2019 school year! Finally, this weekend marks the arrival of Orthodox Easter. If you are celebrating Orthodox Easter, we wish you a safe and enjoyable time this weekend. Sincerely,

A. Daniel, A. Gheewala, S. Maharaj, G. Tsigaridis

Character Matters Trait of the Month: Honesty

“No legacy is as rich as honesty.” – William Shakespeare

What’s Happening:

April 9 Orthodox Easter Monday

April 10 OSSLT

April 11 Yom HaShoah, International Day of Pink, Euclid Math Contest

April 12 Fryer, Galois, Hypatia Contests, A Night on Broadway!

April 13 Vaisakhi, Chaitra, Saka, Miraj-un-Nabi

Looking Ahead:

April 16 Leadership Team Meeting/School Council Meeting

April 17 Equality Day

April 18 Civics/Careers Switch Day

April 19 P.A.R.T.Y. Program SHSM Field Trip/Yom HaAtzmaut

April 20-21 Ridvan

Middlefield C.I.

MCI HIGHLIGHTS

EQAO Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) – Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has scheduled Tuesday, April 10, 2018 as the day for students across the province to complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). To assist in creating the best possible environment for students writing the test, and as a result of changes to EQAO policy, the Board will implement a modified school day. On April 10, secondary schools will follow an exam-style day in which:

● only grade 10 and Previously Eligible students who are writing the test are required to be

at school (no regular classes for students in grades 9, 11, and 12 will occur);

● students will be dismissed upon completion of the test;

● school bus and taxi service will run on their normal schedules; and

● self-contained special education classes [MCI: Developmentally Delayed, Autism, Intensive] will

follow their regular schedule.

For Parents/Guardians of students who ARE NOT WRITING the OSSLT on April 10th, please read the following information: Although schools will be open, regular classes will not be running. Students are encouraged to use the time on this day to review or complete coursework, prepare for upcoming assessments, engage in Individual Pathways Planning, or complete community involvement hours. If students do report to school, they will be permitted to engage in quiet study in the Cafeteria.

Silverhawks Volleyball

On Wednesday, March 28th, the MCI CoEd

Volleyball team hosted and won a tournament

organized by the Grade 10 Leadership Through

Volleyball class. Leadership opportunities included

lineskeeping, coaches' hospitality and set-up of the

courts. The CoEd Silverhawks defeated Ajax HS in

the finals in a tie-breaker. The members of our team

are Balraj, Rajvir, Gabilan, Judy, Francisca, Anson,

Amy, Navneet, Dhannisan, Abdulla, Joshua and

Edmond. Congratulations to the team and class!

For Parents/Guardians of students who ARE WRITING the OSSLT on April 10th, here is a breakdown of the day:

Time Details

8:15 Arrive at school - place items in lockers not needed for the assessment. Bring ONLY pens (black or blue ink only), pencils (sharpened), a highlighter and eraser to the test. ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE ASSESSMENT WRITING ROOMS.

8:30 to 8:45 Arrive in room. Mindfulness moment and instructions are provided for Booklet One.

8:45 to 11:15 Booklet One 10:00 – earliest dismissal time; students may continue writing beyond 10:00 if they require some extra time. A light snack will be provided as students leave their writing room. Students will be able to access the Library, Cafeteria, Student Success Room (203) or large Gym.

11:15 to 11:45 Break (recommended students bring lunch, food will not be available for sale in the cafeteria).

11:45 to 12:00 Students return to writing room and instructions are provided for Booklet Two. Bring ONLY pens (black or blue ink only), pencils (sharpened), a highlighter and eraser to the test. ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE ASSESSMENT WRITING ROOMS.

12:00 to 2:30

Booklet Two 1:15 – earliest dismissal time; students may continue writing beyond 1:15 if they require some extra time. Once finished, students are encouraged to head home. If it is necessary for them to wait at school, they may access the Library, Cafeteria, or Student Success Room (203) until 3:10 for QUIET STUDY.

We wish every student success on the OSSLT, and appreciate your ongoing support for student achievement and well-being.

MCI Music presents…

Our concert, titled “A NIGHT ON BROADWAY” is on April 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. We would greatly appreciate your support to join us. $6.00 goes toward a full meal for each guest, and $6.00 goes toward SickKids Foundation. Please support us by purchasing your ticket and joining us at our event. We look forward to seeing you at our “A NIGHT ON BROADWAY” charity concert.

YRDSB Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC)

Contribute to Strategic Planning at YRDSB - Upcoming Town Halls

York Region District School Board is revisioning its Multi-Year Plan (MYP) and Board Improvement Plan for

Student Achievement and Well-being. The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction of

public education in York Region public schools. The MYP incorporates the direction established by the

Trustees with feedback received from all stakeholders, and will inform decision making at the Board in the

years to come. Town halls will be taking place across the region and feedback collected from families and

community members will inform the creation of a new MYP. Your voice is important and your input and

feedback will help York Region District School Board support student achievement and well-being. There will

also be other opportunities, including a survey available in April, to share your thoughts if you are unable to

attend a town hall. **If interested in attending, please email Mr. Gheewala at amol.gheewala@yrdsb.ca**

Save the Date!

TOWN HALL DATES AND TIMES LOCATIONS

Monday, April 16, 2018

7 - 9 p.m.

Keswick High School

100 Biscayne Blvd., Keswick

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

6 - 9 p.m.

Markville Secondary School

1000 Carlton Rd., Markham

Sunday, April 22, 2018

2 - 4 p.m.

Sir William Mulock Secondary School

705 Columbus Way, Newmarket

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Maple High School

50 Springside Rd., Maple

Saturday, April 28, 2018

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bayview Secondary School

10077 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill

INFORMATION ITEMS: VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

Here are some examples of what our students have been up to in the Grade 10 and 11 visual art classes. These works will be displayed at our upcoming ARTS CAFE 2018 on Thursday, May 24th. Please come join us in celebrating the Arts! Clockwise from the top left:

1. Kari Lu 2. Sean Zhang 3. Sawda Bhaimiya

The two self portraits are some of the most AMAZING ones we've seen at MCI. They were done in charcoal, and the still life drawings were created in pencil.

4. Self Portrait by Amavi Weerakoon 5. Self Portrait by Jessica Kong

UPDATES FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Hey Grads! Get Those Community Hours!! There are a number of grade 12 students who have not yet met their community service requirements. You

need 40 hours of community service in order to graduate. Guidance will be following up with students still in

need of hours. If you are wondering where to get your hours, visit the site below for opportunities in York

Region:

https://york.cioc.ca/volunteer/

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS:

Ontario Science Centre: Science School

Spend a semester at The Ontario Science Centre, earn grade 12 math and science credits, and get an

experience of a lifetime. Applications are due in early April. Visit OntarioScienceCentre.ca/oscschool for

more information and to apply.

Brock University: Scientifically Yours May 10-11, 2018

Scientifically Yours is a 2-day residential workshop aimed at students in grades 10 and 11. Student will learn

about science in a university setting as well as participate in recreational activities. Students will learn about

career opportunities and participate in six math and science projects. Students will stay in residence at Brock

for the weekend. For more information and to register for the event, visit: https://brocku.ca/mathematics-

science/scientificallyyours/about/#activities

ATTENTION GRADS!!! Order your Graduation cap and gown NOW at SchoolCashOnline ASAP.

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS APRIL 6th

Be Edwin. Buy a tassle.

$$$ Scholarships $$$

Scholarship Name: Due Date: Link to Application:

Arya Samaj Youth Scholarship

For students of Hindu descent. Based on academic achievement, community service and extra-curricular involvement.

April 17

Please see your Guidance Counsellor for an application.

OHF Bursary

For current participants of the Ontario Hockey Federation attending a post-secondary institution for the first time starting in September 2018.

May 11

http://www.ohf.on.ca/view/ohfmainsite/home-page-815/ohf-bursary

SPRING OPEN HOUSES Just a reminder that some schools have Open Houses upcoming. This is particularly important for colleges,

who had to cancel many of their fall activities due to the work stoppages:

Brock University April 8

Carleton University

Humanities April 7

Journalism April 7

Georgian College April 14

Humber College April 14

Lakehead University April 14

Mohawk College—Trades April 12

Seneca College April 7

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES (This memo is only for students who want to register for a credit course and have not taken International languages the previous year. Current International Languages grade 8 students wanting to take a Level 1 (Grade 9/10) credit course would have been pre-registered. Students who have taken International Languages the previous year would also have been pre-registered.)

We are pleased to announce that the International Languages Credit course registration for YRDSB day school students is now available online through Career Cruising.

Access and career cruising instructions regarding International Credit course registration is available to students at http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/ConEd/Documents/FOR-nonYRRegistration.pdf. The course offerings and sites are available on the Career Cruising Student Portfolio login page.

Career Cruising Registration – for YRDSB students

May 1, 2018 Opens September 12, 2018 Closes

Please be reminded of the following:

International Languages credit courses are year-long courses. Paper registration is accepted after

September 12th, 2018 and is possible up to, and including the 3rd day of International Languages classes.

After September 12th

, please continue to register students using the Community & International

Education Services Night & Summer School Registration form. Please remind students that registration closes after the third class (each class is 3.75 hours long; hence missing three classes would jeopardize the credit).

The day school Guidance staff and administrators will determine the appropriateness of the student’s choice considering his/her prerequisites and equivalencies.

The $10 non-refundable consumable fee (collected by the YRDSB for photocopying, craft items and

additional resources) plus any additional book fee will be collected during class hours in September

2018. Please note that although these programs are paid for by the Ministry of Education for most

students, Visa students are required to pay an additional $1437.50 for registration.

For more information Click on http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/ConEd/Pages/International-Languages-Secondary-Program.aspx

or contact Nella Di Prospero at (905) 884-2046 ext. 242 if you require assistance.

ATTENDANCE REPORT

There is a positive relationship between regular attendance and success in school. Students at MCI are required to attend regularly, to be punctual, and to participate in all scheduled classes.

VALID ABSENCES include illness, bereavement or family emergency.

AUTHORIZED ABSENCES include dentist/doctor appointments, driver’s test, and court appearances.

EXCUSED ABSENCES refer to field trips and school sanctioned events. Students are still considered to be at school.

EXTENDED ABSENCES of four days or more require the completion of a “Special Leave” form at least one week in advance of the leave. This form may be obtained from the Main Office. A parent/guardian signature is required. It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on all work missed.

DO NOT plan absences or family vacations during culminating and exam periods as the evaluations CANNOT be rescheduled.

Type of Absence Parent/Guardian Responsibility Absent for a Full Day Phone the school with a valid reason the same day or send a note

upon return

Absent for One or More Classes Phone with valid reason indicating the time of absence or send a note with the student

Leaving Before the End of the Day Student signs out in attendance office with a note from the parent/guardian

In the Event of an Emergency Contact the office as soon as possible.

For safety reasons, students who have signed out must leave the building as they will not be directly supervised.

Dear parent/Guardian of «First_Name» «Last_Name»,

Please review the following attendance report. The report includes semester lates and absences from February 5, 2018 – April 5, 2018, as well as Community Service Hours submitted to date.

Course Period Teacher Total Absences

Semester 1 Total Lates Semester 1

«Course_A» «Period_A» «Teacher_Last_A» «Absence_A» «Lates_A»

«Course_B» «Period_B» «Teacher_Last_B» «Absence_B» «Lates_B»

«Course_C» «Period_C» «Teacher_Last_C» «Absence_C» «Lates_C»

«Course_D» «Period_D» «Teacher_Last_D» «Absence_D» «Lates_D»

«Course_E» «Period_E» «Teacher_Last_E» «Absence_E» «Lates_E»

«Course_F» «Period_F» «Teacher_Last_F» «Absence_F» «Lates_F»

«Course_G» «Period_G» «Teacher_Last_G» «Absence_G» «Lates_G»

Totals «Total_Abs» «Total_Lates»

Community Service Hours Submitted to date for «First_Name» «Last_Name» «Community_Servi» This report lists the dates of each absence and the coding (ill, medical, truant).

Want more information about student attendance? Students under 18 and/or their parents can pick up a detailed attendance report from the main office.

MIDDLEFIELD C.I. PHONE EXTENSION LIST

MIDDLEFIELD C.I. SCHOOL LINKS

Co-op Department: http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/Coop/Documents/JumpstartNews-Winter2016.pdf

Middlefield C.I. Webpage: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/middlefield.ci

York Region District School Board: http://www.yrdsb.ca/

Y.R.D.S.B. Guide to the 2016-2017 School Year http://www.yrdsb.ca/Parents/Documents/GuideToTheSchoolYearWeb.pdf SHSM: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/SHSM.html

Teacher's Name (Last Name, First Name)

VM # Teacher's Name (Last Name, First Name)

VM # Teacher's Name (Last Name, First Name)

VM #

Afsharnejad, Fatemah 4600 Glass, Jamie 4632 Neceski, Chesky 4612

Allahwala, Ayeesha 4624 Gordon, Jacqueline 4695 Ng'Ong'Ola, Neps 4667

Arsenault, Michelle 4613 Harvey, Walter 4634 Nguyen, Vincent 4641

Atcha, Saeed 4654 Hobbs, Andrew 4627 Okongwu, Ngozi 4669

Bakshi, Shirleen 4605 Hoult, Sarah 4675 O'Neill, Jeremy 4703

Balakumar, Vithyani 4607 Hunte, Camille 4639 Owen, Melinda 4653

Baldassini, Susanna 360 Huryn, Karolina 4629 Patras, Sofia 4302

Bell, Catherine 4656 Hytman, Barry 4640 Pawlicki, Barb 4628

Blanchard, Dan 4608 Kafaf, Angie 4638 Pownall, Alyson 4625

Blumreisinger, Mike 4611 Kapustina, Elena 4622 Prinsloo, Heather 4658

Bocking Jacqueline 4631 King-Sewell, Rockell 4701 Pulickeel, Jessica 4637

Boshoer, Janna 4638 Koliviras, Eleni 4612 Puri, Tanu 4697

Boy, Martina 4609 Korres, Viki 4636 Reid, Rebecca 4676

Brazier, Melissa 4648 Kumar, Rita 4615 Rocheleau, Shawn 4646

Brijmongal, Ganesh 4610 Ladas, Niki 4665 Rutherford, Claudette 4673

Cannata, Stephanie 4607 Lane, Janine 4699 Sadacharan, Skanda 4677

Carson, Susan 4618 Lawrence, Grace 4700 Sakaris, Chrysoula 4684

Chan, Laura 4614 Li, Ada 4635 Sanchez, Rudy 4621

Chang, Mary 4649 Li Kam Cheung, Priscilla 4651 Stephenson, Paul 161

Chiejina, Pat 4619 Liau, Sandra 4662 Stoby, Vanessa 4606

Chu, Wan-Ling (Alice) 162 Lloyd, Jonathan 4650 Sukhera, Sabrina 4682

Dabas, Jogender 4616 MacPherson, Alison 4685 Tamber, Kamal 4617

Dadar, Mehdi 4693 Maharaj, Susan 157 Tang, Iris 4626

Daniel, Aline 158 Markandaier, Shiva 4644 Terranova, Tamara 4679

Derry, Joyce 4637 Mavridis, Peter 4659 Thakrar, Sandeep 4688

Dornai, Angie 4678 McMullen, Dan 4642 Thompson, Reginald 4689

Escoffery, Nigel 4624 Mein, Andrew 4660 Tsigaridis, George 159

Falzarano, Janet 4633 Mobilos, Cathy 4630 Tsui, Ada 4643

Firsat, Heera 4680 Moore, Lara 4620 Tyler, Pamela 4604

Fister, Natalia 4603 Morin, Mike 4664 Van Den Kroonenberg 217

Gauthier, Melanie 4663 Murray, Stephen 4657 Wong, Jack 4694

Gheewala, Amol 156 Nasreen, Tahira 4666