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Administration Team:
Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal A. Daniel A. Gheewala D. Heron S. Maharaj
November 2, 2018
To the parents/guardians/caregivers of «First_Name» «Last_Name»,
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance." During the celebration, temples, homes, shops and office buildings are brightly illuminated. The preparations and rituals for the festival typically last five days, with the climax occurring on the third day coinciding with the darkest night of the month Kartika of the Hindu calendar.
In the lead up to Diwali, celebrants will prepare by cleaning, renovating and decorating their homes and offices. During the climax, Hindus adorn themselves in their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with diyas (lamps and candles), offer puja (prayers) to Lakshmi – the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared. Diwali is a major cultural event for all members of Hindu and Jain faiths.
Sincerely,
A. Daniel, A. Gheewala, D. Heron, S. Maharaj.
Character Matters Trait of the Month: Courage “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
- Walt Disney What’s Happening:
November 3 Association of Sri Lankan Graduates of Canada Workshop @ MCI (see below for details)
November 5 Ontario Treaty Recognition Week
November 6-7 Diwali/Deepavali (Hindu)
November 7 Last Day of Semester 1/Term 1
November 8 First Day of Semester 1/Term 2, Civics/Careers Switch, Canadian Open Math Challenge
November 9 Remembrance Day Assembly
Middlefield C.I.
Looking Ahead:
November 12-16 Grad Photos
November 13 Beaver Computing Challenge
November 14 Take Our Kids to Work/Bring Our (Grade 8) Kids to MCI Day
MCI HIGHLIGHTS
Happy Halloween from MCI!
On Wednesday, October 31st, MCI staff and students took part in Halloween. StuCo hosted a Haunted House in the Cafeteria, we had a Pumpkin carving competition, Ms. Falzarano’s Hairstyling & Esthetics students provided free scary special effects and many staff and students dressed up to mark the event. Way to show your spooktacular Halloween spirit, MCI!
Reminder: MCI is a Scent-Free School
Please be reminded that many staff and students at MCI have allergic reactions or sensitivities to scented products like perfumes, deodorants and other fragrances. This includes Axe. All staff, students, and visitors are asked to refrain from using scented products, as they can result in adverse effects on the health of others.
We also have a number of students and staff in our school who have compromised and challenging health situations. When you spray Axe or other scents, including hairspray, you are triggering physical reactions in students and staff that can result in significant physical reactions, doctor’s appointments and missed time at school. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued understanding and support!
Drive safe reminder!
Attention all drivers in the MCI Community! We have had a number of dangerous situations arise recently where members of the MCI student body have been injured by unsafe drivers in and around the school. We would like to remind you to adhere to the rules of the road and to keep the following in mind:
Please follow the speed limits. Driving a little bit slower, especially in school zones, is a good way to practice safe driving habits!
Please leave home early – often times accidents happen when people are rushing.
With the daylight savings time change soon approaching, roads will be darker so please pay extra close attention to pedestrians in the early hours of the day as well as late at night.
Please follow the rules of the road – the MCI parking lot has one dedicated entrance (west end of the parking lot) and one dedicated exit (east end of the parking lot).
Put your phone away. Distracted driving is never a good idea…your texts can wait!
Reduce all potential distractions and focus on the road at all times.
Be extra cautious and always be prepared to make a sudden stop.
Be aware of school buses and other vehicles in pick up/drop off areas.
Take extra care when approaching stop signs, crosswalks, and traffic lights.
Roads will soon become slick with the cold weather only weeks away…ensure that your vehicle is ready for harsh winter climates!
Expect the unexpected!
Cross Country Team!
Last week, the MCI Cross Country Running Team competed in the York Region Finals at Boyd Conservation Area. The team competed against more than 1000 other students from 50 different High Schools. It was a very successful day with most of the runners achieving their personal best.
Holiday Camps @ Aaniin!
As parents, we know you’re busy! Holiday Camp
registration is open and we are sure to keep your
children active, engaged and happy! Spend your
holidays at Aaniin Community and Library. For more
information regarding Holiday Camps please contact
Sam Low Community Program Supervisor,
[email protected] OR 905.477.7000 ext. 4433 .
Flu Shots!
Chinese Newcomer Parent Support & Parent Engagement
Alliance of Educators for Black Students Event
Network opportunity for Tamil Parents/Guardians!
Renewed Computer Technology
Waterloo Beaver Computing Challenge
Did you know that MCI will participate in the online the Waterloo Beaver Computing Challenge on November 12th, 2018, during periods 3 and 4 in room 336? The Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) is a problem solving contest for grade 9 and 10 students with a focus on computational and logical thinking. Questions are inspired by topics in computer science but only require comfort with concepts found in Math curriculum common to all provinces. During the 45-minute session, students will answer 15 questions for 90 total points. The BCC exposes students to a new subject and way of thinking so there isn’t a need to prepare for the contest. However, you can get a feel for the style of the problems by viewing past
contests and these sample questions found at the University of Waterloo’s website: https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/bcc.html If you are a grade 9 or 10 student and wish to participate in the BCC, please see Mrs. Kapustina in room 336 to register for the contest before November 9. Practice BCC questions from last year’s challenge will take place on Wednesday, November 7, after school in room 336.
Pathways Planning
The Association of Sri Lankan Graduates of Canada proudly presents…
Islamic Heritage Month – Literature Café
YRDSB’s Alliance of Educators for Muslim Students concluded their October-long celebration of Islamic Heritage Month at Middlefield Collegiate Institute with a community Literature Café. Coordinating Superintendent of Education, Indigenous Education and Equity, Cecil Roach began the night with Board greetings. Author and YRDSB teacher Uzma Jalaluddin read from her titled novel “Ayesha At Last” and engaged guests in a dialogue around authentic voices, affirming Muslim identities and representation in literature. Guests were invited to share readings from their favourite Muslim authors and their personal works. The evening was truly a celebration of literature and heritage with students, staff, families and community.
INFORMATION ITEMS – VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
The semester has been quite busy for the Visual Arts Department. Here are some examples of student work created by our Media Arts classes. At MCI, we offer Media Arts in grade 10, 11 and 12. These courses focus on the creative development of photography, graphic manipulation, basic animation and film studies. Check out these cool works by: Jason Gao (Media Arts 11) Kavi Gurunathan (Media Arts 11) Aryan Modi (Grade 10 Media Arts) Kirthana Rasathurai (Grade 10 Media Arts)
Upcoming events: Grade 12 Arts Show: Thurs December 13th
UPDATES FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
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 September 4th, 2018 – November 1st, 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.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
MIDDLEFIELD C.I. PHONE EXTENSION LIST
MIDDLEFIELD C.I. SCHOOL LINKS
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 2018-2019 School Year: Guide to the School Year
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, Fatemeh 4600 Glass, Jamie 4632 Nasreen, Tahira 4666
Arsenault, Michelle 4613 Gordon, Jackie 4695 Ng'Ong'Ola, Neps 4667
Atcha, Saeed 4654 Guthrie-Stewart, Jureen 4647 Nguyen, Vincent 4641
Bakshi, Shirleen 4605 Heron, Deanna 159 Okongwu, Ngozi 4669
Balakumar, Vithyani 4607 Hobbs, Andrew 4627 O'Neill, Jeremy 4703
Baldassini, Susanna 360 Huryn, Karolina 4629 Owen, Melinda 4653
Bell, Catherine 4656 Hytman, Barry 4640 Patras, Sofia 4302
Blanchard, Dan 4608 Istanbul, Martha 4631 Pawlicki, Barb 4628
Boshoer, Janna 4638 Kafaf, Angie 4638 Penak, Tori 4635
Boy, Martina 4609 Kapustina, Elena 4622 Pownall, Alyson 4625
Brijmongal, Ganesh 4610 King-Sewell, Rockell 4701 Prinsloo, Heather 4658
Brown, Tonya 4606 Klein, Darlene 4611 Pulickeel, Jessica 4637
Chan, Laura 4614 Koliviras, Eleni 4612 Puri, Tanu 4697
Chang, Mary 4649 Kumar, Rita 4615 Reid, Rebecca 4676
Chiejina, Pat 4619 Ladas, Niki 4665 Rocheleau, Shawn 4646
Chu, Wan-Ling (Alice) 162 Lane, Janine 4699 Rutherford, Claudette 4673
Cowan, Darrell 4635 Lawrence, Grace 4700 Sadacharan, Skanda 4677
Dabas, Jogender 4616 Li Kam Cheung, Priscilla 4651 Sanchez, Rudy 4621
Dadar, Mehdi 4693 Liau, Sandra 4662 Stephenson, Paul 161
Daniel, Aline 158 Lloyd, Jonathan 4650 Suganthan, Piraveena 4636
Del Rosario, Melissa 4648 MacPherson, Alison 4685 Sukhera, Sabrina 4682
Derry, Joyce 4637 Maharaj, Susan 157 Tamber, Kamal 4617
Dornai, Angie 4678 Markandaier, Shiva 4644 Tang, Iris 4626
Duffy, Michael 4601 Markovitz, Robert 4645 Terranova, Tamara 4679
Escoffery, Nigel 4624 Mavridis, Peter 4659 Thakrar, Sandeep 4688
Falzarano, Janet 4633 Mcloughlin, Dawn 4639 Thompson, Reginald 4689
Farag, Randa 4648 McMullen, Dan 4642 Tsui, Ada 4643
Firasat, Heera 4680 Mein, Andrew 4660 Van Den Kroonenberg 217
Fister, Natalia 4603 Mobilos, Cathy 4630 Wong, Jack 4694
Gauthier, Melanie 4663 Moore, Lara 4620 Woo, Rajvinder 4684
Gheewala, Amol 156 Morin, Mike 4664 Wu, LuSi (Kitty) 4634
Gill, Aminder 162 Murray, Stephen 4657
