April 2014 Newsletter
Principal: Lesley Nichol
Secretary: Joanne Duncan
MACGREGOR COLLEGIATE
Box 160, MacGregor Mb, R0H 0R0
Email: mci@pinecreeksd.mb.ca
T: 204-685-2047
F: 204-685-3036
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 7
First Day of Classes after Break
Music Department News:
The Southend Band Auxiliary Dessert Night will be on Wednesday,
May 7. See the poster for details.
Five students from MCI will be participating in the Central Region
Honour Band Workshop in Winkler on Thursday, March 27. They
will spend the day rehearsing with other young musicians from our
region in preparation for an evening concert. Students – Lauren
Borgfjord, Connor Garrioch, Liam Lloyd, Kelly Rintoul, and Colson
Wiebe.
MCI Performance Evenings:
Students will be participating in two evening performances of drama
on May 1st and May 2nd @ 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the
door. See the poster for details.
Peer Helpers:
In March Peer Helpers will be supporting the Month of Dreams
campaign by selling clouds to help support children with life
threatening illnesses. If you would like to support this fundraising
effort cheques can be made payable to the Dream Factory. All
donations over $15.00 will receive a tax receipt.
Peer Helpers will also be taking part in a 3 hour Healthy Relationship
training that has been designed by Manitoba Red Cross and the Family
Abuse Prevention Centre on April 9th.
April 8
Grade 8 Transition Meeting @ 7:00pm
April 11
Admin Day- No Classes
April 14
PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm
April 17
Youth Wellness Fair
Parent Evening Presentation @ 7:00pm
“Preventing Bullying- It Takes a Village”- Dr.
Mary Hall- Presenter
April 18
Good Friday- No Classes
April 21
Report Cards Distributed
April 23
Parent Teacher Interviews- 5:00-8:00pm
April 25
Parent Teacher Interviews- 9:00-12:00 noon.
No Classes
May 1
Spring Production @ 7:00pm
May 2
Spring Production @ 7:00pm
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MCI Student Council News:
These past few months have been very busy for MCI. The
student council has arranged various activities, including a
Mini-Olympics, and Spirit Week, which is currently under
way. We encourage all students to participate and show
their creative side. Dress up days include:
Wed. March 26thThurs. March 27thFriday, March 28th-
May 17
French Trip Leaves for France
May 19
Duct Tape/Animal Print Day
Hawaiian/Under Water Theme
Formal Friday
MCI is also hosting a school dance on Thursday, March
27th. It is from 8:00-11:00pm.
The student council has many more ideas yet to come,
promising a very eventful finish to the year.
Victoria Day- No Classes
May 23
Blood Donor Clinic 4:00-7:00pm
May 25
French Trip Returns from France
-Submitted by Courtlyn Oswald
MCI Youth Wellness Fair- Thursday, April 17th:
MCI will be holding a Wellness Day on April 17th for the
entire school body and encourages all students to attend. The
day will begin with a free pancake breakfast held from 8:30 to
9:10 for staff and students followed by our Keynote speaker
Michael Redhead Champagne from 9:15 – 10:15. Michael is
the founder of Aboriginal Youth Opportunities, a youth
movement that has been breaking stereotypes and creating
opportunities since 2010. He is a community organizer and
public speaker who has traveled across Canada sharing
teachings, acronyms and strategies with youth, leaders and
educators.
From 10:30 – 12:30 students will have the opportunity to
listen to a variety of speakers. Topics include: Healthy
Relationships, Mental Health, Healthy Eating, Levels of
Involvement, Diversity, Internet Safety, Understanding the
Law (MLCC) and what it means to you, as well as a few
others that still need to be confirmed.
The afternoon will finish with Robb Nash, a Canadian
recording artist who tours the country and speaks to students
about hope and purpose. Robb combines humour, song and
story-telling to communicate with students about the value of
life and self-worth. You can check out Robb’s website at
www.robbnash.com
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MCI Prom & Grad News
MCI Prom and Grad fees can be paid to Mrs. Skyhar any time. Please note the due dates in the
breakdown of fees below:
Grad Fee
(to cover the cost of the hall,
decorations, etc.)
$40
Due by April 30 (made out to MCI Prom and Grad)
Photo Package
(Optional - Includes 1- 8X10
class photo, 2 Grand March
photos, and 2 diploma photos)
$30
Cheques can be made out any time with other fees (to
MCI Prom and Grad) or a separate post-dated cheque
can be written to Lifetouch Canada for June 10, 2014.
Dinner Tickets (maximum of
4 per Grad) $17 X 4
Total for all together
$68
Due by May 15th (made out to MCI Prom and Grad)
$138
CAREER & TECHNOLOGIES STUDIES / CAREER GUIDANCE
High School Apprenticeship: Students considering work in the Skilled Trades over the summer
should see me as soon as possible to explore the possibility of apprenticeship credits.
HSAP Employers: BUDGET 2014: IMPROVED TAX CREDITS, HIRING INCENTIVES TO
HELP EMPLOYERS HIRE MORE APPRENTICES. Please call me (685-2047) or email for more
information. http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=30122&posted=2014-03-20
GRADE 12’s – if you are considering employment with any Government agency be sure to complete
the STEP application. STEP Services is the official student employment placement service for the
Government of Manitoba. Last year, over 1,700 students found full and part-time jobs with
government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/cyo/studentjobs/index.html
Manitoba Student Aid, applications for the fall 2014 will be available in June.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sfa/pages/sfaFrontDoor_en.html
Please be sure to update your Profile sheets. Copies of all acceptance letters and scholarship
notifications should be given to Mrs. Street or I once received.
Direct Work - full or part time
http://www.manitobacareerdevelopment.ca/CDI/career_development_job_bank.html
AutoRama – 15 students attended AutoRama in Winnipeg where they were exposed to a wide range
of opportunities in the automotive and aftermarket hot rod industry. The event featured guest speakers
who provided an overview of current skilled trades opportunities followed by a chance to meet with
car owners and builders, participate in interactive exhibits and talk with representative from are
colleges and tech schools.
Grade 9 – 11 – Students should be considering course selections for next year, if you are unsure of the
pre-requisites for further training or education, please check your Career Cruising site and / see me for
information.
Parents – you may access Career Cruising and assist your child with planning for the future. Email
for log in or ask your child.
Mature Student Diploma – unable to complete your graduation requirements, nineteen or older, out
of school for at least 6 months, email jwatson@pinecreeksd.mb.ca for more information.
Career & Technology Studies – Not sure if you really know what you want to do following
graduation? Explore a career field of your choice, and receive internships credits. See me for
information on Career & Technology Studies courses.
MCI EUROPE TRAVEL 2015 Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Paris
Students interested in travelling in 2015 should pick up information package and enrollment code.
FUNDRAISING:
Tupperware – orders due April 15th
VESEY’s – orders due April 15th
To-Le-Do Food / Gourmet Food orders are due April 15th.
SOBEY’S – Please email me on or before Monday noon as order will be placed with expected arrival
of cards by Thursday. All cards must be paid for at time of pick up.
REGAL – we have our own REGAL site, individuals may order directly online
http://mciet.shopregal.ca
Ice Cream – contact Darren Pennell directly.
Judy Watson
jwatson@pinecreeksd.mb.ca
Mustangs Athletics:
March was a very exciting month for Mustangs Athletics as all Basketball teams had exciting playoff
games. The Sr. Boys basketball team won Zone 7 beating Elton in the semi-finals and then in a great
final they came out on top over the Neepawa Tigers. At provincials, the boys ran into some tough
competition losing their last game of the season to Steinbach Christian by 2 points. Thank you to
coaches Myron Friesen, Laura Spelliscy, Brendon Wieler and Teacher Supervisor Ms. Raquel
Slonowski for all of your time and support. Congratulations to graduating players: Tyson Murray, Jon
Schultz, Dawson Sawatzky, Richard Watson, Noah Wieler, Carter Willis, and Brad Wright.
The Sr. Girls finished 3rd in the league this year and travelled to Elton for their Zone semi-final game.
They gave it their all but it still wasn’t enough and they came out with the short end of the stick.
Thank you to Linden Guenther for coaching this year and to Manager Mrs. Teresa Wright and Teacher
supervisor Mrs. Tammy Kruse. Congratulations to graduating players: Tamara Boschman, Kiran
Hodges, Bethany Kruse, Haley L’Heureux, Lacey Manastyr, Laura Wall, and Mackenzie Wright.
The JV girls also finished 3rd in the league and took on Carberry in the semis. After a hard fought 1st
half, Carberry took the lead and the Mustangs could never catch up. Thank you to coach Laurelly
Beswitherick and Manager/Supervisor Mrs. Vivian Funk for all of your time and effort.
The JV boys travelled to Neepawa for the zone final and a chance to go to provincials. Even though
they put forward a great effort, they ended up losing. Thank you to Mr. Rick Welgush for all of your
time and effort coaching and managing the team.
The Badminton school team has been practicing since the start of February and the students are
improving tremendously. They are excited to get some tournament play in, hosting in April as well as
travelling to Westpark and Winnipeg! Zones are on April 22nd. Good luck to all players!
Boys Baseball is starting to practice this week in the gym and will continue to do so until the snow
melts. Games are scheduled to start in May if the weather can cooperate. Coaches Richard Smith and
Marv Giesbrecht are looking forward to the season and great optimism from the players. Thank you to
Mrs. Wotton for supervising the boys’ team.
Don’t forget that sports fees and uniforms are due ASAP.
For all Mustangs athletics schedules please see the website: www.mustangsathletics.pbworks.com
April 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
11
12
Admin Day– No Clas- Badminton Tournases
ment @ Westpark
Badminton Tournament @ MCI
6
7
Day 4
First Day of Classes
8
Day 5
Student Council Meeting-Slot D
Grade 8 Transition
Meeting @ 7:00pm
9
Day 6
Peer Helper Training
(9:00-12:00 noon)
10
Day 1
13
14
Day 2
PAC Meeting @
7:00pm
15
Day 3
16
Day 4
17
18
Day 5
Good Friday– No
Youth Wellness Fair
Classes
Parent Evening
Presentation– Dr.
Mary Hall @ 7:00pm“Preventing Bullying:
It Takes a Village”
19
Badminton Tournament at College Louis
Riel
20
21
Day 6
Report Cards Distributed
22
Day 1
Student Council– Slot
E
Zone Badminton
Tournament
23
Day 2
Parent Teacher Interviews 5:00-8:00pm
24
Day 3
26
27
28
Day 4
29
Day 5
30
Day 6
25
Parent Teacher Interviews 9:00-12:00pm–
No Classes
May 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Day 1
Spring Drama Production @ 7:00pm
2
Day 2
Badminton Provincials in Winnipeg
Spring Drama Production @ 7:00pm
3
Badminton Provincials in Winnipeg
4
5
Day 3
6
7
Day 4
Day 5
Student Council Meeting– Slot A
8
Day 6
9
Day 1
10
11
12
Day 2
13
Day 3
15
Day 5
16
Day 6
17
French Trip Leaves
for France
18
19
Victoria Day
No Classes
20
21
Day 1
Day 2
Student Council Meeting– Slot B
22
Day 3
23
Day 4
Blood Donor Clinic
4:00-7:00pm
24
25
French Trip Returns
from France
26
Day 5
27
Day 6
29
Day 2
30
Day 3
31
14
Day 4
Public Health Nurse
Here
28
Day 1
Supper
Invitation:
The Healthy Community
Committee which serves North-Norfolk and
MacGregor cordially invites you to attend a
focus group meeting brainstorming session:
Tuesday, April 15th @ 6:00pm
Austin Elementary School
Library
RSVP Please by April 11th to Laura Burke @
(204) 685-2472 or email at
jl13burke@gmail.com
We are hoping that all user groups or individuals that have
suggestions on making our communities a great place to live, to
please plan to attend the meeting.
WELLNESS
FAIR
WHEN:
April 17th, 2014
FREE PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
8:30 - 9:10
KEYNOTE
SPEAKER:
9:15 - 10:15
Michael Redhead
Champagne
WHERE:
SESSIONS:
10:30 - 12:30
MacGregor Collegiate
AFM - Street Drugs
Mental Health
West winds - Body
Image
FEATURING
MLCC - Binge drinking
Michael Redhead
diversity
Rainbow Centre Portage Friendship
Centre
Healthy Relationships
Eating Right
Internet Safety and the
Law
Afternoon:
Rob Nash
1:30 - 3:00
PARENT EVENING
MACGREGOR
COLLEGIATE
IS PLEASED TO WELCOME DR. MARY HALL
(DIRECTOR OF SAFE SCHOOLS MANITOBA)
“Preventing Bullying:
It Takes a Village”- April 17th
The presentation will focus on the need
for parents, school, and community to work
in partnership to address bullying within
our community.
MCI Presents Two Performance Evenings
Each night features
three one-act plays:
A blizzard causes problems for Mrs. Pringle as she tries to
impress at a dinner party for…
Fourteen
Live safe and sound in the…
Virtual Family
When technology takes away all of your ills, conflicts and
concerns, you become a happier human being. Right?
Hamlette
A twisty-turny interpretation of the classic Danish tale. Why
spend four hours telling the story when nine actors can get the
job done in thirty minutes?
Special Performance of the Monty Python Classic “Buying an Ant”
by Kiran Hodges, Mackenzie Giesbrecht, Laura Wall, Tamara Boschman
Special Musical Performances by Haley L’Heureux, Bethany Kruse,
and Colson Wiebe, Abby Friesen, Kelly Rintoul and Kelsen McLean
Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd
Shows start @ 7:00 pm. Admission $ 5.00.
Mark Brown Auditorium, MacGregor Collegiate
Wednesday, May 7th
7:00
Admission: $5 Adult/Students Free
MacGregor Band fundraiser
Featuring performances by:
Grade 6 Band
Grade 7/8 Band
MCI Senior Band
MCI Choir
MCI Jazz Band
MCI Guitar Ensemble
Location: Mark Brown Auditorium