Happy Valentine's Day Mackenzie!
Join Wellness @ Mac in room 111 on February 14 for some cookie decorating! Make sure to sign up with this link: https://forms.gle/4xcnzYUmHgdqDWnz8 before Friday, February 9.
Cookies will be sold for $1 each and we can't wait to see you there!

Hey Mac!
Join Wellness@Mac's holiday card-making event in Rm 111 on December 13, this Wednesday, during lunch. Grab a heartwarming (and free) hot chocolate and a candy cane, while you enjoy a holiday movie.
Don't miss out on the creative and festive fun Mac!

Heyy Mac!
The winter season is almost upon us! Get ready for the holidays and unwind with Wellness @ Mac’s latest event, where you will be able to create your very own snowglobe! Join us in room 111 at lunch on Wednesday, November 29 to participate in this event.
Make sure to sign up using the link below before Friday, November 24th. See you there!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTN8iVxGYoPG4qf4d0uQRKxZqMi63hCli1RYTKKeiA6Q4aDg/viewform

Do you want free tea and a chance to win exciting prizes in a game of bingo? Come to Wellness @ Mac's first event of the year where we will provide complimentary tea as you wind down and play a relaxing game of bingo.
Join us Wednesday November 1st at lunch in room 111 and don't forget to bring your lunches and your own cup or mug for the free tea!

Hey Mac! Are you interested in mental health and well-being? Do you want to create and promote events related to mental health? Well, Wellness at Mac is the club for you. Executive applications for Wellness at Mac are now open!
Applications are open to ALL GRADES and are due FRIDAY OCTOBER 20TH, so make sure to get those applications in soon!
https://forms.gle/9JwdDYXy6GPxmUP3A

Hey MAC! We are SOOO excited to kick things off with our first program TOMORROW (Thursday the 12th) at lunch (11:40-12:40pm). We will be introducing the club, having a brief “get to know us” presentation and decorating stem-related cookies! We will be meeting in room 121 and all are welcome! Make sure to follow our instagram: Wlmac.womeninstem23 for more updates. See you there!

The Linguistics Club has written secret message around the Mackenzie halls this morning in an unknown language. Can you decrypt it? Submit your answer to the challenge on posters around the school for a chance to win $25 at Linguistics Club’s first meeting this Thursday at lunch in Room 202. You can also find the challenge on our Linktree. Good luck!

Hey Mackenzie!
It may be April but there’s no reason for you to be a fool! Your very own Science Council is proud to present Science Month!!! Get ready for a non-stop, high-octane scientific spectacle all throughout the next month!
Build up your excitement for HOSA and MEC’s collaborative biomedical engineering event and a Zoom panel meeting with professional engineers in Engineering Week!
Following it up with an out-of-the-world experience in Space Week. Get ready for a demonstration of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and two consecutive days of a Digital Star Lab, a large inflatable planetarium.
Peaking at our third week we have Mackenzie’s second-ever Science Bowl! Gather up your friends into teams of four and compete with others in your grade in a science-themed round-robin competition!
Wrapping up the whole month, we’ll have our Serene Science Slow Down Week! Tune in to watch the movie Gravity and compete in a science song Kahoot!
All events will be at lunch unless otherwise specified.
Make sure to sign up for events at our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/sciencemonth
Stay tuned for updates!

Hey Mackenzie!
MEC is proud to be welcoming THREE engineers to talk about their experiences on April 4. Everyone in the school is welcome to attend!

They have degrees ranging from a PhD to a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and work in Pharmaceutical R&D, Manufacturing Process Control, and Environmental Engineering Consulting. Each will be talking about the work they do, a day-in-the-life, and will conduct a Q&A!
Regardless of what field you'd like to pursue, this is a great opportunity to learn about how professionals apply science and engineering in real life and explore several industries!
The event will be after school on April 4 at 3:30pm, either in the cafeteria or several classrooms (TBD). There will be free treats!!

Register using this form: https://forms.gle/dBrTmZmgCGAu6m5g7
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A SEAT OR SNACKS IF YOU DON'T REGISTER.

Hey Mac! Have you ever wondered whether the hours you spend binge watching on Netflix is worth it? Well, Trivia Club has the perfect event for you!
TODAY (FEB 16) AT LUNCH IN ROOM 219 come test your knowledge with some TV themed trivia.
All are welcome, bring your friends and lunch! We hope to see you there.

Hey Mackenzie!
With the start of the new year, it's that time again for... MSEO! Mackenzie Science and Engineering Olympics is a day-long middle school science olympiad hosted at Mackenzie that brings together over 300 students from 12 schools across the GTA. In preparation for this large event, we are looking for passionate student volunteers! As a great way to develop your leadership skills, hold a position of responsibility and make an impact in the community, we encourage everyone to apply! Additionally, all volunteers will receive volunteer hours and free food. Applications close THIS Friday, January 13 @ 11:59 pm. Don't miss your chance!
The MSEO Volunteer Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTXaUYWmGA4
Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-OZ3uxDiIjLsgAsk7g9bsb0LPvjcPsrb6mDPOxr7utRo54w/viewform
Info Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ds-FpfYcWcLroa5Ncu8q1Dl35sJWJHx2WKvIKzLm-oQ/edit?usp=sharing

Hey MAC!
In collaboration with HOSA and Biology Club, MSC is excited to announce our FIRST GUEST SPEAKER event of the school year! We will be hosting Dr. Alex Lang, a medical scientist at Janssen who was involved in the development of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine! If you are interested in a future career in the health sciences field or just want to learn more about the development of vaccines, then be sure to attend!
Signups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJI438rwvs4wlS9EvFfIfx-ddgF3dwroS3Rcqwlh33vYLRBA/viewform
This guest speaker event will be happening on Wednesday, January 11 from 11:55 am to 12:40 pm in the library. Due to capacity limits, attendance will be awarded based on a first come first serve basis. Signups close on January 1st. Snacks and refreshments will be served during the event, however, please eat your lunch beforehand.
Happy holidays!

Board Games Club will be meeting today at lunch in Room 121. Hope to see you there!

rm. 219 @ LUNCH on Thursday Dec. 15
Bring your lunch, friends, or just yourself to compete in some holiday merriment. As always, there will be prizes for the winners!
See you there!

Board Games Club will be meeting tomorrow (Monday) at lunch in Room 121. Hope to see you there!

Hey Mac!
Did you spend wayyy too much time and money customizing a mechanical keyboard?
Are you interested in showing it off to other keyboard enthusiasts?
Or are you just curious as to what other people have made?
Well, you're in luck because Mackenzie Tech Enthusiast's Club will be holding a Keyboard Car Meet on Thursday December 15th at lunch in Room 219.
There will be a short presentation about mechanical keyboards and then time to show off and talk about each build in a "car meet" style setting.
Please fill out the google form below if you would like to bring in your creation(s).
All mechanical keyboards are welcome.
Not interested in bringing in your keyboard or you don't have one?
That's okay! Come look around. It is a great opportunity to get an introduction to the hobby and speak to people with more experience.
⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️
Sign up to bring in your keyboard:
https://forms.gle/ftM58FbUsuViRAby8

rm. 219 @ LUNCH on Thursday Dec. 1
Bring your lunch, friends, or just yourself to compete in some nautical fun. As always, there will be prizes for the winners!
See you there!

Hey Mackenzie!
Are you ready to power up your
engineering skills? If so, Mackenzie Engineering Club's upcoming green energy event will surely spark your interest. Learn more about Environmental Engineering and build your own wind turbine to see which one generates the most power!
Join us on Tuesday, November 29 after school in the cafeteria!
Please use this google form to indicate your interest so we have enough materials for you:
https://forms.gle/q8ELPpUBtrq5gsqY6
Hope to see you there!

rm. 219 @ LUNCH on Thursday Nov. 17th
Bring your lunch, friends, or just yourself to compete in some food themed trivia. As always, there will be prizes for the winners!
See you there!

Board Games Club will be meeting in Room 121 tomorrow @ lunch (assuming there's school Monday...)
**make sure to bring your student ID**
no student ID = no board games :(
(you now must have your student ID to participate in clubs)
Questions?
Dm us on insta: @wlmac.boardgamesclub
Dm us on discord: ko#0317

📢 Attention attention! 📢
Do you want to earn volunteer hours and gain hospital experience? Then volunteering at Baycrest is the perfect opportunity for you!
Whether you’re a super busy person looking to squish in those procrastinated volunteer hours, or a “helping the community” focused individual, Baycrest is here for you! :)
Join us in the library after school on Thursday, November 10th for our mandatory info session.
Use the code ir3oohd to join our Google Classroom, where we’ll be posting all future announcements.
Also, checkout our linktree! :) https://linktr.ee/wlmac.baycrest

rm. 219 @ LUNCH on Thursday Nov. 3rd
Bring your friends and lunch to compete in some cinema themed trivia for a cinema themed prize. Plus, this week we will have a NEW GAME FORMAT!
See you there!

Hey MEC! Do you want to launch something outer this world? Or test your skills in a provincial or national competition? Well, Jupiter sign up for Engineering Club and MSC's Rocket Launch collaboration event! Join us on Wednesday, November 2 and 9 at lunch at 11:55am to build your very own rocket that we'll launch on Tuesday, November 15 after school! Plus, you'll be automatically entered into the_ Ontario-wide Junk Drawer Races competition_!

Sign-up form: https://forms.gle/ANrEffABNUjuUzua7
The sign-up form will close MONDAY, OCTOBER 31st @ 11:59 PM 🎃 . You will be building the rocket at lunch on Wednesday, November 2 & 9 as MSC events and testing it on Tuesday, November 15 afterschool as an MEC event.

Have a great weekend MEC, and see you on Wednesday 🥳!

Hey Mac!
Equinox is holding our first meeting of the year this Thursday (October 27th) at lunch in room 102. If you’re passionate about enacting positive change, learning more about women’s empowerment, and picking up practical skills, then Equinox is for you! This week our focus is on women in business, including female figureheads in the field, skill-building, and using our resources as students. Swing by our biweekly Thursday meetings to be a part of the conversation - anyone is welcome!

Hey MEC! What type of band does not play any music?
A rubber band!
MEC is back with its second event of the year, this time on Acoustical Engineering! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to build the loudest guitar that can play a simple tune. Prior musical experience is not required!

Join us in the Cafeteria on Tuesday, October 25 after school
Everyone is welcome and there will be prizes!!!

To guarantee availability of materials for you, please sign up using this google form: https://forms.gle/VjfF3QzgwmXyBuhQA
Our other platforms: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.mec2022
Free air guitar to the first person who signs up, no strings attached

Hey Mackenzie! Interested in offering a hand empowering low income countries in their fight for equal healthcare, education, and development? Last year, our school was awarded the most outstanding high school chapter, raising over 4 thousand dollars, which went towards building wells in Peru. Attend fundraising events, webinars, and the M2C2 competition for a chance to win up to $500 and be recognized provincially!
Junior exec applications (for grade 9s only) are now open and will close on Sunday, Oct 30th at 11:59pm: https://forms.gle/MoKKoYPPLNMzunLJ7
Come join us this Thursday, Oct. 20th at 11:55am in room 203 for our first meeting!
For more information, check out our social media platforms:
Instagram: @wlmac.medlife
Discord: https://discord.gg/Cz2aQs7aqp

The Open Round of NACLO 2023 will be held on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 from 10am to 1pm at the University of Toronto, and all students will travel to the site as individuals.
As this time will conflict with one of the mornings of first semester exams, Linguistics Club plans to make arrangements with the school to make sure all students writing the competition will not miss their exam. To do this, we'll need to collect information on all students interested to send to the office as soon as possible. Please complete the form below by Tuesday, November 1st @ 11:59pm so we can begin this process.

https://forms.gle/FQrLStQSgyobn6MC6

NOTE: This form is NOT an official registration for the NACLO. If you would like to officially register for the NACLO, you may fill out the form in the following like at any time before the competition date: https://nacloweb.org/register_student.php

Come join Mackenzie's all new trivia club in
rm. 219 @ LUNCH on Thursday October 20,
for the first event of the year! Whether you want to compete alone or in teams of three, all are welcome.
There's sure to be tricks and treats!

Hey Mackenzie! Are you ready, because MEC is BACK!!!
MEC will be hosting its first event of the school year on Tuesday October 11 right after school in the Cafeteria. Do you want to learn more about how engineers design some of the world's tallest - yet sturdiest - buildings? MEC's first event will be about structural engineering, and it'll be a race to the skies as teams are tasked with making the tallest possible spaghetti tower able to hold a giant marshmallow! Sounds easy, right? I mean, what could go wrong when trying to make a tower with spaghetti, tape, and string?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME...THERE WILL BE PRIZES!!!
Our platforms: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.mec2022
Please fill out this interest form to help us plan materials and make sure everyone has enough supplies to participate! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qRwdmp5F35WiCjsMIppCQWg1xuPOkI36UX-nAjxjNJ4/edit

Mackenzie's all new Trivia Club is hosting a quick info meeting at
LUNCH in Rm. 219 on Thursday, October 6th.
All are welcome. See you then and don't forget to follow @wlmac.trivia on Instagram.

Hey Mackenzie!
TED Club @ Mac is back for the 2022-2023 school year! If you love voicing an opinion, or just want to learn something new, TED club is the place to be! TED Club hosts various exciting panels with guest speakers and interactive events to give you a platform to shine. Register as an official general member now using the form at the bottom of this announcement!
Executive applications are currently open as well! Apply by October 7th at 11:55 PM for the chance to gain valuable experiences and contribute to the Mackenzie community. All grades are encouraged to apply! The form and information about available positions is accessible through our linktree linked on this page, in the bio of our Instagram @wlmac.tedclub, or the QR code on posters around the school. Best of luck!
Thank you for your interest and make sure to join our google classroom for exciting updates!
Executive application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeowdiFUOhkPVRrtFcuXsPcHEhX0wOsALOJr3yJfANmpSK0Bg/viewform?usp=sf_link
General member sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCpRn5IzaQxBFf7zjJQC5yozc6Ozc52gyJcw1XyF3JLd4r2w/viewform?usp=sf_link
TED Club Google classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTAxNTc2MTI0ODA3?cjc=mu6nbht
TED Club linktree: https://linktr.ee/TED.Club

Dearest Mackenzie,
These past few years have been full of change, but if that has taught us anything, it’s that we must initiate our own positive change. The Lyon, Mac’s official newspaper and oldest club, is back and ready to make some big changes. We'd love to have interested writers and designers join our team. Come to Room 218 next Monday at lunch to hear about our plans, hopes, and applications.

Ever wonder where that giant teapot banner in Room 222 is from? Or where the National Finalist banner in the foyer was won? Do you want to possibly win a banner too? 🏅 🏆
Cybersecurity Club will be hosting an Introduction to CyberPatriot session this Tuesday May 31st at lunch in room 219! We strongly encourage people - especially grade 9s - with little to no experience to attend, as we will be going over the competition and how you can get involved.
See you there!

Hello MAC!
This is the moment you have all been waiting for…
The return of in-person MSC events after a 2-year hiatus!!!
It’s raining raw eggs from the top of our school cafeteria! MSC has paired with MEC for our newest, coolest event, “Egg Drop”. Take on the challenge of creating a protective, yet cost-efficient device that will allow your egg to fall to safety. Whether you parachute it in plastic, smother it in styrofoam, or let it be chucked in all its bald glory - eggsplore all these options and more!
Scramble to sign up now (https://forms.gle/2bkcxdtv3aJtD3EZA) by Sunday, April 24th @ 11:59 pm.
The event will be taking place on Wednesday, April 27th, @ 3:10 pm in the cafeteria. Everyone who participates will receive delicious snacks (not the eggs).
Last one there is a rotten egg!
Join MSC’s google classroom: 76s2v5n

“Your english is so good!”
“Is that your real hair”
“Where are you really from?”
We’ve all experienced small comments aimed our way that intentionally or unintentionally hurt us and make us feel uncomfortable in our skin. These are all examples of something called microaggressions. Microaggressions are instances of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group. Despite what the micro- may have you believe, these incidences can have a huge impact on the mental health and well-being of marginalized populations. Attend our Let’s Talk Now Meeting at lunch this Thursday in room 215 to learn more about these impacts and how they can be minimized! Everyone is welcome!

Hey Mackenzie, Let’s Talk Now will be holding its intro meeting
today at lunch in room 215. Join us at the beginning of lunch
to learn more about Mackenzie’s ONLY social discourse club.
Don’t miss it and make sure to follow our Instagram
@wlmac.letstalknow to stay updated!
Let’s Talk Now will also be selling delicious timbits
at Mactoberfest tomorrow, so bring some change and come visit us
in the foyer!

Hey MAC!! MEDLIFE will be having our first general board meeting on zoom tomorrow on October 28th at 4:30 pm!
The zoom link is as follows (please join with your student email)
tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/97628293516?pwd=ZGZNRmtVKzkrd1FtRVIreU5mT0JOdz09

Come out to the meeting to learn more about what MEDLIFE is and for more information on the service learning trip to Costa Rica in the summer!! Hope to see you all there :))

Attention Mackenzie! 📢❗
Thursday’s gonna be the most important day of the week because Let’s Talk Now will be hosting an intro meeting at lunch in room 215! Join us in the first meeting of Mackenzie’s ONLY social discourse club and learn what it’s all about! 
Register to join today at bit.ly/wlmacletstalknow or click the link in our Instagram bio @wlmac.letstalknow!
Let’s talk about the things that are brushed off.
Let’s talk about the things that matter to us.
Let’s talk now.

Heyy MAC!
After the long wait, we are pleased to announce that Baycrest (Hospital and Senior Home) has finally reopened for in-person volunteering! If you're looking for a chance to earn your volunteer hours and gain some experience working in a hospital, volunteering at Baycrest would be perfect for you!
Baycrest will be accepting both new and existing volunteers, and if you were in the process of becoming a volunteer but got interrupted last year, you can simply pick up from where you left off.
The Baycrest-Mackenzie Partnership will be hosting an important and mandatory information session for all interested students on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 5 pm on Zoom.
Join our google classroom with the code ir3oohd for the meeting link and to stay updated!

Hey MAC!!! Mackenzie's first ever Creative Arts Alliance is here, and we're excited to make bits and masterpieces of memories with our members!
We're a virtual club that endeavours to give interested students the opportunity to pursue visual arts (since many are forced to give their hobbies the backseat due to limited course slots) and re-kindle their passions.
To kick-art our opening, we've prepared in-school contests with prizes, chill learning streams and fun collaborations with other clubs :D
To stay even more updated:
Follow our Instagram
Sign into our Google Classroom
Enter our unofficial discord
And please complete this (optional) google form if you're interested in joining!
Can't wait to see you there,
CAA Execs

Hey Mackenzie! The Creative Writing Club returns for another year. 🥳
We have an abundance of events planned for our members, including fun word games, literature competitions (with prizes!), Holiday Escape Room (Literature Edition 👀), and even exciting collaboration events with other clubs!
We're running virtually this year as a drop-in club, so there's no need to worry about exceeding your limit of 2 in person clubs or having high commitments to this club. Join us if you'd like to improve your writing skills or unleash your creativity in words :)
Join Information:
Instagram: @wlmac.creativewriting
Google Classroom: bwdrsje
(https://classroom.google.com/c/NDAwNzYzMzQ0NzM0?cjc=bwdrsje)

Hello,
Today is the day you have all been waiting for… Mackenzie’s BIGGEST club is back and running!
Our intro event will be taking place on Wednesday, October 6th at 4pm via Zoom.
(Zoom links will be provided on MSC’s Google Classroom).
Join MSC’s google classroom to keep up to date with MSC:
Link - https://classroom.google.com/c/MzY1OTUzNDM2Mzcz?cjc=76s2v5n
Code - 76s2v5n
(Please join with your tdsb account).

Hey Mackenzie! Are you a professional linguist, or completely unknowledgeable and want to learn more? Then join the linguistics club!
[he͡ɪ mæˈkɛn.zi ‖ ɑ˞ ju ɑ pɹəˈfɛʃn̯ə̯l ˈliŋɡˌwɪst | ɑ˞ kʰəmˈpliː.tli ənˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒˌə.bəl ænd wɔnt tʰu no͡ʊ mɔɹ ‖ ðɛn d͡ʒɔ͡ɪn lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks klʌb]
⏫ This is the IPA a transcription tool used by linguistics to phonetically transcribe the sounds of language regardless of alphabet!
At the Linguistics club will:
- Learn about the study of Linguistics
- Solve linguistics puzzles (maybe even compete in a Linguistics Olympiad)
- Make new friends
- And anything you suggest
Interested in joining?
Our current official communication platform is Google Classroom — Please join at Classroom code ypnxtsq
Please also fill our members form at https://forms.gle/i4x5Cu6KayGY7D266
Join today!