The exam schedule can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cCT8GzjpDcSHnOUfU1RuMKugysVg911o/view?usp=drivesdk
Moratorium will run from June 15th to June 19th (3 school days). During this time classes should be dedicated to exam review and no new content should be taught.
Wednesday, June 28th will be the last day of school. This will be a half day dedicated to textbook return and exam review.
You can refer to our "Study, Set, Go!" series (part 1, part 2, part 3) for some tips on exam reviews. Good luck on exams Mac!

On Tuesday, May 16th, there will be an assembly for all graduating Grade 12s (class of 2023) during Period 2. This assembly will provide vital information leading up to the graduating ceremony and all potential graduates are to attend this assembly.

Thank you to everyone for attending the SAC election information meeting yesterday. Here is the application form and the slideshow.
Form Link: https://forms.gle/G5P8e4TPok8k3Wc48
Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ujw4JwInJ0hv-5AKxvD1--OR458mJH5a5TMkzpODkZY/edit

Heyyy Mac!
Get ready because TODAY at lunch SAC is hosting MAC's Got Talent in the cafeteria
From dancing to singing our school's got it all! And some of our fellow lyons and teachers are proud to present it to you!
RAFFLE
What's more: SAC will be selling raffle tickets at the caf entrance where you can win a great prize!
See you there! 🎤✨💃🎶

"ChatGPT, oh how smart you are
Your conversations take us far
With words and wit, you entertain
A true AI master of the chat domain"
- ChatGPT
Cringey or cool? What's your opinion, Mac? The Lyon is weaving together an article about ChatGPT (and featuring a mirror version prepared by ChatGPT) and we would love your words of advice and wisdom! As passionate believers in our beliefs, here is your opportunity to have your voice featured on a Mackenzie-special piece discussing this very pertinent development.
We encourage you to fill out this anonymous survey, or not, the choice to read, rant, and roar is yours: https://forms.gle/pVXDhYbW58Lp5BnB6

Hello everyone, tomorrow will be a half day due to the parent teacher interviews happening at 1:00pm - 3:00pm as well as 6:00pm - 8:30pm.
The modified schedule is as follows:

Period 1: 9:00 - 9:45
Period 2: 9:50 - 10:35
Period 3: 10:40 - 11:25
Period 4: 11:30 - 12:15

If you have a bit of time to spare, help out our SAP class by responding to some of their surveys!
All surveys are listed here.

For all grads, ahead of our commencement, make sure that you've submitted a commencement grad card , to be displayed at the ceremony
As well, from the slides presented last week, here is a timeline of important dates:


Wednesday May 25 - Commencement Regular Ticket Sales OPEN (School Cash Online)
Friday June 3 - Deadline to submit Commencement Grad Cards
Monday June 6 - Prom
Sunday June 12 - Regular Ticket Sales CLOSE (School Cash Online)
Tuesday June 14 - Regular Ticket & Cap/Gown Pick Up (Cafeteria P4)
Wednesday June 15 // 10:00AM - Extra Ticket Sales OPEN (1 per student, while supplies last) (School Cash Online)
Thursday June 16 - Regular Ticket & Cap/Gown Pick Up (Cafeteria P4)
Tuesday June 21 // 3:00PM - Extra Ticket Sales CLOSE
Wednesday June 22 // 8:30AM - Grad Breakfast (Cafeteria)
Tuesday June 28 - Commencement

Following today's graduates assembly, here are the slides from the presentation:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSDBEVn9VHkhN1wUkrie11GYN1gsz9LYv5TuXJdptVOrQeJtQOE_Pcknyw9ZOURBfkG4ww68AMDmA_U/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

As well, here is the link to fill out a grad card:

https://forms.gle/LUM3ns2yGRarLqGfA

Ever wonder how you get to read the announcements in the morning? Mac Radio is the answer!
If you're interested in a position next year, please complete the google form here:

https://forms.gle/a6NdMgHkTW5bhRiq6

Auditions will be held on Thursday May 26 and Monday May 30th after school. You will be contacted for an audition.

For all graduating students, there will be an assembly taking place next Tuesday, May 24th at 9:00am.

Hey Mac!
We've received a few questions on election guidelines, rules and where election resources can be found, so I'll try to address them all in a post here. An online dropbox has been created for the mandatory 30 student signatures (due May 13th); the link for that, along with the candidate form, teacher reference form, and info meeting slides can be found at the end of this post.
Next - a few FAQ's:

Only current Grade 9's may vote for the Junior Representative position.
All students, including graduating students, may vote for any position. The sole exception is the Junior Representative position, as listed above.
Teacher references must be from teachers currently teaching at Mackenzie.
Candidates for appointed positions also need 30 signatures from students supporting their candidacy.

These FAQ's, along with any others that may come up in the future, will be listed on a Google Doc also linked below.
Links:
Student Council Application Form
Teacher Reference Form
Info Meeting Slides
Signatures Dropbox
FAQ's

Due to Advanced Placement exams being written, the cafeteria will be closed for lunch on May 4, 6, and 9.
Similarly, all morning announcements (except the land acknowledgement and national anthem) will be read at 11:25am on May 4, 5, and 9 due to AP exams being written in the morning.

Getting on MacLyonsDen used to take five seconds on mobile devices. Now, we've managed to shorten that to one!
With the Metropolis app, you'll be able to access everything the website offers quickly and in a more streamlined fashion.
Gone are the days of walking into the wrong period 3 class, or getting to school too early because you forgot today was a late start, or getting to school too late because you forgot this Wednesday was not a late start (this Wednesday is a late start by the way, don't get mixed up).
With Metropolis, everything you need to know is in the palm of your hand.

https://maclyonsden.com/app

A reminder that tomorrow will be both a credit recovery day and a late start.
Although no official classes will take place on these days, you will still need to complete attendance virtually on both days within the first 10 minutes of each period.
Please check your online classes (Brightspace or Google Meet) for information from your teacher’s about virtual attendance. You are only required to come to school on these days if you have an appointment scheduled with your teacher(s). If you don’t have an appointment scheduled, you will remain at home.
Here is the schedule for tomorrow:

Heyo everyone!
We are planning on revamping http://wlmac.ca/ and are recruiting students interested in web development, graphic design, illustrations, writing and more. It's a wonderful opportunity to improve our school's official website and earn volunteer hours. Check out the link below if you're interested. Sign ups close April 29!

https://mcpt.ca/redesign

Okay, okay, I know I kinda rickrolled you there when I told you there was a game, but there really is now! Trust me!
It's all I promised: the music, the graphics, the point-and-click adventure part, all of it is true! This isn't a post-April Fool's prank, I swear!
Source: trust me.
Escape from the burning hellscape known as WLMAC today! (for legal reasons that was a joke)

There will be two Credit Rescue days this month, taking place on Monday, April 11th and Wednesday, April 20th (late start schedule).
Although no official classes will take place on these days, you will still need to complete virtual attendance on both days. Please complete your attendance for each class in the first 10 minutes of the period.
Please check your online classes (Brightspace or Google Meet) for information from your teacher’s about virtual attendance. You are only required to come to school on these days if you have an appointment scheduled with your teacher(s). If you don’t have an appointment scheduled, you will remain at home.
Here is the schedule for each Credit Rescue Day:



Or, directly read the Google Doc here.

If you have a bit of time to spare, help out our SAP class by responding to some of their surveys!:


How does checking social media first thing in the morning affect teenagers' daily lives?
What effects has the pandemic response had on the wellbeing of teenagers?
The effects of early immigration
What factors contribute to social media addiction? What groups of people (economic, age, gender, how they were raised) are more likely to be addicted?
How Has The Pandemic Affected Teens?
How has the pandemic affected mental and physical health in teens?
How Does Social Media Affect Teenagers?
Do Video Games Lead to Higher Aggression in Females than Males?
How does screen time affect a teenager’s sleep schedule and academic life?
How satisfied is our generation with Ontario’s sex education curriculum?
What societal factors affect how teenager’s view themselves?
Differences and similarities within child-parent political opinions
What does discrimination mean for nowadays teenagers? Do teenagers think that we live in a discriminatory society?
How does anxiety affect teenagers’ mental and physical health?
Social Media and Mental Health in Teenagers
How does substance use differ between Canadian teens and teens living in Thailand?
How does social media affect teens' mental health?

March 22nd will be your last chance to receive a Graduation Photo. All bookings must be reserved online - please visit the following link for more information.

The WLMAC Library is launching a first-ever, resource based Google Site for both staff and students featuring:

Toronto Star e-subscription log in
Subject Specific TDSB Virtual Resources for Grades 9/10 curriculums including: Art, Canadian History, Canadian Geography, Careers, Civics, Indigenous Studies, English, Health & Physical Education, Math, Science,
Literacy & Media Literacy Activities and Brightspace Access
TDSB Virtual Library Password Access
A "What's New in the Library" selection of great reads, curated lists, new reads in the library, days of significance resources
Lyons Corner - Student reviewed reads, volunteer opportunities and contests to encourage student engagement and advocacy
And more...

As the Library Google Site is continually evolving, look for weekly library information updates and I encourage any staff recommendations for reads, materials and library resources to enhance both your teaching and classes!

They're out! Check your TDSB email, and use your birthday in MM/DD/YYYY format as the password.
On that note, it's confirmed that we will be returning to the regular 4-period semester schedule. Every other school day, Periods 3 and 4 will be swapped according to the Day 2 schedule rather than Day 1 on your timetable.

On Monday, January 31st, for those in Grades 9, 10, and 11, use the links below to join the Course Selection presentation during your corresponding time:


Grade 9: 9:15am – 10:00am
Grade 10: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Grade 11: 1:45pm – 2:45pm

Grad Photo Day will take place from Friday January 28th to Tuesday February 8th. All Photo Sessions will take place in the cafeteria. Virtual students will have the opportunity to book sessions during the same block of dates with time slots beginning after 3:15pm.
Graduates are encouraged to book their session as soon as possible. For more information please visit this info link .

After the last regular day of Semester 1 on Wednesday, January 26th (late start), Credit Rescue will take place at Mackenzie on Thursday January 27th, Friday January 28th, and Tuesday February 1st. Although no classes will take place during this time, you will still need to complete virtual attendance every day for each of the four days. On Monday January 31st, Guidance will be hosting virtual course selection assemblies on Zoom for Grades 9, 10, and 11 students.
You will complete attendance with your Week 1 teachers on all four days at the following times:

Week 1, Course 1 Attendance: 9:00AM - 9:15AM
Week 1, Course 2 Attendance: 12:15PM - 12:30PM

Please check your online classes (Brightspace or Google Meet) for information from your teacher’s about virtual attendance. You are only required to come to school on these days if you have an appointment scheduled with your teacher(s). If you don’t have an appointment scheduled, you will remain at home.
After the Credit Rescue days have ended, a reminder that Wednesday, February 2nd is a PA Day - see you for the first day of Semester 2 on Thursday February 3, 2022!

Schedule for Credit Rescue Days (Thursday, Friday, Tuesday):

Schedule for Course Selection (Monday):

Here are a couple of announcements coming from admin this morning:


Grad Photots
Due to Covid Protocols, the Grad Photo Session scheduled for January 6th to the 14th has been postponed. Once the new Operational Guidelines have been released, session dates and booking instructions will be communicated. Students who already scheduled a photo session will have to rebook once the new dates are available.


Resource Room for Students with IEPs
Here is the Zoom link to access the Resource Room for tests or to drop-in for extra help. If you plan on writing a test with a Resource Teacher please sign up ahead of time on the Test Booking System (24hrs prior to time of test) so that the Resource teacher can access a copy of the test. The Resource Room will be open every period throughout the school day.

Period 1: Ms. Rankine
Period 2: Ms. Kerr
Period 3: Mrs. Teper
Period 4: Mr. Quan



Clubs Update
Quick Club and Council Update for January 20222: Due to the unforeseen switch to remote learning, ALL Clubs and Council Activities will be placed on a temporary pause, to be (re)evaluated on our new in-class start date of Jan 17. If you have any questions, please speak with your club or council executive. You may also contact SAC, Ms Mancini or Mr Quan for any further assistance.


Credit Recovery Day
Mackenzie will have a modified schedule on Wednesday January 12, 2022 for Credit Rescue Day. You will still have to connect with your Week 1 teachers for morning and afternoon attendance (schedule is below) at 9:00am and 12:15pm. Check your teachers' Brightspace or Google Classroom for instructions about attendance. The rest of the day is scheduled for virtual credit rescue by invitation only. Your teachers will contact you if you are invited to attend credit rescue and provide you with a Zoom / Google Meet link.

The Guidance Department has just started an Instagram account (@wlmac.guidance) as a new way for you to keep up with their updates!
As a reminder, guidance appointments continue to be available virtually - book one here.

SAC x CLUBS PRESENT… food day on wednesday november 17 (tomorrow!) don’t forget to bring your change to support your fellow clubs 💙💛 food day will run at lunch at the back of the school (or the gym depending on weather)! get excited mackenzie 🦁