Just when you thought spring couldn’t get any better, SAC is back with the most iconic Spring Spirit Week yet. From April 28 to May 2, ditch the dull and embrace the sunshine, the retro fits, the food, and the vibes. SAC has a lot in store for you, and you definitely don’t want to miss out. Let us usher in the season of warmth together!
Monday – 80s and 90s Day + Retro Movie
Put on your throwback playlist because we’re rewinding to the 80s and 90s. Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off in the caf at lunch, grab some popcorn ($1, going to SickKids!), and flex your freshest throwback ‘fit.
Tuesday – PJ Day + Student vs. Teacher Soccer
It's game time. Teachers and students go cleat-to-cleat in a soccer match while everyone else chills on the field picnic-style (bring your lunch!). Come to the field to see an exciting game and get some free snacks!
Wednesday – Adam Sandler Day + Clothing Drive
Come cozy, give back. Rock your baggiest fit while supporting a great cause. All donations go to Diabetes Canada! Everyone who donates will get a sweet treat!
Thursday – MAC Merch Day + Club Showdown
Rep your club and battle it out for the crown for the coveted Mac title. The last clubster standing will be awarded with their own giftcard, and a generous pizza lunch for all members of the club. Make sure to rock your MAC merch!
Friday – BBQ vs Soccer Parents + Carnival Day
The moment we’ve all been waiting for. Get ready for MAC’s biggest event of the year.
Carnival Day is going to be next level. We’re talking:
🎟️ BBQ Lunch Combo – Burger or hot dog, pop of your choice, only $5.
❄️ Snow Cone -- $1, proceeds going to SickKids
🍦 TWO ice cream trucks + a funnel cake truck.
🎉 Inflatables – Bootcamp obstacle course, 4-player gladiator joust, and more for $1
🥊 Boxing arcade, snow cones, music, games, and a punching bag that’s ready for your end-of-year rage.
🎵 Live DJ/music station to set the vibe.
🕛 Extended lunch from 11:30 to 12:50.
This is the last school-wide event of the year, and it’s your chance to celebrate everything we’ve made it through together. We want to make sure everyone heads into the warmer months with joy, and this carnival is our first step.
Spring is here. School’s almost out. Let’s make it count. See you all there!
Sincerely,
SAC 2025
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Mackenzie is officially in the new year and out of our winter break! Of course, the change from pyjamas and blankets hasn't taken its full effect yet.
As of now, virtual learning will continue until January 17th.
Of course, staring at a Zoom meeting is not the most exciting pass time.
Clubs have also come to a standstill, pending COVID protocols of the TDSB.
Regardless, the goings on of our school are still here to look forward to, so here's our list for this week:
Some things that happened this week:
- School started on Wednesday, January 5th (duh).
- Visual Arts Council is accepting monthly artwork this new year! The theme is "Renewal", referring to your new year's resolutions. Submit your artwork here.
- In these difficult times, the school continues to offer guidance meetings, which you can book here.
- TED Club hosted a University Student Panel today, on Friday, January 7th from 4:30-6:00 pm.
- Over the winter break, the Flounder, WLMAC's very own (questionable) news source. Find the issue here.
- Mackenzie ESports Club hosted a 4v4v4v4 Minecraft Bedwars tournament on December 27th and 28th.
- MCPT's Holiday Game Jam was held from December 27th to December 31st. Check out the games made by your fellow students here.
Some things to anticipate next week:
-The first credit rescue day is on January 12th, 2022.
- WLMAC Cybersecurity is hosting a beginner Capture-The-Flag competition from January 10 to February 4. Find out more here , and sign up to participate here.
- Business Council's Target Alpha Stock Trading Competition has begun! Good luck to all participants.

**Winter break is officially here! Look forward to cozy days of sleeping in, relaxing time to enjoy time with family and friends, and most likely some assignments to put in the back of your mind. **
Some things that happened this week:

We hope you enjoyed three food days, where our school's marvellous clubs sold food in the main gym. Another thank you to the clubs!
Maclyonsden is hosting a new winter-themed doodle game! try the game yourself here.
MSC t-shirts were distributed today.
MCPT's third tower defence workshop was held on Thursday, December 16th.
MCPT is opening up club hoodie orders! get a hoodie today here.
Math club's Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat contests have opened. Find the registration form here.
Sounds of the Season by Mackenzie's Music Council has been released on YouTube! find their wonderful performances here.
Wednesday was a late start.
As of Wednesday, there will be no more guaranteed schoolwide wellness breaks. Wellness breaks will be decided on a class-by-class basis, and wellness breaks will not be permitted on late start days.
Rapid antigen tests were sent out this week to all students. These tests should be used if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, or suspect you were a close contact with someone with COVID-19.
Creator's Joy Holiday E-card drive ends today. Make sure to get those e-cards in!
Mackenzie E-Sports club is hosting a competitive Minecraft Bedwards tournament! Find the registration link here.

Extra note:
Stay safe, everyone. As daily COVID cases increase this season, it is more important than ever to make sure you take appropriate safety measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Have a good winter break!

Lots of exciting things happened this week. You might notice a lovely theme of holiday spirit that is beginning in our school.
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SACmas is back!** For the entirety of next week, SAC is holding a multitude of festive holiday events.
Spirit dress-up days, a whopping 3 food days, candy grams, and a new maclyonsden game!
Find more information on our Instagram page here.
Look forward to the holiday spirit, mac!
Some other things that happened this week:

MCPT's December LCC happened this Thursday. Congratulation to all participants!
Wednesday was a late start. Watch for the next late start days, so you don't get stuck in cold weather around these times.
The Secret Snowflake holiday card event is here! Wellness @ Mac is hosting a schoolwide card exchange for students to spread the holiday cheer.
Signup for the Secret Snowflake holiday card event closes on December 10th. More info will be sent on December 13th. Find out more here.
Grad quote deadlines have been extended to today at midnight. Send in those grad quotes, grade 12s!
The ACED holiday competition was held on Tuesday. Congratulations to all participants, you did wonderfully.

Some things to look forward to next week:

CCC (Canadian Computing Competition) pre-registrations have been opened, and are due on January 5th. Find the registration page here.
Cyberpatriot round 3 happens this Saturday, December 10th.
Music Council "Sounds of the Season" will hold their live premiere of performances on Youtube! Come watch the premiere on Thursday, December 16th, at 7 pm.
This holiday season, the Creative Writing Club is hosting a holiday escape room! Find out more here.
Creator's Joy is opening another holiday e-card event in a partnership with SickKids Hospital. 1 volunteer hour is given for 2 cards, and students can make a maximum of 6 cards. The holiday e-card drive is happening between December 7th and December 17th. Find out more here.

Today marks the end of Mackenzie's North York Harvest food drive! Congratulation to the winning class, and thank you to all who participated by donating non-perishable food.
Furthermore, grade 12 grad quote submissions are due on December 12th, 2021. All graduates, get your quotes into the yearbook committee form!
Some other things that happened this week:
- MCPT held their second Game Dev meeting, which taught how to create a tower defence game.
- The Arts Council is opening up their monthly art submissions again! This month, the theme is the winter/holidays. Find more through this link.
- SAC is beginning our winter candy gram sales! come to the front foyer at lunch to pick up a candy gram for a special someone, or just those who you want to send appreciation. Our raffle prize this season is an Apple Watch Series 3!
- Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat contest registration are now open. Sign up here before January 31st, 2022.
- The Music Council opened up the stage for performers who want to submit a performance to their Linktree (in their Instagram bio). The deadline for your submissions is December 8th, and you will be entered into SAC's holiday giveaway upon submission. Happy practicing!
- Mackenzie's Undergraduate Business Panel happened today at 4:00 pm.
Some things that are happening next week:
- MCPT's December LCC will be held on December 9th, 2021.
- The SAC holiday candy gram sale will continue to run until next Wednesday or December 8th.
- Arts Council submissions are open until the end of December.