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THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2026

 

BSA (Black Student Alliance) Returns to MMR! (NEW)

When:  Monday, Oct 26th at lunch 11:05 - 11:50am

Where:  Room 301A

A time to meet with fellow Black Identifying peers, in a safe and inclusive space.  Come join us to have fun & be yourself with your RamFam! 

 

MMR Clothing & Accessories Swap (NEW)

Do you have clothing, coats or accessories you don’t need anymore? Do you have family members that would like to make space in your home’s closets?

The MMR Ecoclub is collecting these items for our school wide Swap next Wednesday Oct 28th. Please bring your items to Student Services and place them in the large box there for collection.

 

MMR Trivia Team gr 9-10 (NEW)

Fast Brain. Quick Answers. Big Fun. 

Do you know who won the Stanley Cup, what a platypus eats, or which planet has the most moons? Join trivia and discover that all those strange facts finally have a purpose!

The Intermediate Trivia (Reach for the Top) team meets every Friday at the start of lunch in the 119 math room.

Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

Email Mrs Warnake or Mrs Howell for more information about the team

 

Graduating Students - Are YOU Ready?!? (NEW)

Grade 12 In Class Presentation (video)

*Graduation Summary Review is Key - they are available in Student Services until Friday if you have missed the sessions that were offered  

 

Join the Mental Health & Well-Being Team! (NEW)

Want to make a real difference in our school, address the issues that matter to students, and help build a positive, supportive culture?

As part of the Mental Health & Well-Being Team, you will:

  • Be the voice of the students: Represent your peers so student voices are heard and everyone feels supported.
  • Build real support systems: Help shape and create meaningful mental health initiatives in our school.
  • Take action: Plan interactive, hands-on activities to help students unwind, de-stress, and build positive connections.

  Please join us in room 201A today at lunch for a few minutes  if you are interested ! 

 

QUEEN'S CHANCELLOR AWARD

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR MMR’s NOMINATION?

Please complete your application through this Google Form by Sunday November 1st.

Applications for Major Awards at Queen’s have a multi-step process. Please consult their website for further details. 

 

Student Information Form/Brag Sheet

Are you looking for reference letters? You can use this Student Information Form or Brag Sheet to provide your referee additional information about you so they can provide you with an even stronger reference letter. Make a copy and feel free to make it your own!

Check the Guidance Google Classroom regularly for updates. 

 

RamTV is Back! 

Ep. 2 live show is this Friday, Oct 23rd @ 10:40 am. Go to www.ramtv.ca

See you there!!!

 

DECA 

The DECA club will meet in room 317 every Wednesday moving forward. Attendance is a must to help you prepare for your upcoming competitions scheduled for November. 

 

Peer Tutors Needed!!!

Hey Rams,

Your school community needs your help!  

  • Help your fellow RAMs with the concepts learned in classes
  • Sign up to be a Peer Tutor 
  • Feel good about helping others
  • Feel good about earning Community Involvement Hours
  • Add it to your resume
  • Add it to your Post Secondary Applications

Sign up here!!

 

Calling all former Brant Hills PS Graduates: 

Do you need volunteer hours? Then Brant Hills Public School will be holding their annual bazaar on Saturday, November 14th and are looking for student volunteers who can help on both Friday, November 13th and the day of the event on Saturday, November 14th. As well, they could also use some help handing out the flyers for the event, the week of November 2nd.  The volunteers are required for the following times and duties. 

Friday, November 13th: 3:45pm until finished (usually 3-4 hours)

-  Assisting with set up/moving of tables

-  Assisting with set up of activities

-  Hanging signs

-  Additional duties as required 

Saturday, November 14th: 8:15am-4:30pm (entire duration of event, plus takedown/cleanup time)

-  Last minute set up

-  Running the activities

-  Stocking stations

-  Assisting with takedown of activities/stations

-  Assisting with takedown of tables 

-  Additional duties as required 

If interested in volunteering please email: sarahschotel@gmail.com with your available dates and times.

 

Attention Teachers

Photo Day will take place next Tuesday, October 27. It will take place in the small gym for the entire day. We will start after morning announcements and will be calling students down by Alpha. Please remind your students about this date. 

 

Math & Science Extra Help

For semester one, drop-in extra help will be available to all students in the library on the following days:
Wednesday first half of lunch - Math help with Ms. Young
Thursday first half of lunch - Science help with Mrs. Klaus

 

Ski/Snowboard Team Interest Meeting!

Attention all experienced skiers and snowboarders! If you’re interested in joining a Ski/Snowboard team at MM please join us for an interesting meeting Monday at the start of lunch in room 302. No commitment is needed at this time - just stop by if you’re interested in learning more! 

 

Hello RamFam! 

Do you love all things wacky, weird and magical? Well, if so, you’re in luck! 

Come down to the LBP Theatre at M.M. Robinson High School on Friday, October 30th at 7pm to get a taste of the land of Oz for yourself! 

We at Pen & Quail Productions would like to invite you to the production of When Bad Things Happen To Good Actors, written by Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello. This show is being produced by MMR’s grade 11 and 12 Theatre Productions class, and is being directed by our very own Kael Christie and Katie Dunlop! 

Prices will be $5 for students and staff and $10 for adults. Tickets will be sold in advance using School Cash Online, however, you can still get them on the day of the play directly from the door! We hope to see you there!

 

Drama ¼ Zip Sweaters

Embroidered Drama ¼ Zip with Personalization: $56

Embroidered Drama ¼ Zip without Personalization: $48.50

How To Order:

Step 1: Complete Google Form to place an order (Complete by Mon. Nov 16)

Step 2: Make Payment on School Cash Online (will become available to you on Nov 17-30)

 

STUDENT VOTE - FRIDAY

This coming Monday is the municipal election across Ontario! You have the opportunity to participate in the student version of this election if you are not yet 18 this Friday in the library at lunch. 

Learn more about the candidates for mayor, city council, and school board trustee from this list of their websites. Use this map to locate which ward you live in - you will vote for someone from the list of candidates for councillor for this ward only.

Need help figuring out who should get your vote? Take this quiz (skip the personal information questions).

If you are 18, you can vote on Monday at your local polling station! If you need help navigating that process, please contact Ms. Velpel at velpelm@hdsb.ca or drop by room 325. 

 

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK 

Get ready to level up your spooky season!  Talk with your friends, raid your closets, and show off your ultimate creativity all week long!  THE LINEUP:

MONDAY, OCT 26 – TWIN DAY

  • Bonus: Show off a trick in the foyer for FREE candy! 

TUESDAY, OCT 27 – DECADES DAY

  • Throw it back! Pick your favorite era—60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s! 

WEDNESDAY, OCT 28 – NOWHERE TO WEAR THIS DAY

  • Wear that over-the-top, random outfit sitting in the back of your closet!
  • Lunch Activity: Halloween Trivia in the cafeteria! 

THURSDAY, OCT 29 – MEME DAY

  • Bring iconic internet culture to life! 

FRIDAY, OCT 30 – COSTUME DAY

  • Bring out your main costume!
  • Photo Booth in the Upper Foyer
  • Halloween Karaoke at lunch!

COSTUME SAFETY & RESPECT CHECK: Keep it fun and safe for everyone!  Costumes must follow school dress guidelines. No face masks or full coverings. No prop weapons of any kind. No cultural appropriation.

Friday, September 25, 2026

 

 

Dear MMR families,

 

Please see important information and reminders as we look to October. 

 

Non-Approved Trips

Parents should be aware that school sanctioned trips are communicated only through official MMR channels. Senior trips organized by students or outside companies not sanctioned by the HDSB or MMR, are not permitted to advertise in the school or use the school/HDSB logo or name in any promotional materials.  If you are not sure if an excursion is indeed school sanctioned, please call the main office to confirm.  

 

Cyber Security and IT Tips

Please see more information here on how to protect yourself from phishing attempts, online scams, and cyberbullying. We encourage parents to review the posted information with their student(s) to help ensure respectful school interactions in our school community. 

 

Protection from Respiratory Illness

As we approach cooler weather and spend more time indoors, we want to remind everyone to stay healthy by exercising proper hand hygiene and stay home if sick.

 

Loitering

Students are not to loiter in bathrooms or under stairwells. Staff will be following up with students and parents around school/class attendance expectations. Students may face formal school consequences should a pattern of behaviour exist.   

 

Vaping/Smoking and Harmful Discriminatory Language

A reminder to our students that there is no vaping/smoking anywhere on school property, and harmful discriminatory language/behaviour will not be tolerated. We encourage all students and parents/guardians to carefully review (again) the Code of Conduct and the HDSB Harmful Discriminatory Language/Behaviour Protocol together. Thank you for helping us build a safe and respectful learning environment free from all forms of racism and discrimination.


Grade 12 Post Secondary Assembly - Wednesday October 7, 2026

The Guidance Department will be explaining the upcoming Post Secondary Application Process for each of the post secondary pathways (Apprenticeship, College, Community, University, and Work).  Students will learn of key dates, scholarships, OSAP, and requirements necessary to successfully transition from high school to their next destination.

 

Get Messages from the Student Services/Guidance Department

Did you know Student Services posts important information on Graduation requirements, volunteer opportunities, summer school info, special opportunities and more?  JOIN THE GUIDANCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM

JOIN CODES FOR EACH GRADE

Grade 9   bos42fzc 

Grade 10  tz4xagbu 

Grade 11  xncd4x6 

Grade 12  sr3jwdw 

Grade 12+ ccb7edz 

Fifth Week Progress Reports - Thursday October 8, 2026

Will be emailed directly from classroom teachers.  

 

PD Day - Friday October 9, 2026

Schools closed to students. PD Day Agendas are posted on our school website. 

 

Grade 12 Post Secondary Fair - Tuesday October 13, 2026

The Halton District School Board invites you to attend the Post-Secondary Exploration Event (flyer linked) hosted at Sheridan College - Oakville Campus. 

 

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences - Thursday October 22, 2026

Please save the date. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Thursday October 22 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences are an opportunity to discuss academic progress to date directly with your student's teacher(s). We encourage parents/guardians to attend with their student(s). Conferences will be 10 minutes each. Where conference bookings are unavailable, a 10 minute phone call can be requested and arranged.  All families will receive a link and instructions to our online booking system in early October. For booking, you will require your student’s Ontario Education Number (OEN) and the names of each teacher you would like to meet. The OEN is found on your student’s report card and in BrightSpace under Account Information. Speak to your student to ensure you have the correct teacher name(s). 

 

PIC Conference - Saturday October 24, 2026

The HDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians and community members to attend the upcoming Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton.  Learn more and register by Friday, Oct. 9: tinyurl.com/mrxw6hxp

 

MMR School Photo Day - Thursday October 27, 2026

Please save the date.  School Photo Day happens on this single day for every student at M.M. Robinson High School.  Further details to follow.

 

Take Our Kids To Work Day - Wednesday November 4, 2026

Grade 9 students will be bringing home a consent form to take part in this Nation-Wide event to job shadow a career of interest.  Students are encouraged to begin thinking of various opportunities for this day.

 

MMR Peer Tutoring - Semester 1

Peer Tutoring will be starting soon!  

If senior students are interested in being a Peer Tutor, please have them complete the following form: To Be A Peer Tutor Semester 1 26-27

Students interested in accessing a Peer Tutor, are encouraged to complete the following form: Request A Peer Tutor Semester 1

 

eLearning Courses Support - Semester 1

Students are encouraged and welcomed to sign into the upstairs area in the library to work on their eLearning courses.  In addition, if students are looking for additional support, please have them reach out to their eLearning teacher or contact Ms. Gilmour (gr 9 & 12 students), Ms. Warneke (gr 10 students), or Ms. Slusarczyn (gr 11 students) in MMR Student Services.

 

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) 

November is Literacy Test month! Students who are taking Grade 10 English in Semester 1 will be writing the OSSLT with their English classroom teacher. They will write session A on November 19 and Session B on November 20th. Grade 11 and 12 first time writers and students rewriting the test will do so on November 25 during Periods 1 & 2 in the Library. 

While the OSSLT is an assessment of Grade 9 skills, review is occurring within Grade 10 English classrooms. HERE is the link for the online practice test.

OSSLT Support Sessions

To prepare students for the OSSLT, MMR is offering 6 Literacy Support Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 - 4 pm starting on Tuesday, October 14th and going until Thursday, October 30th. If your student could use support beyond the classroom, please sign up HERE by Tuesday, October 2nd.  These sessions are completely free, though we do ask that students commit to all six sessions.  

 

IMPORTANT - Plan of Care Process for September 2026

All students with a prevalent medical condition (i.e. anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) are required to have their Plan of Care (PoC) reviewed annually.  

If there are NO changes to your existing Plan of Care for your child, we ask that you print, complete, sign and return the Annual Review of Medical Information Form via email asap (if not done so already) to charlesde@hdsb.ca 

No meeting is required should there be no changes required to the current Plan of Care on file. 

If there are changes required to your child's Plan of Care, we ask that you complete the following steps below:

 

  1. complete, print, and sign the Annual Review of Medical Information Form indicating that changes are needed.    

  2. complete/update, print and sign Form 1 (Request for Personnel to Administer Prescribed Medication) and/or Form 2 (Authorization for Self-Administration of Prescribed Medication by Student), as applicable.
     

  3. complete/update as best you can the applicable Plan of Care template, and email the draft revised PoC (as applicable to your child’s health) to charlesde@hdsb.ca PoC templates are found at the links below:

  4. Anaphylaxis Plan of Care Template

  5. Asthma Plan of Care Template

  6. Diabetes Plan of Care Template

  7. Epilepsy Plan of Care Template

  1. book a meeting with your student’s alpha Vice Principal and bring the above completed forms. Meetings are to be scheduled through charlesde@hdsb.ca  At the meeting, the draft revised Plan of Care that you emailed will be finalized for the September 2026 school year.   

Should you require any assistance with the Plan of Care process, please contact the main office. 

 

 

The MMR Administration Team

 

Nick Varricchio - Principal

varricchion@hdsb.ca

 

Christa Hosler Vice Principal (A - L)

hoslerc@hdsb.ca

 

Annette Markle - Vice Principal (M - Z) 

marklea@hdsb.ca