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TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 2026

 

Cosmo Club💄💅💇 (NEW)

is starting! Please come to our first meeting to sign up for orientation and obtain safety forms this Thursday October 1st at 11:10 in room 249.

 

DECA (NEW)

There will be a DECA meeting at the beginning of lunch on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The meeting will take place in room 317. Attendance is a must. 

 

Truth and Reconciliation Week

This week marks National Truth and Reconciliation Week. To observe and honour the importance of the week, we will be hearing some music, reflections, and posting some learning pieces on the board at the top of the main stairs beginning Thurs. Sept. 24 through to and including Wed. Sept. 30 (which is also Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). 

 

Orange Shirt Day/National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Wear orange on Wed. Sept. 30 to honour the Indigenous children who attended residential school. Check out the showcase at the top of the main stairs for further learning about the significance of this day.

 

Municipal Election

Are you 18? Did you know that there is a municipal election coming up on October 26? You're now able to vote! 

You'll be voting for your local city and regional councillors, school board trustee, and for mayor of Burlington. Check here for more information.

The Burlington Post is looking to write an article about Burlington high school students who are 18 and will be voting for the first time in the upcoming Burlington municipal election. The reporter is interested in speaking with a few students about why they plan to vote, whether their peers are planning to vote, the local issues that matter most to them and what they’re looking for in municipal candidates. If you're interested in participating, please contact Ms. Velpel at velpelm@hdsb.ca

Literacy Support Sessions 

Are you writing the Literacy Test (OSSLT) this fall? Would you like to be confident and prepared to write the test? If YES, please see your English teacher, Ms. Slusarczyn, or your guidance counsellor to sign up for 8 support sessions starting on October 19th. Run, don't walk!

 

Swim Team Meet-Up 🏊

Tuesday Sept 29th @ lunch in Room 323

All students interested in or already signed up for the MMR Junior/Senior Swim this year are asked to attend a meeting on Tuesday, September 29th at lunch in Room 323. Please bring all signed forms, or come collect one. Important information will be provided about the upcoming season. See you there!

 

Rotary Youth Exchange

Rotary is seeking students who will be between 15.5 and 18 years old on Sept 1, 2027 to apply for the opportunity to learn a new language and culture, gain confidence, develop leadership skills, build lasting friendships and become global citizens. 

Rotary believes this is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain cultural experience and promote world peace one exchange student at a time. Approximately 10,000 students participate in this program each year, living with host families and attending school for a full academic year.  

Learn more here or attend the upcoming Information Night on October 13 at 6:30 PM at the Art Gallery of Burlington.

 

M.M.R gr 9&10 Trivia Team - Friday Oct 2nd lunch

Think you know it all? Put your brain to the test and join our trivia team! Come show off your random knowledge, learn some new facts, and have fun with friends. Meeting on Friday in math room 119 at lunch. Bring your lunch and a friend.

Boys Hockey Meeting 

Please attend a quick meeting at the start of lunch in the Health Room Wed. Sept. 30th if you are interested in playing hockey this season. See you there! 

 

Tuesday, September 29th: Junior One-Act Festival Director Pitches 

11AM-12pm in LBP Community Theatre, M.M Robinson High School

For those grade 11 and 12 students interested in directing a play, come to the theatre prepared with a pitch that includes: Name of play and playwright, Length of play (15 minutes max) , # of actors (include gender if necessary), Plot summary, 1 page excerpt to be read out loud, Rights Cost (under $100 per show)

Tuesday, September 29th and Wednesday, September 30th: NTS Auditions

2:50PM in LBP Community Theatre,  M.M Robinson High School

Come prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue

Sign up for auditions on the board outside of the theatre

All grades are encouraged to audition!

FAQ: 

What is NTS DramaFest? This festival is a competitive platform for empowering youth through theatre. MMR participates by performing a play at the festival each year and we have been very successful in the past. We are excited to be participating again this year.

When do we rehearse? From October 15-December 10th: Rehearse Thursdays 2:50-4:30; From December 15th- DATE TBD we rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:50-4:30; Note in the month of February (show month) rehearsals will go later and we MIGHT need to add a few more days during the week

When do rehearsals begin? Thursday, October 15

 

Thursday, October 1st: Junior One-Act Festival Auditions

2:50PM-4:30PM in LBP Community Theatre, M.M Robinson High School

For those grade 9 and 10 students interested in performing in a play, come to auditions. No preparation required. 

FAQ: 

When do we rehearse? Rehearsals Tuesdays 2:50-4:30pm and Thursdays at lunch; Performance Date is Friday, December 11th

When do rehearsals begin? Thursday, October 8th at lunch

 

Wednesday, October 7th: Junior One-Act Festival Techie Meeting

11:00AM in LBP Community Theatre,  M.M Robinson High School

We are looking for: 

-Grade 9 and 10 Students who want to help design or tech for the Junior One-Act Festival. 

-Grade 11 and 12 students who want to take on a leadership role for design or tech

Come to this meeting for more details.

FAQ: 

When do we rehearse? Rehearsals Tuesdays 2:50-4:30pm and Thursdays at lunch; Performance Date is Friday, December 11th

When do rehearsals begin? Thursday, October 8th at lunch

NOTE: We are looking for  2 ASM's, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Props & Set Designer(s), Costume Designer(s), Hair & Makeup Designer(s).

 

Thursday, October 8th: NTS Techie Meeting

11:00AM in LBP Community Theatre,  M.M Robinson High School

Want to help design or tech M.M.R’s School Play for the NTS Drama Festival? Come to this meeting for more details.

FAQ: 

What is NTS DramaFest? This festival is a competitive platform for empowering youth through theatre. MMR participates by performing a play at the festival each year and we have been very successful in the past. We are excited to be participating again this year.

When do we rehearse? From October 15-December 10th: Rehearse Thursdays 2:50-4:30; From December 15th- DATE TBD we rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:50-4:30; Note in the month of February (show month) rehearsals will go later and we MIGHT need to add a few more days during the week

When do rehearsals begin? Thursday, October 15

NOTE: We are looking for a Production Manager, 2 ASM's, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Props & Set Designer(s), Costume Designer(s), Hair & Makeup Designer(s).

Youth Engagement Series (YES)

Halton YMCA and Halton Regional Police Service will be presenting a  6-week series for youth, in-person starting October 7th. Youth will have the opportunity to hear from the Halton Regional Police Services while engaging in recreational activities. The program’s aim is to develop positive interactions between youth and police services.

 *This program runs from October 7th to November 11th every Wednesday at Tansley Woods* 

 Learn more here.

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

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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