Announcements

Tuesday February 4, 2025

1.   Important from Guidance-Schedule changes can only be done for students needing a new course level or to pick a new elective, so you can’t change if you want to be in a friend's class, be with a specific teacher or pick a specific period your course is in.   Many courses are full including online.  To get an appointment you must sign up in guidance this week; the LAST day to sign up is this Friday February 7th. It will take time to get to you; please be patient and follow your current schedule so we can find you for your appointment.  As long as you sign up by the due date, you will be seen. 

2.   All online classes for semester two are full. No more students can be added to the waitlists. Please do not make a guidance appointment with your guidance counsellor to enroll in a semester two online course. 

3.   February is Black History Month and LEAP has a contest.  See flyers posted around the school and on the LEAP bulletin board and the LEAP D2L page.  See Ms. Connelly for info.  Deadline is Feb. 24th.  

4.   What could you have in common with Dr. Seuss, Weird Al Yankovic, Chevy Chase and Alicia Keys?  They were valedictorians for their graduating year in highschool. You could be the valedictorian for the class of 2025.  Application (found in Grad Info Package you received at the November meeting) and essay are due to the Main Office before 3 PM on Friday February 14th.  All other requirements are specified in that Grad package. 

5.   The Waterloo Math Contest is coming up!  All students are invited to sign up using the STEM or Math D2L pages and complete the appropriate quiz to sign up.  You can also email Mr. Stec at cstec@bhncdsb.ca to enter.  You do not need to be enrolled in a math course to sign up.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Stec after school today in room 3011. 
Math club will be meeting today after school in room 3011.  See you there! 

6.   There will be no yoga club this week as we settle in to a new semester. Yoga will return next Tuesday. If you are interested in joining us for semester 2, please scan the QR codes on the “Find Some Calm” posters by the water fountains, and grab a permission form from outside 1034. See you on the mat next week Lions! 

7.   All semester 1 students please pick up your art portfolio this week. It will be kept until Friday of this week. Thank you, Mrs. Cameron 

8.   Our next ACS Knit Club meeting is on Wed, Feb 12th from 3-4 in room 1004. New members welcome. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron 

9.   Valentine’s day is just around the corner! Buy your special someone a carnation and hersey’s chocolate for $3. Sales run Feb 3rd to Feb 11th at the back of the caf on all three lunches. Carnations will be delivered to period 4 classes on Valentine’s day. 

10.  Hey Lions! Ready for an epic after-school adventure? Assumption’s LAC is bringing you a FREE fantasy-themed scavenger hunt packed with riddles, questions, and amazing prizes!. Don't miss out—mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 5th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the Library. See you there! 

11.  A reminder to all swim team members that CWOSSA is next Wednesday! We have only 3 practices remaining between now and then. See you at the pool! If you cannot make tonight’s practice, please email or see Ms Ristov in person to discuss transportation details.  

12.  Attention ALL Grade 9 and 10 students. You are invited by QUAKE to take part in this year’s Geography Challenge, on Tuesday, February 11th, during Period 1! The Challenge is a 50 multiple choice trivia quiz covering general knowledge of the physical and human world. The winner of the Challenge will move on to compete at the Provincial level. Sign up TODAY on the QUAKE board beside Student Services, or see Mrs. Walsh in 3024 at the end of the day.   

13.  It’s Tuesday! You know what that means? It’s time for Vocal Ensemble in the lecture hall from 3-4pm. New members are welcome! But don’t delay! The ensemble will only be open for 2 weeks for new members to join. Email or see Ms. Ratelband or Mrs. Morissette for more info. 

14.  The Waterloo Math Contest is coming up!  All students are invited to sign up using the STEM or Math D2L pages and complete the appropriate quiz to sign up.  You can also email Mr. Stec at cstec@bhncdsb.ca to enter.  You do not need to be enrolled in a math course to sign up.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Stec after school today in room 3011. 
Math club will be meeting today after school in room 3011.  See you there! 

15.  Attention Yearbook Club members! There will NOT be a meeting today after school. We will restart meetings next week. Have a great start to semester 2! 

16.  Hey ACS! Are you ready for it? On Thursday, February 13th – AKA Galentine’s Day – join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm for Assumption’s very own Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. We’ll be dancing, vibing, and trading bracelets! Even if you’re not a Swiftie, come out and hang with your pals. Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online! 

17.  Congratulations to the girls hockey team for finishing the regular season with a big win against BCI to solidify a buy to the semi finals.  Bri opened the scoring midway through the first period.  Shortly after, Bri found the back of the net again off a beautiful pass from Hannah.  Alyssa closed out the scoring to seal the Mustangs fate.  Kayli was solid in net when we needed her. The Lions now wait to find their semi final opponent for next Wednesdays game.  Good luck girls.  

18.  Today's special in the servery will be an Italian Meatball sub with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese on a warm panini bun with a small bit of fries on the side for $6.25.

Have a great day Lions!