Monday, September 27th, 2021
This week is Truth and Reconciliation Week across Canada. We will be planting a White Pine in the front of the school on Tuesday, Sept. 28th to reaffirm our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. The White Pine is a symbol of peace in the Indigenous culture. We are honoured to have a Residential School survivor speak at the White Pine planting ceremony. The ceremony will be recorded, and we hope to play the recording over ATV at a later date.
September 30th is National Orange Shirt Day. We encourage all students to replace their uniform top with an orange shirt on Thursday.
Attention all girls trying out for the field hockey team. There are tryouts Monday and Tuesday after school to prepare for Wednesday’s tournament. Please let Ms McDade or Ms Lancaster know if you cannot attend
There will be a Jr. Boys and Girls tennis practice tonight after school. Please meet at the courts ready to play. Sr. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday.
Students interested in attending Sycracuse University next year, please see Ms. Skye LaForme in the main office. A student recruiter is hosting a virtual presentation on Monday from 1:30 -2:00pm for all interested students.
Congratulations to all those who auditioned for "The Addam's Family" musical! It was an extremely hard choice based on the talent we saw. Kudos to those who tried out. The list is posted on the drama room door. Our first rehearsal begins Thursday, September 30th from 3-5 in the lecture hall. See you there!
All those interested in Stage Manager, Props Manager, Lighting Operator and Sound Operator are asked to sign up for an interview time for Wednesday, September 29th via TEAMS. Stage Crew is asked to sign up and provide a one paragraph reason by October 7th. Please email Mrs. Ratelband for more questions.
Attention all Cross-Country runners, it is that time of year again to lace up, please email Ms MacKinnon ASAP if you are interested in joining the ACS Cross Country Team. A sign-up sheet is at the Male Phys. Ed Department Door. All are welcome to come out for the team! Any further questions see Ms MacKinnon.
This Friday, October 1st, the Brant County Health Unit will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic from 9:30am to 11:30am in the front of the cafeteria. Only students that submit a parent consent form will be allowed to get their vaccination. Consent forms have been sent out electronically to our ACS families. Consent forms are due to the main office by Thursday.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They are in desperate need of toiletry items. We will be running a toiletry drive from Monday, October 4th to Thursday, October 7th in your second period class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex tissue paper, and hand soap. Thank you in advance for your support as we serve our community the way Christ has called us to.
