Tuesday, March 29, 2022
During the week of March 28 – April 1, 2022, a Delegation of Indigenous Peoples will travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis. In solidarity with the Indigenous Delegation and to show support for this historic walk toward healing and reconciliation, ACS will have an Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, March 30th.
Attention Mock Trial Team: This is a reminder of our meeting today (Tuesday, March 29th) at 3:00 pm in the Lecture Hall. We will be joined by our first lawyer coach—Mr. John Reiterowski—for a virtual presentation about Civil Law, his career path, and Mock Trial tournaments. Please arrive promptly, and remember to bring supplies to take notes. See you in the Lecture Hall at 3pm!
The first try out for the Varsity Girls Soccer Team will be Wednesday at 3:00pm in the gym. Please see Ms. Ferraccioli if you are interested in trying out but cannot make it.
Mr. Page is holding will be a brief (but mandatory) STEM meeting this Wednesday in the lecture Hall. Start times are 11:15am (Grades 9 & 11) & 12:45pm (grades 10 & 12). He hopes to see everyone there!!
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
Virtual Secondary School registration for 2022-2023 is OPEN NOW and will CLOSE on April 8th at 4pm. To register visit the Board webpage and click on the “Read More” link under Latest News. For more info email virtualschool@bhncdsb.ca
GRADUATES are reminded that Scholarship & bursary applications can be found on your D2L Grad Info Page, under Content, click the Scholarship & Bursary tab, and look for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. There are some new scholarships being offered by Community members who wish to invest in YOUR education- free money lions- so be sure to check the chart regularly! Some applications are on D2L with a dropbox under Assignments while others have a link provided with submission by email or online. Here are some coming up in the next few weeks:
1. The Herbert Carnegie Future Aces scholarship application for $1000 is due Thurs. Mar. 31st for those who were active community volunteers with financial need in their family, and the Charity of Hope Bursary due in late April would be a great opportunity for the same students.
2. The St. George Garden club $1000 scholarship is for those heading into agriculture, horticulture or environmental studies at College or University.
3. The Gluckstein awards $1000 and is one of many scholarships for Indigenous students living on a reservation.
4. There are also scholarships for those who have been in Scouts, have parents who work as Engineers in Municipal workplaces, and student athletes. Check the chart TODAY!
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Listen Up All You Creative Writers! This is your chance to showcase your writing talent for the chance to win an amazing cash prize! The Laurier Stedman Prize writing contest - one of the RICHEST writing contests for high school students in the entire world - is underway! ACS will be running this contest FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 1st. What can you win?
ONE Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for first place
TWO Prizes of $2,000 each will be awarded for second place
THREE Prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded for third place
Stories MUST be submitted to the D2L drobox via the Library Think Tank module on your D2L homepage. Entries are DUE by April 1st. See Ms. Braga, Ms. Engell, OR any English teacher for more information!
