Friday, April 29, 2022
STEM Road Trip is a go for May 20th! Permission Forms can be picked up in Room 3005.
Attention all girls interested in trying out for the Fastpitch team. Please come to the gym at the very beginning of first lunch for a brief meeting TODAY. Tryouts are Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:15pm at Lions Park.
On Tuesday May 3rd, our ACS senior French students have the opportunity to participate in the DELF. This certification involves an oral interview as well as tests in reading, writing and listening comprehension. Successful students will receive an official DELF DIPLOMA which is recognized internationally and is a testimony to the candidate's accomplishments in obtaining proficiency in French. We wish our ACS DELF TEAM “Bonne chance et Bon Courage”!
There will be a brief, 10-minute meeting for any students interested in trying out for Junior or Senior Girls volleyball next year. We will meet at the beginning of both lunches in the lecture hall on Thursday, May 5th. If you aren’t able to attend the meeting in the lecture hall on May 5th, please email Mr. Bender to let him know.
Attention members of the Boys Baseball team. The final roster has been posted on the bulletin board outside the male phys ed office. Coaches Viera and Annear would like to thank all the boys that tried out for the team. A Boys Baseball course shell has been installed on Brightspace for players to view our season schedule and receive updates. We will be having a batting practice on Monday after school. The location of the practice will be determined over the weekend and indicated on Monday morning's announcements. Players are reminded that they need to pay the activity fee and uniform fee by Monday in order to be eligible to play in our first game on Tuesday morning against Simcoe Composite.
Hey Lions, don't know what to get your mom for Mother's Day this year? Don't worry, the social justice team has you covered. From May 4th- May 6th we are selling Mother's Day sweets at the back of the cafe. All the proceeds are going to Ronald McDonald house in Hamilton. Don't forget the special females in your life this year. See you there!
Attention all athletes and coaches, you don't want to miss this!! The Annual ACS Athletic Banquet is back! This is a special night where we honour our athletes, MVP's and Athletes of the Year. It takes place on Wednesday June 8th in our cafeteria. Dinner is provided and catered by Mercasa and there are many door prizes to be won! Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are available for $20 in the female phys. ed. office. Get your ticket before they sell out!!!!
The PUSHING FORWARD- TUTORING PROGRAM has begun! The program is free tutoring for students from our very own ACS teachers! The program will run from Monday - Thursday 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm. Drop by student services for more information!
Grade 12 students! Sign up for your grad retreat taking place on May 31st at Camp Marydale. Buses leave Assumption College at 9am and return by 3pm. Enjoy a day of outdoor group activities and a barbeque lunch. The cost is only $25. For more information see the poster on the bulletin board at the back of the caf or on the door of the chaplain's office. You MUST register at the chaplain's office and pick up your permission form.
Attention all females ages 14-18! Are you interested in a career in the fire service including firefighting, dispatch, and fire prevention? CAMP PHOENIX is providing a unique opportunity for females ages 14-18 years old to experience what is it is like to be a firefighter. You will experience hands on training in fire suppression, search and rescue, auto extrication, first aid and more! This camp is NO charge and takes place at Cainsville Station on 27 Ewart Ave on MAY 5th at 6-8pm. Please look for flyers around the school for additional information.
Attention grade 12 students: female students are encouraged to apply for the the "Canadian Federation of University Women's" for students over with over 85% average- the application is due April 29th and to be emailed to the coordinator- email address is found on your D2L gr 12 info page.
Also, the NEW Soroptimist Grand Erie Graduating Girls Award and the CYO Girls Basketball Scholarship, both due April 30th. Information is found on your D2L Scholarship Chart.
Likewise, due April 29th are the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association's scholarship application and the Brant Men of Song for students going into music programs- both to be submitted to the email provided on your D2L Gr 12 Info page Scholarship Chart.
Students with Financial need are reminded that applications for the Stedman bursary are due to Student Services by the end of the school day April 29th or online April 30th. Only students who have and had their guidance counsellor complete their part already will be accepted at this point.
So many people want to support your educational future- please apply!
