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Monday, May 2, 2022

Happy Catholic Education Week Lions!

STEM Road Trip is a go for May 20th! Permission Forms can be picked up in Room 3005.

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”!  

Attention members of the ACS boys' baseball team. We will be having batting practice today after school at Bill Little Diamond at 25 Spalding Drive. Players are reminded that the activity fee and uniform fees must be paid today in order to be eligible to play in tomorrow's double header. Players are to be excused from class at 9:40 in order to be at George Henry Diamond by 10 am on Tuesday morning. Players should check the team site on Brightspace for important information and schedule updates. 

Any track athlete that has signed up for a field event and qualified for the 100, 400 or 1500m races must come to the male or female Phys Ed office and confirm they are planning to participate in the Debbie Miller Classic Meet on Wednesday. There is a roster posted please take a look and confirm your events! 

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.

ACS student council has some very exciting news to share! After nearly two years we are finally able to host a school dance. Glow dance will be taking place on Thursday, May 12th from 6-9pm. Advance tickets are $7 each and can be purchased on school cash online or in person every day at lunch in the cafeteria. If payment is made online, please bring your receipt to the table in the cafeteria to receive your ticket. Guest tickets must be purchased in person, and the final day to sign in guests will be Monday, May 9th. Limited tickets for ACS students may be sold at the door for $14, but we are expecting this to be a popular event so get your tickets early if you want to avoid disappointment!

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!

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.