Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Happy Catholic Education Week Lions!
Attention all vocal ensemble members - please remember that we resume rehearsals for TONIGHT, Tuesday, May 3rd from 3pm to 4pm in the music room. See you then!
Attention all girls trying out for the fast pitch team. Today's tryout is weather pending. The location of practice may also be moved so please swing by the female phys Ed office at the end of the day.
Attention all Track and Field Athletes. Tomorrow, Wednesday May 4th is our first Track and Field meet beginning at 9am at PJ. If you have not already confirmed your commitment to compete, or still require a permission form and schedule for the day, you need to see Mr. P immediately following this morning’s announcements. All students that qualified for the events they signed up for have been entered into the meet for Wednesday. We need to verify your commitment to participate and arrange transportation if needed. Be sure to see Mr. P in the gym right after morning announcements. Practice is after school today, weather permitting!
Grade 12 students! Remember to sign up for your grad retreat taking place on May 31st at Camp Marydale. The cost is $25. You MUST register by May 16th at the chaplain's office and pick up your permission form.
This is a reminder that our Knitting Club is meeting this Wednesday from 3:15pm-4:15pm in Portable 17.
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.
A small group of students from the grade 12 social justice class wants to share this amazing learning opportunity with you. This group calls themselves ‘Nova Initiative’ and designed a bulletin board filled with information about their project outside the office to help support Nova Vita. This board shares information about Nova Vita, Nova Initiative, and how you can help! Be sure to check out this board and grab a pamphlet anytime between today Monday May 2 to Friday May 6th.
As part of a social justice initiative we are asking all Lions to come out and Support the Six Nations Youth Lodge this Friday by dropping by the cafeteria during the Grade 9 and 11 lunch to purchase hand made beaded bracelets for $4 each. All monies will go towards making backpacks for the kids at the Lodge.
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.
