Monday, March 6th, 2023
Welcome to Spirit Week Lions, we hope you're all wearing your hats! Tomorrow is Team Spirit Day! Show off your favorite sports team, or future college or university by replacing your uniform top with a team jersey or sweater. Uniform bottoms are required!
There will be a meeting for all those interested in playing on the Sr Football Team next fall. The meeting will take place TODAY in the Lecture Hall during second lunch. Students in Grade 11 wishing to attend the meeting will need permission from their period 3 teacher.
The Senior Boys Rugby team will have its first practice TODAY after school from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. The Junior and Bantam Boys Rugby teams will practice afterwards from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Please make sure you bring your permission forms.
If you are on the Badminton team and cannot make the game tomorrow night, please come down to the male Phys Ed office and let Mr.Dyjack know.
ATTENTION GR 11 & 12 STUDENTS! Letter/Lion Applications are now available in Student Services. The Lion Award is given to senior level students in recognition of achievements and contributions to school life. The School Letter is given to graduating students in recognition of total involvement and outstanding achievement in school life. It is from the recipients of this award, that the principal selects the Headmaster recipient. Please see Mrs. Dickson in Student Services to sign out an application. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY MAY 5th at 3:00pm sharp with no exceptions.
Looking for something to do AFTER March break? Then why not support your fellow peers who are involved in the National Theatre School Drama Festival hosted by McKinnon Park and held at the Caledonia Fairgrounds? For only $10 you can see 3 one act plays! ACS performs SECOND on Thursday, March 30th. The box office opens at 5:15pm to purchase tickets, with the first show starting at 6pm. Hope to see many staff and students in the audience!
There will be an important meeting on Wednesday during both lunchtimes for all students who are retreat leaders for the grade 9 retreats in semester two. We will review the leader scheduling and leaders will receive retreat updates. The meeting will take place in the chapel and is mandatory for all retreat leaders.
Thank you to all those who attended our Prefect New Recruit Info Session. If you still want to pick up an application package to join the Prefect Team, please stop by TLC on your LUNCH. We look forward to meeting you!
Hey Lions! The Library Advisory Council is hosting a Reading Contest for the month of March. Read a book and write a book review for a chance to be one of two winners for a $25 Amazon gift card! Each review equals 1 entry into the raffle. The draw will take place on April 3rd. LEAP members can also earn one point. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! See your librarians for more details.
You want to know more about ACS' Got Talent? The panel of teacher adjudicators will decide on the top 10. The top 10 will then appear on the stage LIVE on Wednesday, April 19th to an audience who will have a chance to vote to choose the top 5. Winners will receive prizes valued at $100 and above. These prizes will compliment your chosen art form. So email Mrs. Ratelband with your talent by Friday, March 31st at midnight!
Are you looking for a community service opportunity? W Ross MacDonald is hosting the provincial finals in Goal Ball March 29th to 31st. They are in need of several student volunteers! For more information, please see Ms. Chagnon in student services.
Do you enjoy dances, coffee houses, and showing off your school spirit? Are you interested in planning and organizing school events? Are you looking to involve yourself in leadership opportunities? If so, then student council is the team for you! Applications for new members are now available in the main office and are open to all grades. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 29th, so pick up yours today!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Penne Pasta with Meatballs and Red Sauce with Garlic Bread for $5.00. Add a small drink for $6.50. Please remember that coats and backpacks are not permitted in the cafeteria servery. Coats and backpacks must remain outside. Thank you for your support.
