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Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Hey Lions! We have reached the halfway point of our spirit week. Thanks for contributing your $2 to today's dress down day. Tomorrow is monochrome day! Your top and bottoms must be the same colour. Any shoes may be worn with a monochrome outfit. If you are not in full monochrome, you must be in full uniform! 

There will be a mandatory meeting today for all retreat leaders for the grade 9 retreats to review the leader scheduling for semester 2 and receive retreat updates. The meeting will take place in the chapel on both lunches today.

Girls Rugby will have a practice TODAY after school from 3pm to 4:30pm.

Attention grade 11 and 12 students: March Break is a great time to go and tour colleges and universities. Many campuses have special programming and spring open houses scheduled. Make sure to check the college and university websites for information. Happy touring!

Junior and Bantam Boys Rugby players your next practice will be TODAY at 4:30pm. Please bring your mouthguards.  Senior Boys Rugby, the Weight Room will be available for you TODAY after school from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. Your next practice will be Thursday Morning at 7am.

There is a soccer sign up outside the male Phys Ed office, please make sure you also take a form when you sign up. There will also be a brief meeting Friday after school in the gym about when tryouts will begin after the break. 

All girls interested in trying out for the ACS Varsity Soccer Team please sign up outside the female phys ed office. Please complete and return the permission form next to the sign up sheet or you will not be eligible to try out!!   Try outs begin after March Break.

Reminder that all Junior Boys Basketball players need to return their uniforms to the male Phys Ed office. 

Are you a Grade 12 graduating student that is interested in a Pre-Apprenticeship program? If you are, check out the grade 12 D2L page for information from Conestoga. They have a free program beginning in July that might work for you. 

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.

Murder. Serial Killer. Legacy. Father. Daughter.  Sound intriguing? This is what Canadian author, Kate McLocklin's White Pine nominated book “Daughter” is all about. Book Club and LEAP are excited to announce that Kate McLocklin herself will join us virtually here at ACS on Wednesday, March 22nd at 12pm in the lecture hall. Make sure to sign up beside the library doors by Tuesday March 21. This is your opportunity to ask Kate all your questions! See your Library Staff for more information.

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Macaroni and Cheese with Garlic Bread for $5.00.  Add a jet juice 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.