Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
There will be an important Yearbook Club meeting TODAY after school in Room 2028. Anyone who cannot make it please check the Club's D2L page for important updates.
The GSA is meeting in Room 1035 during first and second lunch. The Rainbow Ball permission forms are now available, so be sure to pop by and pick one up if you are planning to attend.
There will be a track and field practice TODAY after school. If weather affects practice, an announcement will be made by the end of the day today.
Attention all girls interested in trying out for the fast pitch team. Please come sign up outside the female Phys ed office and get a permission slip and tryout information.
Any student with donations for Assumption Cares can hand them in TODAY in the cafeteria at both lunches.
There will be a Boys Varsity Baseball practice on Thursday, May 4th from 3:30-5pm at Lions parks.
For students who wish to be part of the Track and Field team, there will be a “qualifying meet” for both track events, and field events on Thursday after school. Any student that has signed up and does not attend will not be able to participate in the AABHN Track and Field meet next week.
The ACS Jack Chapter will be hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Community Resource Fair TODAY during both lunches. The purpose of this fair is for students to become aware of mental health and well-being resources available for children, youth and families in their community. We have 16 agencies registered to come and they will have displays and interactive booths available. We are looking forward to this awesome event!
Coffee House is back Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great musical entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out this Thursday, May 4th at 6pm, and see all the talent our school has to offer. Tickets are available to purchase for $8 on School Cash Online, or for $10 at the door. See you there!
STEM is welcoming former Lion Nicole Vandermade back to the Den on Thursday, May 4th (May the Force!). Note the dismissal times (11:15am and 12:35pm). The topic is Kinesiology, the department in which she works at Laurier University. Classes interested in attending can reach out to Mr. Page to hold a spot.
Friday, May 5th has been commemorated as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Across the nation, we are called upon to wear red to acknowledge thousands of young women and girls who go missing each year. Students may replace their uniform or spirit wear tops with a red shirt on Friday.
An important reminder to grade 11 and 12 students: the Letter Lion Applications are due this Friday May 5th. We cannot accept late applications.
An important Reminder to the Class of 2023: The Linda Lancaster Memorial Scholarship applications are due this Friday May 5th. See your grad D2L for details.
Attention all grade 12s! The time is almost here to buy your tickets for this year's prom - 'Up Where They Glow.' Beginning Sunday, May 7th until Friday May 12th ONLY, students can purchase prom tickets via cash online. NO cash will be accepted in person. Once complete, please bring your printed receipt to the back of cafeteria next week to receive your physical tickets. Tickets are $65 each. You can also pick up the physical ticket of a non-ACS guest on their behalf. We just need their contact information, the school they attend, dietary restrictions and any allergy information. Students will also be able to create their tables once they receive their tickets. Please keep in mind that there will only be ONE WEEK of ticket sales and as they sold out last year, you don't want to wait!
Are you looking for somewhere to perform? Well look no further! The annual spring concert is holding auditions for acts to perform between classes and ensemble performances. Submit your performance audition via video to Mrs. Ratelband no later than Tuesday May 9th at midnight. The spring concert is held Wednesday May 17th. Make sure your video is in one take with no edits! Good luck!
Do you like to get outside and walk or run? Then the Brantford Rotary Classic run is for you! Join the ACS team this year on Sunday, June 4th to help support the Lansdowne Children Centre and the Boys and Girls Club. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing event please see Mme. Beccari in Room 2010 for more details!
Attention Knitting Club. Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 10th in Portable 17 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Continue to work on your blankets. Thank you for all you do.
Listen up Lions! Student Council is planning the Glow Dance on Thursday May 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. Ticket sales will start on Monday May 8th – but if you are planning on bringing a guest from another school, guest forms are available in the MAIN OFFICE now! Only one guest is allowed per student, and they must be enrolled in high school to attend. Make sure you pick up this form A.S.A.P. because your guest needs to have it filled out before they can be sold a ticket.
Want to become more physically and mentally fit? Sign up for Y-Mind. It's a free 8-week virtual course that teaches you strategies to help you deal with stress. As a bonus, you receive a $25 gift card and a 3-month complimentary gym pass. It's a win-win for sure!! For sign up info please see the bulletin board in TLC. Sessions start May 8th.
Today’s special in the cafeteria is a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with fries for $5.00. Chipwich sandwiches will be available today for $2.75. We also have ice cream sundaes (chocolate, vanilla, or butterscotch) for $1.50.
