Thursday, May 4th, 2023
There will be a Boys Varsity Baseball practice TODAY 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 TODAY 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.
Teachers, please check your email for a message from the co-op department. A number of students have appointments with a co-op teacher in either period 1 or period 2 today. Please send these students to the co-op office at the requested times.
Coffee House is TONIGHT starting at 6pm. Come 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 TODAY. Note the dismissal times (11:15am and 12:35pm). The topic is Kinesiology, the department in which she works at Laurier University.
There will be a meeting for all students participating in Assumption Cares on Friday at both lunches in the Lecture Hall.
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.
A reminder to all Grade 12 students that Monday is the last day to pay online for the Grad Retreat. It's going to be a great day of outdoor camp games and activities and hanging out with friends and making more great memories to add to your graduating year. The date of the camp is Tuesday, May 23rd. It's the day after the holiday Monday so it will be a nice short school week for those who attend the retreat.
Dear Lions. Mrs. Cameron would like to invite you to pray the rosary in the chapel after school each Tuesday. May is a month of our dear Lady of Assumption. If you have your own rosary bring it. Hope to see you there. Email Mrs. Cameron if you plan to attend or just pop in. We will start at 3:15pm
Attention all girls interested in tryout out for the fast pitch team. Tryout information along w permission forms and a sign up sheet is posted outside the female Phys ed office.
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!
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.
Today’s special in the cafeteria is Stir Fry Rice with Chicken Balls and Sweet and Sour Sauce for $6.75. Come in and see our assortment of frozen goodies available daily. Have an awesome day Lions.
