Monday, October 16th, 2023
Attention Lions! Our next Casual Dress Day will take place on Tuesday, October 17th. Due to Parent-Teacher Interviews on Wednesday, we have moved this casual dress up a day. Don't forget your $2 to dress casually. All money collected will go to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.
Any students interested in designing this year's Remembrance Day tribute wall must attend a CWAYC meeting in Room 1013 TODAY after school. If you cannot attend but want to be a part of the activity, please email Mrs. Flanagan.
On Oct 16 and 17, ACS is hosting a Haudenosaunee Onkwehonwe Traditional Tobacco Workshop with PhD candidate, Kody Doxtater, Six Nations Mohawk. All invited students will be taking their lunch from 11:35am to 12:20pm. Students are expected to be in the Fishbowl at 12:20pm as the workshop runs both days during period 3B and 4. Teachers, please see the email from Ms. Johns for more information.
Are you interested in policing? Wanna know what's involved in becoming a police officer? Come to the lecture hall during either lunch on Tuesday October 17th and meet Provincial Detective Kesh Staffen, a graduate of ACS. He'll "tell it like it is" and share his personal experiences as an OPP officer and now a detective in the Crime Unit.
There will be a Boys Baseball practice Tuesday, October 17th from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Bill Little Park. Please let Mrs. Lytle or Miss Robitaille know if you cannot attend.
The We Scare Hunger team is so excited about this year's turnout! We are the biggest ever! Please be sure to attend the next meeting on Wednesday in the Lecture Hall on both lunches to pick up your route and flyers!!!
Hey Lions! This Friday, October 20th, our ACS Lions Football Teams will host St John’s College at Kiwanis Field. Juniors play at 5pm and Seniors at 7pm (both ACS and SJC Sr Teams are undefeated, so this is a battle for first place). To support We Scare Hunger, admission to the game will be two canned goods. Don't forget your Student Cards Lions. Let's pack Kiwanis Field. Go Lions Go!
Attention Lions - CWAYC is once again hosting the Thank a Vet speech writing competition. In approximately 500 words, what would you say to thank and honour a Canadian veteran? Students can submit a speech, story, poem, letter, reflection or song to the basket in the main office. The contest closes on October 31st. Winners will be announced on Friday November 3rd. See the CWAYC bulletin board for details or drop by Room 1013.
Attention grade 11 and 12 students. If you are planning to register for a specialist high skills major your SHSM application forms are due by October 27th. Make sure to hand the forms in asap! If you need more information see the lead teacher for the SHSM or your guidance counsellor.
Are you proud of your culture? Are you ready to help educate and show off your culture for this year's amazing Amplify Your Culture event? Our annual event will be held on November 3rd and we want you involved. Please pick up your information sheet on the Social Justice board outside of guidance and listen to announcements to find out when we meet!
Attention all students! There are still a few spots left on the Modern Languages France and Italy trip. Any students interested in participating in this opportunity are asked to see Madame McCulloch in Room 2005 or Madame Di Francesco in Room 3026 ASAP.
Attention all readers and writers! Have you ever wanted to write a book or try your hand at writing a short story? Do you love the creative writing process? Well then, this LEAP event is just for you! Award-winning author, Ellen Potter, will be visiting us virtually all the way from New York to share how she gets inspired to write her stories. LEAP along with the Library is hosting Ms. Potter in the Lecture Hall TODAY during both lunches. Bring your lunch and be prepared to be wowed and inspired by this amazing author. Each person who attends will receive one LEAP point. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Engell in the Library. See you TODAY at lunch in the Lecture Hall.
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Penne Pasta with Beef Meatballs served with Marinara Sauce with a side of Garlic Bread for $5.25. Donuts for $2.50 are available at the first break. Have an awesome day Lions!
