Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
This is a reminder for all boys trying out for the Varsity Hockey Team. The next try out is TODAY, at 3:30pm at Lions Park. You must have a completed permission form to participate. These forms can be found outside of Room 2027. See you on the ice.
The Gay Straight Alliance or GSA is meeting in the Drama Room during first lunch and in the Library Reading Room during second lunch. We will not be painting the mural today.
The Board Game Club will be meeting TODAY in Room 3011 from 3pm to 4:30pm. New members always welcome.
ACS would also like to extend a very special welcome to Dr. Darren Thomas, Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies at Laurier University. We are blessed to have Dr. Thomas with us to lead two Wampum Workshops with our Staff and Students today as we also celebrate Treaty Week. Welcome, Dr. Thomas! The school community is very excited to walk with you on this experiential learning journey.
Thank you to those who attended the 2nd tryout for the Senior Girls Volleyball team. At this time, an updated list of players that have been invited back to the third and final tryout, happening Thursday after school, has been posted outside of the female phys Ed office. If you see your name on the list of players invited back to the third tryout, and are unable to attend, please see Mrs. Ferraccioli, Mrs. Hewko (aka Denison), or Ms. Moniz if you have not already done so. See you Thursday and be ready to sweat.
This is the last week to submit an application to become a delegate at this years CWAYC Model United Nations! The UN is going to be a full day of debate on Friday December 8th. This year's debate topic is Food Insecurity. Application forms are available on the CWAYC bulletin board outside of student services. See Mrs. Flanagan in Room 1013 if you have any questions.
Next Thursday November 16th, ACS 2002 graduate Amanda Harte, will share her story remotely from Sudbury, in the lecture hall, during both lunches. She is a graphic artistic for CTV in Sudbury and proudly admits she got her start in news production from our very own ATV. Join us on the 16th.
Invitations for the Academic Awards Ceremonies have been emailed to families. Congratulations to all our 2022-2023 recipients! Due to the impressive number of award winners, we will be hosting two ceremonies this year on Wednesday, November 22nd. Please see the invitation for further details.
Are you a student in grades 10-12 thinking about a career in policing? The Brantford OPP are running a 7 week police academy course Wednesday's from 7-9pm. There will be hands on learning about major crimes, Forensic identification, K9 units and more! Go to guidance to for more information and to pick an application by Friday Nov 17th.
Glenhyrst Art Gallery VOLUNTEER JOB FAIR
WHEN: Thursday November 9th, from 3:00 – 5:00pm
WHERE: Glenhyrst Art Gallery (main gallery – large building at the end of the property), 20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON. WHAT: Learn more about volunteering, fill out a volunteer form and interview on the spot.
Successful candidates will be scheduled that day, so please bring your availability.
It's that time of year again...Holiday Gift Wrap sign up time! Brant Food For Thought will once again be having their Holiday Gift Wrap booth at Lynden Park Mall from December 1st to December 24th and they are looking for student volunteers to fill their shifts. Get into the Christmas/Holiday spirit while raising Student Nutrition Program dollars volunteering for the Holiday Gift Wrap booth. Please see the Volunteer Board in Student Services for more information.
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be made to order Beef Fajitas with your choice of rice, taco beef, steamed peppers, onions, salsa, and cheese for $6.75. Have an awesome day Lions!
