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Thursday October 10, 2024

Thursday October 10, 2024

1.   Attention all STEM students, if you are interested in ordering spirit wear, please submit order forms to room 3010 by TOMORROW!  See the STEM Brightspace page for more details.    An updated draft Honour Roll list for the 2023-2024 academic year has been posted in the main office window. This list will be posted for this week only. If you feel your name is missing from this list, please come into the main office. 

2.   Do you wish to pursue a career in Engineering or Computer Science?  Do you wish to participate in the University of Waterloo’s annual Canadian Computing Competition? Well then the ACS Coding Club is for you! We will be having our very first meeting after school on Thursday, October 10th in room 1141. All are welcome but prior knowledge is recommended. 

3.   ATTENTION all LIONS who are participating in ASSUMPTION SCARES HUNGER, your forms are due to the back of the caf TODAY THURSDAY OCTOBER 10th!!!! Make sure that all of your forms are submitted stapled together with your team leader ( blue sheet) NO exceptions. Lions, No paperwork means no route!!!!! Also, we have our second meeting on Friday Oct 11th, during all lunches in the lecture hall! 

4.   ACS Knit Club members, our next meeting is on Wed, October 16th as scheduled. Continue to knit scarves for the homeless shelter fundraiser run by St. Pius the 10th Church and blankets for the hospital. Pop into 1004 to get more yarn and drop off any finished projects. Thank you for all you do. Mrs. Cameron 

5.   Spirit wear orders placed through breakaway distributing are available for pickup at the student council office today! A reminder that we are only distributing spirit wear orders on Thursdays this year, so make sure to pick up yours today if you want to wear it tomorrow. We currently have orders up to 926.  

6.   Attention all swimmers! Are you interested in joining this year’s ACS swim team? Stop by the bulletin  board outside of the female phys ed office today and scan the QR code to sign up. Don’t forget to grab a permission form!  You do not have to be a competitive swimmer to join. If you can swim two uninterrupted laps of the pool, swim team might be for you. The first practice will be Tuesday October 15th at 3:30pm. Please see Ms Ristov in TLC at lunch for more information.  

7.   Lions, show your Lion pride at the football game this Friday, October 11. Student Council has planned a "White Out" theme against the Paris Panthers. Wear all of your white clothing and show your spirit! Go Lions!!! It’s $3.00 cash at the door and don’t forget you 

8.   Do you have plans for the March Break of 2025? No? Do you want to go to Greece? Well, you are in luck, there are a couple of spots left! New enrollees will only be accepted until the end of October. See Ms. Benoit in room 2015 for more information and an info package! 

9.   The Homecoming Dance is tonight lions! A few reminders for the event. No tickets will be sold at the door for this event. Resold or traded tickets will also not be accepted. When attending this evening, please remember to bring your ACS student card or another form of picture ID. Listen up, there is a change in the dance entrance tonight, we will be using the front side entrance (Entrance C) by daycare for the dance.  Doors will remain open for admission from 6pm to 7pm. No late admissions will be allowed without prior approval. Please remember that access to lockers will not be available during the dance, and you will not be permitted to leave the dance and return. Please make sure you have everything you need with you when you arrive. Coat check will be available for bags and other items if needed. If you need a late taxi to Caledonia for after the dance, requests must be made in the main office by no later than 12:00 pm today. Mr. J’s can only accommodate 7 students so sign up is on a first come first serve basis. The theme of the dance is school spirit. Wear spirit wear and school colours! Please remember that outfits must adhere to the student code of conduct, and should reflect the moral tone of Assumption College School. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

10.   Attention grade 10-12 students: Please check the honour roll list posted outside of the main office. If you do not see your name and believe that you should be on the  honour roll list, please let the main office know by Friday  October 11. This will be your LAST CHANCE to notify the office that your name is missing. 

11.   Attention all grade 10, 11 and Extended French students!  There will be a parent information meeting for all those interested in coming on the Quebec City Winter Carnival trip.  The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30pm in the ACS lecture hall.  See Mme. Danielle or Mme. Rodger for more details. 

12.   All students who are involved in Amplify Your culture, please check your email. This is imperative that you do this often! Thank you. 

13.   Today's special in the servery will be Turkey Dinner in a bowl for $6.99.   It is made up of seasoned mashed potatoes topped with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy.    Warm apple crisp for $2.49.   And chicken nuggets and strips and our regular gravy available all week as well.