Monday February 10, 2025
Monday February 10, 2025
1. LEAP is thrilled that Hailey DeDominicis will be in the lecture hall on Wed. Feb. 26th during senior lunch only. She will be sharing her writing experiences, focusing primarily on her script turning into a screen play turning into a 2024 Netflix movie called “Our Little Secret”. If you are in grades 9 or 10, sign up for a free ticket to attend. See the sign-up sheet on the door of room 1009.
2. Hey ACS Grads! Tomorrow, YES, Tomorrow Grad Photo Re-takes are here! Edge Imaging will be back this week, February 11th, 12th, and 13th. Please book your retake photos using the same process as before. Go to the Edge Imaging website to register for a time and show up ready with a white collared shirt! Please email me with any questions. Thanks, Mrs. Mastromatteo.
3. Our ACS Prefects are proud to serve you, our lions, this semester. Today marks the official start to our FREE Homework Help, Tutoring, and Mentorship services. If you'd like be paired with a Prefect to get some help with a class you're struggling in, or you'd like to chat with them and find out how to get more involved at our school, please go to STUDENT SERVICES to grab an application, fill it out, and return it. Our Prefect team will review your application and begin the process of pairing you with one of our ACS Prefects.
4. Valentine’s day is just around the corner! Buy your special someone a carnation and hersey’s chocolate for $3. Tomorrow is the last day to purchase at the back of the caf on all three lunches. Carnations will be delivered to period 4 classes on Valentine’s day.
5. Hey ACS! Are you ready for it? On Thursday, February 13th – AKA Galentine’s Day – join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm for the“In Our Assumption” Era dance. We’ll be dancing, vibing, and trading bracelets! Even if you’re not a Swiftie, come out and hang with your pals. Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online and this includes pizza, popcorn, drinks, cotton candy and cookies! Friendship bracelets and other merch will be sold at the back of the Caf starting tomorrow. Stay tuned for spirit wear that will also be ready for purchase very soon. Buy your tickets now! Let’s get ready to have the time of our lives!
6. Senior Badminton Tryouts will take place this week. Tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday Morning at 7am. Please see Mr. Dyjack if you do not have a permission form yet.
7. Attention ALL Grade 9 and 10 students. You are invited by QUAKE to take part in this year’s Geography Challenge, on Tuesday, February 11th, during Period 1! The Challenge is a 50 multiple choice trivia quiz covering general knowledge of the physical and human world. The winner of the Challenge will move on to compete at the Provincial level. Sign up TODAY on the QUAKE board beside Student Services, or see Mrs. Walsh in 3024 at the end of the day.
8. Do you have talent such as painting, singing, acting, dancing or playing an instrument? Well then we need you to participate in “Assumption’s Got Talent”. There are prizes awarded to the top 3 finalists who perform in front of a live audience. If you have what it takes to take the Assumption Stage then submit your talent via video to nratelband@bhncdsb.ca no later than Thursday, March 6th by midnight! The adjudicators will choose the top ten to perform on Thursday, March 27th!
9. Attention Vocal Ensemble, tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 11th, is the LAST DAY for any newcomers to join the group. Message Ms. Ratelband or Mrs. Morissette if you cannot attend. The ensemble ends at 4pm. Those living in Caledonia – don't forget to book your taxi at the correct time!
10. Get ready for a heartwarming event! LEAP and the Library are hosting a fun Valentine's Day contest called "Blind Date with a Book." Here's your chance to win an Amazon gift card. To participate, choose a wrapped book from the library, write a poem inspired by your mystery book "date" and submit your poetic masterpiece to Mrs. Engell or Mrs. Santos in the library by Monday, February 17th. Don't miss out on this lovely opportunity to share your creativity and maybe even find a new book love. Happy writing, and may the best poems win!
11. There will be a MOCK TRIAL meeting on Wednesday February 12th during all three lunches in the lecture hall. Arrive promptly, the meeting will be short.
12. Our next ACS Knit Club meeting is on Wed, Feb 12th from 3-4 in room 1004. New members welcome. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron
13. Attention all students interested in the fashion show! There will be a very important meeting today at 3pm in the cafe. Don’t forget to attend!
14. Today is the last day to sign up for the Waterloo Math Contest. Please email Mr. Stec by the end of lunch with your name and grade. The deadline for Grade 12 participants is Monday March 3rd. Come test your mathematical ability!
15. Today's special in the servery will be Cheese Tortellini topped with a Parma Rose Sauce and a side of garlic toast $5.50.
Have a great day Lions!
