Tuesday February 18, 2025
Tuesday February 18, 2025
1. Hey Lions, registration for next year is wrapping up soon! Don’t be wait.... Make sure you submit your courses on my blueprint for parent approval and have your parents complete the forms and fee on school cash online! The absolute last day to register is this Wed Feb 19th!
2. Our ACS Prefects are proud to serve you, our lions, this semester. We’re excited to offer 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.
3. Attention STEM club members: This Thursday, February 20th, during senior lunch, Dr. PJ Devereaux will be visiting our school. Dr. Devereaux is a renowned cardiologist, clinical epidemiologist, and perioperative care physician. Check Brightspace to see when to grab a STEM slip. Don't miss this opportunity!
4. There will be no math club after school today. Instead, we will meet tomorrow after school for contest prep and information. Hope to see you there!
5. This is a reminder to all Grade 9 and 10 students interested in TODAY’s Geography Challenge, to come down to the Innovation Lab in the library directly after announcements – with permission from your Period 1 teacher! Good luck to all contestants!
6. A huge merci to all the students and teachers who made our French trip to Quebec City such a success! From exploring historic streets to meeting Bonhomme, it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you for your enthusiasm, great energy, and for representing our school so well.
7. Attention yoga club members. Tonights practices is cancelled as Mrs. Charnish-Currie is under the weather. We will meet again next week!
8. Attention Yearbook Members. Tonight’s meeting is CANCELLED. However, next week’s meeting will be very important. Please ensure your schedule allows you to attend to you don’t miss important information. See you all then!
9. Ok, so I’ve heard about this “ACS Got Talent” thing and I’m thinking – what's that about? There are sooooo many talented people here at ACS, just sitting on their talent, waiting for that right opportunity. And, you know? This just might be it! All you have to do is submit a video of your talent to nratelband@bhncdsb.ca by Thursday, March 6th by midnight and the judges will do the rest! There are cash prizes to be won, plus bragging rights and a night of live performances and artistic showcasing! Don’t miss this chance!
10. Hey hey hey – it's Tuesday today! You know what that means, right? It’s Vocal Ensemble night! See everyone in the lecture hall from 3-4pm.
11. Our next ACS Knit Club meeting is on Wed, Feb 19th from 3-4 in room 1004. New members welcome. Members, please check your Outlook. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron
12. Senior Badminton’s Final Tryout will be Wednesday after school 3:00-4:30. Practices will be Thursday after school and Friday after school for those that make the team. Please see Mr. Mitchell if you have any questions.
13. All those who are taking part in publishing a book, there will be a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday Feb 19 at 8:15am, in the library’s innovation lab. If you are unable to attend, please let Mrs. Santos know if you still wish to be a part of it. Look forward to seeing you there.
14. Attention all students working on the Fashion Show flyer! This is a reminder that all submissions are due this Friday, February 21st. Don’t forget to send your submissions to Mme. Beccari by email.
15. Tuesday's special in the servery is Cheese and Potato Perogies with caramelized onions with fries and a side of sour cream for $6.50. Just the perogies will be $5.50. There will be 2 homemade soups these week Thursday turkey vegetable and friday French onion for $4.00.
Black History Month - Did You Know That
1. Marie-Joseph Angélique was an enslaved Black woman in Montreal who was accused—without proof—of setting a massive fire in 1734. Known for resisting her enslavement, she had attempted to escape but was recaptured. When a fire destroyed much of Old Montreal, she was blamed despite no concrete evidence. After a biased trial and torture, she was forced to confess and was publicly executed on June 21, 1734. Her story is now seen as a symbol of resistance against slavery and racial injustice in Canada. She remains a significant figure in Black Canadian history, inspiring books, plays, and historical research.
2. Sidney Poitier made history as the first Black actor to win Best Actor at the Oscars in 1964 for Lilies of the Field (1963). His win broke racial barriers in Hollywood, paving the way for future Black actors. In 2002, he received an honorary Academy Award for his lifetime achievements. His legacy remains one of excellence, dignity, and progress in film and civil rights.
Have a great day Lions!
