Friday February 21, 2025
Friday February 21, 2025
1. Assumption Cares is your chance to help support your neighbours in our community. Come to the lecture hall next Tuesday to find out more. 10 hours of community service will be given to all participants.
2. Calling all grade 9 & 10 students. Join B-United at the Doug Snooks Community Centre on March 6 from 4-5:30 and learn about yourselves. You earn volunteer hours while eating snacks and winning prizes including a $50 gift card, Xbox Game System and Blue tooth speakers. Register by scanning the QR code found in TLC, the main office, or student services.
3. The 180 Team is meeting today on the lunchtimes in the chapel. New members are always welcome.
4. Attention all STEM students. The STEM Olympics are back. Form a grade level team of up to 4 students and sign up outside of room 3005. STEM Olympics will run from March 18 to March 21. Your team will have the opportunity to compete in a variety of STEM challenges and to be STEM Olympics Champions.
5. Buy your tickets to “In Our Assumption” Era dance on Friday, February 28th. Join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online and this includes pizza, popcorn, drinks, cotton candy and cookies! Spirit wear is now available on School Cash Online! Let’s get ready to have the time of our lives!
6. 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!
7. Attention all students working on the Fashion Show promo flyer! Just a reminder that your submissions are due today to Mme. Beccari. Please send you submissions via email to dbeccari@bhncdsb.ca
8. Attention ACS Jack Chapter! There will be a brief meeting today at 3:10 in the lecture hall. If you are interested in joining the Jack Chapter this semester, you have until Friday March 7th to join! If you have any questions or cannot attend tonight’s meeting, be sure to email Miss Dabrowski.
9. Today's special in the servery is Buffalo Chicken Poutine topped with mozzarella cheese, ranch dressing and green onions for $7.00. Popcorn chicken poutine available as well for $7.00. Friday's French Onion soup with croutons and cheese for $4.00.
Black Heritage Month - Did You Know That
1. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a pioneering Black surgeon, performed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries on July 9, 1893, at Provident Hospital in Chicago. He operated on James Cornish, a man with a stab wound to the heart, successfully repairing the damage without modern medical technology. Cornish made a full recovery, and Williams’ achievement paved the way for advancements in heart surgery while breaking racial barriers in medicine. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of medical professionals.
2. Michaëlle Jean, born in Haiti, became Canada’s first Black Governor General (2005–2010). A respected journalist, she used her role to promote social justice, youth empowerment, and cultural diversity. She also advocated for humanitarian efforts, especially in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Later, she became the first woman to serve as Secretary-General of the Organization international de la Francophonie (2014–2019), leaving a legacy of leadership and advocacy.
Sports
Congratulations to our Jr Girls Volleyball Team on their incredible season. This amazing group of athletes showed dedication, skill and sportsmanship throughout the season. Though they narrowly missed the championship title Wednesday night, their performance was nothing short of inspiring. They demonstrated teamwork, positivity and resilience making it a very exciting game to watch. A heartfelt thank you to all the girls for their hard work and commitment to the team, your coaches are incredibly proud!
Have an awesome weekend Lions!
