Tuesday April 15, 2025
Tuesday April 15, 2025
1. We have a Volunteer Hours Opportunity to help Blessed Sacrament Church in Burford. They are hosting a function on Saturday, May 3 from 10-6. If you are interested, please check out the poster on our Volunteer Board near Student Services!
2. Hey Grads! Those of you who missed photos or would like a retake, Edge Imaging has a pop-up studio scheduled for Friday, April 25 at St. Mark’s Church on Memorial Dr. in Brantford. Appointments can be booked, through the bookmygrad.ca website BUT you will have to click the option that states, “Book at an offsite studio location” and select Brantford Grade 12 Graduation. Please email Mrs. Mastromatteo if you have any questions!
3. Attention grade 12 students: Have a fun day with your friends in the beautiful outdoors at Camp Marydale at the grad retreat on May 20th. For more details see the poster and permission form posted outside the chaplaincy office. The cost for the day is $25. The deadline to pay online is May 5th. All grade 12 students are welcome!
4. Attention Grade 12’s. If you missed the Prom meeting last Thursday, please go to the Grade 12 D2L page to watch the meeting and scan the QR Code to sign the Prom contract. Tickets go on sale on Monday, April 28th so it is very important that you fill out that form before you purchase your ticket. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mosher, Mrs. Medeiros or Mrs. Materomatteo.
5. April is National Poetry Month, and LEAP is hosting a special lunch presentation featuring the talented, published poet and former grad, Ram-neek Pan-chee on Thurs. April 17th in the lecture hall. Grade 10 students and seniors are invited to attend on their lunch, and Grade 9 students can join too by signing up in the library. Attendees will earn 1 LEAP point.
6. Attention Star Fest Nationals participants! Please check your email sent from Mr. DaCosta. This information MUST be given by the end of the day TODAY, Tuesday, April 15th. Any questions? See Mr. DaCosta.
7. Head to the library until April 23rd, Shakespeare’s birthday, to test your skills at guessing whether a line is from Shakespeare or Taylor Swift. Guess at least 2 out of 3 correctly, and you'll be entered for a chance to win one of three Amazon gift cards! The contest runs until April 23rd, Shakespeare's birthday, so you have plenty of time to participate.
8. Attention ALL Grade 11 students! Whether you have taken World Religions in school OR online... You are invited to join us on an exciting World Religions Exploration to Toronto on Thursday, April 24th. This unique field trip will take you on a journey through some of the most significant and inspiring places of worship in the city, including the most modern and largest synagogue, the oldest Catholic church in Ontario, the largest Hindu temple in all of Canada, and the most innovative mosque. The cost is only $28, which covers both bussing and guided tours. Lunch will be on your own at the Eaton Centre, so bring some spending money and your appetite! Forms can be picked up from Miss Dabrowski or found on the door of Staffroom 2010. Hurry—spots are limited, so get your forms in as soon as possible! They are due on Tuesday April 22! Don’t miss out on this amazing trip!
9. Attention: STEM students who have registered for the McMaster Road Trip. Online registration DOES NOT guarantee your spot. You must submit signed forms and make online payment. Please submit forms A-SA-P to room 3010 and check School Cash Online for payment!
10. Are you looking to dive into a whole new universe – a spider-verse, if you will? In honour of Autism Awareness Month, the Library Advisory Council is celebrating comic book cinema with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse along with movie trivia after school on Thursday, April 17th from 3-7 PM. Make sure to bring $5 to cover the cost of pizza and a drink; now that's a deal even Peter Parker would say is a steal. Tickets are on sale now at the back of the caf.
11. Buongiorno! The Religion Department is thrilled to announce that our March Break 2026 trip to Italy is officially confirmed—we’ve got enough students signed up, and we’re ready to go! We’ll start in the stunning landscapes of Northern Italy and make our way down to Roma, the heart of Catholicism and a city rich in faith, history, and la dolce vita. We’re still inviting more students to join us on this incredible adventure—the more, the merrier! If you're interested in coming along on this unforgettable adventure, join us for an information night on Monday, April 28 at 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall. Anyone who registers between April 28 and May 12 will receive $100 off the total cost. Students who have already signed up don’t need to attend this session—we’ll host a separate meeting later in May focused on fundraising opportunities. Information packages will be available starting Friday, April 25—you can pick one up from Miss Dabrowski’s classrooms or in Staff Workroom 2010. Prepare for pasta, pizzas, and a powerful journey through our Catholic heritage!
12. Lions – there is still room on the AFTERNOON Bus for Tree Planting field trip, next Tuesday April 22nd , from noon to 3pm. Pick up your permission forms today from the QUAKE board beside student services, and return to Mrs. Walsh in 3024 by Thursday!
13. Attention semester 2, geography students! Our Niagara Falls trip on Tuesday May 6th is FULL! Students who have paid and still would like to attend will be put on a wait list. Any students who are on the wait list and will not be able to go will be refunded after the trip. Please reach out to Mrs. Mastromatteo or Mrs. Walsh if you have any questions!
14. Hey Lions! This week Faith & Fellowship is meeting on Thursday. Grade 11 and 12 in room 3029, grade 10 in room 3028. Reach out to Kaylee or Brianna Cook for more information. See you Thursday at lunch!
15. Attention any female lacrosse players. We are looking to start a team at ACS. If interested, please sign the QR code outside the female phys. Ed. Office. More information will come if there are enough interested players.
16. The “in My ACS Era” Spirit wear is in! Pick it up in portable 15 at the beginning of your lunch today!
17. Today's special for the servery is Loaded Tex mex fries or Nachos topped with Tex Mex beef, cheese sauce, salsa, sour cream and green onions for $7.75. Plain nachos and cheese for $4.99.
Have a great day Lions!
