Morning Announcements

There is NO Book Club today.  The next meeting will be on Monday, May 8th during both lunches in the Library's Reading Room. 

Attention grade 12s!  There will be another prom committee meeting TOMORROW - Tuesday, May 2nd.  Please meet us in Room 1008 during second lunch.  Please see Ms. Braga, Ms. Martello, Ms. Lucchesi or Ms. Borges if you have any questions.

A reminder that the YMCA's Youth Transition will be here on Tuesday during second lunch. Please meet at the back of TLC at the start of lunch to benefit from their support.

On Wednesday, May 3rd, the ACS Jack Chapter will be hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Community Resource Fair during both lunches.  The purpose of this fair is for students to become aware of mental health and well-being resources available for children, youth and families in their community.  We have 16 agencies registered to come and they will have displays and interactive booths available.  We are looking forward to this awesome event!

STEM is welcoming former Lion Nicole Vandermade back to the Den on Thursday, May 4th (May the Force!). Note the dismissal times (11:15am and 12:35pm). The topic is Kinesiology, the department in which she works at Laurier University.  Classes interested in attending can reach out to Mr. Page to hold a spot.

Coffee House is back Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great musical entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out this Thursday, May 4th at 6pm, and see all the talent our school has to offer. Tickets are available to purchase for $8 on School Cash Online, or for $10 at the door. See you there!

Friday, May 5th has been commemorated as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Across the nation, we are called upon to wear red to acknowledge thousands of young women and girls who go missing each year. Students may replace their uniform or spirit wear tops with a red shirt on Friday.

Listen up Lions! Student Council is planning the Glow Dance and here are some important things you need to know:  The dance will be on Thursday May 18th from 6:00-9:00 PM. Ticket sales will start in one week on Monday May 8th – but if you are planning on bringing a guest from another school, guest forms are available in the MAIN OFFICE starting TODAY! Only one guest is allowed per student, and they must be enrolled in high school to attend. Make sure you pick up this form A.S.A.P. because your guest needs to have it filled out before they can be sold a ticket.  

Want to become more physically and mentally fit? Sign up for Y-Mind. It's a free 8-week virtual course that teaches you strategies to help you deal with stress. As a bonus, you receive a $25 gift card and a 3-month complimentary gym pass. It's a win-win for sure!! For sign up info please see the bulletin board in TLC. Sessions start May 8th.

A murder mystery event. Doesn’t that sound like something to die for? The Library Advisory Council has put together this blood-chilling event just for you! This event will take place on Wed. May 10, from 3-7 pm. There is a $5 fee which will go towards pizza and pop. Tickets will start selling next week on Wednesday May 3 at the back of the caf during both lunches. Come on out and put on your detective hats for our murder mystery night! See a member of the LAC for any questions.

Calling all Music Grads!  TWO GRAD awards for students who will be enrolled in a Canadian College or University Undergraduate Music Program or a Bachelor of Education (music) program in the 2023/2024 academic year. See D2L for info on this and all other scholarship info.

Is your goal to become a doctor?  Scholarship in Memory of James Robert Lefler.  This $1,000 scholarship is offered to a graduating student who has been accepted to a 4-year University Science Program.  The student must have the goal of becoming a medical doctor with an interest in Oncology or Cardiology.  See D2L for application.

The St. George Garden Club is pleased to call for applications for its 7th annual scholarship for post-secondary education.  This one-thousand-dollar scholarship is intended to show our interest in promoting postsecondary education in horticulture, agriculture, forestry or environmental studies. We see this scholarship as an opportunity for us to help raise awareness around the issues of the environment and its stewardship. See D2L Grad Page for details.

Attention grade 12s! There will be another prom committee meeting TODAY - Thursday, April 27th.  Please meet us in Room 1008 during second lunch.  Please see Ms. Braga, Ms. Martello, Ms. Lucchesi or Ms. Borges if you have any questions.  

There will be a Boys Varsity Baseball practice TODAY at 3:30pm at Lions Park.  Please let Mrs. Lytle or Ms. Robitaille know if you cannot attend.

All athletes that signed up for Track and Field! We are running all TRACK and FIELD events TODAY at 3:00pm.  You MUST attend your events on this day to get your times and distances in order to qualify for the AABHN Meet.  There is a schedule posted in the gym.  Please Ms. Ferraccioli or Mr. Petrella if you have any questions.

Attention all badminton team members! Please meet in the gym at the beginning of 2nd period on Friday for a team photo. Please rep your badminton shirt for Spirit Wear day! Teachers, please excuse these students if they arrive a few minutes into 2nd period. Thank you for your cooperation!  

Are you a triple threat?  Can you sing, act and/or dance?  If you answered 'yes' to even just ONE of these, then the school Musical is for YOU! Come on out to the LECTURE HALL on Friday, April 28th during YOUR LUNCH.  Even if you're not sure that you want to audition for next year's Musical, come see what it's all about and get your questions answered! 

ACS Music Dept is proud to announce the return of Tri-High: a concert featuring the bands of Holy Trinity, ACS and St. John's College.  Each band will perform individually, and the concert will conclude with all bands playing 3 pieces together in a 100 piece 'super-band'.  The event will be at St. John's College  TONIGHT at 6:30pm.  Admission is free.  All are welcome.

STEM students, please check your emails for a number of STEM opportunities available through the month of May!

A reminder to all participants in Assumption Cares.   Next week is bank week.  Please bring your $100 in pledges to the cafeteria on both lunches on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday next week.  If you still need a few more pledges, make sure you get out this weekend and fill that envelope!

Coffee House is back Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great musical entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out next Thursday, May 4th at 6pm, and see all the talent our school has to offer. Tickets will be available to purchase for $8 on School Cash Online starting on Monday, or for $10 at the door. Seating is limited so make sure to get your tickets early!

Here's something to smile about.  Tim Hortons is looking for student volunteers for Smile Cookie decorating. Shifts are from May 1st to 7th.  See Guidance D2L page or Grad D2L page to sign up.

Hey Lions! Come out the Jack Chapters SPRING KARAOKE on Friday April 28th from 6-9 PM in the cafeteria. This will be an Assumption student only event. Tickets are $5 cash which include the event and 2 slices of pizza. Other snacks, drinks, and positive mental health goodies will be sold at a very low cost at the event! Many prizes are to be won! Tickets will be sold every day at both lunches at the back of the caf.  Come out to a super mentally healthy and fantastic night, Lions!

Calling all Music Grads!  TWO GRAD awards for students who will be enrolled in a Canadian College or University Undergraduate Music Program or a Bachelor of Education (music) program in the 2023/2024 academic year. See D2L for info on this and all other scholarship info.

Is your goal to become a doctor?  Scholarship in Memory of James Robert Lefler.  This $1,000 scholarship is offered to a graduating student who has been accepted to a 4-year University Science Program.  The student must have the goal of becoming a medical doctor with an interest in Oncology or Cardiology.  See D2L for application.

The St. George Garden Club is pleased to call for applications for its 7th annual scholarship for post-secondary education.  This one-thousand-dollar scholarship is intended to show our interest in promoting postsecondary education in horticulture, agriculture, forestry or environmental studies. We see this scholarship as an opportunity for us to help raise awareness around the issues of the environment and its stewardship. See D2L Grad Page for Details

This is a message for all students registered for co-op next year. There is a mandatory meeting today, immediately following the announcements, in the lecture hall.  Please proceed to the lecture hall at the end of announcements! Don't forget to check in with your period one teacher about missed work. See you there!

The Boys Varsity Baseball team will practice TODAY at 3:30 pm at Lions Park.

Track and Field will resume on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. 

Boys Lacrosse will practice Wednesday as usual.

All athletes that signed up for Track and Field! We are running all TRACK and FIELD events on April 27th at 3:00pm.  You MUST attend your events on this day to get your times and distances in order to qualify for the AABHN Meet.  There is a schedule posted in the gym.  Please Ms. Ferraccioli or Mr. Petrella if you have any questions.

Attention all students - you are invited to join Assumption's "Environment Club"!  The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at the start of BOTH lunches, outside at the Outdoor Classroom, which is beside the Main Entrance of the school.  Anyone interested in anything environmental, from home, to school and beyond is welcome to join! 

Attention all grade 12s!  Want to have your say on this year's prom theme? Students will be able to cast their vote on the grade 12 D2L page for this year's prom theme until Wednesday, April 26th. Results will be shared by Friday, April 28th!

Attention Grade 12 AP students writing AP exams. There will be a mandatory meeting for you on Wednesday April 26th at 9 am in the lecture hall. Look at your school email and the Grade 12 D2L page for more information and be there on the 26th. 

Dear ACS Knitting Club.  Our next meeting will take place this wed, April 26th from 3pm to 4pm in Portable 17. See you there! New members welcome!  Thank you for all you do.

Coffee House is back Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great musical entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out next Thursday, May 4th at 6pm, and see all the talent our school has to offer. Tickets will be available to purchase for $8 on School Cash Online starting on Monday, or for $10 at the door. Seating is limited so make sure to get your tickets early!

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in Brantford-Brant?  A Volunteer Fair is being held on Saturday, May 6th from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Community Centre on Morrell Street in Brantford.  Please see the poster in Student Services for more information.

Here's something to smile about.  Tim Hortons is looking for student volunteers for Smile Cookie decorating. Shifts are from May 1st to 7th.  See Guidance D2L page or Grad D2L page to sign up.

Are you looking to knock your community service hours out of the ballpark?  The Brantford Red Sox are looking for home game volunteers.  See Guidance D2L page for details.

Are you stressed? Want to learn how to cope with stress and anxiety so that you can live your best life? Y Mind can help!! Join the free virtual 8-week mental wellness program. No formal diagnosis is required and it's free!  Plus, at the completion of the program you get a $25 gift card, a free 3-month complimentary YMCA fitness membership and a free workbook filled with coping strategies.   For sign-up information please check out the bulletin board in TLC. 

Do you enjoy spending time with your friends and singing your hearts out?! Come out the Jack Chapters Pre-Mental Health and Catholic Education week event: SPRING KARAOKE!  This awesome event will take place on Friday April 28th from 6-9 PM in the cafeteria. This will be an Assumption student only event. Tickets are $5 cash which include the event and 2 slices of pizza. Other snacks, drinks, and positive mental health goodies will be sold at a very low cost at the event! Many prizes are to be won! Tickets will be sold every day at both lunches until Wednesday April 26th at the back of the caf.  Come out to a super mentally healthy and fantastic night, Lions!

Today’s special in the cafeteria is Chicken Quesadillas served with a side of Sour Cream for $6.25.  Lots of Freezies in stock as well as Chipwich Sandwiches for $2.75.

Attention STEM students! Anyone interested in participating in the annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition for prize money and points are encouraged to see Mr. Page TODAY to get their sticks and the rules. The competition takes place on Thursday April 27th.

The Boys Soccer Team will have a team meeting for 20 minutes after school in Room 2023 TODAY.

Chess club will be running in Room 2027 after school TODAY until 4pm. All are welcome to attend.

Attention all students on the tryout list for Ultimate Frisbee. The final tryout is TODAY after school. Be ready for inside and outside.  

The Jack Chapter will be meeting this TODAY in Room 3021 at 3:05pm. Please note the change of date due to the PA day on Friday. Please contact Miss Dabrowski if you cannot attend. Have a mentally healthy day!

All Girls and Boys Rugby players that haven't ordered Spirit Wear yet are asked to please see Mrs. Ristov TODAY to place your order.

This year's executive model UN team is ready to accept delegate applications.  Forms are available at the back of the cafeteria and outside Room 1013.  If you love to debate and care about global issues, this full day CWAYC event is for you.  If you want to learn more about the event before applying to participate, there will be information meetings on Monday during both lunches in Room 1013.

Attention all grade 12s!  Want to have your say on this year's prom theme? Beginning Monday, April 24th until Wednesday, April 26th, students will be able to cast their vote on the grade 12 D2L page for this year's prom theme. Results will be shared by Friday, April 28th!

Attention all students enrolled in a co-op course for next year.  Mark your calendars!  There is a mandatory information meeting for you to attend on Tuesday April 25th at 9 am in the lecture hall. Please speak with your period one teacher about this and arrange to get caught up on any missed work.

All athletes that signed up for Track and Field, we are running all TRACK and FIELD events on April 27th at 3:00pm.  You MUST attend your events on this day to get your times and distances in order to qualify for the AABHN Meet.  There will be a schedule posted in the gym on Monday.  Please Ms. Ferraccioli or Mr. Petrella if you have any questions.

Attention Grade 12 AP students writing AP exams. There will be a mandatory meeting for you on Wednesday April 26th at 9 am in the lecture hall. Look at your school email and the Grade 12 D2L page for more information and be there on the 26th. 

Registration for the Grad Retreat is still open until May 8th! Spend the day hanging out with friends at beautiful Camp Marydale near Hamilton overlooking the lake. Have a barbeque lunch. See the poster beside the library fountain and on the second floor beside the chaplain's office. You can pay online anytime. 

Are you stressed? Want to learn how to cope with stress and anxiety so that you can live your best life? Y Mind can help!! Join the free virtual 8-week mental wellness program. No formal diagnosis is required and it's free!  Plus, at the completion of the program you get a $25 gift card, a free 3-month complimentary YMCA fitness membership and a free workbook filled with coping strategies.   For sign-up information please check out the bulletin board in TLC. 

Do you enjoy spending time with your friends and singing your hearts out?! Come out the Jack Chapters Pre-Mental Health and Catholic Education week event: SPRING KARAOKE!  This awesome event will take place on Friday April 28th from 6-9 PM in the cafeteria. This will be an Assumption student only event. Tickets are $5 cash which include the event and 2 slices of pizza. Other snacks, drinks, and positive mental health goodies will be sold at a very low cost at the event! Many prizes are to be won! Tickets will be sold every day at both lunches until Wednesday April 25th at the back of the caf.  Come out to a super mentally healthy and fantastic night, Lions!

Today’s special in the cafeteria is Panzerottis available with cheese or pepperoni served with dipping sauce for $6.00.  Freezies are now available for $1.50 as well as our Chipwich Frozen Yogurt for $2.75.  Enjoy the long weekend Lions.  Please be proactive and do something positive for the environment on Earth Day.