Morning Announcements

Attention Lions.  This week is Registration Week.  During period 1, students are asked to return their Signed Course Selection sheets and their School Cash Online Receipt to our secretarial team in the cafeteria.  Students are only to be released from class if they have shown their teachers the two pieces of paper required for registration.  Get your registration forms in early to get the courses you want. 

The Jack.Org chapter will be meeting tonight at 3:05pm in Room 3021! The meeting will take place until 3:30 pm! See you there and have a mentally healthy day! 

Attention Grade 12 SHSM Students: Your Mandatory First Aid Training is approaching. Please check your school email for more information and/or see the lists posted on the windows of the student services office. If you have any questions or concerns go to student services. This training is only for grade 12 SHSM students. If you are in grade 11 and enrolled in a SHSM you will receive first aid training next school year. 

Lions, please support our clothing drive to assist those impacted by the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria last week.  Please bring in any clothing donation you may have to your homeroom class. The items requested can be new or gently used and are requested for all age groups, all sizes, and for males and females. There will be a poster for each classroom with all the details.  This clothing drive end on Tuesday, February 21st. Thank you for your support, Lions.

Attention ACS Knitting Club members.  Our next meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, February 22nd from 3pm to 4pm in Portable 17.  If you need more yarn, pop into the portable anytime.  Thank you for all you do.

Murder. Serial Killer. Legacy. Father. Daughter.  Sound intriguing? This is what Canadian author, Kate McLocklin's White Pine nominated book “Daughter” is all about. Book Club and LEAP are excited to announce that Kate McLocklin herself will join us virtually here at ACS on Thursday, February 23rd at 12pm in a yet to be determined location. Make sure to sign up at the library doors by Monday, February 20th. This is your opportunity to ask Kate all your questions! See your Library Staff for more information.

A special contest for all students is happening right now in the Library. It's called Blind Date With A Book! For the rest of February come to the Library and unwrap a book and create a Poem using the book you selected. The best poem will win an Amazon gift certificate. Rush to the library today before all the Blind Date Books are gone. LEAP members who enter the contest will receive a LEAP point. Contest closes March 1st.

STEM is working with all the other schools in Brantford to put together a Vision 2024 Conference Titled "The World is Waiting". The committee of teachers is looking for some visual inspiration.  As such we are running a poster contest.  Your poster should take up approximately 2/3 of a 8 ½x11” page, because there will need to be room for writing on the poster.  The graphic should evoke inspiration, hope, and change through technology.  We are excited to see what you come up with! Due date: Thursday March 9, 2023.  If possible, please use Adobe to create the file, and please save as a Vector File.  For more information or to submit a drawing, please see Mr. Page in Room 3005. 

Happy Friday Lions!  Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Butter Chicken on Basmati Rice for $5.75.  Have a wonderful weekend and see you on Tuesday for our Pancake Special.  Three pancakes for $4.00 or Pancakes and Bacon for $5.00.

Attention Lions.  This week is Registration Week.  During period 1, students are asked to return their Signed Course Selection sheets and their School Cash Online Receipt to our secretarial team in the cafeteria.  Students are only to be released from class if they have shown their teachers the two pieces of paper required for registration.  Get your registration forms in early to get the courses you want. 

The GSA is meeting today in Room 1031 during both lunches. We are beginning to paint our mural today!

STEM students are to check their emails for some information sent from Mr. Page.

Are you a female student at ACS who wants the chance to better themselves physically, mentally, and socially? Do you want the chance to run, tackle, slide and shout? If this is you, come out and join the Varsity Girls Rugby Team. There will be a brief meeting in Room 1087 at the end of the day on Thursday. You will make your bus.

Lions, please support our clothing drive to assist those impacted by the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria last week.  Please bring in any clothing donation you may have to your homeroom class. The items requested can be new or gently used and are requested for all age groups, all sizes, and for males and females. There will be a poster for each classroom with all the details.  This clothing drive end on Tuesday, February 21st. Thank you for your support, Lions.

If you missed your school photo in the first semester, or need your photo redone, then mark this Thursday, February 16th on your calendar.  Semester 2 photos and retakes will take place on Thursday in the library.  Listen to Thursday's announcements for more details.

Attention ACS Knitting Club members.  Our next meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, February 22nd from 3pm to 4pm in Portable 17. There's no meeting this Wednesday February 15th.  If you need more yarn, pop into the portable anytime.  Thank you for all you do.

There is a sign up sheet outside the Male Phys Ed for those interested in playing Bantam, Junior, and Senior Rugby. Please make sure you indicate if you need a rugby uniform as coaches want to submit an order ASAP. You do not need any previous experience to join the team. Please see Mr. Prior or Doctor Denison if you have any questions. 

STEM is working with all the other schools in Brantford to put together a Vision 2024 Conference Titled "The World is Waiting". The committee of teachers is looking for some visual inspiration.  As such we are running a poster contest.  Your poster should take up approximately 2/3 of a 8 ½x11” page, because there will need to be room for writing on the poster.  The graphic should evoke inspiration, hope, and change through technology.  We are excited to see what you come up with! Due date: Thursday March 9, 2023.  If possible, please use Adobe to create the file, and please save as a Vector File.  For more information or to submit a drawing, please see Mr. Page in Room 3005. 

Hey Lions, have you been thinking about working with a Prefect this semester to help you with a course that's been stressing you out? or did you want to learn a new language or practice speaking English? If so, have a chat with your teacher or guidance counsellor and swing by Student Services to pick and drop off an application to receive some FREE Prefect help.  We look forward to working with you --- The ACS Prefect Program.

Attention Lions!  Our next Casual Dress Day is Tuesday, February 14th.  This date is not on our school calendar so don’t forget your two dollars.  All money collected will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Registration Presentations for the 2023-2024 school year will take place today for Grades 9, 10, and 11.  Students in Grade 12 wishing to return for a 5th year will have an in-person meeting during period 1 in the cafeteria on Tuesday, February 14th.  It is very important to submit your course registrations in on time to ensure you are registered for the courses you want for next year.  More information will be presented today in the grade level meetings.

If you missed your school photo in the first semester, or need your photo redone, then mark this Thursday, February 16th on your calendar.  Semester 2 photos and retakes will take place on Thursday in the library.  Listen to Thursday's announcements for more details.

Senior Badminton Tryouts begin tomorrow at 7am. Permission forms are in front of the male Phys Ed office. When arriving in the morning, please use the entrance closest to the Male Phys Ed office. Please see Mr. Dyjack, Ms. Cassano or Mr. Prior if you have any questions. 

There is a sign up sheet outside the Male Phys Ed for those interested in playing Bantam, Junior, and Senior Rugby. Please make sure you indicate if you need a rugby uniform as coaches want to submit an order ASAP. You do not need any previous experience to join the team. Please see Mr. Prior or Doctor Denison if you have any questions. 

Graduates don't miss booking your grad photos.  Edge Imagining will be taking grad photos in the library on Tuesday, February 14th and Wednesday, February 15th.  You must book your appointments online at bookmygrad.ca and enter the school code:  ASU.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. B.P. in Portable 12.  

Hey Lions, have you been thinking about working with a Prefect this semester to help you with a course that's been stressing you out? or did you want to learn a new language or practice speaking English? If so, have a chat with your teacher or guidance counsellor and swing by Student Services to pick and drop off an application to receive some FREE Prefect help.  We look forward to working with you --- The ACS Prefect Program.

Do you like to dance? Are you looking to learn some new moves? Are you in need of volunteer hours and want to be of service during the Brantford International Villages Festival? Look no further and register for the Hejnal Song and Dance Ensemble. We are looking for dancers of any level, from students who don't know how to dance to those who are actively dancing.  Miss Dabrowski will be hosting an information session on Tuesday February 14th at 3:05pm in Room 3021 for those who are interested.

Attention all Health Care SHSM students and semester 1 healthcare students. ACS is a hosting a talk with Rebekah Jacques, a Forensic Pathologist. She is a medical doctor who determines the cause of disease or death when a person dies unexpectedly. She is a fantastic presenter!  The lecture takes place on Tuesday February 14, at the start of period 4 in the lecture hall.  Attending this event counts toward your SHSM completion.  STEM students are reminded that they are to drop by room 3005 to pick up permission slips to attend.  STEM students that are interested should contact Mr. Page if interested.

Happy Monday Lions!  Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Chicken Alfredo served with Garlic Bread for $5.00.

STEM students are reminded that they are to drop by room 3005 to pick up permission slips to attend either Thursday's Let's Talk Science panelists discussion on the Future of Medicine from 12:30 to 2:00 in the Bio room (2073) or Tuesday's Forensics presentation taking place during period 4 in the Lecture Hall.

The 180 Team is meeting TODAY during both lunches. Today's meetings are in the chaplain's office, not in the chapel. 

There is a mandatory ACE/Black Heritage month meeting during both lunches today in the chapel. 

Attention all students! The Chess Club will be holding their first meeting TODAY after school in Rooms 2023 and 2027. All meetings will be held on Thursdays, as this is what works best for those who signed up. Come on out for a new experience and to test your logical thinking skills. No prior experience required! Please see Mr. DaCosta in Room 2023 if you cannot attend.

Attention all Health Care SHSM students and semester 1 healthcare students. ACS is a hosting a talk with Rebekah Jacques, a Forensic Pathologist. She is a medical doctor who determines the cause of disease or death when a person dies unexpectedly. She is a fantastic presenter!  The lecture takes place on Tuesday February 14, at the start of period 4 in the lecture hall.  Attending this event counts toward your SHSM completion.  STEM students that are interested should contact Mr. Page if interested.

Graduates don't miss booking your grad photos.  Edge Imagining will be taking grad photos in the library on Tuesday, February 14th and Wednesday, February 15th.  You must book your appointments online at bookmygrad.ca and enter the school code:  ASU.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. B.P. in Portable 12.  

Attention Graduates!  The time has come, your community service hours are due! Please bring your completed community hours sheets to Student Services by Thursday, February 9th. Remember, they must be signed by you and your parent/guardian to be handed in. 

Valedictorian essays and applications are due to Mr. Cacilhas, via the Main Office, before the end of the day, Friday Feb. 10th.  At that same time, the electronic copy of your essay is due to Ms. Fergus at pfergus@bhncdsb.ca.  See your Grad Information package for all these details. 

Today’s special in the cafeteria are Panzerottis for $6.00.  This special comes with a selection of cheese or pepperoni, as well as dipping sauce