Morning Announcements

Thank you to all those who auditioned for NTS Drama Festival.  A list of those who made the cut will be posted by the end of the day today.  There will also be a CALL BACK list posted.  Call backs will happen on Monday, October 17th from 3-5p.m.  See Mrs. Ratelband, Mrs. Boschman or Mr. DaCosta for more information.

There will be a very brief but important meeting for the Dance Team this Wednesday right after school in the Drama Room. See Mrs. Boschman if you have any questions. 

Hey Cross Country Runners! Please meet with your coaches to discuss the upcoming Relay Race tomorrow at W. Ross MacDonald School in Brantford beginning at 4pm. At the beginning of your lunches, Grade 9s and 11s please see Mr. Prior in Room 2003 and Grade 10s and 12s please see Ms. Czaplinska in Portable 5.

The 180 Team is having their first meeting of the year on Thursday on the lunchtimes in the chapel. They are looking forward to welcoming the new members who signed up on Club Fest day. 

Hey Lions! Fall coffee house will be returning on November 16th. Auditions for this event will be held on October 13th during both lunches in the lecture hall. Do you have a musical talent you'd like to share? Come on out to auditions to secure your place in the show! Come prepared with any needed tracks or instruments you may need. Come and express your musical talent!

Did you know that Pakistan has been affected by some of the worse flooding in the world. The people are in need of aid, and you can help by buying some Halloween candy! The ACE Committee will be selling bags of candy during both lunches at the back of the caf during the week of October 17 till the 21st. Bags will cost a minimum of 2 dollars, but everyone is encouraged to donate as much as they want! All donated money will be going towards relief for those affected by the floods in Pakistan!

Hey you!  Yes, you!  The Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is BACK on Thursday, November 3rd.  The gr. 11 drama class and foods classes have joined forces yet again! Dinner starts at 6p.m. and the Show starts at 7p.m.  Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults.  The meal?  Roasted chicken quarter, roasted potatoes with maple glazed carrots and a garden salad, all served family style. Dessert will be apple crumble à la mode (with Ice cream). Vegan/veg/Gluten free option will be a quinoa stuffed pepper and dinner roll.  And the show?  It's a whodunnit where the audience guesses who the murderer is! Tickets are being sold at the back of the caf at the end of EVERY WEEK leading up to the show.  Sign up for a table on the FORMS found on the school website.

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is Cheese Quesadillas for $5.00.  Due to staffing issues, the caf will only be open for break, breakfast, and lunch today.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

All members who are participating in We Scare Hunger, please have one person from your group grab a team form from the FishBowl in the library TODAY during both lunches. This form is to be signed and filled out with the driver's information and then returned to Student Services ASAP.  

The GSA is meeting TODAY during first lunch in the drama room and during second lunch in the lecture hall. 

ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE AMPLIFY YOUR CULTURE EVENT HERE AT ACS - PLEASE COME OUT TO PORTABLE 13 AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4 ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5TH!

Any STEM student who is not receiving emails needs to drop by Room 3005 to see Mr. Page to clarify the situation.  Also, there is a STEM ROAD TRIP to McMaster scheduled for Friday October 14th. Only 44 spots available. Don't miss out!

Attention students who expressed interest in the French Club Committee!  Please check your e-mail from Madame McCulloch regarding the lunch meeting TODAY.  First lunch meeting is in Room 2005, 2nd lunch meeting just outside of Workroom 2010, at the beginning of both lunches.  Merci beaucoup!

Attention retreat leaders for the grade 9 retreats. Check your school email for an important message from the chaplain. Congratulations to all 62 students who have attended retreat leader training and are excited and ready to welcome grade 9 religion classes to their retreats and to our school. 

Hey you!  Yes, you!  The Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is BACK on Thursday, November 3rd.  The gr. 11 drama class and foods classes have joined forces yet again! Dinner starts at 6p.m. and the Show starts at 7p.m.  Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults.  The meal?  Roasted chicken quarter, roasted potatoes with maple glazed carrots and a garden salad, all served family style. Dessert will be apple crumble à la mode (with Ice cream). Vegan/veg/Gluten free option will be a quinoa stuffed pepper and dinner roll.  And the show?  It's a whodunnit where the audience guesses who the murderer is! Tickets are being sold at the back of the caf at the end of EVERY WEEK leading up to the show.  Sign up for a table on the FORMS found on the school website.

Attention all Lions!  Did you move to Canada recently or in the past one to ten years?  Or, are you interested in becoming a mentor for newcomer youth in Brantford?  On Wednesday, the YMCA School Settlement Workers will be at ACS during both lunches to share information about free programs for youth ages 12 to 24 including Youth Fusion, Youth Peer Mentorship and Homework Help.  Come and learn how you can connect with other youth, earn volunteer hours and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the city of Brantford.  Meet at the back of TLC at the beginning of either 1st or 2nd lunch. See you there!!

The Library Advisory Council will start on Thursday, October 6th in the Innovation Lab before school at 8:15am. If you can't make the first meetings but still want to join, let one of the librarians know and we will keep you in the loop on Teams.

Homecoming dance is this Thursday, Lions! A few reminders to keep in mind before the big day: 
-Advance ticket sales for ACS students will continue online until Thursday at 3pm. Due to current numbers attending the dance, NO tickets sales will be allowed at the door. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance.
-On the night of the dance, please remember to bring your ACS student card or another form of picture ID in order to confirm your identity. Doors will remain open for admission from 6pm to 7pm. No late admissions will be allowed without prior approval. 
-Please remember that access to lockers will not be available during the dance, and you will not be permitted to leave the dance and return. Please make sure you have everything you need with you including an empty water bottle for use at the fountain. Coat check will be available for bags and other items if needed. 
-The theme for the dance is school spirit! Dress in school colours and spirit wear to earn the chance to win a caf cookie. Please remember that outfits should follow regular school dress-down guidelines. If it can’t be worn to school, it can’t be worn to the dance! 
Looking forward to seeing you there! 

Today for lunch in the cafeteria our feature is a Grilled Cheese Sandwich for $4.25 or as a combo, served with a bowl of creamy tomato roasted red pepper soup with a jet juice or small milk for $6.50.

All members who are participating in We Scare Hunger, please have one person from your group grab a team form from the FishBowl in the library Wednesday, October 5th during both lunches. This form is to be signed and filled out with the driver's information and then returned to Student Services ASAP.  

Auditions to be involved in acting for the National Theatre School Drama Festival will take place TODAY during 1st lunch in the drama room OR TODAY after school.  Even if you missed the meeting and the original sign-ups you can still join!  Sign up for a time slot outside the drama room.  You must prepare a one minute memorized monologue from a play, t.v. show, movie or an original piece.  It should showcase your acting strengths.  See Connor Cabral, Lucca Berardi or email Mrs. Ratelband for more information.

This is a reminder that there will be tennis practices for all senior players today and tomorrow after school at 3:00pm.  Junior practices will resume on Wednesday and Thursday. See you on the court.

Hey Lions! Don't forget the Homecoming dance is this Thursday October 6th from 6pm-9pm. Tickets for ACS students are being sold on school cash online for $7 each and will remain available for purchase until 3pm on the day of the dance. Ticket price will be raised to $12 at the door so get yours early! If you would like to sign in a guest from another school, please remember that TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to sign in guests. Cash sales for guests are available at the back of the cafeteria today during both lunches. A reminder that only one guest is permitted per ACS student and they must be enrolled in high school. Looking forward to a great night so hope to see you there!

Exciting news in the Library! Next week Book Club and the Library Advisory Council will be hosting their first meetings. Book Club will start on TODAY in the Innovation Lab during both lunches. The Library Advisory Council will start on Thursday, October 6th in the Innovation Lab before school at 8:15am. If you can't make the first meetings but still want to join, let one of the librarians know and we will keep you in the loop on Teams.

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is rotini with herbed meat sauce and a garlic stick for $6.50. The weather is turning colder so why not warm up with a delicious bowl of soup for $3.75 This week's soup is roasted red pepper and tomato.

This week is Spirt Week!  Students Council has organized some fun themed days.
Monday – Grade / Staff Top Colour Day  (Uniform bottoms and shoes required)
o Grade 9 – Purple
o Grade 10 – Orange
o Grade 11 – Blue
o Grade 12 – Green 
o Staff - Red 
Tuesday – Adam Sandler Day (Baggy Clothes – Hats are allowed) 
Wednesday – Country vs. Country Club (Cowboy boots allowed)
Thursday - Hat Day (All students MUST be in full uniform and no hats to be worn during Mass)  
 

Orange Shirt Day is September 30. Shirts to support this important event will be sold in the cafeteria during both lunches TODAY. All shirts are $10 cash. Please make sure you get your shirt and show your support on September 30.

If you are participating in We Scare Hunger, don’t forget to hand in your signed forms at Student Services as soon as possible.  If you want to join us it’s not to late, drop by Student Services to pick up a form.

Cross country training will continue after school at 3:15pm TODAY.  We will be meeting at the picnic tables by the portables.  New runners are still welcome to join the team.

The training session for retreat leaders for the grade 9 retreats is today on the lunchtimes in the chapel. Please come to the chapel promptly at the beginning of your lunchtime and be prepared to stay for the entire lunchtime.

If you are a grade 12 student graduating this year and wanting to go to the University of Toronto, please email Ms. Christie to be added to the list of potential ACS U of T scholarship nominees.

Exciting news in the Library! Next week Book Club and the Library Advisory Council will be hosting their first meetings. Book Club will start on Monday, October 3rd in the Innovation Lab during both lunches. The Library Advisory Council will start on Thursday, October 6th in the Innovation Lab before school at 8:15am. If you can't make the first meetings but still want to join, let one of the librarians know and we will keep you in the loop on Teams. Wondering whether Book Club and the Library Advisory are for you? Not sure what these clubs are all about? Feel free to pop by and ask Mrs. Engell or Mrs. Santos. 

Hey Lions! Student Council is happy to announce that Homecoming is happening this year! The dance is set to take place on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm. Show your school spirit by dressing in school colours for the dance. Tickets are $7 each and will be for sale on school cash online from Wednesday September 28th to Thursday October 6th. New for this event, all tickets for Assumption students MUST be purchased online.  If you would like to sign in a guest from another school, cash sales for guests will be available from Wednesday September 28th until Monday October 3rd at the back of the cafeteria. Only one guest is permitted per ACS student and they MUST be signed up in advance!  Limited tickets are available so be sure to get yours early. Hope to see you there!

Attention Lions!  Beginning this week and for the rest of the football season, students will be required to bring Student Cards to gain entrance into our school’s football games.  If you do not have a Student Card, you will require photo ID and a copy of your student timetable.  Also, only students of the participating teams will be allowed entrance into the football game.  Thank you for your support.

Attention all grade 9’s!  Anyone interested in organizing school dances, coffee house and other school events, please pick up your student council applications in the main office.  Remember, this is only for grade 9’s.  Applications are due September 30th.

Attention ACS students who drive to school! Please register your vehicle by Friday, September 30th in the main office.  Beginning October 3rd, Administration will be issuing warnings to vehicles.  

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is a Butter Chicken Rice bowl for $5.75.