Morning Announcements
Monday, April 4, 2022
The ACS 2020-2021 Yearbook is here! Yearbooks will be delivered during first period TODAY. Yearbooks will only be given to Grade 10, 11, 12 and 5th year students who have paid their 2020-21 school year Activity Fee. Any student who is absent Period 1 can go to the back of the cafeteria TODAY during their lunch to receive their book. Students with Period 1 Spare or Period 1 Co-op can pick up their Yearbook in the Library at any time – see Mrs. Engell or Mrs. Santos. ACS Class of 2021 Graduates can pick up their Yearbook in the Main Office.
There will be a Junior Boys Soccer tryout at 7:15am in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
Can all Junior Badminton players that need a ride for Tuesday's game, please come down to the male Phys Ed office to let Mr. Dyjack know.
Any boys interested in playing on the ACS Baseball team should write their name and information on the sign up sheet outside the Boys Phys Ed office to see if there is enough interest to form a team this year.
We are excited to announce that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, our Grade 12 Prom will be on this year! We are looking for a committee of grade 12 students to help us plan this special event. If you are interested in joining this year's prom committee, please meet in the library reading room on Tuesday, April 5th during 2nd lunch. See you then! If you have any questions, please see either Ms. Braga or Ms. Martello.
There are four important STEM announcements
1. Sign Ups for the STEM Olympics will be available until Tuesday at 3:00pm. The first event take place Wednesday, April 6th up on the third floor during both lunches. Be prepared to challenge your peers!
2. Anyone interested in participating in the Popsicle Bridge competition can now pick up their popsicle sticks from Mr. Page, again on the third floor. Prize will be awarded!
3. The afternoon of April 21st, STEM students will be joining fellow ACS students do to their part on Earth Week by planting trees in the Brantford area. Sign up and permission forms will be available starting Thursday outside of Room 3005.
4. There are many ways to personally combat Climate Change: Reducing your carbon footprint by biking, walking or using mass transit rather than driving, turning off light and other electronic devices not in use, planting trees and by eating more vegetarian meals since raising animals requires vast amount of land and energy. STEM is organizing a vegetarian recipe exchange. Forward any of your favorite vegetarian meals to Mr. Page who will then compile and redistribute to any interested student.
Virtual Secondary School registration for 2022-2023 is OPEN NOW and will CLOSE on April 8th at 4pm. To register visit the Board webpage and click on the “Read More” link under Latest News. For more info email virtualschool@bhncdsb.ca
A COVID vaccine clinic will be available at Assumption College School on April 5, 2022 from 9:15am until 11:15am. All students will require parental or guardian consent in order to participate in the vaccine clinic that will operate during the school day. No student will be vaccinated during a school day clinic without parental/guardian consent. Consent forms and screening forms have been emailed to families and all forms must be returned to the Main Office before April 5th.
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
As part of a grade 12 social justice class effort, we are looking to help young Brantford moms in need. Throughout April you can help local moms by donating clean, new or used, baby clothes, toys, and new packages of wipes, food, diapers, bottles, and sanitary products. If that doesn’t seem like something you can help with, then consider buying a donut! Donuts will be sold at the caf every Tuesday, both lunches, all April long for $2 or the donation of a baby product. All products and money will be donated to the Brantford Pregnancy and Resource Center. Thank you, Lions!
Attention Lions! The Friends Fiesta has been moved to Friday, May 6th. Tickets for the Friends Fiesta will go on sale next Monday, April 11th.
Attention Grade 12 students! We are excited to be able to offer you a graduates retreat this year! It is taking place on May 31st at a beautiful outdoor venue called Camp Marydale, which is on the lake just outside Hamilton. The retreat lasts for the school day with buses departing from Assumption College at 9am and returning before 3pm. It will be a fun day of outdoor group challenges and activities, time together and a barbeque lunch. It will be run by Camp Marydale staff. You will also receive back the letter you wrote to yourself in grade 9. The cost is only $25. For more information see the poster on the bulletin board at the back of the caf beside the fountain or on the wall beside the chaplain's office. Registration and payment is now open and online only. Sign up soon to secure yourself and your friends a spot. All grade 12 students are welcome. There is still time to create great memories of your grade 12 year.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: are you aged 13 – 18? would you like to learn, grow and develop leadership skills, self-confidence and meet like-minded youth? First Ontario Credit Union is sponsoring two students to attend a camp near Aylmer, Ontario at a Dairy Museum this summer. Applications will be accepted until April 21st . Visit FirstOntario.com/YourFuture to apply TODAY.
The S.A.T. is Going Digital! If you're thinking of applying to Universities or colleges OUTSIDE OF Ontario, you may need to write an S.A.T. test. Join a FREE online Information Session on Thursday April 7, 2022 at 7pm EST with "The Princeton Review" Canada. Register now AT PrincetonReview.com/ HsEventsCanada
GRADUATES are reminded to check for Scholarship & bursary information on your D2L Grade 12 Guide for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. Some applications are on D2L with a dropbox under Assignments while others have a link provided with submission by email or online. Here are some coming up in the next few weeks:
-The $6000 Mabel and Gordon McMillan Scholarship applications are due April 21st to the D2L dropbox. This prestigious award is offered to students who consistently achieve academic excellence, are heavily involved in School and Community extra-curriculars and live the Catholic Graduate expectations.
-Libro Credit union offers $2000 scholarships to youth who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their community while balancing academic success. Applications for their scholarship are being accepted online now until April 23
-The Canadian Federation of University Women's or C.F.U.W. Scholarship is worth $1000 is for Female students heading to College or University with over 85% average and is due April 29th
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Friday, April 1, 2022
There will be a VERY IMPORTANT Jack.Org Chapter meeting in the lecture hall on Friday after school. It is crucial for all members to attend to plan roles for our upcoming event. Please contact Miss Dabrowski if you cannot attend.
We are excited to announce that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, our Grade 12 Prom will be on this year! We are looking for a committee of grade 12 students to help us plan this special event. If you are interested in joining this year's prom committee, please meet in the library reading room on Tuesday, April 5th during 2nd lunch. See you then! If you have any questions, please see either Ms. Braga or Ms. Martello.
The weather is warming up, the sun is emerging from its winter doldrums and spring has sprung. That means one thing: It's time to play ball!!! Any boys interested in playing for the ACS baseball team should see Mr. Annear to sign up on the tryout list to determine if we have sufficient interest to form a team. You can find Mr. Annear in portable 1 prior to the start of school and throughout the morning until 11:35 am. Alternatively, you can find Mr. Annear in room 3024 prior to period 4 or immediately after school.
Attention all STEM students. Two quick announcements! Anyone interested in participating in next week's STEM Olympics are asked to sign up outside of room 3005. Those building Popsicle Stick Bridges to enter the competition, sticks have arrived and are available through Mr. Page up on the third floor. Prizes are being awarded in both events so don't miss out!
Attention anyone interested in lacrosse! Sign ups for this year's lacrosse season are available outside the boys PE office. More details to follow in the coming days.
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
Hey Lions, do you miss get togethers just as much as we do? Do you miss being a kid, swinging at a pinata, and sharing a meal together? Do you want to meet new friends and just have a great night full of entertainment - and of course dancing the cha-cha?! Then come out to our first annual FRIENDS FIESTA! The Jack.Org Chapter is excited to present this event to all students at Assumption College. The event will take place on Friday April 8th from 6-8. The doors will open at 5:30 in the caf. Tickets are $15 which include dinner, pop, desserts, and all of the fun entertainment! We will be accepting CASH ONLY. Tickets will be sold starting Monday until Thursday - there will be no tickets sold the night of due to food costs and preparation. Come out to a night full of surprises and let's celebrate each other! There have been a lot of changes this year and we all need to take time for ourselves and have fun! It's a great way to reflect, improve one's mental health, and enjoy each other's company before Palm Sunday weekend!
Attention Grade 12 students! We are excited to be able to offer you a graduates retreat this year! It is taking place on May 31st at a beautiful outdoor venue called Camp Marydale, which is on the lake just outside Hamilton. The retreat lasts for the school day with buses departing from Assumption College at 9am and returning before 3pm. It will be a fun day of outdoor group challenges and activities, time together and a barbeque lunch. It will be run by Camp Marydale staff. You will also receive back the letter you wrote to yourself in grade 9. The cost is only $25. For more information see the poster on the bulletin board at the back of the caf beside the fountain or on the wall beside the chaplain's office. Registration and payment is now open and online only. Sign up soon to secure yourself and your friends a spot. All grade 12 students are welcome. There is still time to create great memories of your grade 12 year.
Virtual Secondary School registration for 2022-2023 is OPEN NOW and will CLOSE on April 8th at 4pm. To register visit the Board webpage and click on the “Read More” link under Latest News. For more info email virtualschool@bhncdsb.ca
A COVID vaccine clinic will be available at Assumption College School on April 5, 2022 from 9:15am until 11:15am. All students will require parental or guardian consent in order to participate in the vaccine clinic that will operate during the school day. No student will be vaccinated during a school day clinic without parental/guardian consent. Consent forms and screening forms have been emailed to families and all forms must be returned to the Main Office before April 5th.
Hey Lions! The library is entering a social media contest and could use your help. We are promoting the Sora e-book app that lets you access hundreds of e-books and audiobooks right from your phone. It has tons of other cool features too, like changing fonts and highlighting important passages. Whether you enjoy reading just for fun or have a book report due, be sure to check out our videos on how to use the app on the library’s Instagram page: "at Assumption underscore library." We want to make these Instagram videos go viral, so every like or comment would be really appreciated! Again, it's "at Assumption underscore library." Thanks for your likes, comments, and shares!
GRADUATES are reminded that Scholarship & bursary applications can be found on your D2L Grad Info Page, under Content, click the Scholarship & Bursary tab, and look for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. There are some new scholarships being offered by Community members who wish to invest in YOUR education- free money lions- so be sure to check the chart regularly! Some applications are on D2L with a dropbox under Assignments while others have a link provided with submission by email or online. Here are some coming up in the next few weeks:
1. The Herbert Carnegie Future Aces scholarship application for $1000 is due Thurs. Mar. 31st for those who were active community volunteers with financial need in their family, and the Charity of Hope Bursary due in late April would be a great opportunity for the same students.
2. The St. George Garden club $1000 scholarship is for those heading into agriculture, horticulture or environmental studies at College or University.
3. The Gluckstein awards $1000 and is one of many scholarships for Indigenous students living on a reservation.
4. There are also scholarships for those who have been in Scouts, have parents who work as Engineers in Municipal workplaces, and student athletes. Check the chart TODAY!
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Attention Mock Trial Team! You are asked to please check your school E-mail later this afternoon for an important message and reminder about our next meeting—TODAY after school in the Lecture Hall. We will be joined by our next lawyer coach as we dig into the case. Please see the E-mail for further details.
The 180 Team is meeting today. They will have a guest speaker from our Guidance department speaking about how to chart a plan through high school to get where you want to be after high school. How do you find out what you want to do and how to you make it happen. All students are welcome to attend. You don't have to be a member of the 180 Team. That's today on both lunches in the chapel. Bring your lunch with you on your scheduled lunchtime.
There will be a VERY IMPORTANT Jack.Org Chapter meeting in the lecture hall on Friday after school. It is crucial for all members to attend to plan roles for our upcoming event. Please contact Miss Dabrowski if you cannot attend.
Attention anyone interested in lacrosse! Sign ups for this years lacrosse season are available outside the boys PE office. More details to follow in the coming days.
Would all Senior Girls Volleyball players please return their jerseys to Mr. Bender in Room 1034 by this Friday, April 1.
Attention all girls rugby players. A reminder that our next practice is FRIDAY MORNING at 7AM. We will be providing you with lots of important information at this practice so please do your best to attend. If you are unable to make it, please speak to one of your coaches before the end of the week.
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
Hey Lions, do you miss get togethers just as much as we do? Do you miss being a kid, swinging at a pinata, and sharing a meal together? Do you want to meet new friends and just have a great night full of entertainment - and of course dancing the cha-cha?! Then come out to our first annual FRIENDS FIESTA! The Jack.Org Chapter is excited to present this event to all students at Assumption College. The event will take place on Friday April 8th from 6-8. The doors will open at 5:30 in the caf. Tickets are $15 which include dinner, pop, desserts, and all of the fun entertainment! We will be accepting CASH ONLY. Tickets will be sold starting Monday until Thursday - there will be no tickets sold the night of due to food costs and preparation. Come out to a night full of surprises and let's celebrate each other! There have been a lot of changes this year and we all need to take time for ourselves and have fun! It's a great way to reflect, improve one's mental health, and enjoy each other's company before Palm Sunday weekend!
Attention Grade 12 students! We are excited to be able to offer you a graduates retreat this year! It is taking place on May 31st at a beautiful outdoor venue called Camp Marydale, which is on the lake just outside Hamilton. The retreat lasts for the school day with buses departing from Assumption College at 9am and returning before 3pm. It will be a fun day of outdoor group challenges and activities, time together and a barbeque lunch. It will be run by Camp Marydale staff. You will also receive back the letter you wrote to yourself in grade 9. The cost is only $25. For more information see the poster on the bulletin board at the back of the caf beside the fountain or on the wall beside the chaplain's office. Registration and payment is now open and online only. Sign up soon to secure yourself and your friends a spot. All grade 12 students are welcome. There is still time to create great memories of your grade 12 year.
Virtual Secondary School registration for 2022-2023 is OPEN NOW and will CLOSE on April 8th at 4pm. To register visit the Board webpage and click on the “Read More” link under Latest News. For more info email virtualschool@bhncdsb.ca
A COVID vaccine clinic will be available at Assumption College School on April 5, 2022 from 9:15am until 11:15am. All students will require parental or guardian consent in order to participate in the vaccine clinic that will operate during the school day. No student will be vaccinated during a school day clinic without parental/guardian consent. Consent forms and screening forms have been emailed to families and all forms must be returned to the Main Office before April 5th.
Hey Lions! The library is entering a social media contest and could use your help. We are promoting the Sora e-book app that lets you access hundreds of e-books and audiobooks right from your phone. It has tons of other cool features too, like changing fonts and highlighting important passages. Whether you enjoy reading just for fun or have a book report due, be sure to check out our videos on how to use the app on the library’s Instagram page: "at Assumption underscore library." We want to make these Instagram videos go viral, so every like or comment would be really appreciated! Again, it's "at Assumption underscore library." Thanks for your likes, comments, and shares!
GRADUATES are reminded that Scholarship & bursary applications can be found on your D2L Grad Info Page, under Content, click the Scholarship & Bursary tab, and look for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. There are some new scholarships being offered by Community members who wish to invest in YOUR education- free money lions- so be sure to check the chart regularly! Some applications are on D2L with a dropbox under Assignments while others have a link provided with submission by email or online. Here are some coming up in the next few weeks:
1. The Herbert Carnegie Future Aces scholarship application for $1000 is due Thurs. Mar. 31st for those who were active community volunteers with financial need in their family, and the Charity of Hope Bursary due in late April would be a great opportunity for the same students.
2. The St. George Garden club $1000 scholarship is for those heading into agriculture, horticulture or environmental studies at College or University.
3. The Gluckstein awards $1000 and is one of many scholarships for Indigenous students living on a reservation.
4. There are also scholarships for those who have been in Scouts, have parents who work as Engineers in Municipal workplaces, and student athletes. Check the chart TODAY!
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The first try out for the Varsity Girls Soccer Team will be TODAY at 3:00pm in the gym. Please see Ms. Ferraccioli if you are interested in trying out but cannot make it.
Mr. Page is holding will be a brief (but mandatory) STEM meeting TODAY in the lecture Hall. Start times are 11:15am (Grades 9 & 11) & 12:45pm (grades 10 & 12). He hopes to see everyone there!!
The GSA will be meeting TODAY in the Drama Room during first lunch and the Lecture Hall during second lunch.
Dear ACS Knit Club members. Today is our first meeting after school from 3:15pm to 4:15pm in Portable17. Can't wait to meet you all and start making a difference with each single stitch! For any students who cannot make it after school, please stop by Portable 17 at lunch and we can knit during this time as well.
There will be a second tryout for senior boys' soccer tomorrow at 7:15 in the morning. Junior boys' tryouts will take place next week.
Attention Mock Trial Team! You are asked to please check your school E-mail later this afternoon for an important message and reminder about our next meeting—Thursday after school in the Lecture Hall. We will be joined by our next lawyer coach as we dig into the case. Please see the E-mail for further details.
Would all Senior Girls Volleyball players please return their jerseys to Mr. Bender in Room 1034 by this Friday, April 1.
Attention all girls rugby players. A reminder that our next practice is FRIDAY MORNING at 7AM. We will be providing you with lots of important information at this practice so please do your best to attend. If you are unable to make it, please speak to one of your coaches before the end of the week.
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
Virtual Secondary School registration for 2022-2023 is OPEN NOW and will CLOSE on April 8th at 4pm. To register visit the Board webpage and click on the “Read More” link under Latest News. For more info email virtualschool@bhncdsb.ca
A COVID vaccine clinic will be available at Assumption College School on April 5, 2022 from 9:15am until 11:15am. All students will require parental or guardian consent in order to participate in the vaccine clinic that will operate during the school day. No student will be vaccinated during a school day clinic without parental/guardian consent. Consent forms and screening forms have been emailed to families and all forms must be returned to the Main Office before April 5th.
Hey Lions! The library is entering a social media contest and could use your help. We are promoting the Sora e-book app that lets you access hundreds of e-books and audiobooks right from your phone. It has tons of other cool features too, like changing fonts and highlighting important passages. Whether you enjoy reading just for fun or have a book report due, be sure to check out our videos on how to use the app on the library’s Instagram page: "at Assumption underscore library." We want to make these Instagram videos go viral, so every like or comment would be really appreciated! Again, it's "at Assumption underscore library." Thanks for your likes, comments, and shares!
GRADUATES are reminded that Scholarship & bursary applications can be found on your D2L Grad Info Page, under Content, click the Scholarship & Bursary tab, and look for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. There are some new scholarships being offered by Community members who wish to invest in YOUR education- free money lions- so be sure to check the chart regularly! Some applications are on D2L with a dropbox under Assignments while others have a link provided with submission by email or online. Here are some coming up in the next few weeks:
1. The Herbert Carnegie Future Aces scholarship application for $1000 is due Thurs. Mar. 31st for those who were active community volunteers with financial need in their family, and the Charity of Hope Bursary due in late April would be a great opportunity for the same students.
2. The St. George Garden club $1000 scholarship is for those heading into agriculture, horticulture or environmental studies at College or University.
3. The Gluckstein awards $1000 and is one of many scholarships for Indigenous students living on a reservation.
4. There are also scholarships for those who have been in Scouts, have parents who work as Engineers in Municipal workplaces, and student athletes. Check the chart TODAY!
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
During the week of March 28 – April 1, 2022, a Delegation of Indigenous Peoples will travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis. In solidarity with the Indigenous Delegation and to show support for this historic walk toward healing and reconciliation, ACS will have an Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, March 30th.
Attention Mock Trial Team: This is a reminder of our meeting today (Tuesday, March 29th) at 3:00 pm in the Lecture Hall. We will be joined by our first lawyer coach—Mr. John Reiterowski—for a virtual presentation about Civil Law, his career path, and Mock Trial tournaments. Please arrive promptly, and remember to bring supplies to take notes. See you in the Lecture Hall at 3pm!
The first try out for the Varsity Girls Soccer Team will be Wednesday at 3:00pm in the gym. Please see Ms. Ferraccioli if you are interested in trying out but cannot make it.
Mr. Page is holding will be a brief (but mandatory) STEM meeting this Wednesday in the lecture Hall. Start times are 11:15am (Grades 9 & 11) & 12:45pm (grades 10 & 12). He hopes to see everyone there!!
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
Virtual Secondary School registration for 2022-2023 is OPEN NOW and will CLOSE on April 8th at 4pm. To register visit the Board webpage and click on the “Read More” link under Latest News. For more info email virtualschool@bhncdsb.ca
GRADUATES are reminded that Scholarship & bursary applications can be found on your D2L Grad Info Page, under Content, click the Scholarship & Bursary tab, and look for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. There are some new scholarships being offered by Community members who wish to invest in YOUR education- free money lions- so be sure to check the chart regularly! Some applications are on D2L with a dropbox under Assignments while others have a link provided with submission by email or online. Here are some coming up in the next few weeks:
1. The Herbert Carnegie Future Aces scholarship application for $1000 is due Thurs. Mar. 31st for those who were active community volunteers with financial need in their family, and the Charity of Hope Bursary due in late April would be a great opportunity for the same students.
2. The St. George Garden club $1000 scholarship is for those heading into agriculture, horticulture or environmental studies at College or University.
3. The Gluckstein awards $1000 and is one of many scholarships for Indigenous students living on a reservation.
4. There are also scholarships for those who have been in Scouts, have parents who work as Engineers in Municipal workplaces, and student athletes. Check the chart TODAY!
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Listen Up All You Creative Writers! This is your chance to showcase your writing talent for the chance to win an amazing cash prize! The Laurier Stedman Prize writing contest - one of the RICHEST writing contests for high school students in the entire world - is underway! ACS will be running this contest FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 1st. What can you win?
ONE Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for first place
TWO Prizes of $2,000 each will be awarded for second place
THREE Prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded for third place
Stories MUST be submitted to the D2L drobox via the Library Think Tank module on your D2L homepage. Entries are DUE by April 1st. See Ms. Braga, Ms. Engell, OR any English teacher for more information!
Monday, March 28, 2022
Attention all Girls Rugby players. We will be having our next practice TODAY at 3:30 in the gym. Please bring athletic attire, water, and plenty of energy. Looking forward to another great practice.
There will be a Senior Boys Soccer tryout tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 7 am
Could all Senior Badminton players that need a ride for tomorrow's (Tuesday's) game, please report to the male Phys Ed office to let Mr. Dyjack know.
During the week of March 28 – April 1, 2022, a Delegation of Indigenous Peoples will travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis. In solidarity with the Indigenous Delegation and to show support for this historic walk toward healing and reconciliation, ACS will have an Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, March 30th.
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board will introduce digital report cards beginning with the April 2022 mid-terms. This April, parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive electronic versions only. The document delivery system will use the email address(es) that we have on file for your family. To ensure report cards and other important documents are received, please check to see that you have received this message via email. If you did not receive the email to your account or if the information needs to be updated, please contact Ms. Costantini at jcostantini@bhncdsb.ca.
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Listen Up All You Creative Writers! This is your chance to showcase your writing talent for the chance to win an amazing cash prize! The Laurier Stedman Prize writing contest - one of the RICHEST writing contests for high school students in the entire world - is underway! ACS will be running this contest FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 1st. What can you win?
ONE Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for first place
TWO Prizes of $2,000 each will be awarded for second place
THREE Prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded for third place
Stories MUST be submitted to the D2L drobox via the Library Think Tank module on your D2L homepage. Entries are DUE by April 1st. See Ms. Braga, Ms. Engell, OR any English teacher for more information!
Friday, March 25, 2022
Attention all girl's rugby players. We will be having our next practice Monday at 3:30 in the gym. Please bring athletic attire, water, and plenty of energy. Looking forward to another great practice.
Hi Lions! Co-Prime Minister and Student Council Grade rep. applications are now in the Main Office, if you are interested in joining, please pick up your application and have it submitted before the deadline. These are great leadership opportunities for everyone in the school community.
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board will introduce digital report cards beginning with the April 2022 mid-terms. This April, parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive electronic versions only. The document delivery system will use the email address(es) that we have on file for your family. To ensure report cards and other important documents are received, please check to see that you have received this message via email. If you did not receive the email to your account or if the information needs to be updated, please contact Ms. Costantini at jcostantini@bhncdsb.ca.
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Listen Up All You Creative Writers! This is your chance to showcase your writing talent for the chance to win an amazing cash prize! The Laurier Stedman Prize writing contest - one of the RICHEST writing contests for high school students in the entire world - is underway! ACS will be running this contest FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 1st. What can you win?
ONE Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for first place
TWO Prizes of $2,000 each will be awarded for second place
THREE Prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded for third place
Stories MUST be submitted to the D2L drobox via the Library Think Tank module on your D2L homepage. Entries are DUE by April 1st. See Ms. Braga, Ms. Engell, OR any English teacher for more information!
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The Board Game Club is meeting in the Library TODAY after school. Newcomers are welcome.
Attention students who signed up for the 2022 Mock Trial team! Our first gathering of the school year will be TODAY at 3:05pm in the Lecture Hall. We do not expect this meeting to take longer than one hour, but we have some important information to share as we set off on this exciting adventure together. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Mr. Bates or Ms. Birka this week. See you this afternoon!
All students are welcome to join us for French Club TODAY in the lecture hall! Come and listen to our guest speaker talk about his experiences growing up in France. Please eat your lunch first before coming to the lecture hall. First lunch presentation will begin at 11:50am and 2nd lunch presentation will begin at 1:10pm. See you there!
Attention all Prefect Recruits: the deadline to submit your completed application package is Fri. March 25. Please drop off your completed applications to Mr. Nagler in Portable 5 before the start of school.
Hi Lions! Co-Prime Minister and Student Council Grade rep. applications are now in the Main Office, if you are interested in joining, please pick up your application and have it submitted before the deadline. These are great leadership opportunities for everyone in the school community.
All students doing hair and/or makeup for the play. Please keep checking your school email for updates and see Mrs. Beatty in the cosmo room for any clarification.
Dear Lions, do you like knitting or crocheting? Would you like to meet new friends, support various social justice initiatives, and learn how to knit or crochet? ACS is starting a Knitting Club and we hope to meet during lunch or after school depending on availability. No previous experience is needed. Email Mrs. Cameron if you're interested. We would love to have you aboard.
Junior Boys please wash and return your basketball uniforms to the male Phys-Ed office before the end of the week.
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board will introduce digital report cards beginning with the April 2022 mid-terms. This April, parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive electronic versions only. The document delivery system will use the email address(es) that we have on file for your family. To ensure report cards and other important documents are received, please check to see that you have received this message via email. If you did not receive the email to your account or if the information needs to be updated, please contact Ms. Costantini at jcostantini@bhncdsb.ca.
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Listen Up All You Creative Writers! This is your chance to showcase your writing talent for the chance to win an amazing cash prize! The Laurier Stedman Prize writing contest - one of the RICHEST writing contests for high school students in the entire world - is underway! ACS will be running this contest FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 1st. What can you win?
ONE Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for first place
TWO Prizes of $2,000 each will be awarded for second place
THREE Prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded for third place
Stories MUST be submitted to the D2L drobox via the Library Think Tank module on your D2L homepage. Entries are DUE by April 1st. See Ms. Braga, Ms. Engell, OR any English teacher for more information!
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Boys Leadership Group will be meeting during second lunch in the library Reading Room. Please see Wes if you cannot attend.
The Junior and Senior Boys Rugby teams will be having practice today at 4:30pm in the Gym.
The GSA is meeting in the drama room during first lunch and in the Lecture Hall during second lunch.
The Board Game Club is meeting in the Library on Thursday after school. Newcomers are welcome.
All junior badminton players are to report to the male Phys Ed office at the end of the day.
Attention students who signed up for the 2022 Mock Trial team! Our first gathering of the school year will be this Thursday, March 24th at 3:05pm in the Lecture Hall. We do not expect this meeting to take longer than one hour, but we have some important information to share as we set off on this exciting adventure together. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Mr. Bates or Ms. Birka this week. See you Thursday afternoon!
All students are welcome to join us for French Club this Thursday in the lecture hall! Come and listen to our guest speaker talk about his experiences growing up in France. Please eat your lunch first before coming to the lecture hall. First lunch presentation will begin at 11:50am and 2nd lunch presentation will begin at 1:10pm. See you there!
Attention all Prefect Recruits: the deadline to submit your completed application package is Fri. March 25. Please drop off your completed applications to Mr. Nagler in Portable 5 before the start of school.
Hi Lions! Co-Prime Minister and Student Council Grade rep. applications are now in the Main Office, if you are interested in joining, please pick up your application and have it submitted before the deadline. These are great leadership opportunities for everyone in the school community.
All students doing hair and/or makeup for the play. Please keep checking your school email for updates and see Mrs. Beatty in the cosmo room for any clarification.
Junior Boys please wash and return your basketball uniforms to the male Phys-Ed office before the end of the week.
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board will introduce digital report cards beginning with the April 2022 mid-terms. This April, parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive electronic versions only. The document delivery system will use the email address(es) that we have on file for your family. To ensure report cards and other important documents are received, please check to see that you have received this message via email. If you did not receive the email to your account or if the information needs to be updated, please contact Ms. Costantini at jcostantini@bhncdsb.ca.
Dear Lions, do you like knitting or crocheting? Would you like to meet new friends, support various social justice initiatives, and learn how to knit or crochet? ACS is starting a Knitting Club and we hope to meet during lunch or after school depending on availability. No previous experience is needed. Email Mrs. Cameron if you're interested. We would love to have you aboard.
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Listen Up All You Creative Writers! This is your chance to showcase your writing talent for the chance to win an amazing cash prize! The Laurier Stedman Prize writing contest - one of the RICHEST writing contests for high school students in the entire world - is underway! ACS will be running this contest FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 1st. What can you win?
ONE Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for first place
TWO Prizes of $2,000 each will be awarded for second place
THREE Prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded for third place
Stories MUST be submitted to the D2L drobox via the Library Think Tank module on your D2L homepage. Entries are DUE by April 1st. See Ms. Braga, Ms. Engell, OR any English teacher for more information!
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Attention all girl's rugby players. We will be meeting for the first time Tuesday after school in the lecture hall. Our intention is to focus on learning more about the game of rugby, but please bring athletic attire just in case. Signed forms will also be collected at this meeting. Please see Mrs Ristov, Mr Hummel, or Mr Kozina if you are not able to attend.
Our next Spirit Wear Day is this Wednesday, March 23rd.
Junior Boys please wash and return your basketball uniforms to the male Phys-Ed office before the end of the week. Thank you.
Attention students who signed up for the 2022 Mock Trial team! Our first gathering of the school year will be this Thursday, March 24th at 3:05pm in the Lecture Hall. We do not expect this meeting to take longer than one hour, but we have some important information to share as we set off on this exciting adventure together. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Mr. Bates or Ms. Birka this week. See you Thursday afternoon!
All students are welcome to join us for French Club this Thursday in the lecture hall! Come and listen to our guest speaker talk about his experiences growing up in France. Please eat your lunch first before coming to the lecture hall. First lunch presentation will begin at 11:50am and 2nd lunch presentation will begin at 1:10pm. See you there!
Attention all Prefect Recruits: the deadline to submit your completed application package is Fri. March 25. Please drop off your completed applications to Mr. Nagler in Portable 5 before the start of school.
Hi Lions! Co-Prime Minister and Student Council Grade rep. applications are now in the Main Office, if you are interested in joining, please pick up your application and have it submitted before the deadline. These are great leadership opportunities for everyone in the school community.
All students doing hair and/or makeup for the play. Please keep checking your school email for updates and see Mrs. Beatty in the cosmo room for any clarification.
Dear Lions, do you like knitting or crocheting? Would you like to meet new friends, support various social justice initiatives, and learn how to knit or crochet? ACS is starting a Knitting Club and we hope to meet during lunch or after school depending on availability. No previous experience is needed. Email Mrs. Cameron if you're interested. We would love to have you aboard.
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
Listen Up All You Creative Writers! This is your chance to showcase your writing talent for the chance to win an amazing cash prize! The Laurier Stedman Prize writing contest - one of the RICHEST writing contests for high school students in the entire world - is underway! ACS will be running this contest FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 1st. What can you win?
ONE Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for first place
TWO Prizes of $2,000 each will be awarded for second place
THREE Prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded for third place
Stories MUST be submitted to the D2L drobox via the Library Think Tank module on your D2L homepage. Entries are DUE by April 1st. See Ms. Braga, Ms. Engell, OR any English teacher for more information!
