Morning Announcements

Boys' varsity soccer sign up is now available outside the male Phys Ed office. Don't forget to take a form located underneath the sign up sheet. 

All girls who are interested in playing soccer this year are asked to please sign up outside the Girls Phys Ed office.  You must also hand in a permission form by the end of the week. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Ferraccioli, Mr. Martorelli, or Mr. Petrella.

Attention, Gr. 9s & 10s!  TODAY is your FINAL CHANCE to compete in the annual Canadian Geographic Challenge!  The school winner will represent A.C.S. at the provincial winner, with a chance to then move on to the national competition.  A.C.S. has been there before, and this could again be our year! Please visit the Library Brightspace page for further details and to submit your entry.  May the best geographical thinker win!  Good luck!

Attention all STEM members! This Friday, during both lunches, STEM welcomes back former Lion, Zac Shapardanis. Zac has recently graduated from Trent university studying Biomedical Science and is looking to enter the Canadian Armed Forces to continue his Master work on Cognitive Psychology. Don't forget every STEM visit earns you a point towards the AP Certification presented upon graduation. For more information, please contact Mr. Page in Room 3005.

Hey Lions! I don't need to tell you that today is the last day before spring break, but I do want to remind you to pop in to the library today to borrow a good book to read over the break. We have a number of great books on display and you can borrow any one of them. Better yet! Why not try a Sora eBook over the break? All you have to do is download the Sora app from your app store, select Brant Haldimand Norfolk as your school and start borrowing today. We have over 400 eBooks and audiobooks to choose from. Take your book with you wherever you go this March break. Happy reading Lions!

Thank you to those who attended the Prefect Information Sessions this week and who picked up an application package to become a Prefect.  If you missed this opportunity, the good news is that applications are still available.  Stop by portable 5 before school to speak to Mr. Nagler and grab your copy of the application to become an ACS Prefect.  We look forward to meeting you.

Attention all girls rugby players. We will be gathering for the first time as a team on the first Tuesday after March break! Please meet at the lecture hall right after school for some game-play analysis and team-building. We will also be collecting signed permission forms on this day. Can't wait to start our season together!

Grade 12 students are reminded to keep checking the Scholarship Chart for updates regularly- it's found on your Grade 12 Info page in D2L. Many scholarship and bursary applications are due in April and May, so it is recommended you use your time on the March break to do your applications. Many can be uploaded on the same D2L page. Take advantage of the FREE MONEY people are willing to invest in YOUR future education!!!!

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!

Progress Reports will be distributed to students TODAY.  Parent/Teacher Interviews will run from March 21st to March 25th. 

There will be a Boys Rugby meeting Thursday during both lunches in Room 3028.  Interested players are to attend during their designated lunch.

Attention any girls interested in joining the Rugby Team this Spring. There will be a brief but important meeting THURSDAY at 11:35am in Room 1087. Grade 10 and 12 students, please ask your 3rd period teacher if you can briefly step out of class at this time. It should only take about 5 minutes. Any students not able to attend the meeting should reach out to Mrs. Ristov in person or by email before the end of the week.

Boys' varsity soccer sign up is now available outside the male Phys Ed office. Don't forget to take a form located underneath the sign up sheet. 

The GSA is meeting in room the drama room (1092) during first lunch and in the Lecture Hall during second lunch today.

There will be a senior badminton tryout TODAY from 3pm-4:30pm. 

All girls who are interested in playing soccer this year are asked to please sign up outside the Girls Phys Ed office.  You must also hand in a permission form by the end of the week. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Ferraccioli, Mr. Martorelli, or Mr. Petrella.

Thank you to those who attended the Prefect Information Sessions this week and who picked up an application package to become a Prefect.  If you missed this opportunity, the good news is that applications are still available until Friday of this week.  Stop by portable 5 before school to speak to Mr. Nagler and grab your copy of the application to become an ACS Prefect.  We look forward to meeting you.

There is an immunization catch up clinic happening in the SMALL GYM on Thursday, March 10th. This catch up clinic is for students born in 2004 or 2005 that have received a letter from the health unit. If you are getting your vaccine on Thursday please remember to wear a short sleeve shirt and eat breakfast.

The Board Game Club Returns.  We will be meeting Thursday after school in the Library.  The club has games to play and we look forward to seeing you for some tabletop fun.  If you have games you would like to bring or suggestions please contact Mr. Hare.  Find him or email him using the board email.

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.

A message for Guidance.  If you submitted a SHSM application form but DIDN'T pick up a SHSM tracking sheet, you are asked to come to student services when you are NOT in class and ask for a SHSM Tracking Sheet for your sector so you can track your courses and plan your future courses.

Attention, Gr. 9 and 10, Lions!  The C.W.A.Y.C. team would like to invite you to test your geographical thinking in this year’s Canadian Geographic Challenge. This is an annual Geography competition to test high school students’ knowledge of Canada and the world.  Plus, you can earn AP Points in the process! The school winner will go on to represent Assumption College School at the provincial level this spring and may continue to advance to the national level too.  Assumption has made it to the national level before, and this could be YOUR turn! If you would like to participate, please visit the Library Brightspace page this week to complete the linked 50 question multiple choice quiz.  All results must be submitted prior to 11:59 pm this Friday (March 11th).  Please note that you only get one attempt to earn a top score, and you must complete the quiz in one sitting.  Also, please note that you may NOT seek help or access any additional resources as you write.  You will also need to use the Microsoft Edge browser—NOT Google Chrome—to ensure you can see the embedded images in the quiz. The winner will be announced following March Break.  Best of luck, Geographers—we can’t wait to see your Geographic knowledge in action!

Attention Graduating students! A quick reminder that many Scholarship and Bursary applications will be due in April and May-  March Break is a perfect time to decide which ones you will apply to.  Please take the time to check the Scholarship Chart found on your Grad Info D2L page under Content.  Make sure you check the need for reference letters and ensure you give staff of Assumption or any other adults at least 2 weeks to provide a letter of reference for you.  If a transcript is required, please provide Mrs. Dickson in Student Services with the email address it needs to be sent to in a timely manner so it can be sent electronically. Remember to apply to scholarships you are eligible for, and even though you may only be awarded with a limited number, it's free money that people in our community are willing to invest in your educational future, so take a chance and apply!

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!

Hey Lions! Our Next Casual Dress Day is on Wednesday, March 9th. Funds collected will go towards Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief.

There will be a Junior Badminton tryout after school Tuesday from 3pm-4:30pm. There will also be a senior badminton tryout on Wednesday from 3pm-4:30pm. 

Progress Reports will be distributed to students on Wednesday, March 9th.  Parent/Teacher Interviews will run from March 21st to March 25th. 

This is a friendly reminder from the CWAYC (QUAKE) Team that students interested in joining our 2022 Mock Trial Team should sign up outside of the Library today.  Please remember to take your own pen! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Birka.  More info to follow.

Today's the BIG DAY!  If you'd like to join the ACS Prefect Program, learn more about it, and pick up an application package to join our team, stop by the Lecture Hall at the beginning of your lunch.  Lecture Hall you ask?  If you're not sure where that is, meet us outside of the Chapel where you will be greeted by some of our Prefects and you can see them in action as they lead you to our Lecture Hall.  Please, don't be late.  We look forward to meeting you!

The Board Game Club Returns.  We will be meeting Thursday after school in the Library.  The club has games to play and we look forward to seeing you for some tabletop fun.  If you have games you would like to bring or suggestions please contact Mr. Hare.  Find him or email him using the board email.

It's not too late!  You can still join vocal ensemble and all the fun they have planned for semester 2.  They rehearse Tuesdays from 3-4 in the music room.  After this Tuesday, March 8th, the ensemble closes to new members.  Email Mrs. Ratelband for more information.

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.

Attention all musicians!  Are you in a pipe and drum band? Do you play the bagpipes or drums for a pipe band?  If so, please stop into student services and sign up on the list found on Mrs. Dickson's desk.  Failte.

A message for Guidance.  If you submitted a SHSM application form but DIDN'T pick up a SHSM tracking sheet, you are asked to come to student services when you are NOT in class and ask for a SHSM Tracking Sheet for your sector so you can track your courses and plan your future courses.

Hey, Lions!  Are you dreaming of a career in Law?  Do you aspire to show off your rhetorical skills and quick thinking in a real courtroom?  Or perhaps, are you an aspiring actor and looking for a way to step into a role and be challenged in a brand new way? CWAYC (QUAKE!!!!!!) is proud to announce that we are ready to assemble our 2022 Mock Trial Team.  This is a chance for students to present a case before a real judge in an Ontario court room.  You will work as a team as you compete against other students from our community and try to bring home the coveted Provincial Championship once again to A.C.S.  You will earn invaluable experience, receive professional coaching, and attain AP Points for participation.  If you are interested in participating as either a lawyer or by taking on the role of a witness in a court case, you are asked to please sign up on the list posted outside of the Library today.  You will need to take your own pen! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Birka.  More info to follow!

Attention Graduating students! A quick reminder that many Scholarship and Bursary applications will be due in April and May-  March Break is a perfect time to decide which ones you will apply to.  Please take the time to check the Scholarship Chart found on your Grad Info D2L page under Content.  Make sure you check the need for reference letters and ensure you give staff of Assumption or any other adults at least 2 weeks to provide a letter of reference for you.  If a transcript is required, please provide Mrs. Dickson in Student Services with the email address it needs to be sent to in a timely manner so it can be sent electronically. Remember to apply to scholarships you are eligible for, and even though you may only be awarded with a limited number, it's free money that people in our community are willing to invest in your educational future, so take a chance and apply!

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!

The next Junior Badminton tryout will be next Tuesday, March 8th.. 

The moment you have been patiently waiting for has arrived.  The ACS Prefect Program is recruiting new members and we look forward to meeting you.  Join us in the Lecture Hall ON YOUR LUNCH on Mon. March 7 for a 30-minute information session where you can pick up an application package and learn how to become a Prefect to help others through: Homework Help, Mentorship, and Daily School Operations.  Remember, for every minute you serve as a Prefect, you earn a community service minute.  We only recruit once per year, and this is your opportunity to join the ACS Prefect Team.   See you on Monday, March 7th in the Lecture Hall during your lunch and bring a friend!

Attention all musicians!  Are you in a pipe and drum band? Do you play the bagpipes or drums for a pipe band?  If so, please stop into student services and sign up on the list found on Mrs. Dickson's desk.  Failte.

A message for Guidance.  If you submitted a SHSM application form but DIDN'T pick up a SHSM tracking sheet, you are asked to come to student services when you are NOT in class and ask for a SHSM Tracking Sheet for your sector so you can track your courses and plan your future courses.

Hey, Lions!  Are you dreaming of a career in Law?  Do you aspire to show off your rhetorical skills and quick thinking in a real courtroom?  Or perhaps, are you an aspiring actor and looking for a way to step into a role and be challenged in a brand new way? CWAYC (QUAKE!!!!!!) is proud to announce that we are ready to assemble our 2022 Mock Trial Team.  This is a chance for students to present a case before a real judge in an Ontario court room.  You will work as a team as you compete against other students from our community and try to bring home the coveted Provincial Championship once again to A.C.S.  You will earn invaluable experience, receive professional coaching, and attain AP Points for participation.  If you are interested in participating as either a lawyer or by taking on the role of a witness in a court case, you are asked to please sign up on the list posted outside of the Library today.  You will need to take your own pen! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Birka.  More info to follow!

Attention Graduating students! A quick reminder that many Scholarship and Bursary applications will be due in April and May-  March Break is a perfect time to decide which ones you will apply to.  Please take the time to check the Scholarship Chart found on your Grad Info D2L page under Content.  Make sure you check the need for reference letters and ensure you give staff of Assumption or any other adults at least 2 weeks to provide a letter of reference for you.  If a transcript is required, please provide Mrs. Dickson in Student Services with the email address it needs to be sent to in a timely manner so it can be sent electronically. Remember to apply to scholarships you are eligible for, and even though you may only be awarded with a limited number, it's free money that people in our community are willing to invest in your educational future, so take a chance and apply!

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!