Morning Announcements
Monday, February 28, 2022
Great news Lions! The cafeteria food services is reopening TODAY. Please make sure you stop by the caf to check out the great selection of food to be purchased.
Attention members of the girls hockey team. Our semi final game has been moved to tomorrow at 10am against Paris.
Any boys and girls interested in playing Rugby this spring are encouraged to sign up outside the male Phys. Ed office. Training will begin after the March Break, but it is important that we are able to get a sense of the total number of boys and girls interested in learning how to play this amazing sport. If interested, please fill out the sign up form outside the male Phys. Ed office.
There will be a Junior Boys' Badminton tryout Tuesday morning at 7:30am. Senior Badminton tryout will take place on Thursday morning at 7:30am.
It is a very special week at Assumption College. The Class of 2022 will cast their votes for the Valedictorian who will represent the graduates at the ceremony this June. Those 335 graduates who have paid their $75.00 fee to participate will, on Wednesday morning, receive an email from Mrs. Fergus with the link to cast their ballot. The election will open on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 9:00 am. It will also close at 4:00 pm on the same date. To cast your vote, please click on the link and select the ONE candidate you wish to elect. The candidates are listed alphabetically by their last names.
Attention students challenging the DELF exam: There is a brief but important meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 8:15am OR 3pm in Room 2005. Please make every effort to attend at one of these times. Questions? Please see Madame McCulloch in Room 2005.
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!
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
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, February 25, 2022
Great news Lions! The cafeteria food services will reopen on Monday, February 28th. Please make sure you stop by the caf to check out the great selection of food to be purchased.
Picture Retake Day and Semester 2 photos for any new students to ACS will occur TODAY in the Library.
Any boys and girls interested in playing Rugby this spring are encouraged to sign up outside the male Phys. Ed office. Training will begin after the March Break, but it is important that we are able to get a sense of the total number of of boys and girls interested in learning how to play this amazing sport. If interested, please fill out the sign up form outside the male Phys. Ed office.
Mr. Cacilhas and Mrs. Fergus are thrilled to announce that the candidates for Valedictorian 2022 are declared, and their entrance essays are posted on the wall at the back of the cafe. Please take some time to read their essays to aid you in your decision. Voting will take place on Wednesday March 2nd. More info to come on that process.
Anyone interested in trying out for the Badminton Team is to sign up outside the Male Phys-Ed office. The first try out is on March 1st.
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
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, February 24, 2022
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher TODAY along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee.
Great news Lions! The cafeteria food services will reopen on Monday, February 28th. Please make sure you stop by the caf to check out the great selection of food to be purchased.
Today there is a meeting for the 180 Team. It is taking place on both lunches in the chapel. Just come to the chapel on your scheduled lunch time and bring your lunch with you. This will be their first meeting with grade 9s and grade 11s together. It's going to be awesome for the grade 9s to be able to have some great mentors and friends in the grade 11 leaders from now on at these meetings. All grade 9 students are welcome to be a part of it.
Mr. Cacilhas and Mrs. Fergus are thrilled to announce that the candidates for Valedictorian 2022 are declared, and their entrance essays are posted on the wall at the back of the cafe. Please take some time to read their essays to aid you in your decision. Voting will take place on Wednesday March 2nd. More info to come on that process.
Anyone interested in trying out for the Badminton Team is to sign up outside the Male Phys-Ed office. The first try out is on March 1st.
Picture Retake Day and Semester 2 photos for any new students to ACS will occur on Friday, February 25th in the Library.
Attention Students of Assumption College ...There is a mystery requiring your expertize. STEM has placed several puzzles around the school to be solved. They provide you with the answers to the questions of Who, What, Where, When and Why to our next guest presenter. Solve the mystery and be eligible for a draw prize: Assorted Gift Cards for Cineplex or Starbucks!!! You have until the end of the day Thursday to submit your answers. Your first puzzle starts outside the main office. Good luck!!!
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
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, February 23, 2022
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher TODAY along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee.
Any grade 9, 10 or 11 who signed up for the math contest, please go to the library immediately following announcements.
There is a meeting for the 180 Team tomorrow on both lunches in the chapel. There is no time-limit on joining the 180 Team so everyone is always invited and welcome to attend. We love to see grade 9s getting involved. Bring your lunch with you. That's tomorrow.
The GSA is meeting in room the drama room (1092) during first lunch and in the Lecture Hall during second lunch today.
Mr. Cacilhas and Mrs. Fergus are thrilled to announce that the candidates for Valedictorian 2022 are declared, and their entrance essays are posted on the wall at the back of the cafe. Please take some time to read their essays to aid you in your decision. Voting will take place on Wednesday March 2nd. More info to come on that process.
Anyone interested in trying out for the Badminton Team is to sign up outside the Male Phys-Ed office. The first try out is on March 1st.
Picture Retake Day and Semester 2 photos for any new students to ACS will occur on Friday, February 25th in the Library.
Attention Students of Assumption College ...There is a mystery requiring your expertize. STEM has placed several puzzles around the school to be solved. They provide you with the answers to the questions of Who, What, Where, When and Why to our next guest presenter. Solve the mystery and be eligible for a draw prize: Assorted Gift Cards for Cineplex or Starbucks!!! You have until the end of the day Thursday to submit your answers. Your first puzzle starts outside the main office. Good luck!!!
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher TODAY along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee.
Wednesday, Feb. 23rd is our Pink Shirt Day. Students will be allowed to replace their uniform top with a pink shirt.
Anyone interested in trying out for the Badminton Team is to sign up outside the Male Phys-Ed office. The first try out is on March 1st.
Picture Retake Day and Semester 2 photos for any new students to ACS will occur on Friday, February 25th in the Library.
Attention Students of Assumption College ...There is a mystery requiring your expertize. STEM has placed several puzzles around the school to be solved. They provide you with the answers to the questions of Who, What, Where, When and Why to our next guest presenter. Solve the mystery and be eligible for a draw prize: Assorted Gift Cards for Cineplex or Starbucks!!! You have until the end of the day Thursday to submit your answers. Your first puzzle starts outside the main office. Good luck!!!
Looking for a little spice in your life? Why not try a blind date with a book? Come down to the Library before or after school and select a gift-wrapped book. Complete the attached activity for a chance to win 1 of 3 Indigo gift cards. The final date for the contest will be Tuesday, February 22nd.
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
Friday, February 18, 2022
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher TODAY along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee.
As we begin a brand-new semester, let's start off on the right foot. If you're struggling in one of your classes, stop by student services to pick up and drop off your completed application for some free Homework Help. Also, if you're an ESL or ELL learner who would like to practice speaking English, or you're a student interested in learning a new language, feel free to reach out to Mr Nagler to talk about a Languages Mentorship. ACS Prefects wish you all the best for semester 2 and look forward to working with you.
Attention all students-if you do not have a school issued lock on your locker, please come down to the main office to purchase a school lock. We are doing a sweep of the lockers and if your lock is not a school issued lock, it will be removed. Also, if you DO NOT have a lock on your locker, but you have your belongings in your locker, please purchase a lock. If not, a lock will be placed on your locker.
Looking for a little spice in your life? Why not try a blind date with a book? Come down to the Library before or after school and select a gift-wrapped book. Complete the attached activity for a chance to win 1 of 3 Indigo gift cards. The final date for the contest will be Tuesday, February 22nd.
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher TODAY along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee.
The Addams Family Rehearsal has been cancelled for this evening. The next rehearsal is on Thursday, February 24th.
There will be a meeting for the Black Heritage Month committee today in the Chapel during second lunch. If you would like to attend but do not have that lunch, please let Arden or Wes know.
Anyone who ordered a Field Hockey, Volleyball or Fitness Sweater Quad 1, they are finally in and can be picked up in the female phys ed office.
As we begin a brand-new semester, let's start off on the right foot. If you're struggling in one of your classes, stop by student services to pick up and drop off your completed application for some free Homework Help. Also, if you're an ESL or ELL learner who would like to practice speaking English, or you're a student interested in learning a new language, feel free to reach out to Mr Nagler to talk about a Languages Mentorship. ACS Prefects wish you all the best for semester 2 and look forward to working with you.
Attention all students-if you do not have a school issued lock on your locker, please come down to the main office to purchase a school lock. We are doing a sweep of the lockers and if your lock is not a school issued lock, it will be removed. Also, if you DO NOT have a lock on your locker, but you have your belongings in your locker, please purchase a lock. If not, a lock will be placed on your locker.
Looking for a little spice in your life? Why not try a blind date with a book? Come down to the Library before or after school and select a gift-wrapped book. Complete the attached activity for a chance to win 1 of 3 Indigo gift cards. The final date for the contest will be Tuesday, February 22nd.
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
Attention Graduates:
From Tuesday February 15th to Thursday February 17th, Edge Imagining will be here in the LIBRARY taking graduation photos. Please do the following to book your appointments.
1. Visit: www.bookmygrad.ca
2. Enter school code: ASU
3. Select: Date and time
Remember to wear a white collared shirt. Males, please wear a tie as well. This photo is for the class composite picture as well as for your own personal use.
Any questions, please see Ms.B.P. in Portable 12
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher TODAY along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee.
The Boys Leadership Group will be meeting in the fishbowl in the library during second lunch TODAY from 12:50pm-1:30pm.
The GSA is meeting in the Lecture Hall TODAY during both lunches.
As we begin a brand-new semester, let's start off on the right foot. If you're struggling in one of your classes, stop by student services to pick up and drop off your completed application for some free Homework Help. Also, if you're an ESL or ELL learner who would like to practice speaking English, or you're a student interested in learning a new language, feel free to reach out to Mr Nagler to talk about a Languages Mentorship. ACS Prefects wish you all the best for semester 2 and look forward to working with you.
Attention all students-if you do not have a school issued lock on your locker, please come down to the main office to purchase a school lock. We are doing a sweep of the lockers and if your lock is not a school issued lock, it will be removed. Also, if you DO NOT have a lock on your locker, but you have your belongings in your locker, please purchase a lock. If not, a lock will be placed on your locker.
Looking for a little spice in your life? Why not try a blind date with a book? Come down to the Library before or after school and select a gift-wrapped book. Complete the attached activity for a chance to win 1 of 3 Indigo gift cards. The final date for the contest will be Tuesday, February 22nd.
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
Attention Graduates:
From Tuesday February 15th to Thursday February 17th, Edge Imagining will be here in the LIBRARY taking graduation photos. Please do the following to book your appointments.
1. Visit: www.bookmygrad.ca
2. Enter school code: ASU
3. Select: Date and time
Remember to wear a white collared shirt. Males, please wear a tie as well. This photo is for the class composite picture as well as for your own personal use.
Any questions, please see Ms.B.P. in Portable 12
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Our next Casual Dress Day is Wednesday, February 16th.
To all members of the Senior Boys basketball team. Practices resume TODAY at 4:30pm. See you there.
Basketball is back! Junior Boys basketball practices begin TODAY at 3pm.
Attention ALL SINGERS! It's NOT too late to join Vocal Ensemble! They meet TONIGHT from 3-4 p.m. in the music room, #1154. No previous experience necessary, all grades welcome! See Mrs. Ratelband if you cannot attend and for further information.
As we begin a brand-new semester, let's start off on the right foot. If you're struggling in one of your classes, stop by student services to pick up and drop off your completed application for some free Homework Help. Also, if you're an ESL or ELL learner who would like to practice speaking English, or you're a student interested in learning a new language, feel free to reach out to Mr Nagler to talk about a Languages Mentorship. ACS Prefects wish you all the best for semester 2 and look forward to working with you.
Attention all students-if you do not have a school issued lock on your locker, please come down to the main office to purchase a school lock. We are doing a sweep of the lockers and if your lock is not a school issued lock, it will be removed. Also, if you DO NOT have a lock on your locker, but you have your belongings in your locker, please purchase a lock. If not, a lock will be placed on your locker.
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher on Wednesday, along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee. There will be Registration Meetings for all grades on Feb. 14th and Feb. 15th.
Looking for a little spice in your life? Why not try a blind date with a book? Come down to the Library before or after school and select a gift-wrapped book. Complete the attached activity for a chance to win 1 of 3 Indigo gift cards. The final date for the contest will be Tuesday, February 22nd.
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
Attention Graduates:
From Tuesday February 15th to Thursday February 17th, Edge Imagining will be here in the LIBRARY taking graduation photos. Please do the following to book your appointments.
1. Visit: www.bookmygrad.ca
2. Enter school code: ASU
3. Select: Date and time
Remember to wear a white collared shirt. Males, please wear a tie as well. This photo is for the class composite picture as well as for your own personal use.
Any questions, please see Ms.B.P. in Portable 12
Monday, February 14, 2022
Our next Casual Dress Day is Wednesday, February 16th.
Attention all members of the Girls Hockey Team. Our first game back in action is Monday, Feb 14 against Paris at 4pm at the Gretzky centre. Our next practice is Wednesday, Feb 16 at 3:30 at Lions park.
Please see Ms McDade if you cannot attend.
To all members of the Senior Boys basketball team. Practices resume this Tuesday, February 15th at 4:30pm. See you there.
Basketball is back! Junior Boys basketball practices will begin Tuesday, February 15th at 3pm.
As we begin a brand-new semester, let's start off on the right foot. If you're struggling in one of your classes, stop by student services to pick up and drop off your completed application for some free Homework Help. Also, if you're an ESL or ELL learner who would like to practice speaking English, or you're a student interested in learning a new language, feel free to reach out to Mr Nagler to talk about a Languages Mentorship. ACS Prefects wish you all the best for semester 2 and look forward to working with you.
Attention all students-if you do not have a school issued lock on your locker, please come down to the main office to purchase a school lock. We are doing a sweep of the lockers and if your lock is not a school issued lock, it will be removed. Also, if you DO NOT have a lock on your locker, but you have your belongings in your locker, please purchase a lock. If not, a lock will be placed on your locker.
Do you love to sing? Do you find yourself always humming a tune? Well then, Vocal Ensemble is for you! Come try your voice out on Tuesday, Feb. 15th from 3-4pm in the Music Room, 1154. No audition necessary, all grades welcome! See Mrs. Ratelband for more information.
Students are reminded that it's REGISTRATION TIME so please go into MyBlueprint and choose your courses for next year. Once you've chosen your courses, click "Review Course Selections", then "Submit Course Selections" then print a copy to submit to your homeroom teacher on Wednesday, along with your School Cash Online receipt for your Activity Fee. There will be Registration Meetings for all grades on Feb. 14th and Feb. 15th.
Looking for a little spice in your life? Why not try a blind date with a book? Come down to the Library before or after school and select a gift-wrapped book. Complete the attached activity for a chance to win 1 of 3 Indigo gift cards. The final date for the contest will be Tuesday, February 22nd.
Graduating students are reminded to continue checking their Grade 12 Information page in D2L for upcoming Scholarship and Bursary opportunities in the Content Section in the Scholarship and Bursary Information Chart. The next month includes the Western Indigenous Student Award and National Scholarship, the Carnegie Future Aces award for volunteerism and the RBC Indigenous students award. Keep checking for new scholarships regularly- new ones arrive every week.
Attention Graduates:
From Tuesday February 15th to Thursday February 17th, Edge Imagining will be here in the LIBRARY taking graduation photos. Please do the following to book your appointments.
1. Visit: www.bookmygrad.ca
2. Enter school code: ASU
3. Select: Date and time
Remember to wear a white collared shirt. Males, please wear a tie as well. This photo is for the class composite picture as well as for your own personal use.
Any questions, please see Ms.B.P. in Portable 12
