Morning Announcements

To show our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Tuesday, November 30th will be Orange Shirt Day.  Students may replace their uniform top with an orange shirt.

To support our Pennies from Heaven Campaign, this Wednesday will be a Casual Dress Day.  Student must bring in two dollars in order to dress casually.

Art Club will be meeting Tuesday December 7th at 3:05pm in Room 2015. Please wait in the hall to be signed in.  You will need a pencil or drawing pens.  See you there. 

Hey Lions! We are planning to bring back our traditional Turkey Dinner on the last day of classes (Dec. 17th). For $5.00, staff and students can purchase a turkey dinner which consists of white and dark turkey meat, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn and gravy.  Meals will be individually packaged and delivered to students morning classes. There are other dietary options available (halal, vegetarian, vegan).  Students are to purchase their turkey dinner tickets on School Cash.  Ticket sales will end on December 8th.

Attention all musicians!  The music department is looking for performers for their virtual Christmas Concert.  Video performances must be maximum 3 minutes in length and submitted to Mr. Glowala by email by Friday, December 10th.  No late submissions will be accepted.  Please see the sign on the music room door for further clarification.   

Le club français is running this Wednesday on all three lunches.  Grade 10s in Room 2004, Grades 11 and 12 in Room 2005, and Grade 9s in Room 2060.  Come out and enjoy some French treats, French music and French activities.  See you there!

ATTENTION ALL SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR "shism" students:  you will be meeting with your sector's "Lead Teacher" TODAY in the lecture hall.  Appointment slips will be given out in your homeroom class.  Please arrive promptly at the time on your slip-  we have lots of fantastic information to share with you!

ATTENTION Graduating students:  YOU are reminded to check out their D2L Grade 12 Info page frequently for information about all things grade 12, including Campus Tours, Scholarships & Bursaries found in the CONTENT section.Are you a great essay writer?  The Fr. Ted Colleton essay scholarship is due Wed., Dec. 1st- the awards of $2000, $1500 & $1000 could be yours! Are you involved in many extracurricular and community activities? will your family have difficulty supporting you financially through college or university? is your average over 70%? There are 160- $5000 scholarships available to Ontarians who are Canadian Citizens from the Horatio Alger Scholarship Program.
So many donors are ready to invest in YOUR educational future-  take the time to apply TODAY!

Good luck to all our Grade 11 OSSLT writers this week.  You will all do awesome!

Attention Vocal Ensemble members, all those who are able to sing Christmas carols for the "Winter Wonderland" Toy Drive on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 1-2pm please send in your permission forms by Friday.  If you're unable to attend but would like to donate to a child in need please bring your new, unwrapped toys to the drama room by Friday, Nov. 26th. 

The Addam's Family musical has been selling cookies over the past 2 weeks.  Thank you to all those who have purchased cookies in support of the show!  Just a friendly reminder that your money is due TODAY - cash only, no cheques please.  See Mrs. Ratelband or Mrs. Boschman in the drama room to drop off your orders.

ATTENTION ALL SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR "shism" students:  you will be meeting with your sector's "Lead Teacher" on Monday in the lecture hall.  Appointment slips will be given out in your homeroom class.  Please arrive promptly at the time on your slip-  we have lots of fantastic information to share with you!

ATTENTION Graduating students:  YOU are reminded to check out the D2L Grade 12 Info page frequently for information about all things grade 12, including Campus Tours, Scholarships & Bursaries found in the CONTENT section.
Are you a great essay writer?  The Fr. Ted Colleton essay scholarship is due Wed., Dec. 1st- the awards of $2000, $1500 & $1000 could be yours!
Are you involved in many extracurricular and community activities? will your family have difficulty supporting you financially through college or university? is your average over 70%? There are 160- $5000 scholarships available to Ontarians who are Canadian Citizens from the Horatio Alger Scholarship Program.
So many donors are ready to invest in YOUR educational future-  take the time to apply TODAY!

Attention 2022 Graduates!  Ms Fergus has three questions for you, and she hopes the answer is yes for all three:
Question #1:  Did you book your grad picture?
Question #2:  Did you register for grad?
Question #3:  Have you paid your grad fee?

Grad Deadlines are looming.  Registration deadline is Wednesday.   Fee deadline is December 3rd.   Picture deadline is Dec. 6;

Anyone interested in joining the ACE committee please pick up a registration form in the main office. Completed forms are to be returned to the main office. For more information, please see Arden or Wes in the Wellness Centre.

All possible Honour Roll candidates from last year are asked to check the lists posted outside the main office.  If you believe you earned Honour Roll standing, and your name is not on the list, please see your Guidance Counsellor or an Administrator.

Good luck to all our Grade 11 OSSLT writers this week.  You will all do awesome!

Attention all members of the girls hockey team.  There is practice tomorrow, Wednesday Nov. 24 at 3:30pm at Lions Park. 

The 180 Team meetings scheduled for this Thursday has been moved to next Thursday December 2nd. 

Attention 2022 Graduates!  Ms Fergus has three questions for you, and she hopes the answer is yes for all three:
Question #1:  Did you book your grad picture?
Question #2:  Did you register for grad?
Question #3:  Have you paid your grad fee?

Grad Deadlines are looming.  Registration deadline is Wednesday.   Fee deadline is December 3rd.   Picture deadline is Dec. 6;

There will be rehearsal for the Worship Band on Tuesday Nov 23 & Wednesday Nov 24 after school in Room 1035. Please bring your instruments and signing voices! If you cannot make it to rehearsal afterschool, please let Mr. Vieira know so that we can arrange a rehearsal time that best suits your schedule. Thank you!

Anyone interested in joining the ACE committee please pick up a registration form in the main office. Completed forms are to be returned to the main office. For more information, please see Arden or Wes in the Wellness Centre.

Hey Lions, ACS Prefects look forward to helping you during Quad 2. Currently, we provide Homework Help, Tutoring, and Mentorship either in-person or virtually.  If you would like to receive some free help, please visit Student Services for more information.  We have 100 applications ready to go.  One they're gone, they're GONE!  Grab one while you still can.  Wishing you all the best this semester.  Sincerely, the ACS Prefect Program.

All possible Honour Roll candidates from last year are asked to check the lists posted outside the main office.  If you believe you earned Honour Roll standing, and your name is not on the list, please see your Guidance Counsellor or an Administrator.

The ACS Jack.Org Chapter will be meeting right after school in room 1004. Please let Miss Dabrowski know if you cannot attend the meeting via BHN Jack.Org on Microsoft Teams. New members are always welcome!

There will be rehearsal for the Worship Band on Tuesday Nov 23 & Wednesday Nov 24 after school in Room 1035. Please bring your instruments and signing voices! If you cannot make it to rehearsal afterschool, please let Mr. Vieira know so that we can arrange a rehearsal time that best suits your schedule. Thank you!

Anyone interested in ACS Cheer? We are looking for more cheerleaders to join our fantastic team. Please see Ms. Kandilas in Room 2004 during period 1, or Ms. Hynes in Portable 6 during period 2 if you are interested. Tryouts will be next Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am in the gymnasium. Everyone is welcome, see you there!

Attention all members of the girls hockey team. The next practice is Wednesday nov 24 at 3:30. You must speak to Ms McDade directly if you cannot attend. 

Attention all boys' varsity hockey players! Any players that missed the boy's hockey meeting yesterday, are asked to meet today, at 3 pm, in the cafeteria. If you can't make the meeting, please contact Mr. Bednarz.

STEM Slips are now available outside of room 3005 for the following STEM sessions ... 
Nov 22nd - Gaming (12:00-3:30) - Green Slip
Nov 23rd - Microbes (12:30-2:00)- Pink Slip
Nov 26th - Covid (10:30-11:45) - Blue Slip
Please sign your name on the corresponding sheets and help yourself to a STEM Slip!

Anyone interested in joining the ACE committee please pick up a registration form in the main office. Completed forms are to be returned to the main office. For more information please see Arden or Wes in the Wellness Centre.

Hey Lions, ACS Prefects look forward to helping you during Quad 2. Currently, we provide Homework Help, Tutoring, and Mentorship either in-person or virtually.  If you would like to receive some free help, please visit Student Services for more information.  We have 100 applications ready to go.  One they're gone, they're GONE!  Grab one while you still can.  Wishing you all the best this semester.  Sincerely, the ACS Prefect Program.

All possible Honour Roll candidates from last year are asked to check the lists posted outside the main office.  If you believe you earned Honour Roll standing, and your name is not on the list, please see your Guidance Counsellor or an Administrator.

Students can no longer request timetable changes for quadmester 2 since it is too late to start a new course. 
Attention all students who have already signed up for a quadmester 2 course change before today-  your guidance counsellor will meet with you as soon as possible.  Please continue following your current schedule until we are able to meet with you-  we have many students to meet with.