Morning Announcements

Tuesday December 3, 2024

1.   Have you heard? The Christmas concert is TOMORROW! One more sleep to hear amazing music from the guitar, vocal and gr.9 instrumental classes PLUS the Vocal Ensemble and Concert Band! This year’s theme is the message of hope. The concert is in the cafeteria and starts at 7pm. It’s FREE, however, we are accepting donations to support the Music Program. We HOPE to see you there! 

2.   Have you noticed the Christmas tree on the second floor near the chapel? This beautiful Christmas tree is called the TREE OF HOPE! We set this tree up every year to help with our Pennies from Heaven Campaign. As you can see, the tree is filled with ornaments that have a gift card request written on them. If you feel that you can help one of our school families with one of these generous gift card donations, please remove the tag from the tree, buy the gift card, and return them together to the main office. Every gift card collected will go to the families that we support through our Pennies From Heaven Campaign. Thank you for your support!...and MERRY CHRISTMAS’! 

3.   CHECKMATE! Are you looking to extend your critical thinking skills, learn a new game and/or meet new people? The Chess Club is BACK! We will be meeting on Wednesdays after school from 3pm-4pm in Room 2023 starting tomorrow December 4th.  If you want to use the Queen’s Gambit, set up the Sicilian or French defense, or you just want to know how to set up the board and what the horsey and castle are called, we welcome and accept all levels of play as we learn and grow together. Please see Mr. DaCosta if you cannot attend. 

4.   Calling all athletes interested in joining the Junior & Senior Badminton Teams, please pick up a permission form by the male physed class and ensure you fill out the QR code by the female physed office. The first practice for the Juniors will be Thursday morning at 7am and Seniors will practice Friday at 7am. 

5.   Ticket sales are now available for this year’s Nutcracker semi-formal! The event will take place this Friday, December 6th , from 7-10pm. Tickets for ACS students can be purchased for $15 on school cash online, and guest tickets can be purchased at the back of the caf on all 3 lunches. Today is the last day for guest ticket sales! This event is popular and tickets are selling fast. There are only 100 tickets left, so get yours today! 

6.   Reminder about the weekly Yearbook Meeting tonight after school in artroom 2028. We will be meeting from 3:10 to 4pm.  

 
7.   Ping Pong , Table tennis , whatever you want to call it....it doesn’t matter, just come out and play!!! All lunches on WEDNESDAY. All money goes to Pennies from heaven, see you in the caf! Great prizes for the winners of each lunch! 

8.   Tim Hortons hot chocolate will be sold at the back of the cafeteria during all three lunches tomorrow.  Fresh hot popcorn will be sold on Thursday and Friday. each at $2.00.  All proceeds will go to Pennies From Heaven. 

9.   Attention Gr 12 SHSM students who already received a permission form for our First Aid & CPR training on December 12th and 13th.  Your permission form is due to Student Services tomorrow.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Coene or Ms. Martello.  

10.  The Brant County OPP has a great opportunity for some of our students grade 10 and older to apply!  They are running a Citizen Youth Academy from January to March.  The Academy meets on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 PM and topics covered include K-9 unit, tactical response, forensics, collision reconstruction, etc.  Applications are in Student Services and due by Dec 6th.   Please see Ms. Martello in Student Services for more information and an application form! 

11.  New York, New York! Are you taking an ACS Arts course? Whether it is visual, music, drama, media or dance, you and your parents are invited to come to a New York 2026 trip information meeting in the lecture on Dec. 12 at 7. For more information, see Ms. Benoit in room 2015 for an information package! 

12.   Today's special in the servery will be Homemade Panzarrotti's freshly baked pepperoni or cheese filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni for $6.30.   Cheese has extra cheddar in it to replace the pepperoni.  Pick your side of dipping sauces to choose from -spicy mayo, garlic mayo or marinara. 

Have a great day Lions!

1. Ticket sales are now available for this year’s Nutcracker semi-formal! The event will take place Friday, December 6th from 7-10pm. Tickets for ACS students can be purchased for $15 on school cash online, and guest tickets can be purchased at the back of the caf on all 3 lunches. Don’t forget your signed guest forms! This event is popular and likely to sell out fast. Be sure to get your tickets early so you aren’t disappointed. 

2. Lions, have you noticed the Christmas tree on the second floor near the chapel? This beautiful Christmas tree is called the TREE OF HOPE! We set this tree up every year to help with our Pennies from Heaven Campaign. As you can see, the tree is filled with ornaments that have a gift card request written on them. If you feel that you can help one of our school families with one of these generous gift card donations, please remove the tag from the tree, buy the gift card, and return them together to the main office. Every gift card collected will go to the families that we support through our Pennies From Heaven Campaign. Thank you for your support!...and MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

3. Hey Hey Homerooms! Listen up y’all! The next Pennies from Heaven classroom collection will happen this TODAY. The Social Justice students will be coming around to each class to collect the containers of money every Friday until Dec 6th. Teachers, please excuse the interruption to your class time as we hope this will only take a few minutes. Remember, we will count the money and record it for you! 

4. The next ACS book club meeting will be held this Monday Dec. 2nd  at 8:15am OR after school at 3:05pm in the Library’s Innovation lab. Remember it’s our Christmas potluck, post what you plan to bring on TEAMS. Both meetings will be the same, come the time that accommodates your schedule the best. Looking forward to seeing you there!   

5. Attention Jack Chapter members who signed up for the Bill of Rights Focus Groups today. Please ensure to be in the lecture hall by 3:10 at the absolute latest! We need to ensure we have enough time to complete the Focus Groups. If you have any questions, please contact Miss D. Dabrowski! Just a reminder that ONLY THOSE who signed up for the Focus Groups are to attend the meeting tonight. 
Thank you and have a mentally healthy day! 

6. CHECKMATE! Are you looking to extend your critical thinking skills, learn a new game and/or meet new people? The Chess Club is BACK! We will be meeting on Wednesdays after school from 3pm-4pm in Room 2023 starting December 4th.  If you want to use the Queen’s Gambit, set up the Sicilian or French defense, or you just want to know how to set up the board and what the horsey and castle are called, we welcome and accept all levels of play as we learn and grow together. Please see Mr. DaCosta if you cannot attend. 

7. The Brant County OPP has a great opportunity for some of our students grade 10 and older to apply!  They are running a Citizen Youth Academy from January to March.  The Academy meets on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 PM and topics covered include K-9 unit, tactical response, forensics, collision reconstruction, etc.  Applications are in Student Services and due by Dec 6th.   Please see Ms. Martello in Student Services for more information and an application form! 8. 

8.The senior boys basketball team added another win to their standings last night, beating PJ 84-25. It was a quick start from the lions securing the lead and denying PJ in the paint. Shout outs go to Andrew and Hilton who led scoring and for putting up a total of 35 points. Come out and support the boys on Tuesday as they play BCI. Juniors play at 4 and seniors at 5:30.  

9. Today's special in the servery is fan favourite Cheeseburger topped with pickles, onions or tomatoes and fries for $7.00. Homemade Onion Soup available today add baked croutons and mozzarella cheese  for $4.00.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024   

1.   Tonight A.C.S. hosts our annual Academic Awards Celebration!  Award winners, please remember to “Dress your Best” and to check-in at the tables in the Caf between 5:15-5:45 pm.  If you have additional questions, please see the Q&A posters outside the Main Office, the Library, and Student Services.  We look forward to celebrating with you and your two guests this evening! 

2.   Lions, have you noticed the Christmas tree on the second floor near the chapel? This beautiful Christmas tree is called the TREE OF HOPE! We set this tree up every year to help with our Pennies from Heaven Campaign. As you can see, the tree is filled with ornaments that have a gift card request written on them. If you feel that you can help one of our school families with one of these generous gift card donations, please remove the tag from the tree, buy the gift card, and return them together to the main office. Every gift card collected will go to the families that we support through our Pennies From Heaven Campaign. Thank you for your support!...and MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

3.  Hey Hey Homerooms! Listen up! The Pennies from Heaven next classroom collection will happen this FRIDAY. The Social Justice students will be coming around to each class to collect the containers of money every Friday until Dec 6th. Teachers, please excuse the interruption to your class time as we hope this will only take a few minutes. Remember, we will count the money and record it for you! 

4.   The City of Brantford is hosting a free drop-in Youth Mental Health Resource Fair on December 6th from 4:30-6:30 at T.B. Costain-SC Johnson Community Centre. 

5.   Attention curlers.  Tryouts for the school curling team will be on Monday and Tuesday December 2nd and 3rd, starting at 3:30.  If you are interested, come sign up outside room 3011 this week.  Make sure you take all of the paperwork and bring it with you to tryouts. 

6.   ACS Knit Club, our meeting today, from 3-4 pm in room 1004. Great jobs with the scarves and blankets! See you after school! Thank you for all you, Mrs. Cameron  

7.   Lions, did you know ACE is putting on a bracelet workshop outside the library today during all lunches? There is a humanitarian crisis in Congo. We need your support. You can make one bracelet for $3 or two bracelets for $5. All proceeds are going to U.N. refugee agency to help 1000 of people in need fleeing their homes due to increase violence. Your support is appreciated.  

8.   Ticket sales are now available for this year’s Nutcracker semi-formal! The event will take place Friday, December 6th from 7-10pm. Tickets for ACS students can be purchased for $15 on school cash online, and guest tickets can be purchased at the back of the caf on all 3 lunches. Don’t forget your signed guest forms! This event is popular and likely to sell out fast. Be sure to get your tickets early so you aren’t disappointed.  

9.   Attention Latino Club members.  We will be meeting this Thursday, November 28 instead of Friday November 29.  Attendance at this meeting is important to plan our potluck celebration.  Any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Bender or Ms. Cassano.   

10.  Attention Jack Chapter members who signed up for the Bill of Rights Focus Groups this Friday. Please ensure to be in the lecture hall by 3:10 at the absolute latest! We need to ensure we have enough time to complete the Focus Groups. If you have any questions, please contact Miss D. Dabrowski! Thank you and have a mentally healthy day! 

11.  Attention Business Focus SHSM students – A reminder that the CPA Ontario career workshop presentation is tomorrow, Thursday the 28th in the Lecture Hall.  Arrive early at 1:00pm for your free pizza lunch.  Check your BHN Outlook email for the registration link.  This is for all Business Focus SHSM students and earns you credit towards your SHSM certification. 

12.  This is a reminder that SHSM healthcare students have a trip to Guelph Thurs. Nov 28 (tomorrow). Wait at the doors nearest tennis courts for 8:15am leave. Bring or buy lunch and dress warm as we are walking a large campus. Arrange for alternate pick up after school in case of traffic on way home. 

13.  Today's special in the servery is Chicken teriyaki on rice topped with oriental veggies- your choice of popcorn chicken or diced chicken for $6.50.  Also popcorn chicken for $5.50 and add fries for the combo for $7.50.  Cinnamon buns available for first break.

SPORTS:

1.   On Monday, our boy's varsity hockey team won their first game of the season, defeating BCI 3-1. Justin Floresco had a strong game in net, making a few big saves, while Brady Marr, Talon Harrington and Tristan Schlatman did the scoring. The boys are back at it on Thursday when they play Paris District, and hope to continue their hot start. 

2.  The senior boys basketball team had a solid start to their season last night dominating McKinnon Park 85-24. Destin and Ryan had a great defensive game. Although Zagham missed his first 3 layups, he still took home 12 points. Emanuel made his 18 points look effortless. This is going to be an exciting season. Come out and support our boys on Thursday at 5:30 against PJ.  

Have a great day Lions!

Monday November 25th, 2024

1.   Graduates:  You’ve had your meeting.  You have your information booklet.  Now you have to do 2 things.  #1 Register to graduate using the link on the Grade 12 D2L page.  and #2:  Pay to participate using School Cash On-Line.  Deadline is December 6th.  That’s only 10 school days away. 

2.   The City of Brantford is hosting a free drop-in Youth Mental Health Resource Fair on December 6th from 4:30-6:30 at T.B. Costain-SC Johnson Community Centre. 

3.   Hey Hey Homerooms! Listen up! The Pennies from Heaven next classroom collection will happen this FRIDAY. The Social Justice students will be coming around to each class to collect the containers of money every Friday until Dec 6th. Teachers, please excuse the interruption to your class time as we hope this will only take a few minutes. Remember, we will count the money and record it for you! 

4.   Breaking news! Assumption College is excited to announce that night school will be offered during semester two for the first time ever! This opportunity is only for grade 9 students. Classes will run every Monday from 3:15 -6:15 pm beginning in February. The courses to choose from are: cosmo, auto, foods and communications! And the best part about it all is that it is free. That’s right…FREE! For more information, please drop by student services or sign up on MyBlueprint. 

5.   Attention quake Model UN delegates.  Extra help is available after school on Tuesday and Thursday in the innovation lab in the library. 

6.   ACS Knit Club, our meeting is this Wed, from 3-4 pm in room 1004. Great jobs with the scarves and blankets! We are currently making more scarves for the Nova Vita for Christmas. Make sure to check your Outlook for more details. Thank you for all you, Mrs. Cameron  

7.   Guest forms are now available for this year’s semi-formal dance. They can be picked up in the main office. A reminder that guest forms must be completed in full before a ticket may be purchased. There will only be a limited number of tickets available for outside guests for this event, so ensure you get yours early to avoid disappointment. Ticket sales start on Nov 27th. 

8.   Attention curlers.  Tryouts for the school curling team will be on Monday and Tuesday December 2nd and 3rd, starting at 3:30.  If you are interested, come sign up outside room 3011 this week.  Make sure you take all of the paperwork and bring it with you to tryouts. 

9.   Join the Yearbook Club TOMORROW after school in room 2028 from 3:05 to 4 to create lasting memories, develop creative skills, and collaborate with friends! New and past members are welcome! 

10.  A big congratulations goes out to the senior girls basketball team who competed at OFSAA last week. The lady lions lost two close but arguable games on the first day. After their next two wins, they advanced to the consolation finals but came up short. What an amazing season for the girls, winning cities and taking the CWOSSA championship as well. A big shout out goes to the seniors; Audra, Arhyanna, Venecia, Jessie, Molly and Maddie, who won ACS 4 AABHN championships. It was an excellent season from the “youngs” as well. The team finished with an overall record of 35-7. Your coaches are very proud of you all! 

11.  Today's special in the servery will be Cheese tortellini with rose sauce and a piece of garlic toast for $5.50.

Have a great day Lions!