Morning Announcements

Attention all STEM members, admit slips for the Let's Talk Science presentation happening tomorrow are now available outside Room 3005. Please see Mr. Page for more information.

Attention Male & Female Curlers! Important information has been emailed to you. Please check in with Mr. Page ASAP about tomorrow's first tryout/practice should you have any questions.

Attention all girls trying out for the hockey team.  The final tryout is tomorrow, Tues. Nov. 16 at 3:30 at Lions Park.

French club will be running this Wednesday on every lunch. Grade 9 room 2060, grade 10 room 2004 and grade 11/12 room 2005.   Some fun games and activities this week. See you there.  

Hey Lions, it's not too late to join Vocal Ensemble!  Tuesday, Nov. 16th is the last day to join.  Hope to see you in the music Room #1154 from 3-4 pm. See Mrs. Ratelband if you're interested but cannot attend.

A reminder to all Varsity Hockey Boys, all permission forms need to be handed in to Mr. Szasz in Room 3007, and payment to School Cash Online, before TODAY's tryout at Lion's Park. 

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.

Attention Potential 2022 Graduates:  There will be an important virtual informational meeting at 9AM in your Quad 2 class on Wednesday Nov. 17th.  You will also be registering for grad at that time.  Grad fees will be due from Nov. 17th to Dec. 3.  All will be explained at that meeting.  Co-op students will be in the lecture hall and grade 12 students not in a morning grade 12 class will be in the cafe for this virtual meeting. 

Junior Boys Basketball tryouts begin TODAY at 3:00pm. Senior Boys Basketball tryouts also begin TODAY at 4:30pm.  If you are interested in playing you must sign up outside the male phys-ed office.

Coffee House is back lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great live entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out THIS Wednesday at 6:30 pm and see all the talent our school has to offer. This event is only open to students and staff of the ACS community, so make sure to bring your student card on the night of the event. Tickets will be sold for $8 starting TODAY in the cafeteria at lunch. Make sure to get yours early as our capacity is limited. Hope to see you there Lions!  Coffee House PERFORMERS – There is a mandatory 5 minute meeting TODAY at 2:55pm in room 3003. If you cannot make it you MUST see Mrs Ristov in room 3003 at some point TODAY to pick up important information and forms.

Attention Lions! Quad 2 student timetables will be emailed to your student board account and to your parents email account on file.  There have been several changes to student timetables so please make sure you open this email before the beginning of Quad 2 next Monday.

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.

Attention Potential 2022 Graduates:  There will be an important virtual informational meeting at 9AM in your Quad 2 class on Wednesday Nov. 17th.  You will also be registering for grad at that time.  Grad fees will be due from Nov. 17th to Dec. 3.  All will be explained at that meeting.  Co-op students will be in the lecture hall and grade 12 students not in a morning grade 12 class will be in the cafe for this virtual meeting. 

Junior Boys Basketball tryouts begin Monday November 15th at 3:00pm. Senior Boys Basketball tryouts also begin Monday November 15th at 4:30pm.  If you are interested in playing you must sign up outside the male phys-ed office before the end of the week.

Tomorrow our Remembrance Day Liturgy will take place virtually immediately following announcements. Every student in our school will also receive a poppy tomorrow morning. All donations collected will support The Royal Canadian Legion, who cares for all those who have served our nation. As members of the Legion, they show their thanks by supporting and advocating for Veterans, by remembering their sacrifices, and by continuing the tradition of service in helping our communities. Students are encouraged to bring in a looney or twoonie on as a donation for your poppy.

Coffee House is back Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great live entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out Wednesday November 17th at 6:30 pm and see all the talent our school has to offer. Open to students and staff of the ACS community. Tickets will be sold for $8 in advance starting next Monday or for $10 at the door. Hope to see you there Lions! Performers, please remember to finalize details of your performance with Mrs Ristov by the end of this week.

Attention students applying for scholarships and bursaries:  if you require an adult to write a letter of reference for you OR to fill in an application, it is respectful to ask for it at least 2 weeks in advance so you can receive a well done, thoughtful letter of reference.  Please also provide the adult with a list of all your extra-curricular activities here at school and in the community, along with dates, timelines and your role in those activities. 

Graduating students- are you thinking of applying to post-secondary schools outside of Ontario or outside of Canada?  The ACS Student Services team recommends you research now to determine due dates for applying to their schools.  They may require entrance exams, documentation from ACS, letters of reference, etc so don't compromise your chances of admission by missing due dates or scrambling at the last minute. 

A reminder to all students-  if you need to talk to your guidance counsellor, please come to Student Services and sign up in your counsellor's book in to make an appointment.

Attention Lions! Quad 2 student timetables will be emailed to your student board account and to your parents email account on file.  There have been several changes to student timetables so please make sure you open this email before the beginning of Quad 2 next Monday.

Just a reminder of the French Club meeting happening today in the lecture hall on each of the lunches. Come out and learn about the free opportunities being offered to learn a new language on an exchange across Canada. 

Are you stressed?  Feeling overwhelmed?  Well, believe it or not, singing can help!  Come to Vocal Ensemble on Tuesday, Nov. 9th from 3-4pm and regain your energy as you prepare for your culminating activities and exams!  Hope to see you there Lions!

On Friday we had the last grade 9 retreat for this quad. A shout out to all of the more than 40 students who gave of their time to be retreat leaders and help make these retreats a great experience for our grade 9 students. Thank you for a job well done.

Attention all curlers and want to be curlers. Ever thought of trying the great sport of curling? Dream of making that takeout or the perfect draw to the button to win the game? Time to make those dreams a reality!!! Assumption's curling teams, both girls and boys are looking for players. The sign-up sheet and permission forms are located just outside of Mr. Page's room, 3005. Get your forms in soon. Tryouts begin next week!

Senior girls volleyball tryouts will be held in the main gym starting Monday November the 15th. We will begin at 7:15am and end at 8:20am. Sign up and get a consent form in front of the girls Phys-Ed office. If you have any questions please contact Mr Bender.

Attention all members of the girls field hockey team. Please return your jerseys to the female Phys-Ed office as soon as possible. 

Attention all girls interested in trying out for the girls ice hockey team. The tryouts are Tuesday Nov. 9th and Wednesday Nov 10th at 3:30 at lions park arena. Please sign up outside the Phys-Ed office and return signed permission forms as soon as possible. 

Attention to anyone interested in trying out for the Boys Hockey team.  Please meet Mr. Szasz and Mr. Bednarz in the cafeteria after school TODAY (Nov. 8th) and TOMORROW (Nov. 9th). In order to participate in try outs, you will need to be at the meeting, sign up, and return permission forms before our first try out.  See you there.

Coffee House is back Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great live entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out Wednesday November 17th at 6:30 pm and see all the talent our school has to offer. Open to students and staff of the ACS community. Tickets will be sold for $8 in advance starting next Monday or for $10 at the door. Hope to see you there Lions! Performers, please remember to finalize details of your performance with Mrs Ristov by the end of this week.

Attention Graduates! From Monday December 6th to Thursday December 16th, 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. Bertolo-Pacheco in portable 12.  

Pop by the library today to borrow one of the many books on display. This month the library is featuring books recommended by staff along with Remembrance Day titles. To borrow a book from the library, all we need is your name. Hope to see you soon

Attention students applying for scholarships and bursaries:  if you require an adult to write a letter of reference for you OR to fill in an application, it is respectful to ask for it at least 2 weeks in advance so you can receive a well done, thoughtful letter of reference.  Please also provide the adult with a list of all your extra-curricular activities here at school and in the community, along with dates, timelines and your role in those activities. 

Graduating students- are you thinking of applying to post-secondary schools outside of Ontario or outside of Canada?  The ACS Student Services team recommends you research now to determine due dates for applying to their schools.  They may require entrance exams, documentation from ACS, letters of reference, etc so don't compromise your chances of admission by missing due dates or scrambling at the last minute. 

A reminder to all students-  if you need to talk to your guidance counsellor, please come to Student Services and sign up in your counsellor's book in to make an appointment.

Are you having trouble reading and writing in class? You’re not alone. More than 1 million children in Canada are currently reading and writing below their grade-level. To help more kids feel comfortable at school, let’s share our resources by donating our old books to the donation box outside the library. Children’s stories, novels, biographies, comics, and all other books are welcome! If you are personally in need of reading, or writing support, try ACS' Prefect services, or contact the library!

Attention all girls interested in trying out for the girls ice hockey team.  Tryout dates and times are posted outside the female phys. ed. office.  Please sign up and pick up a permission form.  The first tryout is Nov. 9 at 3:30 at Lions Park Arena. 

The boys leadership group will be meeting in the Reading Room of the Library at 11:30am. Students who are interested in joining can come to the meeting to find out the “why” and “what” the group is doing this year.

The meeting of the GSA or Gay Straight Alliance has been postponed this week. We will meet tomorrow in the Lecture Hall during Grade 9 lunch.

Does learning a Second language seem impossible? It’s easy when you hear it every day.  The government of Canada is offering free opportunities for students to have an exchange experience in French.  Come to the lecture hall on your lunch next Monday, November 8 to learn about the possibilities.

Attention, Staff and Students!  The Postcards for Peace have arrived.  Teachers who registered their classes to participate in the program will find their package in their mailboxes.  Please have the completed letters returned to the baskets in the Main Office before you leave on Friday, Nov. 5.

Pop by the library today to borrow one of the many books on display. This month the library is featuring books recommended by staff along with Remembrance Day titles. To borrow a book from the library, all we need is your name. Hope to see you soon

Attention all quad 2, grade 12 health care students. Pick up a consent form for your course from Mrs. Farrell in room 2029 or the guidance office. Return completed forms to Mrs. Farrell before Nov 8.

Do you love to sing?  Then vocal ensemble is for you!  Even if you missed signing up on clubs day you are still welcome to join.  Any grade.  Come on out to our first rehearsal in the music room 1154 on Tuesday, November 2nd from 3-4 pm.  Email Mrs. Ratelband if you cannot attend.

Are you interested in studying Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, or Veterinary Medicine? Learn about studying in Poland, in English, with entry straight from high school!! plus realistic entry requirements and summer placements back here at home.  An online information event will be held the evening of November 4 through Eventbrite.  Please contact your Guidance Counsellor to get the link to register for this online event.

BIG NEWS LIONS! After a year and a half of event cancellations, Coffee House is back! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great live entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out Wednesday November 17th and see all the talent our school has to offer. Open to students and staff of the ACS community.  Would you like to showcase your talent at this year’s coffee house? Auditions will be taking place Thursday November 4, from three to four o’clock after school in the library. Yes, that’s THIS COMING THURSDAY! Sign-up sheets will be posted outside of the library in order to sign up for a time slot. Auditions are to be 5 minutes max, so come prepared with your tracks, instruments, voices, and A-game! Come show off your talents and have tons of fun in the process! Hope to see you all there Lions.

Are you passionate about mental health awareness? Do you love helping others?! Then the ACS Jack Chapter is for you!
The ACS Jack.Org Chapter will have their official Welcome Meeting on Friday after school in the lecture hall. The meeting will be approximately an hour in length to go over the agenda for the year. If you would still like to join the chapter please email Ms. Dabrowski ASAP as she will need the numbers attending this meeting. For existing members, please check your Microsoft Teams as a new Team was created for all Jack chapters in our school board and all information will be posted in the BHNCDSB Jack.Org Chapter Team. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the chapter, please do not hesitate to email or speak to Ms. Dabrowski

Have you always wanted to start up your own business?  The JA Company Program is offering an exciting, hands-on experience where you get to build a business with a group of students from various high schools throughout southwestern Ontario- ONLINE! Along with a team of volunteer business advisors, you will design, organize, and operate a real company. Sessions take place weekly from mid-November until early April, Monday Tuesday or Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Set yourself apart from the competition, sharpen your skills and develop an edge that employers are looking for. Register by November 5th, 2021 by Google Searching "JA Southwestern Ontario 2021-2022" OR by asking your guidance counsellor for the link.