Morning Announcements

Registration for Virtual School for Quads 3 and 4 will open on Tuesday, October 12th at 8:00am and close on Monday, October 18th at 8:00pm. This is the only time that students can register for Virtual School for the second semester (Quads 3 and 4).  The link for Virtual School registration can be found on our school website under “Latest News”.

Attention all members of the field hockey team. Today’s practice is cancelled. We will see everyone at practice on Monday after school. 

Any students that are interested in joining our Assumption Cheerleading team please sign up with Mrs. Kandilas in portable 6, more information coming soon.

French Club is starting up this Friday!  We will be holding French club during all three lunches next Friday.  Grade 10s meet us in room 3026, Grade 9s see you in room 2005 and seniors, we will meet you in room 2060!  Bring your French accents and be ready to have some fun!

Attention Grade 12 and 5th year students. Have you been visiting your grade 12 D2L page? Make sure you check out the calendar for important dates and virtual university and college presentations. Today is a HUGE day! There is a University of Guelph Presentation at 4 pm and a Mohawk college presentation at 6 pm. Remember, these virtual meetings are just for ACS students and a great way to get more information about the schools, admissions, and programs. Links are in the activity feed of the grade 12 D2L page.

CWAYC (QUAKE) IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE THANK A VET SPEECH WRITING COMPETITION.  WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THANK AND HONOUR A CANADIAN VETERAN?  RESPONSES SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 500 WORDS IN LENGTH AND CAN BE HANDED IN TO THE BASKET IN THE MAIN OFFICE.  ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY OCTOBER 29TH.  WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING VETERANS' WEEK.  THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE SEE MRS. FLANAGAN IN ROOM 1013.

CWAYC (quake) is proud to announce that this year’s A-C-M-A or Assumption College Model United Nations Assembly will take place on Friday December 3rd in the Lecture Hall.  Do you have an interest in global issues? Are you passionate about history, geography or even drama? Do you follow current events?  The Model UN is the perfect event for you. During this full day debate, you will represent a nation of your choice and defend that country’s position on a world issue.  Sharpen your public speaking skills and learn to think on your feet while answering questions from other delegates.  Applications can be found on the brick wall at the back of the cafeteria or outside of room 1013. This is a first come first serve event as spots are limited. Your placement is guaranteed if applications are turned in by October 22nd. We hope to see you there! See Mrs. Flanagan in room 1013 or grade 12 students Spencer Bradford and Molly Neal if you have any questions. 

ATTENTION Grade 11 and12 students- would you like to 'MAJOR" in any of the following areas while in high school: Social Justice, The Environment, Healthcare, The Arts, Sports, Communication and Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Business?  Then the Specialist High Skills Major "SHSM" program is for you!  Please get an application form from your grade 11 or 12 "majors" course teacher OR in Student Services today. Applications are due this month. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS can be submitted to student services once you have recorded the minimum number of hours and have it signed by a parent/guardian. Remember, you don't need signatures of supervisors, just their name and contact information so we can confirm the hours. 

Any junior boys volleyball player who needs a cab for the game tonight at BCI must be at the gym door exit by 3:10 after school today.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, along with Ms. Mosher, Mrs. Pacheco and Ms. Denison would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who donated and supported the Toiletry Drive last week. Because of your generosity, we were able to collect over 1100 toiletry items. We are so proud of you, Lions! We are called by Jesus to serve others. Thank you for being servants of Christ.  

Any students that are interested in joining our Assumption Cheerleading team please sign up with Mrs. Kandilas in portable 6, more information coming soon.

Registration for Virtual School for Quads 3 and 4 will open on Tuesday, October 12th at 8:00am and close on Monday, October 18th at 8:00pm. This is the only time that students can register for Virtual School for the second semester (Quads 3 and 4).  The link for Virtual School registration can be found on our school website under “Latest News”.

CWAYC (quake) is proud to announce that this year’s A-C-M-A or Assumption College Model United Nations Assembly will take place on Friday December 3rd in the Lecture Hall.  Do you have an interest in global issues? Are you passionate about history, geography or even drama? Do you follow current events?  The Model UN is the perfect event for you. During this full day debate, you will represent a nation of your choice and defend that country’s position on a world issue.  Sharpen your public speaking skills and learn to think on your feet while answering questions from other delegates.  Applications can be found on the brick wall at the back of the cafeteria or outside of room 1013. This is a first come first serve event as spots are limited. Your placement is guaranteed if applications are turned in by October 22nd. We hope to see you there! See Mrs. Flanagan in room 1013 or grade 12 students Spencer Bradford and Molly Neal if you have any questions. 

Attention any students interested in learning Punjabi.  The Grand Erie District School Board is offering a Punjabi secondary school credit on Saturdays at Walter Gretzky Elementary School.  Please see Student Services for more information.

Attention Grade 12 and 5th year students. Have you been visiting your grade 12 D2L page? Make sure you check out the calendar for important dates and virtual university and college presentations. On Thurs. Oct. 7th York university will offer Assumption students a virtual presentation at 4:00 pm. The link is available on the D2L site. Login and enjoy the learning. 

ATTENTION Grade 11 and12 students- would you like to 'MAJOR" in any of the following areas while in high school: Social Justice, The Environment, Healthcare, The Arts, Sports, Communication and Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Business?  Then the Specialist High Skills Major "SHSM" program is for you!  Please get an application form from your grade 11 or 12 "majors" course teacher OR in Student Services today. Applications are due this month. 

ATTENTION Grade 12 and 13 students- the Loran scholarship criteria has changed for this year: it is now available to any students who have had over 85% average the past three years, who is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, and there is now no limit to the number of applicants per school.  The Loran application can be found online and is due October 13 at 8pm. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS can be submitted to student services once you have recorded the minimum number of hours and have it signed by a parent/guardian. Remember, you don't need signatures of supervisors, just their name and contact information so we can confirm the hours. 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They have reached out to ACS and are in desperate need of toiletry items. We will be running a toiletry drive starting on Monday, October 4th running until Thursday, October 7th in your second period class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex tissue paper, and hand soap.  If you do not have a second period class, please bring items to Ms. Mosher’s class – room 1003. Thank you in advance for your support as we serve our community the way Christ has called us to. 

Is there anyone interested in being part of the crew for the musical, "The Addam's Family"?  If so, simply write a paragraph as to why you want to be involved and send it to Mrs. Ratelband by Thursday, October 7th.  E-mail nratelband@bhncdsb.ca

There will be a practice for all Sr. tennis players today after school at 3pm. If you are a Jr. player and were unable to make yesterday's practice, you are also invited to join us tonight on the courts. See you there ready to play!

The Boys Leadership Group is back.  Anyone interested in joining is asked to attend a "Meet and Greet" in the Library Reading Room TODAY at 12:15pm.  See you there.

The GSA, or Gay Straight Alliance, is meeting in the Lecture Hall today during grade 9 lunch. That is from 12:10 - 12:50.  Grades 10, 11 and 12 students may also attend at the discretion of their teachers.

French Club is starting up next week!  We will be holding French club during all three lunches next Friday.  Grade 10s meet us in room 3026, Grade 9s see you in room 2004 and seniors, we will meet you in room 2060!  Bring your French accents and be ready to have some fun!

Have a passion for equity and inclusion? Do you want to be part of creating social change to end discrimination in our school, our community and society as a whole?
Consider joining ACE or GEM. ACE stands for Advocacy, Community and Empowerment. It is a group of Assumption students, staff and community members who are committed to creating a safe and accepting school community by  changing or creating antidiscrimination policies, raising awareness, facilitating conversation, and acknowledging social or political injustices.  If you’re interest in gender equity and would like to promote change in our school to create a safe place for all gender identities, join GEM, which stands for Gender Equity Movement. Both committees meet virtually biweekly. For more information or if you are interested in joining ACE or GEM see Arden or Wes in the Wellness Centre.

Attention any students interested in learning Punjabi.  The Grand Erie District School Board is offering a Punjabi secondary school credit on Saturdays at Walter Gretzky Elementary School.  Please see Student Services for more information.

Attention Grade 12 and 5th year students. Have you been visiting your grade 12 D2L page? Make sure you check out the calendar for important dates and virtual university and college presentations. On Thurs. Oct. 7th York university will offer Assumption students a virtual presentation at 4:00 pm. The link is available on the D2L site. Login and enjoy the learning. 

Hey graduating students! are you an original and creative thinker, committed to your school and community, a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits, enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration, and intending to apply to University of Toronto for September of 2022?  Then you should sign up for an interview to be Assumption's nominee for the University of Toronto Book award and scholarship. The sign up sheet is in Student Services and the deadline to sign up for an interview is the end of the day Thursday, October 7. Interviews will be held next Tuesday, October 12 in student services.

ATTENTION Grade 11 and12 students- would you like to 'MAJOR" in any of the following areas while in high school: Social Justice, The Environment, Healthcare, The Arts, Sports, Communication and Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Business?  Then the Specialist High Skills Major "SHSM" program is for you!  Please get an application form from your grade 11 or 12 "majors" course teacher OR in Student Services today. Applications are due this month. 

ATTENTION Grade 12 and 13 students- the Loran scholarship criteria has changed for this year: it is now available to any students who have had over 85% average the past three years, who is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, and there is now no limit to the number of applicants per school.  The Loran application can be found online and is due October 13 at 8pm. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS can be submitted to student services once you have recorded the minimum number of hours and have it signed by a parent/guardian. Remember, you don't need signatures of supervisors, just their name and contact information so we can confirm the hours. 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They have reached out to ACS and are in desperate need of toiletry items. We will be running a toiletry drive starting on Monday, October 4th running until Thursday, October 7th in your second period class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex tissue paper, and hand soap.  If you do not have a second period class, please bring items to Ms. Mosher’s class – room 1003. Thank you in advance for your support as we serve our community the way Christ has called us to. 

Can all Golf Team members that have qualified for CWOSSA please see Mr.Carcuro in Room 2066 to receive more information concerning CWOSSA tournament this week.

Attention all field hockey players. There is practice TODAY, Tuesday and Thursday next week. Just a reminder that mouth guards and shin guards are mandatory. 

Thanks to everyone who have turned in their STEM registration forms to Mr. Page in room 3005. Information will be forthcoming early this week. Please keep checking your school email for potential opportunities.  Reminder that ALL previous STEM members will need to register to be included on the email list.  Never too late to grab a form and turn it in ASAP.

Attention all grade 12 AP students, if you did not register yet for your AP classes, please drop by student services and speak to Ms. Chagnon. She is happy to give you a hand with your registration.  Also, as a reminder, AP exam fees are due no later than October 17th in Student Services or you may pay using Cash-Online. 

Any grade 12 student who has completed their 20 hours of community service but has not yet handed in their form to Student Services is asked to do so as soon as possible.

Any student requesting an appointment with their guidance counsellor is asked to go to Student Services and sign into their guidance counsellors book found on the counter just inside the door. 

Any grade 12 student planning to apply to Queen's university with over 90% average, who may be interested in the Queen's Chancellor Scholarship will need to start their OUAC application process soon.  Please inquire about this early application process on the Queens U website.