Morning Announcements
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Attention Lions. There are some changes to our school calendar for Spirit Wear Day and Casual Dress Day. These changes have been made so we can give proper recognition to Orange Shirt Day occurring every Friday in the month of September. These changes are:
Friday, September 17th – Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 22nd – Spirit Wear Day (moved from the 17th)
Friday, September 24th – Orange Shirt Day and Casual Dress Day (moved from the 22nd)
Attention all grade 12 and fifth year students...Your YEAR AT A GLANCE MEETING will occur this week in the lecture hall. The guidance counsellors will be sharing important information with you regarding college and university applications, scholarships, osap, graduation and much more! Looking forward to seeing you later this week!
Attention Lion Leaders, now is your opportunity to pick up you application to join our Student Council Team. We are responsible for organizing many of our student led activities like Coffee House, Dances and our Semi-Formal, 12 days of Spirit, Spirit of Christmas and much more. Applications can be picked up at the main office and returned to the main office before Friday, September 24th.
The Gay Straight Alliance will have their first meeting in the Lecture Hall TODAY during Grade 9 Lunch: from 12:10-12:50. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students may only attend at the discretion of their classroom teacher. We hope to see you there!
Attention Lions! The ACS Late Cab is back up and running. Students wishing to use this service are to sign up in the Main Office during their lunch hour (before 1:00pm).
Attention all girls interested in learning how to play field hockey. ACS is looking to start up a team this year. Come to the female phys. ed. hallway to sign up and grab a permission form. The first tryout will be Monday at 3:00pm. If you have any questions, please see Ms McDade or Ms. Lancaster. Come on out and try a new sport! No experience required.
If you are still interested in trying out for the Jr. and Sr. tennis team, please come see Mr. Bednarz in room 2003 on your lunch or after school at the tennis courts to get your consent form. Seniors will have their first tryout today at 3 pm and Juniors will start on Thursday at 3pm. Please make sure you bring your consent forms to your first tryout and come dressed to play!
Permission forms for Jr. boys volleyball (grades 9 & 10) can be found with Ms. Denison in Portable 13 or Mr. DaCosta in Room 2006. No signed form, no try out. Next tryout is Thursday at 7:15a.m. In the gym.
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Attention Lions. There are some changes to our school calendar for Spirit Wear Day and Casual Dress Day. These changes have been made so we can give proper recognition to Orange Shirt Day occurring every Friday in the month of September. These changes are:
Friday, September 17th – Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 22nd – Spirit Wear Day (moved from the 17th)
Friday, September 24th – Orange Shirt Day and Casual Dress Day (moved from the 22nd)
Attention all grade 12 and fifth year students...Your YEAR AT A GLANCE MEETING will occur this week in the lecture hall. The guidance counsellors will be sharing important information with you regarding college and university applications, scholarships, osap, graduation and much more! Looking forward to seeing you later this week!
Attention Lions! The ACS Late Cab is back up and running. Students wishing to use this service are to sign up in the Main Office during their lunch hour (before 1:00pm).
If you are still interested in trying out for the Jr. and Sr. tennis team, please come see Mr. Bednarz in room 2003 on your lunch or after school to get your consent forms. Seniors will have their first tryout this Wednesday at 3 pm and Juniors will start on Thursday at 3pm. Please make sure you bring your consent forms to your first tryout, and we will meet you on the courts!
Permission forms for Jr. boys volleyball (grades 9 & 10) can be found with Ms. Denison in Portable 13 or Mr. DaCosta in Room 2006. No signed form, no try out. Tryouts will take place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:15a.m. In the gym.
Any students interested in trying out for the ACS Jr. and Sr., boys’ and girls’ tennis team, please meet Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Petitti, and Mr. Bednarz in room 2003 today after school. There will be a brief meeting and you will receive your permission forms. Tryouts will begin on Wednesday, September 15th.
Do you want to audition for the musical? Do you have questions? Well, come join the TEAMS meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 6p.m. for 30 min. The link will be posted on ACS' main webpage. Email Mrs. Ratelband if you're having troubles joining.
The Gay Straight Alliance will have their first meeting in the Lecture Hall this Wednesday during Grade 9 Lunch: from 12:10-12:50. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students may only attend at the discretion of their classroom teacher. We hope to see you there!
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 and the Addam's Family
"Do you want to be in this year's musical, 'The Addam's Family'? Do you have questions on how to audition? Well, you're not alone! Come join us on Tuesday, September 14th at 6p.m. for 30 minutes for a teams meeting to answer all your questions. Any troubles? Email nratelband@bhncdsb.ca To join, simply click this link:
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Can't wait to see you there! Don't forget auditions are Tuesday, Sept. 21st for dance and Wednesday, Sept. 22nd for acting and singing. All must attend BOTH days."
Attention Lions. There are some changes to our school calendar for Spirit Wear Day and Casual Dress Day. These changes have been made so we can give proper recognition to Orange Shirt Day occurring every Friday in the month of September. These changes are:
Friday, September 17th – Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 22nd – Spirit Wear Day (moved from the 17th)
Friday, September 24th – Orange Shirt Day and Casual Dress Day (moved from the 22nd)
Attention all grade 12 and fifth year students...Your YEAR AT A GLANCE MEETING will occur this week in the lecture hall. The guidance counsellors will be sharing important information with you regarding college and university applications, scholarships, osap, graduation and much more! Looking forward to seeing you later this week!
Attention Lion Leaders, now is your opportunity to pick up you application to join our Student Council Team. We are responsible for organizing many of our student led activities like Coffee House, Dances and our Semi-Formal, 12 days of Spirit, Spirit of Christmas and much more. Applications can be picked up at the main office and returned to the main office before Friday, September 24th.
Attention Lions! The ACS Late Cab is back up and running. Students wishing to use this service are to sign up in the Main Office during their lunch hour (before 1:00pm).
If you are still interested in trying out for the Jr. and Sr. tennis team, please come see Mr. Bednarz in room 2003 on your lunch or after school to get your consent forms. Seniors will have their first tryout this Wednesday at 3 pm and Juniors will start on Thursday at 3pm. Please make sure you bring your consent forms to your first tryout, and we will meet you on the courts!
Permission forms for Jr. boys volleyball (grades 9 & 10) can be found with Ms. Denison in Portable 13 or Mr. DaCosta in Room 2006. No signed form, no try out. Tryouts will take place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:15a.m. In the gym.
Do you want to audition for the musical? Do you have questions? Well, come join the TEAMS meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 6p.m. for 30 min. The link will be posted on ACS' main webpage. Email Mrs. Ratelband if you're having troubles joining.
The Gay Straight Alliance will have their first meeting in the Lecture Hall this Wednesday during Grade 9 Lunch: from 12:10-12:50. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students may only attend at the discretion of their classroom teacher. We hope to see you there!
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
Monday, September 13, 2021
Attention Lions. There are some changes to our school calendar for Spirit Wear Day and Casual Dress Day. These changes have been made so we can give proper recognition to Orange Shirt Day occurring every Friday in the month of September. These changes are:
Friday, September 17th – Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 22nd – Spirit Wear Day (moved from the 17th)
Friday, September 24th – Orange Shirt Day and Casual Dress Day (moved from the 22nd)
Attention Lions. The ACS Late Cab is back up and running. Students wishing to use this service are to sign up in the Main Office during their lunch hour (before 1:00pm).
Do you want to audition for the musical? Do you have questions? Well, come join the TEAMS meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 6p.m. for 30 min. The link will be posted on ACS' main webpage. Email Mrs. Ratelband if you're having troubles joining.
The Gay Straight Alliance will have their first meeting in the Lecture Hall this Wednesday during Grade 9 Lunch: from 12:10-12:50. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students may only attend at the discretion of their classroom teacher. We hope to see you there!
ACS sports are back! The following are tryouts dates and times for our fall teams: GO LIONS GO!
Jr. and Sr. Football - Every day this week at 3:30pm
Jr. Girls Basketball - Today at 4:30pm
Sr. Girls Basketball - Today at 3:00pm
Sr. Boys Volleyball - Today at 3:00pm. Please sign up outside the female phys-ed office. Please see Mrs. Ferraccioli if you have any questions.
Permission forms for Jr. boys volleyball (grades 9 & 10) can be found with Ms. Denison in Portable 13 or Mr. DaCosta in Room 2006. No signed form, no try out. Tryouts will take place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:15a.m. In the gym.
Any students interested in trying out for the ACS Jr. and Sr., boys’ and girls’ tennis team, please meet Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Petitti, and Mr. Bednarz in room 2003 today after school. There will be a brief meeting and you will receive your permission forms. Tryouts will begin on Wednesday, September 15th.
The Assumption College Prefect Program is recruiting new students to join our team. We are looking for students who have heard the call to serve and would like to help others in one or more of the following three ways: 1) with Academic Assistance - in the form of Homework Help and Tutoring; 2) Mentoring New Students; 3) Assisting with Daily School Operations. If you are interested to join, please attend one of our mandatory Information Sessions before picking up an application. Information sessions will only be held on Monday, September 13 @ 8 am & 3 pm in the Lecture Hall. We look forward to meeting you soon.
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
Prefect Program 2021
Hey Lions, The Assumption College Prefect Program
is recruiting new students. We are looking for students who have heard the call to serve and would like to help others in one or more of the following three ways: 1) with Academic Assistance - in the form of Homework Help and Tutoring; 2) Mentoring New Students; 3) Assisting with Daily School Operations. If you are interested to learn more about the Prefect Program you are invited to attend our mandatory Information Session in the Lecture Hall on Mon. Sept 13 @ 3pm - Please don't be late. After attending our Information Session, you can decide if you would like to take an Application Package to join the Prefect Program. We look forward to meeting you. This message has been brought to you by the ACS Prefect Program.
Friday, September 10, 2021
ACS sports are back! The followng are tryouts dates and times for our fall teams: GO LIONS GO!
Jr. and Sr. Football - TODAY and every day next week at 3:30pm
Jr. Girls Basketball - Monday at 4:30pm
Sr. Girls Basketball - Monday at 3:00pm
Jr. Boys Volleyball- Tuesday at 7:15am
Sr. Boys Volleyball - Monday at 3:00pm. Please sign up outside the female phys-ed office. Please see Mrs. Ferraccioli if you have any questions.
Permission forms for Jr. boys volleyball (grades 9 & 10) can be found with Ms. Denison in Portable 13 or Mr. DaCosta in Room 2006. No signed form, no try out. Tryouts will take place next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:15a.m. In the gym.
The Assumption College Prefect Program is recruiting new students to join our team. We are looking for students who have heard the call to serve and would like to help others in one or more of the following three ways: 1) with Academic Assistance - in the form of Homework Help and Tutoring; 2) Mentoring New Students; 3) Assisting with Daily School Operations. If you are interested to join, please attend one of our mandatory Information Sessions before picking up an application. Information sessions will only be held on Monday, September 13 @ 8 am & 3 pm in the Lecture Hall. We look forward to meeting you soon.
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
The Gay Straight Alliance will begin meeting in the Lecture Hall next week. We meet every Wednesday during Grade 9 Lunch: from 12:10pm-12:50pm. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students may only attend at the discretion of their classroom teacher. We hope to see you there!
STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE THAT WAS GIVEN TO YOU. GUIDANCE WILL CALL YOU OUT OF CLASS IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED AN APPOINTMENT. DO NOT GO TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT. APPOINMENTS CAN BE MADE BY EMAILING YOU GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.
STUDENT SERVICES BY SURNAME:
Danielle Chagnon: A - Do
Mary Theresa Coene: Dr - K
Lisa MacDonald: L - Ra
Jill Marranca: Re - Z
ACS will be using the month of September to reaffirm our school's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. As a show of support for the victims and survivors of residential schools, we are asking that this Friday, September 10th, all students replace their uniform shirt with a school-appropriate orange shirt. You must wear uniform bottoms. Lori will be selling orange shirts in the main office during lunch for anyone interested in purchasing one. Shirts cost $10 - cash only.
Do you enjoy acting, singing, and dancing? IF so, the musical is for you! This year's musical is a comedy called "Addam's Family" and auditions are on Tuesday, September 21st for DANCE and Wednesday, September 22nd for ACTING & SINGING. Call backs will be on Friday, September 24th and MUST feature a song from the show. All must attend the dance audition and will be taught a dance to repeat, no preparation required. For the acting audition, you must memorize ANY monologue and for the singing audition you can sing with accompaniment or acapella. Sign up for an audition time outside the drama room 1092, across from the main office. Any questions? Email Mrs. Ratelband at nratelband@bhncdsb.ca. Take a risk and audition - you won't regret it!
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Don't Forget Lions. Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day. You can replace your uniform top with an orange shirt. The rest of your outfit must be in school uniform (bottoms, shoes).
The Assumption College Prefect Program is recruiting new students. We are looking for students who have heard the call to serve and would like to help others in one or more of the following three ways: 1) with Academic Assistance - in the form of Homework Help and Tutoring; 2) Mentoring New Students; 3) Assisting with Daily School Operations. If you are interested to learn more about the Prefect Program you are invited to attend our mandatory Information Session in the Lecture Hall on Mon. Sept 13 @ 3pm - Please don't be late. After attending our Information Session, you can decide if you would like to take an Application Package to join the Prefect Program. We look forward to meeting you. This message has been brought to you by the ACS Prefect Program.
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
The Gay Straight Alliance will begin meeting in the Lecture Hall next week. We meet every Wednesday during Grade 9 Lunch: from 12:10pm-12:50pm. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students may only attend at the discretion of their classroom teacher. We hope to see you there!
STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE THAT WAS GIVEN TO YOU. GUIDANCE WILL CALL YOU OUT OF CLASS IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED AN APPOINTMENT. DO NOT GO TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT. APPOINMENTS CAN BE MADE BY EMAILING YOU GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.
STUDENT SERVICES BY SURNAME:
Danielle Chagnon: A - Do
Mary Theresa Coene: Dr - K
Lisa MacDonald: L - Ra
Jill Marranca: Re - Z
ACS will be using the month of September to reaffirm our school's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. As a show of support for the victims and survivors of residential schools, we are asking that this Friday, September 10th, all students replace their uniform shirt with a school-appropriate orange shirt. You must wear uniform bottoms. Lori will be selling orange shirts in the main office during lunch for anyone interested in purchasing one. Shirts cost $10 - cash only.
Do you enjoy acting, singing, and dancing? IF so, the musical is for you! This year's musical is a comedy called "Addam's Family" and auditions are on Tuesday, September 21st for DANCE and Wednesday, September 22nd for ACTING & SINGING. Call backs will be on Friday, September 24th and MUST feature a song from the show. All must attend the dance audition and will be taught a dance to repeat, no preparation required. For the acting audition, you must memorize ANY monologue and for the singing audition you can sing with accompaniment or acapella. Sign up for an audition time outside the drama room 1092, across from the main office. Any questions? Email Mrs. Ratelband at nratelband@bhncdsb.ca. Take a risk and audition - you won't regret it!
September 8, 2021
Student timetables were emailed to all families on Wednesday, September 1st. If you did not receive a timetable, please come to the main office to pick one up.
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE THAT WAS GIVEN TO YOU. GUIDANCE WILL CALL YOU OUT OF CLASS IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED AN APPOINTMENT. DO NOT GO TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT. APPOINMENTS CAN BE MADE BY EMAILING YOU GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.
STUDENT SERVICES BY SURNAME:
Danielle Chagnon: A - Do
Mary Theresa Coene: Dr - K
Lisa MacDonald: L - Ra
Jill Marranca: Re - Z
ACS will be using the month of September to reaffirm our school's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. As a show of support for the victims and survivors of residential schools, we are asking that this Friday, September 10th, all students replace their uniform shirt with a school-appropriate orange shirt. You must wear uniform bottoms. Lori will be selling orange shirts in the main office during lunch for anyone interested in purchasing one. Shirts cost $10 - cash only.
Do you enjoy acting, singing, and dancing? IF so, the musical is for you! This year's musical is a comedy called "Addam's Family" and auditions are on Tuesday, September 21st for DANCE and Wednesday, September 22nd for ACTING & SINGING. Call backs will be on Friday, September 24th and MUST feature a song from the show. All must attend the dance audition and will be taught a dance to repeat, no preparation required. For the acting audition, you must memorize ANY monologue and for the singing audition you can sing with accompaniment or acapella. Sign up for an audition time outside the drama room 1092, across from the main office. Any questions? Email Mrs. Ratelband at nratelband@bhncdsb.ca. Take a risk and audition - you won't regret it!
September 7, 2021
Welcome Back Lions! We hope you all had a restful and relaxing summer. This is going to be an awesome year.
Student timetables were emailed to all families on Wednesday, September 1st. If you did not receive a timetable, please come to the main office to pick one up.
ACS will be using the month of September to reaffirm our school's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. As a show of support for the victims and survivors of residential schools, we are asking that this Friday, September 10th, all students replace their uniform shirt with a school-appropriate orange shirt. You must wear uniform bottoms. Lori will be selling orange shirts in the main office during lunch for anyone interested in purchasing one. Shirts cost $10 - cash only.
Do you enjoy acting, singing, and dancing? IF so, the musical is for you! This year's musical is a comedy called "Addam's Family" and auditions are on Tuesday, September 21st for DANCE and Wednesday, September 22nd for ACTING & SINGING. Call backs will be on Friday, September 24th and MUST feature a song from the show. All must attend the dance audition and will be taught a dance to repeat, no preparation required. For the acting audition, you must memorize ANY monologue and for the singing audition you can sing with accompaniment or acapella. Sign up for an audition time outside the drama room 1092, across from the main office. Any questions? Email Mrs. Ratelband at nratelband@bhncdsb.ca. Take a risk and audition - you won't regret it!
All students must complete the COVID Self Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening
Isabella Dowling ACS Student Council Prime Minister for the 2021 - 22 school year.
Isabella Dowling is our ACS Student Council Prime Minister for the 2021 - 22 school year. She has been on council since her grade 9 year and involved in the planning and running of many of our events including Semi Formal, 12 days of Christmas, and spirit wear sales. Isabella was also a crew member for the school's production of the musical Hairspray and partakes in volunteer opportunities in and out of school. Isabella shared, "Being the ACS Student Prime Minister has always been a goal of mine and is a way to give back to our great school community", and she plans to work alongside those on Student Council to create a fun and inviting school environment for all of our students at ACS. We welcome Isabella into this new position and look forward to benefiting from all the work that this council team does.
