Morning Announcements

Friday October 25, 2024

1.   Parent Teacher Interviews are rescheduled to Tuesday October 29th.  All previously scheduled parent-teacher appointments are no longer valid, and parents and guardians will have to use the same link to book again for Tuesday October 29th.   

2.   Amplify Your Culture, we are meeting today on all lunches in the lecture hall! See you there.  

3.   Reminder: The application deadline for the School Council Volunteerism Award is Monday, Oct. 28th at 3:00 pm.  Interested students can pick-up applications in the Main Office today! 

4.   Next week is the absolute LAST week to enroll in the art trip to Greece over the 2025 March Break. If you want to go, see Ms. Benoit in 2015 for more information and enroll by Friday, November 1. Those that are enrolled, check the Brightspace/D2L regularly for important trip updates and details. 

5.   Do you have a musical talent that you want to showcase at this year’s fall coffee house? Any students interested in participating are asked to email a short video of their performance to Ms Ristov no later than November 1st. This event will take place the evening of November 14th. Looking forward to seeing your acts! 

6.   ACS Knit Club, we will meet next on Wed, October 30th. Keep creating your scarves and blankets. Please check your school email for an important message. Thank you for all you do. Mrs. Cameron 

7.   Student council is proud to announce that next week is our fall spirit week! Each day is something new. Be sure to check out our posters located around the school for more details on daily themes or activities. Monday is PJ pants day! You can wear pajama pants (not shorts) with a uniform top. Let’s rock those flannels! 

8.   Ok, lions, you’ve heard about it, you’ve seen the wanted posters and now you’re imagining the taste of the delicious dinner. So wait no further! Your chance to see tensions rise on stage in a dramatic turn of events starts on November 7th with the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. It’s only $20 for a fun-filled evening. Who doesn’t love a good Mystery? Tickets on sale now at the back of the caf. Hurry! We’re already halfway sold out! 

9.   Hey everyone! Just a reminder that our next Jack Chapter meeting is happening after school, today  at 3:10 PM in the Lecture Hall!  Come join us for a great time as we continue to work together to spread awareness and support mental health in our school community. See you there, and as always, have a mentally healthy day! 

10.   Today's special in the servery is the fan favourite Cheeseburger and fries topped with your choice of onions, pickles or tomatoes for $7.00.   Onion rings are available today for $4.25.  Also, we will be serving popcorn chicken poutine for $7.00 and a full order of popcorn chicken and fries for $7.50 

SPORTS: 

1.   Last Friday, our senior tennis team competed in the COWASSA championship in Orangeville. Czeska and Eden List represented our girls doubles team and were able to advance to the second round before being eliminated. Adam Bednarz and Matt MacLean represented our boys' team, and despite losing their first match, were able to go undefeated the rest of the day and advance the final. The final game needed a tiebreaker to crown a winner, and our boys team stepped up their game and won 7-5. This is the first COWASSA tennis title for ACS and the boys are now on their way to OFSAA in June. Great work boys! 

2.   Congratulations to the Field hockey team for making it to the CWOSSA semi finals for the third year in a row.  In a must win game, the lions battled hard against a strong Guelph team.  Bella Hipkin earned the shut out in net and Danika scored the lions lone goal. In semifinal action, the lions faced last years OFSAA bronze medalists and battled until the final whistle.  Unfortunately, we couldn’t match Bluevale’s experience. Bella played awesome in a net, the defence battled all game and Georgia Hawkins scored our goal.  Congratulations to all team members on an excellent season.  

3.   Last night the junior girls defeated north park 58-20.  Tanvee lead the team with 11 points.  Aribah and Manuela played great defense.  The junior girls travel to Guelph today and tomorrow for their final tournament.  Good luck ladies! 

4.   The senior girls basketball team defeated North Park 57-18 last night. All players put points on the score sheet. Kate hit 3 big threes, Audra and Jessie played hard on defense. We have one final regular season game against BCI on Monday. Come out and support our lady lions.

Have a great weekend Lions!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024    

1.   Parent Teacher Interviews will be rescheduled to Tuesday October 29th, however the Pathways Night will be cancelled.  All previously scheduled parent-teacher appointments are no longer valid, and parents and guardians will have to use the same link to book again for Tuesday October 29th.   

2.   Are you a fan of murder mysteries? Or a fan of drama filled weddings? Well, if you’re a fan of either, or both, the grade 11 drama class has the perfect thing for you! It’s the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater! Only $20 for dinner AND a show! Come join us on Thursday, November 7th. Dinner starts at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are on sale at the back of the caf, starting TODAY! Cash only please! 

3.   All students who are involved in Amplify Your culture, please check your email. This is imperative that you do this often! Thank you. Our next meeting is the 25th on all lunches in the lecture hall! 

4.   This year’s final debate club session will take place Thursday after school in room 1013.  New members are welcome. 

5.   ACS Knit Club, we will meet next on Wed, October 30th. Keep creating your scarves and blankets. The first batch of completed scarves for the shelter has been dropped off. Thank you for all you do. Mrs. Cameron 

6.   Senior sunrise has been rescheduled for this Friday! All grade 12s and grade 13s are welcome. $3 entrance and you get a hot chocolate! See you at the back field, behind the portables, at 7am on Friday! All proceeds will go to Pennies From Heaven 

7.   The Gay-Straight Alliance meetings have been canceled for today. We will see you next week at the usual time and place.

8.   Attention all grade 10, 11 and Extended French students!  Don’t forget to sign up for the Quebec City Winter Carnival trip!  Spots are filling up fast – don't miss out!  See Mme. Danielle and Mme. Rodger for permission forms. 

9.   Do you have a musical talent that you want to showcase at this year’s fall coffee house? Any students interested in participating are asked to email a short video of their performance to Ms Ristov no later than November 1st. This event will take place the evening of November 14th. Looking forward to seeing your acts! 

10.   Just a friendly reminder that the Latino Club will be meeting this Friday morning at 8:15 a.m. in room 1035.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bender or Ms. Cassano. 

11.   Are you committed to helping the community and in need of volunteer hours? If so, the Pennies from Heaven letter writing team is perfect for you. The team will focus on writing letters to local businesses from late October to early November. The team will then personally deliver the letters and follow up to pick up donations. This is an amazing opportunity to help the community while earning community service hours. A fifteen-minute information meeting will be held at 3:00 in room 1013 on Friday, October 25th. Students from all grades are welcome. 

12.   Today's special in the servery will be Macaroni and Cheese with a side of garlic toast for $5.50. 

SPORTS:  

1.   The senior girls basketball team played with great intensity this weekend in Barrie. Their cohesiveness and energy on the court led them to the tournament finals. Unfortunately, they lost to the top ranked Maple Ridge but should be congratulated for their finalist finish. In league play, it was a slow start against PJ last night, but our girls pulled it together to take an easy W. Shout out to the orange line! Well done ladies! Come out and support our lions on Thursday as they take on NPC in the den at 5:30.  

2.   Last Friday, your girl's rugby team participated in the 2nd annual spooky 7s rugby tournament, Coming in off a loss last year, the girls were hungry for a big win. They came out and played with intention and precision, bringing the pace each game. Over 4 games the girls only allowed 1 score against and came way with 4 wins. Big shout out to Olivia, Abbey, Pheonix and Charolotte for their great tackling and defensive play. 

3.   Congrats to our Jr Boys Volleyball team for the excellent set of skills and quick thinking on both attack and defence at Tuesday’s game against PJ that brought us home another win.. Shout outs go to Jackson, Neven, Alex and #11.  

Tuesday October 22, 2024

1.   Parent Teacher Interviews are rescheduled to Tuesday October 29th.  Unfortunatley, the Pathways Night will be cancelled.  All previously scheduled parent-teacher appointments are no longer valid, and parents and guardians will have to use the same link to book again for Tuesday October 29th. 

2.    All students who are involved in Amplify Your Culture, please check your email. This is imperative that you do this often! Thank you. Our next meeting is Friday, the 25th on all lunches in the lecture hall! 

3.   Attention all grade 10, 11 and Extended French students!  The sign-up has started for the Quebec City trip.  Please see either Mme. Danielle or Mme. Rodger for permission forms and visit the D2L page to find the sign-up link.  Looking forward to seeing you in Quebec with Bonhomme! 

4.   We will meet next on Wed, October 30th. Keep creating your scarves and blankets. The first batch of completed scarves for the shelter has been dropped off. Thank you for all you do. Mrs. Cameron  

5.    Are you committed to helping the community and in need of volunteer hours? If so, the Pennies from Heaven letter writing team is perfect for you. The team will focus on writing letters to local businesses from late October to early November. The team will then personally deliver the letters and follow up to pick up donations. This is an amazing opportunity to help the community while earning community service hours. A fifteen-minute information meeting will be held at 3:00 in room 1013 on Friday, October 25th. Students from all grades are welcome. 

6.   Senior sunrise has been rescheduled for this Friday! All grade 12s and grade 13s are welcome. $3 entrance and you get a hot chocolate! See you at the back field, behind the portables, at 7am on Friday! All proceeds will go to Pennies From Heaven 

7.   Just a friendly reminder that the Latino Club will be meeting this Friday morning at 8:15 a.m. in room 1035.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bender or Ms. Cassano.  

8.   This year’s final debate club session will take place Thursday after school in room 1013.  New members are welcome. 

9.   Are you a fan of murder mysteries? Or a fan of drama filled weddings? Well, if you’re a fan of either, or both, the grade 11 drama class has the perfect thing for you! It’s the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater! Only $20 for dinner AND a show! Come join us on Thursday, November 7th. Dinner starts at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are on sale at the back of the caf, starting TODAY! Cash only please! 

10.   Cross Country Runners, please make sure you see one of your coaches to pick up a CWOSSA permission form.  

11.   Math Club is meeting today in 3011, after school! 

12.   Today's special in the servery will be Pulled pork on a bun with onions or mozzarella for $6.50 add small number of fries for $7.50.   Cinnamon buns are available today for the first break. 

Friday October 18, 2024

1.   On Wednesday, Oct 23rd from 5-7 pm we are hosting parent teacher interview night by appointment only. Our school will also be running a pathways night in the cafeteria!  We will have guests representing post-secondary options in the area such as colleges, universities, trades, military, OYAP- apprenticeships plus services provided within our school.  Please plan to visit our pathways night on Oct 23rd from 5-7 in the cafeteria!   

2.   In the spirit of Halloween, LEAP presents a creative writing challenge from the horror genre.  Warning: for those who dare to write, side effects include (but are not limited to): insomnia, paranoia, night terrors, and vomiting.  LEAP is not liable and accepts no responsibility.  Enter at your own risk. Visit the LEAP bulletin board outside of Student Services, log onto LEAP’s D2L/Brightspace page, or stop by TLC on your lunch for more details.  Deadline for submissions: before nightfall on the 18th of October. Our top 3 winning submissions will be acknowledged over ATV on October 31st 

3.   Hello ACS Knit Club, thank you to all members who made it to our meeting this past Wed, October 16th. Check your Outlook for details about your next meeting in two weeks' time due to parent-teacher interviews. Thank you for all you do. New members email Mrs. Cameron to be added to the mail list. The first batch of our scarves will be dropped of at St. Pius the 10th church this Sunday.  

4.   Reminder: Applications for the School Council Volunteerism Award are available now in the Main Office.  The deadline to apply is Monday, October 28 at 3:00 pm. 

5.   Lions, we will be rescheduling Senior Sunrise. Please listen to announcements for a new date in the future. Thank you. 

6.   Attention all French students from Grades 9-12, currently taking French this semester or next semester!   You are invited to the lecture hall during period one on Monday October 21st for a presentation on opportunities for an exchange program. If you don't have a French homeroom, please see a French teacher to get an admit slip. Don't miss this chance to learn more! 

7.   Attention all grade 10, 11 and Extended French students!  The sign-up has started for the Quebec City trip.  Please see either Mme. Danielle or Mme. Rodger for permission forms and visit the D2L page to find the sign-up link.  Looking forward to seeing you in Quebec with Bonhomme! 

8.   STEM club members our First guest speaker Dr. Modi will be joining us in the lecture hall on Monday October 21, during grade 11 and 12 lunch.  Grade 9 and 10 students interested in attending must have permission from their period 3 teacher and a STEM slip to attend.  Grade 9 and 10 students come to Room 3005 for more information and to pick up the slip.  Grade 11 and 12’s bring your lunch to the lecture hall on Monday. 

9.   Hey Jack Chapter members! Just a heads up—there will be a brief meeting today right after school at 3:10 PM in the lecture hall. We’ve got a few quick updates and plans to share, so make sure you’re there! Have a mentally healthy day! 

10.  Attention all DECA Club members – please see Mr. Virdo in Room 2006 at the beginning of senior lunch for your Regional competition permission forms.  These are due next Friday the 25th so DECA Club members please see Mr. Virdo today at the beginning of second lunch to get your permission form. 

11.   Today's cafeteria special will be Buffalo Chicken Poutine topped with mozzarella cheese, gravy and green onions with ranch dressing drizzled over top for $7.00. 

Sports

SPORTS:  

1.   This past Wednesday our cross-country teams competed at Mohawk park in the AABHN race. Stella K started the cold morning off to a gold medal start as she took the lead late in the race and finished first in her race..... She is clearly faster than her brother Oliver.  The Novice boys, like the girls, came 2nd in the team competition and were led by Oliver S who placed 3rd place in the 4km race.  Our Para Competition, although her uncle Steve ran 4 meters before pulling a hammy, Hudsyn honored the Petrella name by finishing a 4 km race with a top ten finish.   Our junior boys and girls were led by Carter L; who was about to run the race in his uniform shoes, quickly switched to Mr. Prior’s running shoes as the race was starting and placed 3rd.  Yes, there is more! Our Senior Girls claimed the AABHN title in a great effort by all our runners, Danika W led the way by placing 2nd overall to ensure she won her 3rd AABHN title in a row, while also beating her older Sis, apparently there was a sibling bet and Jorja is buying Goos today.  Although, the expositor said Dropko didn't have a great run, he had the last laugh by placing 4th individually and led his team to claiming the AABHN title!  Additionally, shout out goes to Lynx who battled through an injury while running. He was the deciding runner to claim the lions to AABHN title.   Finally, Ms. Gomez would like everyone to know that the teams that were successful at AABHN were coached by her and Mrs. Mastromatteo, while the other teams were coached by Prior.  

2.   Last night the junior girls basketball team defeated McKinnon park 64-19. Sienna , Sunita ,Kate and Ali lead the scoring. Tanvee and Aribah played great defense. Next game is Tuesday at PJ. 

3.   A big congratulations to the girls field hockey team for winning their third straight title. In the semifinals, the Lions beat a much improved Eagles team by a score of three to nothing. Halle scored two goals and Danika scored one goal. In the final, the girls faced a very tough Hagersville team, and won by a score of one to nothing. Victoria S scored the goal. Shout out to Bella for having zero goals against all season. The lions now move to CWOSSA on Wednesday congratulations and good luck.