Announcements
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
1. Hey Lions...don’t forget to check your school email account regularly! Guidance counsellors send important information about how to sign up for summer school as well to let you know if you got into a waitlisted course ....Don’t miss out!
2. If you are graduating this year and not returning, please consider donating your gently used uniform items to TLC. Make sure you see Mrs. Medeiros or Mrs. Bednarz to get your ballots to win some swag. Prizes include Apple Airpods, Owala water bottles, Lulu merch, and gift cards. You can’t win, if you don’t donate. Draw will take place June 25 during the Grad Lunch.
3. Attention Grade 12’s attending Prom. Tomorrow and Friday are the only opportunities for you to check the seating plan to ensure it is correct. See you during senior lunch at the back of the caf.
4. This is a reminder to all LAC members that we will be meeting in the Innovation Lab after school today to judge the Slam Poetry contest. See you there!
5. Looking for some summer reads? Why not head to the library to purchase a ‘new-to-you’ book for only $2. We have a variety of young-adult books just waiting to be purchased. All proceeds go to buying new books for our school library.
6. ACS Knit Club, there is no meeting this week. Next week is our final meet. Wed, May 28th from 3-4. Please bring back any needles/hooks if not attending the last meeting. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Cameron
7. The ACS Gay-Straight Alliance is looking to showcase Assumption’s pride by featuring student-made art and written pieces this June! If you’re interested in submitting your visual arts piece, crocheted work, poetry, and more, email Ms. Whittingham and Avery at jwhittingham@bhncdsb.ca and alerner0406@bhncdsb.ca by May 29th with your submission and short written piece describing your work and how it represents our school and club’s mission!
8. A reminder to all Extended French students going on the lavender field trip, please return your permission form to workroom 2010 by next Monday, May 27th.
9. Have nothing to do May 29th at 7pm? Enjoy stage combat and a good drama? Then come out and support the gr.12 drama class as they put on their production of “The Outsiders”! Set in the 1960’s, this play follows Ponyboy Curtis, a young person who is navigating their own identity and the conflict between ‘the greasers’, and their rivals: ‘the sosh’s’. Tickets are $10 and go on sale Thursday May 22nd. You can pick tickets up during lunches at the back of the cafe or by emailing Mrs. Ratelband at nratelband@bhncdsb.ca Still not sold? Well, there will also be snacks available to buy at intermission! Warning: this show does contain violence, flashing lights and loud noises. So let’s support our fellow lions as they take the stage one last time!
10. Have you ever wanted to walk where the saints walked, eat where the Italians really eat, and laugh your way through the Eternal City with teachers who treat faith, food, and fun like it’s part of the curriculum? Because at ACS… it is! The Italy 2026 Trip Information Meetings are happening on Monday, May 26th during all three lunches in the Lecture Hall! All students are welcome Already signed up? Fantastico! You should still come, we’ll be talking all about fundraising opportunities to help make this trip more affordable. Don’t stress about the cost, there are numerous ways to fundraise! And here’s some dolce news: the $100 early sign-up discount has been extended until May 31st! S Faith, food, and unforgettable memories await.
11. Are you in drama, dance, media art, music, photography, or visual art this year or next year? Then you are invited to come on the ACS Art Trip to New York City in May next year! For payments of less than 200 dollars a month, you could be exploring Central Park, seeing a Broadway show, taking selfies on the Highline, shopping in Times Square, and viewing world-famous art, like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”. If you are interested, see Ms. Benoit for more information, or pick up an information package outside of room 2015. Only 6 spots are left, so enroll today!
12. Today's special will be Mashed Potato Bowl topped with popcorn chicken, corn, mozzarella cheese and gravy for $7.00. Also available will be popcorn chicken poutine for $7.00.
Have a great day Lions!
Friday May 9
1. Hey Lions! Faith & Fellowship is meeting today during lunch! Join us for conversations about faith, to ask questions, and to be part of our faith community. Grade 10's meet in room 3028, and grade 11/12's in room 3029. Reach out to Kaylee or Brianna Cook with any questions. See you there!
2. Attention Grade 12’s. Pick up your Prom tickets at the back of the Caf today. Bring your School Cash Online receipt as proof of purchase during Senior lunch.
3. This year’s spring dance is set for Thursday, May 15th from 6-9pm. The theme is “Spring into Glow”. Get ready for a music-filled night filled with neon and blacklights. Ticket sales for ACS students are available on school cash online from Monday May 5th to Wednesday May 14th. Guest tickets must be purchased in person at the back of the caf May 8th – May 13th. Please remember that guest forms must be completed before a ticket to the dance can be purchased. Guest forms can be picked up in the main office.
4. Ciao, Lions! Have you ever wanted to stroll through Rome, ride a gondola in Venice, eat authentic gelato in Florence, or visit the Vatican with a new pope elected? Now’s your chance!
5. Join us for our Student Italy Information Meetings on Monday, May 26th during all three lunches in the Lecture Hall. These meetings are open to all students interested in going to Italy during March Break 2026, whether you're just exploring the idea or already signed up!
6. If you've already registered, we’d love to see you there too, we’ll be going over important details about fundraising opportunities, which will help make this amazing experience more affordable. So don’t fret about the cost, we’re here to help make it possible! And here's some exciting news: the $100 early sign-up discount has been extended until May 31st! Come learn more, save some money, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure next March Break!
7. You are invited to fight Fast Fashion by joining the Environment Club’s Clothing Swap on Wednesday May 14th after school. Bring 10-15 used clothing items in good condition, and leave with some new-to-you clothes in return! All seasons and sizes needed. Light refreshments will be provided.
8. Attention Grade 12’s. Pick up your Prom tickets today at the back of the Caf during senior lunch. Bring your proof of purchase to receive your ticket. Once that is complete, send Ms. Mosher the list of people who will be sitting at your table. The list should include first and last names of everyone, including guests. See you at lunch!
9. All grade 11 SHSM health care students must pick up a permission form from room 2029 for the human anatomy lab trip next week (Tues. May 13). Forms need to be signed and returned by this Monday.
10. Attention STEM students: If you are interested in attending a Cancer Research Workshop at McMaster University, please see the activity feed of the STEM D2L page for details. If you have already signed up, please pay the fee via school cash online ASAP. If a minimum number of payments are NOT received by Monday, the trip will be cancelled.
11. Attention! All Extended French students in grades 9-12 are invited on a field trip on May 30th to a lavender field. Please come see Mme. Danielle in workroom 2010 during any lunch for a permission form.
12. Any Students interested in Participating in the Brantford Classic Run on June 1st, please contact Mme. Beccari, Dr. Denison-Hewko or Mr. Prior. All fundraised money goes towards Lansdowne Children’s Center and the Boys and Girls club. You Run; Kids Win!
13. Burford Elementary needs volunteers for their Fun Fair on June 19th . This is a great opportunity for community service hours. See guidance for more information.
14. Attention grade 11 and 12 students. Letter Lion Applications are due TODAY at 12:00 noon in Student Services. All applications are required to be returned even if they are incomplete. Thank you.
15. Friday special in the servery will be Cheeseburger and fries for $7.75 topped with pickles, onions and tomatoes. Milkshakes for $3.85 strawberry, chocolate and vanilla-while supplies last. Onion rings today for $4.25
16. The varsity girls soccer team ended their regular season games with a 5-0 win over Paris and 10-0 win over PJ. The goals, (more than one for many) were scored by Alex, Julia, Danika, Arhyanna, Olivia, Brianna, Czeska and Sienna. A special shout out goes to Siena, Emerson, Kate and Lakyn for stepping up to play in net. The girls then played PJ again in their Quarter Final game and won 5-0. Shout out to Evangeline and Mereina for going in net, and to our goal scorers: Mereina, Arhyanna, Sienna, and Julia. Please wish our girls good luck at their Semi-Final game on Monday. Go lions!
