Friday February 12, 2025
1. Lions! Today is your last chance to purchase a $5 holiday lunch for our special day on Friday, December 19. The meal consists of a turkey dinner, consisting of turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy. There are vegetarian and Halal options available as well. We are offering this meal for the low price of $5 per plate! We hope to see all of our students participate in this tradition at ACS. Tickets will be sold until midnight tonight, so don’t wait and go into your School Cash Online account to purchase this meal today!
2. Hey Lions! Today is the big day! The 2024-2025 Yearbook will be distributed to Grade 10, 11, and 12 classes during Period 7 today. All students who have paid their activity fees from the last academic year will receive a yearbook. Yearbooks will be available after school today, as well as next week, in room 2028 for those who are away, have a Spare, Co-op, or online course. Make sure you write your name in your yearbook immediately after you receive it.
3. Attention all grade 12 students: if you have not already registered and paid for graduation, you need to do so ASAP! Please go to the grad D2L page to register. Payment for the grad fee via School Cash Online has been opened once again and will close on Monday, December 15th at 3pm.
4. The lost and found will be cleaned out on Wednesday December 17th. Please check it before then if you have lost something. All items will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul.
5. Candy grams will be sold this week Thursday and Friday - They will be your LAST chance to buy them. All candygrams will be delivered next week from Dec 17 to 19.
6. Next week is our Christmas spirit week! Check out posters around the school and on social media for more information. Monday is “Santa’s workshop” day. Full uniform is still required, but add Christmas socks and accessories to show your Christmas spirit.
7. Today’s Penny Angel letter writing team meeting has been cancelled. Angel’s please check your email.
8. Attention Grade 12 SHSM students in Health Care, Child Care, and Social Justice Sectors. Your First Aid and CPR Training is on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Make sure you have handed in your permission forms to the Guidance office ASAP.
9. Attention all those going to see “White Christmas” at the Shaw Festival on Wednesday, December 17th – our departure time has moved up to 8:20a.m. Please make arrangements to be at the music room door at that time or the bus will leave without you! Make sure to be wearing nice clothing (no ripped jeans) and bring a lunch or money for a lunch. We will return to ACS by 5pm.
10. A gentle reminder for those in Concert Band to pick up their music in the music room for next year’s concerts. Also, Santa is bringing you a metronome this year.
11. Attention Lions! Have you ever wanted to walk behind a waterfall, see natural hot springs, hike on a glacier or explore volcanic landscapes straight out of a movie? Now’s your chance! Join the unforgettable trip to Iceland! It’s packed with breathtaking scenery, unique culture, and experiences you’ll remember forever. The trip is open to all students who have taken grade 9 Geography. An information meeting for students and parents will be held on December 15 at 6 PM in the lecture hall.
12. Today's special in the servery will be Baked Haddock and fries served with coleslaw and tartar sauce for $7.80. Cinnamon buns available at 10:15 am.
Have a great weekend Lions!
