Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The first try out for the Varsity Girls Soccer Team will be TODAY at 3:00pm in the gym. Please see Ms. Ferraccioli if you are interested in trying out but cannot make it.
Mr. Page is holding will be a brief (but mandatory) STEM meeting TODAY in the lecture Hall. Start times are 11:15am (Grades 9 & 11) & 12:45pm (grades 10 & 12). He hopes to see everyone there!!
The GSA will be meeting TODAY in the Drama Room during first lunch and the Lecture Hall during second lunch.
Dear ACS Knit Club members. Today is our first meeting after school from 3:15pm to 4:15pm in Portable17. Can't wait to meet you all and start making a difference with each single stitch! For any students who cannot make it after school, please stop by Portable 17 at lunch and we can knit during this time as well.
There will be a second tryout for senior boys' soccer tomorrow at 7:15 in the morning. Junior boys' tryouts will take place next week.
Attention Mock Trial Team! You are asked to please check your school E-mail later this afternoon for an important message and reminder about our next meeting—Thursday after school in the Lecture Hall. We will be joined by our next lawyer coach as we dig into the case. Please see the E-mail for further details.
Would all Senior Girls Volleyball players please return their jerseys to Mr. Bender in Room 1034 by this Friday, April 1.
Attention all girls rugby players. A reminder that our next practice is FRIDAY MORNING at 7AM. We will be providing you with lots of important information at this practice so please do your best to attend. If you are unable to make it, please speak to one of your coaches before the end of the week.
Hey Lions! Can you help donate? From March 28th to April 13th, we are looking to collect canned goods and hygiene products to go to Saint Vincent De Paul. We are looking for toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant etc. As well as canned meat, beans, fruits, and veggies. This is a period 2 challenge! Yes, you heard that right, "challenge." The period 2 class that has donated the most products will win free caf cookies for your whole class. Once again, make sure to bring these items to your period 2 class.
Virtual Secondary School registration for 2022-2023 is OPEN NOW and will CLOSE on April 8th at 4pm. To register visit the Board webpage and click on the “Read More” link under Latest News. For more info email virtualschool@bhncdsb.ca
A COVID vaccine clinic will be available at Assumption College School on April 5, 2022 from 9:15am until 11:15am. All students will require parental or guardian consent in order to participate in the vaccine clinic that will operate during the school day. No student will be vaccinated during a school day clinic without parental/guardian consent. Consent forms and screening forms have been emailed to families and all forms must be returned to the Main Office before April 5th.
Hey Lions! The library is entering a social media contest and could use your help. We are promoting the Sora e-book app that lets you access hundreds of e-books and audiobooks right from your phone. It has tons of other cool features too, like changing fonts and highlighting important passages. Whether you enjoy reading just for fun or have a book report due, be sure to check out our videos on how to use the app on the library’s Instagram page: "at Assumption underscore library." We want to make these Instagram videos go viral, so every like or comment would be really appreciated! Again, it's "at Assumption underscore library." Thanks for your likes, comments, and shares!
GRADUATES are reminded that Scholarship & bursary applications can be found on your D2L Grad Info Page, under Content, click the Scholarship & Bursary tab, and look for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. There are some new scholarships being offered by Community members who wish to invest in YOUR education- free money lions- so be sure to check the chart regularly! Some applications are on D2L with a dropbox under Assignments while others have a link provided with submission by email or online. Here are some coming up in the next few weeks:
1. The Herbert Carnegie Future Aces scholarship application for $1000 is due Thurs. Mar. 31st for those who were active community volunteers with financial need in their family, and the Charity of Hope Bursary due in late April would be a great opportunity for the same students.
2. The St. George Garden club $1000 scholarship is for those heading into agriculture, horticulture or environmental studies at College or University.
3. The Gluckstein awards $1000 and is one of many scholarships for Indigenous students living on a reservation.
4. There are also scholarships for those who have been in Scouts, have parents who work as Engineers in Municipal workplaces, and student athletes. Check the chart TODAY!
Attention grade 11 and grade 12 students! The Lion and Letter awards application are now available in student services! Grade 11's are eligible to apply to the Lion Award. Grade 12 students are eligible to apply to the Lion Award or the School Letter. These awards are given to senior students in recognition of achievements and outstanding contributions to school life. Please drop by student services to pick up your application! Applications are due no later than May 6th @ 3:00pm.
