Friday, April 1, 2022
There will be a VERY IMPORTANT Jack.Org Chapter meeting in the lecture hall on Friday after school. It is crucial for all members to attend to plan roles for our upcoming event. Please contact Miss Dabrowski if you cannot attend.
We are excited to announce that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, our Grade 12 Prom will be on this year! We are looking for a committee of grade 12 students to help us plan this special event. If you are interested in joining this year's prom committee, please meet in the library reading room on Tuesday, April 5th during 2nd lunch. See you then! If you have any questions, please see either Ms. Braga or Ms. Martello.
The weather is warming up, the sun is emerging from its winter doldrums and spring has sprung. That means one thing: It's time to play ball!!! Any boys interested in playing for the ACS baseball team should see Mr. Annear to sign up on the tryout list to determine if we have sufficient interest to form a team. You can find Mr. Annear in portable 1 prior to the start of school and throughout the morning until 11:35 am. Alternatively, you can find Mr. Annear in room 3024 prior to period 4 or immediately after school.
Attention all STEM students. Two quick announcements! Anyone interested in participating in next week's STEM Olympics are asked to sign up outside of room 3005. Those building Popsicle Stick Bridges to enter the competition, sticks have arrived and are available through Mr. Page up on the third floor. Prizes are being awarded in both events so don't miss out!
Attention anyone interested in lacrosse! Sign ups for this year's lacrosse season are available outside the boys PE office. More details to follow in the coming days.
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.
Hey Lions, do you miss get togethers just as much as we do? Do you miss being a kid, swinging at a pinata, and sharing a meal together? Do you want to meet new friends and just have a great night full of entertainment - and of course dancing the cha-cha?! Then come out to our first annual FRIENDS FIESTA! The Jack.Org Chapter is excited to present this event to all students at Assumption College. The event will take place on Friday April 8th from 6-8. The doors will open at 5:30 in the caf. Tickets are $15 which include dinner, pop, desserts, and all of the fun entertainment! We will be accepting CASH ONLY. Tickets will be sold starting Monday until Thursday - there will be no tickets sold the night of due to food costs and preparation. Come out to a night full of surprises and let's celebrate each other! There have been a lot of changes this year and we all need to take time for ourselves and have fun! It's a great way to reflect, improve one's mental health, and enjoy each other's company before Palm Sunday weekend!
Attention Grade 12 students! We are excited to be able to offer you a graduates retreat this year! It is taking place on May 31st at a beautiful outdoor venue called Camp Marydale, which is on the lake just outside Hamilton. The retreat lasts for the school day with buses departing from Assumption College at 9am and returning before 3pm. It will be a fun day of outdoor group challenges and activities, time together and a barbeque lunch. It will be run by Camp Marydale staff. You will also receive back the letter you wrote to yourself in grade 9. The cost is only $25. For more information see the poster on the bulletin board at the back of the caf beside the fountain or on the wall beside the chaplain's office. Registration and payment is now open and online only. Sign up soon to secure yourself and your friends a spot. All grade 12 students are welcome. There is still time to create great memories of your grade 12 year.
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.
