Monday, April 11, 2022
If anyone is interested in playing Girls Fast Pitch, please sign up outside the girls Phys Ed office.
Hey Lions! Our next Casual Dress Day is on Wednesday, April 13th. To help promote the Addams Family Musical, students wearing an Addams Family costume or are dressed in total black clothing will be entered into a draw for great prizes.
The next Varsity Boys Soccer practice will take place outside on Tuesday after school.
Tennis season is starting again soon. There will be a very brief but mandatory meeting for both the senior and junior tennis teams in Room 2003 after school today. If you are interested in joining the tennis team this year, please join us at this meeting.
All students who have signed up for the Boys Lacrosse Team, there is an important meeting in the gym immediately after school today. Be sure that your permission forms have been submitted. The first tryout will take place on Tuesday after school at 3pm. Students are reminded that they must bring their own equipment - Sticks, pads, gloves, cleats, helmets, and mouth guards.
Don't forget to drop by Room 3005 to sign up for the Let's Talk Science presentation happening Tuesday April 12th from 12:30-2:00 (most of 2nd lunch). Topic is Returning to the Moon featuring Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, a former STEM speaker.
Attention all students wishing to try-out for the ACS Track and Field Team. A sign-up sheet has been posted outside the male Phys. Ed Office. Be sure to sign up under the appropriate age category (Grade 9 Boys and Girls - Novice Division, Grade 10 Boys and Girls - Junior Division, and Grade 11-12 Boys and Girls - Senior Division). Students are able to sign up for a maximum of 3 events. Training will take place after school from 3-4:30pm outdoors. Students are reminded that since there is no school wide Track and Field Meet at ACS this year. You are trying out for the events you sign up for. The AABHN District meet will take place on May 10 and 11 at PJ's Kiwanis Field.
Attention boys who would like to try out for the ACS Boys Baseball Team. We will be having tryouts on Monday, Apr. 11 and Wed. Apr. 13. The tryouts will be held at Donegal Park on 70 Donegal Drive which is close to the school. The tryouts will run from shortly after the end of school until 5 or 5:30 pm. Players should bring any equipment they have, but at a minimum a baseball glove. Players should wear weather appropriate athletic clothing in case it is cold or wet. Players are also reminded that they must bring their completed and signed health and permission forms to the tryout. If players need a ride to Donegal Park, they should meet Mr. Annear and Mr. Vieira at the back of the school, near the gym doors opposite the tennis courts.
Attention Grade 12's! Planning for the Senior Prom is underway, and we need your help to select this year's Prom theme. Please log onto the Grade 12 D2L page anytime between today and next Wednesday, April 13th, and cast your vote for this year's Prom theme. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Braga or Ms. Martello.
Coffee House is back Lions! Mark May 19th on your calendars for a fun night full of music, snacks, and friends. Auditions for performers will be held this Wednesday after school in Room 2063. If you are interested in auditioning, please be sure to sign up for your preferred time slot on the sign-up sheet located outside of Room 2063. Be sure to bring along any instruments or tracks needed for your performance.
The Royal City Soccer Club, a registered non-profit organization, is excited to host its 30th annual grassroots summer day camps to children aged 5 to 13. This is an amazing opportunity for the students of ACS to either volunteer or work as a camp staff at our camps this summer. Please see the poster outside the Male Phys-Ed Office for more details.
Do you need community service hours? Beginning next year students will be required to have 40 hours of community service to graduate. The St. Vincent de Paul Store is looking for student volunteers on Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm once a month. They need students every weekend, so they are able to work around your schedule. For more information see the poster on the volunteer bulletin board beside Guidance and on the door at the chaplain's office. We have always had a great relationship with the St. Vincent de Paul Store, so they came to us first looking for student volunteers. It's a great experience and you would earn 4 service hours each time.
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.
As part of a grade 12 social justice class effort, we are looking to help young Brantford moms in need. Throughout April you can help local moms by donating clean, new or used, baby clothes, toys, and new packages of wipes, food, diapers, bottles, and sanitary products. If that doesn’t seem like something you can help with, then consider buying a donut! Donuts will be sold at the caf every Tuesday, both lunches, all April long for $2 or the donation of a baby product. All products and money will be donated to the Brantford Pregnancy and Resource Center. Thank you, Lions!
Attention Lions! The Friends Fiesta has been moved to Friday, May 6th. Tickets for the Friends Fiesta will go on sale TODAY.
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.
GRADUATES are reminded to check for Scholarship & bursary information on your D2L Grade 12 Guide for regular updates to the Scholarship chart. 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:
-The $6000 Mabel and Gordon McMillan Scholarship applications are due April 21st to the D2L dropbox. This prestigious award is offered to students who consistently achieve academic excellence, are heavily involved in School and Community extra-curriculars and live the Catholic Graduate expectations.
-Libro Credit union offers $2000 scholarships to youth who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their community while balancing academic success. Applications for their scholarship are being accepted online now until April 23
-The Canadian Federation of University Women's or C.F.U.W. Scholarship is worth $1000 is for Female students heading to College or University with over 85% average and is due April 29th
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.
