Friday May 2, 2025
Friday May 2, 2025
1. Welcome to the last day of spirit week lions! We hope you have enjoyed your week. Today is “Opposite Day”. Hope you are sporting your best professional attire!
2. Monday, May 5th is the National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Canada. This day is also known as Red Dress Day. It is a day to honour and bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a Red Shirt and/or moccasins. Indigenous female students are also allowed to wear Ribbon Skirts.
3. On Thursday, May 8th, from 6pm-8pm in the Caf, we will be hosting a Faith night called Faith Over Fear. We will be sharing in our faith through musical performances, activities, and prayers. The tickets go on sale next week at the back of the Caf for $5. This includes drinks and snacks. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Mosher, Mrs. Sheldrake, Izzy Matthews or Shauntay Lindsay. If any staff are interested in joining us that evening, please email Ms. Mosher. All are welcome.
4. The Jack Chapter is proud to host its 3rd Annual Wellness Fair this Tuesday during all three lunches. We are thrilled to welcome a variety of community partners who are eager and excited to visit our school and share their services that support the well-being of every teenager. This is a fantastic opportunity for all students to learn more about local wellness resources, explore available supports, and engage in meaningful conversations around mental health. The fair will be set up in the cafeteria and is open to all students throughout the lunch periods. Be sure to stop by the stations and take part in this important event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Miss Dabrowski.
5. Attention grade 12 students: Have a fun day with your friends in the beautiful outdoors at Camp Marydale at the grad retreat on May 20th. For more details see the poster and permission form posted outside the chaplaincy office. The cost for the day is $25. The deadline to pay online is next Monday May 5th. All grade 12 students are welcome!
6. 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!
7. The next ACS book club meeting will be held this Monday May 5 at 8:15am OR after school at 3:05pm in the Library’s Innovation lab. Both meetings will be the same, come at the time that accommodates your schedule the best. Looking forward to seeing you there!
8. Applications for student council are now available in the main office. They are due back to the main office no later than 12pm on Monday, May 12th. Limited applications are available so pick up yours today!
9. 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.
10. The deadline to sign up for the Rainbow Ball has been extended. You can still attend if you bring in your permission form and $12 payment to Ms. Nuhu by this Monday. This is your last chance to attend this fun and classy semi-formal event.
11. 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.
12. Ciao, future travelers! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime—our March Break 2026 Italy Trip is officially happening! From exploring ancient ruins in Rome to wandering through the art-filled streets of Florence and indulging in delicious gelato, this unforgettable journey is calling your name. If you've ever dreamed of seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican, or the canals of Venice, now is your chance to make it a reality. Information packages are now available with Miss Dabrowski in Workroom 2010. Students who sign up for the trip before Monday May 12th will receive $100 off the trip. Spots are filling up! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly amazing. If you have any questions, please see Miss Dabrowski.
13. There will be a short Jack Chapter meeting day at 3:10 in the lecture hall! See you there and have a mentally healthy day!
14. Today's special in the servery will be popcorn chicken poutine for $7.00. Also available today will be ice cream cookie sandwiches for $2.99. And while supplies last homemade milkshakes for $3.85. Vanilla, Strawberry and chocolate. Also no cinnamon buns are in stock-sorry. Maybe next Wednesday?
SPORTS:
1. The Varsity Boys Soccer team bounced back from their first loss of the season with authority, dispatching Paris by a score of 8-1. Markiian S. Scored a hat trick with an all around positive team performance. This result locks up a first round playoff bye into the semi-finals. The boys conclude the regular season on Monday against PJ at 4pm at the John Wright fields. Come support as we move towards the playoff push.
2. It is has been a busy start for the girls rugby team this spring! In season play, the girls lost to BCI by one score in the dying minutes of the game. They then bounced back and won 36-7 over North Park. A few of the girls who found the try area include, Jayden R, Maddy B, Victoria Sharp and Saundi C.
3. Yesterday the girls went to their annual spring tournament in Guelph. The weather was great, cold, wet and muddy, but your lady lions battled through 6 games and left it all on the pitch. Some notable standouts on the day include Selene with 2 big scoring plays, Celeste and Peyton with some bone crunching tackles and Eden with several streaking runs down the sidelines. Great work girls!
Have a great weekend Lions and 'May the 4th' be with you!
