Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
1. Attention grade 12 students who are going on the grad retreat. Tuesday morning at 8:45am you are to meet at the school entrance by the portables and tennis courts for your buses. Be sure to bring a refillable water bottle, a hat and sunscreen. Dress for the weather in school- appropriate casual clothing.
2. Hello homeroom teachers!!! Thank you for all of the support with the shoe drive. Today, on this final day we will be collecting in PERIOD 1. Thank you!
3. 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!
4. The 180 Team is meeting today in the chapel on the lunchtimes.
5. Attention! All Extended French students in grades 9-12 that are interested in coming on the lavender field trip; please pick up a permission form on the workroom 2010 door. All permission forms must be returned by May 27th.
6. Have nothing to do May 29th at 7pm? Enjoy stage combat and a good drama? Then come out and support the gr.12 drama class as they put on their production of “The Outsiders”! Set in the 1960’s, this play follows Ponyboy Curtis, a young person who is navigating their own identity and the conflict between ‘the greasers’, and their rivals: ‘the socs’. Tickets are $10 and go on sale Thursday May 22nd. You can pick tickets up during lunches at the back of the cafe or by emailing Mrs. Ratelband at nratelband@bhncdsb.ca Still not sold? Well, there will also be snacks available to buy at intermission! Warning: this show does contain violence, flashing lights and loud noises. So let’s support our fellow lions as they take the stage one last time!
7. Happy Asian Heritage Month Lions, ACE invites you to come learn and experience a glimpse of Origami, a traditional aspect of Asian artwork Today! We're exited to be holding a free Origami workshop in the Library Innovation Lab during all three lunches so be sure to check it out!
8. Attention students who signed up for the Let’s Talk Science Cancer Workshop at McMaster. The trip has been cancelled due to lack of fee payment. Refunds will be issued to those students who have paid.
9. Today is the last day for collecting shoes during Period 2. The tallying will be done and the winning class will be awarded with a pizza party. Thank you to everyone who has participated, it helps these youth and young adults get back on their feet!
10. If you borrowed a uniform from TLC, you need to return it ASAP. Any collateral remaining after May 30th will be donated to St. Vincent De Paul.
11. Are you in drama, dance, media art, music, photography, or visual art this year or next year? Then you are invited to come on the ACS Art Trip to New York City in May next year! A year TODAY, you could be on the adventure of a lifetime where you would explore Central Park, see a Broadway show, take selfies on the Highline, shop in Times Square, and view world-famous art, like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”. If you are interested, see Ms. Benoit for more information, or pick up an information package outside of room 2015. Only 7 spots are left, so enroll today!
12. Attention all future explorers interested on embarking to Italy next March Break! Miss Dabrowski has just printed off more Italy trip packages, because you're all as excited about pasta and the Pope as she is. If you need a package, swing by her classroom or find her in room 2010 during third period, yes, she’ll be there buried under a mountain of Rome-themed paperwork. And if you're still undecided, there will be an info session on Monday, May 26th for all interested students, don’t miss it unless you're okay with staying home while your friends reenact scenes from The Lizzie McGuire Movie in real life.
13. Hey Lions! Jack Karaoke ticket sales officially begun at all three lunches in the cafeteria! For just $5, you get admission to the greatest musical showdown since your uncle’s wedding, plus two slices of pizza and a shot at winning some awesome prizes, sorry, no autographs from Mr. Martorelli, unless you ask politely on the Italy Trip…. Whether you’re belting out Beyoncé or bravely butchering Bon Jovi, grab your ticket and get ready to sing your heart out on Friday May 23rd!
14. Hey Grade 9 second semester Religion students, if you're interested in seeing King of Kings next Friday morning, (and who wouldn't want to kick off the day with a cinematic journey through the life of Jesus?) , make sure you hand in your permission forms to your teachers and pay on School Cash Online by 3:00 PM, today!!! This is a hard deadline: no ifs, ands, or loaves and fishes, because the theatre needs to know how many of you are coming so they can roll out the red carpet, or at least warm up the popcorn. Don’t miss your chance to see the greatest story ever told… on the big screen!
15. Attention Grade 12’s. Prom is around the corner. Tickets can be picked up in the main office. Bring your proof of purchase. Also...AND THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT...please send Ms. Mosher a list of who you are sitting with. You do NOT need a full table of 10 to send her a list. This needs to be done by today. If she does not receive this list by today, she will assign you a table. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mosher as soon as possible.
16. Attention Jack Chapter! There is a short but mandatory meeting at 3:10 in the lecture hall. Looking forward to seeing everyone, then!
17. Today's special in the servery is Popcorn chicken and fries for $7.50. Popcorn chicken poutine for $7.00. Have a great long weekend.
SPORTS:
We’re proud to announce that ACS has WON the AAHBN Track Meet! Our athletes gave an outstanding performance across the board, highlighted by:A new record in the Senior Boys 200m by Zagham, A record-setting run in the Novice Boys 100m by Mubarak, a record setting Long Jump by Rashaad and victories in 4 out of the 6 relay events. A special congratulations goes out to Carling Ruddell who came first in all four of her events. This incredible achievement is a result of hard work, dedication, and team spirit. Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches who made this possible! Good luck at CWOSSA next Friday. Go Lions!
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend Lions!
