Friday December 5, 2025
Friday December 5, 2025
1. Attention all grade 12 students: have you both registered and paid for graduation? If you have not, please go to the grad D2L page to register and ensure you pay the grad fee via School Cash Online because the deadline is TODAY Friday, December 5th.
2. The Semi-Formal Dance is TONIGHT from 7-10pm! A reminder that NO cash sales or resold tickets will be accepted at the door. Please remember to bring your ACS student card or another form of ID to confirm your identity. Please note we will be using the STUDENT ENTRANCE for this event. Doors will remain open from 7-8pm. No late admissions will be allowed without prior approval. Please remember that access to lockers will not be available during the dance, and you will not be permitted to leave the dance and return. Coat check will be available for bags and other items if needed. The dance theme is Midnight Stars. Students are encouraged to wear their best attire and dress to excess. Please remember that outfits must adhere to the student code of conduct, and should reflect the moral tone of ACS.
3. As we have entered the holiday season, ACS is preparing a special day on Friday, December 19, to celebrate as a school community. Part of our school’s great tradition for this day is to hold a holiday lunch for students and staff. The meal consists of a turkey dinner, consisting of turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy. There are vegetarian and Halal options available as well. We are offering this meal for the low price of $5 per plate. We hope to see all of our students participate in this tradition at ACS. The deadline for meal purchases is December 9, so don’t wait and go into your School Cash Online account to purchase this meal today!
4. Today is the final day for jewelry sales at the back of the cafeteria.
5. Junior Badminton next week will be Tuesday and Thursday Morning at 7:10am. Please bring a signed permission form.
6. Are you stuck on what to get your friends and fam for Christmas? The library’s got the perfect solution—used books for just $2 each! Affordable, thoughtful, and totally gift-worthy. Swing by and grab yours before they’re gone!
7. French club is meeting on Thursday December 11th after school in room 2004 for a Christmas Escape Room activity. All are welcome. Come out and practice your French and have some delicious snacks. See Madame Pace if you have any questions.
8. Do you like donuts? Delicious donuts? Well if you do, then you deserve some donuts! Join us at The Latino Club this Tuesday after school for frying Buñuelos and good eating!
9. There will be a Jack Chapter meeting for general membership, today after school in the lecture hall. A reminder that only those who applied and were accepted into the chapter in the beginning of the year are the students who can attend the meetings. For those who cannot attend, please respond on the Jack Chapter D2L page. Thank you and have a mentally healthy day.
10. This is an important announcement for all those going to “Starfest” on Monday, December 8th. The bus leaves at 7a.m. - yes A.M.! Be sure to message one of the teachers in charge if you’re running late or the bus will leave without you. Don’t forget to wear ALL BLACK and bring a lunch if you don’t want pizza. Have your song downloaded on your phones and with a USB.
11. Today's special in the servery will be Buffalo Chicken Poutine topped with popcorn chicken, mozzarella cheese, green onions and ranch dressing for $7.25. Cinnamon buns available at 10:15.
Sports
1. The girls hockey team has started the season off by making some big waves this week. First they won the Paris tournament by winning 4 games back to back with next to no break. The regular season started Monday and the girls beat BCI 3-1. The girls finished off their strong week by dominating SJC in a 6-0 win. Victoria Sharp scored 4 goals while Julia McIntosh and caleigh lord added singles. Kayli sault played solid in net in all 6 games!
2. The senior boy's basketball team claimed first-place with a 20-point win over SJC last night. The boys battled hard in the first half and eventually pulled away from the eagles in the second half. Destin played a great defensive game. Emanuel, Andrew and Dami took home a combined 50+ points. Well done, boys!
Have a great day Lions!
