Announcements

Monday February 24, 2025

1.   Assumption Cares is coming.  We’ll be raising money for St. Vincent de Paul, fasting for 24 hours, and having some fun here at school.  All participants get 10 hours of community service. Come to the lecture hall to find out more.  That’s Tuesday at lunch. 

2.   Mr. Duff and Mrs. Fergus are pleased to announce the 13, YES, 13 amazing candidates for the 2025 Valedictorian.  Those 13 are: Shanzay and Abbey and Morgan and Aneri, and Country and Maxima and Jorga and Divya and Maddy and Ella and Shriyak and David and Ritu.  Their essays, posted on the glass wall outside of the Main office, are there for you to read so you can make an informed decision.  Electronic voting, for grade 12s only, takes place on Wednesday March 5, from 8AM to 3PM.   

3.   Attention students looking for volunteer hours! There is a need for 15-20 students to join the 10th Annual Brant County Tree Plant on Saturday, April 26th , from 9am to 1pm at the Mount Pleasant Nature Park.  You will work with certified Foresters on this important environmental restoration project - and also receive a free lunch for your time! Sign up by yourself or get a group together! Email or see Mrs. Walsh in Room 3024 by this Friday to join - don't miss out! 

4.   Are you looking to earn community hours this semester? If you are availabe from 3-4 daily, email Mrs. Cameron. She is looking for a reliable and trustworthy student to help her tidy her classroom at the end of the day in room 1004. Email her if interested in this opportunity.  

5.   The ACS Prefect Program is looking for new members to join our team.  This only happens once per year, so listen up: Have you heard the call to serve, to help, to give back, but you're not sure how to do it? As an ACS Prefect, you can help others with their homework, mentor new students, or help around the school AND you earn community service hours for every minute you serve as a Prefect.  The Prefect Program opens doors and creates new opportunities for you.   If you'd like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and to pick up an application to join, mark your calendar and please attend one of our mandatory information sessions during your lunch in the Lecture Hall on Mon. March 3.  We look forward to meeting you. 

6.   Want to win a free 3-month YMCA gym membership? If you are between 12-15 years old and need something to do during March Break, join the Y.E.S. program. For more information or to register, visit the school website or TLC’s bulletin board.  

7.   LEAP is thrilled that Hailey DeDominicis will be in the lecture hall This Wednesday during senior lunch only.  She will be sharing her writing experiences, focusing primarily on her script turning into a screen play turning into a 2024 Netflix movie called “Our Little Secret”. If you are in grades 9 or 10, sign up for a free ticket to attend.  See the sign-up sheet on the door of room 1009. Tomorrow Tuesday, is the last day to sign up.  

8.   Attention all STEM students. The STEM Olympics are back. Form a grade level team of up to 4 students and sign up outside of room 3005. STEM Olympics will run from March 18 to March 21. Your team will have the opportunity to compete in a variety of STEM challenges and to be STEM Olympics Champions. 

9.   Buy your tickets to “In Our Assumption” Era dance for Friday, February 28th. Join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm.  Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online and this includes pizza, popcorn, drinks, cotton candy and cookies! Spirit wear is now available on School Cash Online! Let’s get ready to have the time of our lives! 

10.  Junior Badminton players you have practice tomorrow morning at 7:15am.

11.  Do you have talent such as painting, singing, acting, dancing or playing an instrument? Well then we need you to participate in “Assumption’s Got Talent”.  There are prizes awarded to the top 3 finalists who perform in front of a live audience. If you have what it takes to take the Assumption Stage then submit your talent via video to nratelband@bhncdsb.ca  no later than Thursday, March 6th by midnight! The adjudicators will choose the top ten to perform on Thursday, March 27th! 
 
12.  Bonjour tout le monde! Join us tomorrow for our next French Club meeting as we dive into Valentine’s Day traditions in France. Come joing us for fun discussions, French games and treats. Bring a friend and come celebrate l’amour! À demain! 

13.  ACS knit club, hope everyone can join us this Friday from 3-4 pm in room 1004 for our weekly meeting. Email Mrs. Cameron if you can’t make it. New member welcome.  

14.  Reminder of the yoga club practice tomorrow night on the stage. Wear comfy clothes! 

15.  Got the travel bug? Looking to explore new places? STEM member or not, we're super excited to invite you and your parents to a meeting about our March Break trip to Germany and Switzerland in 2026! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25th at 7 pm, to hear details including a tentative itinerary, safety highlights, and the impact of world travel. Come to room 3005 to grab a slip with more information. We hope to see you there! P.S. This is a recruitment meeting - if you are already signed up for the trip, your attendance is not required. 

16.  Senior Badminton Practice after school today, Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00. Wednesday is our first Match against Paris. Practices will continue after school Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays. Thank you and Congrats to all those who made the team. 

17.  It is not too late – the Arts 2026 New York City trip is half full! Claim your spot today by enrolling online. More good news – the early enrollment discount of $100 off has been extended until March 7th. Did you miss the first NYC information meeting? Don’t worry, we will be having another New York info session on Feb. 26 at 7PM in the lecture hall. Come out then or see Ms. Benoit in 2015 for an info package today! 

Have a great day Lions!

Thursday February 20, 2025

1.   Registration for Assumption Cares is coming up.  Next week on Tuesday will be our first meeting at lunchtime in the lecture hall. 

2.   The 180 Team is meeting tomorrow, that’s Friday, on the lunchtimes in the chapel.  

3.   Our ACS Prefects are proud to serve you, our lions, this semester.  We’re excited to offer FREE Homework Help, Tutoring, and Mentorship services.  If you'd like be paired with a Prefect to get some help with a class you're struggling in, or you'd like to chat with them and find out how to get more involved at our school, please go to STUDENT SERVICES to grab an application, fill it out, and return it.  Our Prefect team will review your application and begin the process of pairing you with one of our ACS Prefects. 

4.   Attention STEM club members: Today Dr. PJ Devereaux will be visiting our school. Dr. Devereaux is a renowned cardiologist, clinical epidemiologist, and perioperative care physician. Bring your lunch to the lecture hall so you don’t miss any details. Can’t wait to see you there! 

5.   Buy your tickets to “In Our Assumption” Era dance for Friday, February 28th. Join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm.  Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online and this includes pizza, popcorn, drinks, cotton candy and cookies! Spirit wear is now available on School Cash Online! Let’s get ready to have the time of our lives! 

6.   Do you have talent such as painting, singing, acting, dancing or playing an instrument? Well then, we need you to participate in “Assumption’s Got Talent”.  There are prizes awarded to the top 3 finalists who perform in front of a live audience. If you have what it takes to take the Assumption Stage then submit your talent via video to nratelband@bhncdsb.ca  no later than Thursday, March 6th by midnight! The adjudicators will choose the top ten to perform on Thursday, March 27th! 

7.   Attention all students working on the Fashion Show promo flyer!  Just a reminder that your submissions are due this Friday to Mme. Beccari. 

8.   Jazz band will be meeting today in the music room after school today for a short info session.  Please let Mr. Stec know if you can’t make it.  Hope to see you there! 

9.   Today's special in servery will be chicken balls with rice and oriental veggies with your choice of Spicy Thai or Sweet and sour sauce for $6.50.   Homemade Turkey Vegetable noodle soup for $4.00. 

Have a great day Lions!

Tuesday February 18, 2025

1.   Hey Lions, registration for next year is wrapping up soon!  Don’t be wait.... Make sure you submit your courses on my blueprint for parent approval and have your parents complete the forms and fee on school cash online! The absolute last day to register is this Wed Feb 19th! 

2.   Our ACS Prefects are proud to serve you, our lions, this semester.  We’re excited to offer FREE Homework Help, Tutoring, and Mentorship services.  If you'd like be paired with a Prefect to get some help with a class you're struggling in, or you'd like to chat with them and find out how to get more involved at our school, please go to STUDENT SERVICES to grab an application, fill it out, and return it.  Our Prefect team will review your application and begin the process of pairing you with one of our ACS Prefects. 

3.   Attention STEM club members: This Thursday, February 20th, during senior lunch, Dr. PJ Devereaux will be visiting our school. Dr. Devereaux is a renowned cardiologist, clinical epidemiologist, and perioperative care physician. Check Brightspace to see when to grab a STEM slip. Don't miss this opportunity! 

4.   There will be no math club after school today.  Instead, we will meet tomorrow after school for contest prep and information.  Hope to see you there! 

5.   This is a reminder to all Grade 9 and 10 students interested in TODAY’s Geography Challenge, to come down to the Innovation Lab in the library directly after announcements – with permission from your Period 1 teacher! Good luck to all contestants! 

6.   A huge merci to all the students and teachers who made our French trip to Quebec City such a success! From exploring historic streets to meeting Bonhomme, it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you for your enthusiasm, great energy, and for representing our school so well. 

7.   Attention yoga club members. Tonights practices is cancelled as Mrs. Charnish-Currie is under the weather. We will meet again next week! 

8.   Attention Yearbook Members. Tonight’s meeting is CANCELLED. However, next week’s meeting will be very important. Please ensure your schedule allows you to attend to you don’t miss important information. See you all then!  

9.   Ok, so I’ve heard about this “ACS Got Talent” thing and I’m thinking – what's that about? There are sooooo many talented people here at ACS, just sitting on their talent, waiting for that right opportunity. And, you know? This just might be it! All you have to do is submit a video of your talent to nratelband@bhncdsb.ca by Thursday, March 6th by midnight and the judges will do the rest! There are cash prizes to be won, plus bragging rights and a night of live performances and artistic showcasing! Don’t miss this chance! 

10.  Hey hey hey – it's Tuesday today! You know what that means, right? It’s Vocal Ensemble night! See everyone in the lecture hall from 3-4pm.  

11.  Our next ACS Knit Club meeting is on Wed, Feb 19th from 3-4 in room 1004. New members welcome. Members, please check your Outlook. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron 

12.  Senior Badminton’s Final Tryout will be Wednesday after school 3:00-4:30. Practices will be Thursday after school and Friday after school for those that make the team. Please see Mr. Mitchell if you have any questions. 

13.  All those who are taking part in publishing a book, there will be a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday Feb 19 at 8:15am, in the library’s innovation lab. If you are unable to attend, please let Mrs. Santos know if you still wish to be a part of it. Look forward to seeing you there.  

14.  Attention all students working on the Fashion Show flyer!  This is a reminder that all submissions are due this Friday, February 21st.  Don’t forget to send your submissions to Mme. Beccari by email. 

15.  Tuesday's special in the servery is Cheese and Potato Perogies with caramelized onions with fries and a side of sour cream for $6.50.  Just the perogies will be $5.50.  There will be 2 homemade soups these week Thursday turkey vegetable and friday French onion for $4.00.

Black History Month - Did You Know That

1.   Marie-Joseph Angélique was an enslaved Black woman in Montreal who was accused—without proof—of setting a massive fire in 1734. Known for resisting her enslavement, she had attempted to escape but was recaptured. When a fire destroyed much of Old Montreal, she was blamed despite no concrete evidence. After a biased trial and torture, she was forced to confess and was publicly executed on June 21, 1734. Her story is now seen as a symbol of resistance against slavery and racial injustice in Canada. She remains a significant figure in Black Canadian history, inspiring books, plays, and historical research.  

2.   Sidney Poitier made history as the first Black actor to win Best Actor at the Oscars in 1964 for Lilies of the Field (1963). His win broke racial barriers in Hollywood, paving the way for future Black actors. In 2002, he received an honorary Academy Award for his lifetime achievements. His legacy remains one of excellence, dignity, and progress in film and civil rights. 

Have a great day Lions!

Tuesday February 11, 2025

1.   Speak-up ACS!  LEAP invites you to honour Black History Month through poem, rap, free verse, broadside poem (which is a short poem with art or photography), spoken word, or an opinion piece. In the words of BLM co-founder Janaya Khan, “Privilege isn’t about what you’ve gone through; it’s about what you haven’t had to go through. And right now, we are in a time that is calling on us to learn the stories that we don’t know.” Please see Mrs. Connolly if you’re interested in sharing your voice. 

2.   Valedictorian Essay and application.  Hard copy to Main office before end of day THIS Friday AND electronic copy of essay due to Mrs. Fergus at her school email address.  

3.   All Grade 12 French students interested in challenging the DELF exam this spring must submit their registration by this Friday. You are also invited to attend an introductory prep session with Madame Di Francesco after school on Thursday in Room 3026.  

4.   Hey ACS! The date has changed for the “In Our Assumption” Era dance to Friday, February 28th. Join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm.  Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online and this price includes pizza, popcorn, drinks, cotton candy and cookies! Friendship bracelets and other merch will be sold at the back of the Caf starting today. Spirit wear is coming soon! Let’s get ready to have the time of our lives! 

5.   Valentine’s day is just around the corner! Buy your special someone a carnation and hersey’s chocolate for $3. Today is the last day to purchase at the back of the caf on all three lunches. Carnations will be delivered to period 4 classes on Valentine’s day. 

6.   There will be a MOCK TRIAL meeting on Wednesday February 12th during all three lunches in the lecture hall.  Arrive promptly, the meeting will be short. 

7.   Do you have talent such as painting, singing, acting, dancing or playing an instrument? Well then we need you to participate in “Assumption’s Got Talent”.  There are prizes awarded to the top 3 finalists who perform in front of a live audience. If you have what it takes to take the Assumption Stage then submit your talent via video to nratelband@bhncdsb.ca  no later than Thursday, March 6th by midnight! The adjudicators will choose the top ten to perform on Thursday, March 27th! 

8.   Attention Vocal Ensemble, today, Tuesday, Feb. 11th, is the LAST DAY for any newcomers to join the group. Message Ms. Ratelband or Mrs. Morissette if you cannot attend. The ensemble ends at 4pm. Those living in Caledonia – don't forget to book your taxi at the correct time! 

9.   There will be a Waterloo Math Contest information session after school today in room 3011.  Hope to see you there! 

10.  Tomorrow there will be an important meeting for retreat leaders for the grade 9 retreats to sign up for the semester 2 retreat dates. If you were not a leader in semester 1 and would like to be, new leaders in grades 10,11, and 12 are welcome and must attend the meeting. The meetings in the chapel on the lunchtimes. 

11.  A reminder to all swim team members that CWOSSA is tomorrow! Please remember that the bus departs the front of the school at 6:30AM sharp! Make sure you have everything you need with you tonight as the school will not be open in the morning. Check your school emails for additional information.  

12.  This is a reminder to all Grade 9 and 10 students signed up for today’s Geography Challenge, to come down to the Innovation Lab directly after announcements – good luck to all contestants! 

13.  All Boys Rugby players that are interested in purchasing a duffle bag. Please See Mr. Prior in Portable 2 during your lunch.  

14.  The Junior Boys and Girls badminton team final roster is posted outside both the female and male phys ed office. Our next practice will be Tues morning. Thanks to all that came out. 

15.  Our next ACS Knit Club meeting is tomorrow Wed, Feb 12th from 3-4 in room 1004. New members welcome. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron 

16.  It is not too late – the Arts 2026 New York City trip is half full! Claim your spot today by enrolling online. More good news – the early enrollment discount of $100 off has been extended until March 7th. Did you miss the first NYC information meeting? Don’t worry, we will be having another info session on Feb. 26 at 7PM in the lecture hall. Come out then or see Ms. Benoit in 2015 for an info package today!  

17.  Reminder that yoga club is this evening. We are going to relocate to the stage starting this week to accomodate our growing numbers!  If you are thinking about joining permission forms will be moved to outside of 3014. Tonight will be a playlist of love songs and heart openers in honour of Valentine’s day. Can’t wait to see you! 

18.  Hey ACS Grads! Today is the day! Grad Photo Re-takes are here! Edge Imaging will be here today February 11th, 12th, and 13th. Please go to the student services side door for your booked time with a white collared shirt and hair done! Please email me with any questions. Thanks, Mrs. Mastromatteo. 

19.  Tuesday's special in the servery is fan favourite Tex Mex Loaded fries or nachos topped with tex mex beef, salsa, cheese sauce, sour cream and green onions for $7.75.    Nachos and cheese for $4.99. 

Black History Month - Did You Know That?

1.   Canada was seen as a haven for Black people escaping slavery in the U.S. Especially through the underground railroad in the 19th century. Many settled in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec, forming early Black communities. Notable Black settlements included Buxton, Chatham, and Windsor (Ontario), Africville (Nova Scotia), and communities in Montreal (Quebec).

2.   Chloe Cooley – A Black woman in Ontario whose violent treatment by her enslaver led to early anti-slavery laws. Chloe Cooley was an enslaved Black woman in Upper Canada whose violent abduction and sale across the U.S. border in 1793 sparked early anti-slavery legislation. Her resistance was witnessed and reported to Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, leading to the Act to Limit Slavery in Upper Canada—the first law restricting slavery in a British colony. Though it did not immediately free all enslaved people, it banned new enslaved individuals from being brought into Upper Canada and set the stage for abolition. Cooley’s bravery remains a key moment in Canada’s history of resistance against slavery.  

Have a great day Lions!