Announcements

Friday November 1, 2024

1.   Today is November 1st—c'est la Toussaint, also known as All Saints' Day! Join us in room 3026 after school to celebrate this special occasion with le Club Français. See you soon, Lions! 
 
2.   TODAY is the absolute LAST day to enroll in the art trip to Greece over the 2025 March Break. If you want to go, see Ms. Benoit in 2015 for more information and enroll before midnight today. Those that are enrolled, check the Brightspace/D2L regularly for important trip updates and details. 

3.   Hot chocolate and hot apple cider will be sold in the cafeteria on all lunches today for $1.  
 
4.   Quake is hosting the 'Thank A Vet' writing competition in honour of Remebrance day. In 500 words or less, explain why Canadian veterans should be thanked and honored? Submit your entry to the basket in the main office. The contest runs from Monday, October 28th to Friday, November 8th. Let’s show our appreciation for those who served!” 

5.   Attention all grade 10, 11 and Extended French students!  Have you signed up for the Quebec City trip yet?  If not, be sure to sign-up by Wednesday November 6th.  Don’t forget to visit the D2L page for sign-up details or speak to Mme. Danielle or Mme. Rodger as soon as possible. 

6.   Are you interested in international affairs, debating big ideas, or building leadership skills? Join the Quake Model United Nations! This is your chance to step into the shoes of world leaders, tackle real-world issues, and make connections with like-minded students. Whether you're a seasoned debater or just curious to learn more, Model UN has a place for you.  Application forms to participate in the full day of debate on Friday December 6th are available on the CWAYC bulletin board outside student services.  See Mrs. Flanagan in 1013 if you have questions. 

7.   Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board in partnership with YMCA Immigration Settlement Services are hosting a Newcomer Healthy Mind Awareness Night on November 5, from 5-7pm at Assumption College).  This event will bring together local service providers, students, parents, and caregivers.  Our hope is to promote collaboration in our community, to offer information about mental health services in our community to our Newcomer population.  We want to open our school to create a hub for community partnerships and learning for parents and caregivers. This event is free, with pizza, and door prizes for raffle draws at the event.  Many of our Assumption students and Prefects have offered to volunteer at this event – all volunteers are asked to register at the sign in table at 4pm to ensure you get your volunteer hours and know your location assignment (where you will be assisting the service providers in the cafeteria) to support the event with set-up. 

8.   Can you believe today is the first day of November? That means Christmas is around the corner. What makes a better gift than a new book and gives back to your school library at the same time? The library and Beach Reads bookstore are teaming up to bring you the first ever online book fair! 20% of all purchases go right back to our school library. Visit beachreads.ca/lions or see a librarian for more details. The online book fair runs until Nov. 28th. Check out some of the books here in our own library. Happy book shopping, Lions! 

9.   All those interested in Star Fest at Brock University and have been added to the Club D2L Page are to attend a brief 15 minute meeting after school in the Drama Room for next steps for registration. Please check the D2L page or see Mr. DaCosta if you cannot attend.  

SPORTS:

1.   Hey Lions, are you ready for some playoff football!!!  The theme for this Friday's football game is Slumber Party. Wear your comfiest pjs, bring a blanket and your Lion pride!! Reminder to please bring your student ID for entry. See you there! 

2.   Wish our Senior Girls Basketball team good luck as they head to Sarnia for the last tournament of the season! On Monday, they will be playing North Park @5:30 in the den for a spot in the city championship on Friday. Come out and support our lady lions!  

3.   Shoutout to the Senior Boys Volleyball Team! Although the season came to an end in a hard-fought quarterfinal against North Park, the boys showed grit and determination to work together and move on to the next point. Smart net play from Owen D. and Matt M. helped us to gain advantage in the middle of the court. Amazing digs from Carter D. helped us to stay in rallies. Great sets from Carson B. allowed Immanuel R. and Alex J. to finish off points. The goal for all returning players next year is to get taller.  

4.   Attention all girls interested in trying out for the girls ice hockey team.  Tryouts are Tues and Thursday at 3:00pm at Lions Park.  You must sign the QR code and take a permission form before going on the ice. 

Have a great weekend Lions!

Tuesday October 29, 2024

1.   Assumption Scares Hunger is happening tomorrow. Please plan accordingly. Bring water and something to eat. Don’t forget your costumes!!! We are meeting at 4 in the caf. Please also make sure that your driver is going to be here at 4 as well! 

 2.   Thank you to all the seniors who showed up for senior sunrise and a special thanks to the staff Mr. Hare, Mr. Prior, Ms. Kakoty, Mr. Roache, Mrs. Santos, Mrs. Flewelling, Mrs. Engell, Mrs. Mosher and Mr. DARBY! We collected ALMOST $200 FOR PENNIES from Heaven. THANK YOU! 

 3.   Bonjour, everyone!   Join us this Friday for our first French Club meeting of the year. We will explore the fascinating topic of La Toussaint! We'll discuss its significance, traditions, and how it's celebrated in France. See the posters around the school for more details.   À bientôt!  

 4.   Do you have a musical talent that you want to showcase at this year’s fall coffee house? Any students interested in participating are asked to email a short video of their performance to Ms Ristov no later than November 1st. This event will take place the evening of November 14th. Looking forward to seeing your acts! 

5.   ACS Knit Club, we will meet this Wed, October 30th. Keep creating your scarves and blankets. The first batch of completed scarves for the shelter has been dropped off. Thank you for all you do. Mrs. Cameron 

 6.   This week is the absolute LAST week to enroll in the art trip to Greece over the 2025 March Break. If you want to go, see Ms. Benoit in 2015 for more information and enroll by Friday, November 1. Those that are enrolled, check the Brightspace/D2L regularly for important trip updates and details. 

7.   Today is cozy knit sweater day! Hope you are feeling all comfy cozy. A reminder that hoodies should not be worn in replacement of uniform tops today. Tomorrow we want you to show your pride in your grade. Students are allowed to replace their tops with a specific fall colour based on their grade. Grade 9s can wear orange, grade 10s can wear black, grade 11s can wear yellow and grade 12s can wear red. Uniform bottoms must still be worn.  

 8.   Attention all grade 10, 11 and Extended French students!  Have you signed up for the Quebec City trip yet?  If not, be sure to sign-up by Wednesday November 6th.  Don’t forget to visit the D2L page for sign-up details or speak to Mme. Danielle or Mme. Rodger as soon as possible. 

 9.   This Thursday is our Fall Pep Rally, and we are very excited to show off our Lion pride! Athletes on fall sports teams including cross country, field hockey, tennis, baseball, golf, boys volleyball, girls basketball, girls and boys rugby, and football are asked to line up in the tech hallway before the pep rally starts. Do not enter the gym with your classes. In general, junior athletes will attend the junior pep rally, and senior athletes will attend the senior pep rally unless your coaches have told you otherwise. You are encouraged to wear your team jerseys if you are not already in costumes.  

 10.   Attention all Business DECA Club Members... There is an important meeting today with Mr. Virdo during senior lunch in Room 2006 regarding the Pre-Regionals Test that you must complete next week.  All DECA Club members, please visit Room 2006 today during senior lunch for a brief meeting with Mr. Virdo. 

11.   Today's special in the servery will be Potato and cheddar cheese perogies with caramelized onions and fries with a side of sour cream for $6.50.  Perogies on their own for $5.00. 

Have a great day Lions!

Friday October 25, 2024

1.   Parent Teacher Interviews are rescheduled to Tuesday October 29th.  All previously scheduled parent-teacher appointments are no longer valid, and parents and guardians will have to use the same link to book again for Tuesday October 29th.   

2.   Amplify Your Culture, we are meeting today on all lunches in the lecture hall! See you there.  

3.   Reminder: The application deadline for the School Council Volunteerism Award is Monday, Oct. 28th at 3:00 pm.  Interested students can pick-up applications in the Main Office today! 

4.   Next week is the absolute LAST week to enroll in the art trip to Greece over the 2025 March Break. If you want to go, see Ms. Benoit in 2015 for more information and enroll by Friday, November 1. Those that are enrolled, check the Brightspace/D2L regularly for important trip updates and details. 

5.   Do you have a musical talent that you want to showcase at this year’s fall coffee house? Any students interested in participating are asked to email a short video of their performance to Ms Ristov no later than November 1st. This event will take place the evening of November 14th. Looking forward to seeing your acts! 

6.   ACS Knit Club, we will meet next on Wed, October 30th. Keep creating your scarves and blankets. Please check your school email for an important message. Thank you for all you do. Mrs. Cameron 

7.   Student council is proud to announce that next week is our fall spirit week! Each day is something new. Be sure to check out our posters located around the school for more details on daily themes or activities. Monday is PJ pants day! You can wear pajama pants (not shorts) with a uniform top. Let’s rock those flannels! 

8.   Ok, lions, you’ve heard about it, you’ve seen the wanted posters and now you’re imagining the taste of the delicious dinner. So wait no further! Your chance to see tensions rise on stage in a dramatic turn of events starts on November 7th with the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. It’s only $20 for a fun-filled evening. Who doesn’t love a good Mystery? Tickets on sale now at the back of the caf. Hurry! We’re already halfway sold out! 

9.   Hey everyone! Just a reminder that our next Jack Chapter meeting is happening after school, today  at 3:10 PM in the Lecture Hall!  Come join us for a great time as we continue to work together to spread awareness and support mental health in our school community. See you there, and as always, have a mentally healthy day! 

10.   Today's special in the servery is the fan favourite Cheeseburger and fries topped with your choice of onions, pickles or tomatoes for $7.00.   Onion rings are available today for $4.25.  Also, we will be serving popcorn chicken poutine for $7.00 and a full order of popcorn chicken and fries for $7.50 

SPORTS: 

1.   Last Friday, our senior tennis team competed in the COWASSA championship in Orangeville. Czeska and Eden List represented our girls doubles team and were able to advance to the second round before being eliminated. Adam Bednarz and Matt MacLean represented our boys' team, and despite losing their first match, were able to go undefeated the rest of the day and advance the final. The final game needed a tiebreaker to crown a winner, and our boys team stepped up their game and won 7-5. This is the first COWASSA tennis title for ACS and the boys are now on their way to OFSAA in June. Great work boys! 

2.   Congratulations to the Field hockey team for making it to the CWOSSA semi finals for the third year in a row.  In a must win game, the lions battled hard against a strong Guelph team.  Bella Hipkin earned the shut out in net and Danika scored the lions lone goal. In semifinal action, the lions faced last years OFSAA bronze medalists and battled until the final whistle.  Unfortunately, we couldn’t match Bluevale’s experience. Bella played awesome in a net, the defence battled all game and Georgia Hawkins scored our goal.  Congratulations to all team members on an excellent season.  

3.   Last night the junior girls defeated north park 58-20.  Tanvee lead the team with 11 points.  Aribah and Manuela played great defense.  The junior girls travel to Guelph today and tomorrow for their final tournament.  Good luck ladies! 

4.   The senior girls basketball team defeated North Park 57-18 last night. All players put points on the score sheet. Kate hit 3 big threes, Audra and Jessie played hard on defense. We have one final regular season game against BCI on Monday. Come out and support our lady lions.

Have a great weekend Lions!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024    

1.   Parent Teacher Interviews will be rescheduled to Tuesday October 29th, however the Pathways Night will be cancelled.  All previously scheduled parent-teacher appointments are no longer valid, and parents and guardians will have to use the same link to book again for Tuesday October 29th.   

2.   Are you a fan of murder mysteries? Or a fan of drama filled weddings? Well, if you’re a fan of either, or both, the grade 11 drama class has the perfect thing for you! It’s the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater! Only $20 for dinner AND a show! Come join us on Thursday, November 7th. Dinner starts at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are on sale at the back of the caf, starting TODAY! Cash only please! 

3.   All students who are involved in Amplify Your culture, please check your email. This is imperative that you do this often! Thank you. Our next meeting is the 25th on all lunches in the lecture hall! 

4.   This year’s final debate club session will take place Thursday after school in room 1013.  New members are welcome. 

5.   ACS Knit Club, we will meet next on Wed, October 30th. Keep creating your scarves and blankets. The first batch of completed scarves for the shelter has been dropped off. Thank you for all you do. Mrs. Cameron 

6.   Senior sunrise has been rescheduled for this Friday! All grade 12s and grade 13s are welcome. $3 entrance and you get a hot chocolate! See you at the back field, behind the portables, at 7am on Friday! All proceeds will go to Pennies From Heaven 

7.   The Gay-Straight Alliance meetings have been canceled for today. We will see you next week at the usual time and place.

8.   Attention all grade 10, 11 and Extended French students!  Don’t forget to sign up for the Quebec City Winter Carnival trip!  Spots are filling up fast – don't miss out!  See Mme. Danielle and Mme. Rodger for permission forms. 

9.   Do you have a musical talent that you want to showcase at this year’s fall coffee house? Any students interested in participating are asked to email a short video of their performance to Ms Ristov no later than November 1st. This event will take place the evening of November 14th. Looking forward to seeing your acts! 

10.   Just a friendly reminder that the Latino Club will be meeting this Friday morning at 8:15 a.m. in room 1035.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bender or Ms. Cassano. 

11.   Are you committed to helping the community and in need of volunteer hours? If so, the Pennies from Heaven letter writing team is perfect for you. The team will focus on writing letters to local businesses from late October to early November. The team will then personally deliver the letters and follow up to pick up donations. This is an amazing opportunity to help the community while earning community service hours. A fifteen-minute information meeting will be held at 3:00 in room 1013 on Friday, October 25th. Students from all grades are welcome. 

12.   Today's special in the servery will be Macaroni and Cheese with a side of garlic toast for $5.50. 

SPORTS:  

1.   The senior girls basketball team played with great intensity this weekend in Barrie. Their cohesiveness and energy on the court led them to the tournament finals. Unfortunately, they lost to the top ranked Maple Ridge but should be congratulated for their finalist finish. In league play, it was a slow start against PJ last night, but our girls pulled it together to take an easy W. Shout out to the orange line! Well done ladies! Come out and support our lions on Thursday as they take on NPC in the den at 5:30.  

2.   Last Friday, your girl's rugby team participated in the 2nd annual spooky 7s rugby tournament, Coming in off a loss last year, the girls were hungry for a big win. They came out and played with intention and precision, bringing the pace each game. Over 4 games the girls only allowed 1 score against and came way with 4 wins. Big shout out to Olivia, Abbey, Pheonix and Charolotte for their great tackling and defensive play. 

3.   Congrats to our Jr Boys Volleyball team for the excellent set of skills and quick thinking on both attack and defence at Tuesday’s game against PJ that brought us home another win.. Shout outs go to Jackson, Neven, Alex and #11.