Morning Announcements

Tuesday September 17, 2024                                          

1.  Don't forget Lions, today is CLUB FEST!  During all three lunches today in the cafeteria, students will have the opportunity to sign up for clubs and extracurricular activities.  See you there.

2.  Wednesday September 18th is Dress Down day for Charity.  All proceeds will go to the Six Nations Food Bank.  Students choosing to Dress Down are to bring $2 to homeroom and recieve a bracelet to indicate they have donated $2 to Dress Down for the day.  Please remember ACS is an accademic institution and a dress code still applies, so dress appropriately for school.  If you choose not to participate in Dress Down day, No Problem! Please be sure to be in full uniform as usual.

3.   Say cheese!  Picture Day is this Thursday, September 19th.  Please listen carefully to the announcements throughout the day as you will be called down to the gym alphabetically by your last name.   You do not need to bring anything with you.  Once the photos are ready, you will receive information about how to order online.

4.   There will be an IMPORTANT YEARBOOK CLUB meeting today after school in room 2028. This meeting is for PAST Yearbook Club members ONLY. New club members will be welcomed at future meetings starting in November. Keep listening to morning announcements for upcoming meeting dates. 

5.   Any students who ordered spirit wear over the summer can pick up their orders in TLC on their lunch today. We currently have order numbers 851-883

6.   The enrichment group for history and geography, known as CWAYC, is proud to announce that debate club begins this week.  Do you love to argue and debate? Come out and join CWAYC.  There will be an information meeting in the lecture hall after school on THURSDAY for ALL NEWCOMERS with details about how Parliamentary Style debate works.   The first debate of season will take place later this month.  See the CWAYC bulletin board outside student services, and posters up around the first floor, for details.  Contact Mrs. Flanagan in 1013 if you have questions.

7.   It's finally here! Vocal ensemble is waiting to hear your voice. Caledonia students don't forget to sign-up for the late taxi. Come check us out in room 1154 right after school from 3-4pm. See you then! 

8.   On September 25th, BHN will be hosting a Skilled Trades Day for Indigenous students at The Gathering Place on Six Nations.   If you are an Indigenous student in Grades 9 – 12, you have an opportunity to participate in this FREE event where you can learn more about the skilled trades from experienced Indigenous tradespeople and community organizations from Brantford and Six Nations.   The event will run from 9AM to 2PM on September 25th. Transportation and lunch will be provided free of charge, and you will have the chance to win some great prizes.   If you are interested in participating in this event, sign up in Student Services by Friday, September 20th.

9.   Anyone interested in playing girls Fastpitch please sign up outside of phys ed no later than Tuesday.   Grade 9's please come and sign up!!!

10.   Attention girls field hockey: please check the board outside girls phys Ed for the final roster.   We will continue to practice this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please speak to Mrs. Mcdade or Mrs. Hawkins if you cannot attend.  

11.   Tennis practice for Seniors will be on Tuesday this week and the Junior practices will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.

12.   Romeo, Romeo where art though Romeo?  He's at the Stratford Festival! Join us on Oct 9th to see the Stratford Festival's production of Romeo and Juliet.  First come, first serve as tickets are selling quickly.  See Mr. Agnolin in the staff room in period 1 or Ms. Morissette in portable 2 for field trip forms.  

13.   Mrs. Sheldrake is looking for students to be altar servers for our school Masses. You must be Catholic and be attending Mass regularly in order to be an altar server but if you have never done it before and would like to try it the school will provide training for you and partner you with an experienced server the first time. Contact Mrs. Sheldrake in room 2050 if you are interested in helping.

14.   Would you like to be a retreat leader for the grade 9 retreats here at Assumption and new mini-retreats for Grade 8 students that will also be taking place at Assumption. Be a leader and mentor to Grade 9 Lions and future Lions. Sign up today in the cafeteria on the lunchtimes at Club Fest. Look for the Retreat Leader display beside the 180 Team display - if you like to make new friends, help make our community a better place and have fun doing it - join the 180 Team today at Club Fest

15.   Cafeteria Special:       Taco crunch Tex Mex beef wrap- Tex Mex beef and rice, cheese , salsa and taco chips baked and served with a side of sour cream for $4.99.   Also available today will be nachos and cheese for $4.99 and a newproduct served at the steamtable warmed pretzels with cheese dipping sauce for $3.65.       

Have a great day Lions!                         

Thursday Sept. 12, 2024

1.   Attention grade 9s. Colour Night is TONIGHT from 3-8pm! Here a few reminders for the event: 

       -  At the end of the day, please place your belongings in your locker, and make your way immediately to the cafeteria to find your team. Grade 12 leaders will be there to help direct you. Please bring a water bottle and wear athletic footwear. 
           By now you should have your wristband with your team colour. You should be wearing this wristband today, and for the whole evening. If you did not receive your wristband yesterday, please speak to your homeroom teacher. Any                           additional questions or concerns can be brought to Ms Ristov in TLC at lunch. 
       -  A reminder that this is a closed event. Re-entry will not be permitted for any student who chooses to leave the school early. As well, any students who are not participating in the event are asked to please leave the school at the end of the               day and not to linger.

2.   The guidance department is hosting a mandatory gr 12 meeting today during  your period 2 Gr 12 class.    If you have an online class, non grade 12 period 2 course or spare in period 2, you are to report to the lecture hall for the meeting.  Important information from this meeting will also be posted on our Gr 12 D2L page.

3.   Thank you to all who tried out for the Junior Boys Volleyball Team, the final list has been posted outside the female phys ed office and practice will start Monday next week after school in the gym. If you cannot attend, please let Ms. Moniz know

4.   Brantford YMCA is excited to offer the Youth Fusion sessions again this school year. All newcomers aged 12-24 are welcome to join each Thursday from 4 -6 p.m. It’s free to join and no commitment is necessary.       The first hour is dedicated to gym use and the second hour is for social activities.            You can earn your 40 hours of community involvement just by attending.   ** BUS TICKETS ARE PROVIDED**       For more information or to register, visit TLC or the school website.

5.   The boys' varsity baseball team has now been posted outside of portable 5.  Thank you to all those that tried out.  Our first practice will be Monday, September 16th at 3:30 pm at Bill Little field.  See Mrs. Lytle in portable 5 if you have any questions. . 

6.   OPA! Were you hoping to travel to Greece over the March Break with the art department? Well, you are in luck - we still have a handful of spots remaining! See Ms. Benoit in room 2015 for an information package and enroll today! The last few spots are first come, first serve, so don't wait long to sign up or you may be disappointed. Also, attention to all those already enrolled in the trip, don't forget to bring your signed permission forms to Ms. Benoit ASAP.

7.   Cross country training continues to practice tonight.  Runners will meet at the picnic tables by the portables. Please ensure that you give your signed permission form to Mrs. Czaplinska-Mastromatteo or Ms. Gomez a.k.a the organized coaches. If you are interested in joining the team, please scan the QR code and pick up a permission form by the physed offices

8.   Do you like to sing? Have you been secretly humming songs between classes? Is music a big part of your life? If you answered 'yes' to even ONE of those questions, then Vocal Ensemble is for YOU! We meet in the music room, #1154, for one hour, starting Tuesday, September 17th from 3pm until 4pm. ALL grades are welcome! See Mrs. Ratelband for more information!

9.   Attention all girls interested in trying out for the field hockey team.  The field hockey tryout dates have changed slightly. Tryouts continue on Thursday this week. Please sign up outside the phys. Ed office and pick up a permission form. Mouth guards and soccer shin pads are mandatory for tryouts and cleats are encouraged. For more information, come to the female phys. Ed office. 

10.   Senior tennis tryouts continue on Thursday this week. See you there.”

11.   Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you wish to make a difference and get to know new lions? Come join the ACS Knit club run by Mrs. Cameron starting in October. Email her to be added to the mailing list. The meetings are every Wed afterschool in room 1004 from 3-4 pm. Hope you can join us. Follow us on Instagram to see previous projects @acsknitclub

12.   Attention Student Drivers:  If you park in our school lot, please come to the Main Office to register your vehicle and receive your parking pass.  Once you have received your parking pass, please display it prominently in your vehicle.  You have until September 30th to register. 

13.   All lockers are to be secured with a school lock.   Please ensure you are in the correct locker and it has a school lock to avoid your items being removed.   

Cafeteria Special:       Today's special in the servery will be Sauteed potato and cheddar cheese perogies, with caramelized onions with a side of fries for $6.50 or 6 perogies on their own for $5.50 with a side of sour cream.

Monday Sept. 9th, 2024

1.   Attention all grade 9s. Colour Night is THIS THURSDAY! Don't miss out on this fun evening of  games, pizza, and a dance. Tickets for this event are $7, and can be purchased on school cash online until Tuesday, September 10th at 3pm. Wristbands will be distributed to homerooms on Wednesday, but if you purchased your ticket last week you can find out your team early on the list posted on the main office windows. Ticket sales end soon so make sure to buy yours ASAP!

2.   Cross country training continues this week with practices running Monday through Thursday. Runners will meet at the picnic tables by the portables. Please ensure that you give your signed permission form to Mrs. Czaplinska-Mastromatteo or Ms. Gomez a.k.a the organized coaches. If you are interested in joining the team, please scan the QR code and pick up a permission form by the physed offices

3.   Attention all actors! ATV is hosting auditions for recurring acting roles for this year's promos and videos. Auditions will be held this Tuesday, September 10th in room 1141, right after school. Please prepare a short scene or skit to perform. Break a leg!

4.   Attention music students interested in being in Concert Band: we will have a short meeting on Monday right after school.  You must have previous experience on an instrument to be part of the band.  Looking forward to a great year.  See you Monday after school in the music room.  Please email Mr. G with any questions.  

5.   Do you like to sing? Have you been secretly humming songs between classes? Is music a big part of your life? If you answered 'yes' to even ONE of those questions then Vocal Ensemble is for YOU! We meet in the music room, #1154, for one hour, starting Tuesday, September 17th from 3pm until 4pm. ALL grades are welcome! See Mrs. Ratelband for more information!

6.   The first try out for the Jr Boys Volleyball Team will be Monday at 3:00-4:30. If interested please sign up using the QR Code outside the Phys Ed office and grab a permission form.  Any questions see Ms Ferraccioli in the female Phys Ed office.

7.   FOREEE! Attention all golfers, there will be a meeting Monday the 9th  after school for everyone who wants to tryout for the ACS golf team. This meeting is for both boys and girls teams. Please signup using the QR codes outside both phys. ed offices in the gym. You must have your own clubs to play. If you cannot attend please see Mr. Hummel or Dr. Petrella"

8.   Attention all girls interested in trying out for the field hockey team.  The field hockey tryout dates have changed slightly. Tryouts will be Mon, Tues and Thursday this week. Please sign up outside the phys. Ed office and pick up a permission form. Mouth guards and soccer shin pads are mandatory for tryouts and cleats are encouraged. For more information, come to the female phys. Ed office. 

9.   Tennis tryouts for Juniors will begin on Monday and Wednesday afterschool. Tryouts for Seniors will be held on Tuesday and Thursday next week. All tryouts will be from 3:00 until 4:30pm. Permission forms can be picked up from Mrs. O’Brien in Room 3004 any day this week

10.   Boys' varsity baseball tryouts are today at 3:30 pm at Bill Little field.  Be sure to bring your signed permission forms.  Please see Mrs. Lytle in portable 5 if you have any questions. 

11.   Do you like to crochet or knit? Do you wish to make a difference and get to know new lions? Come join the ACS Knit club run by Mrs. Cameron starting in October. Email her to be added to the mailing list. The meetings are every Wed afterschool in room 1004 from 3-4 pm. Hope you can join us. Follow us on Instagram to see previous projects @acsknitclub

12.   Cafeteria Special           Today's special in the servery will be Homemade Macaroni and cheese with a side of garlic bread for $5.50.      Add a jet juice for $1.10- or a small water for $.80. 

Have a great week Lions!

Thursday September 5th, 2024

1. This Friday Sept 6th is the last day to sign up for a semester 1 course change. It will take counsellors into next week before we can see the over 500 students who have signed up so please be patient and continue to follow your current schedule until you are called down.

2. Attention all grade 9s. Student council has planned a special event just for you! Next Thursday, September 12th, is COLOUR NIGHT - a fun filled evening of games, pizza, and a dance. Plus, you get to dress down all day in your team colour! Tickets for this event are $7, and can be purchased on school cash online until Tuesday, September 10th at 3pm. Wristbands will be distributed next Wednesday to homeroom classes. Want to know your team colour early? Be sure to purchase your ticket by the end of the week to find out your team on Monday. Don't miss out on this great event! Any grade 12s interested in volunteering at this event are asked to sign up on the list outside of TLC."

3. FOREEE! Attention all golfers, there will be a meeting Monday the 9th  after school for everyone who wants to tryout for the ACS golf team. This meeting is for both boys and girls teams. Please signup using the QR codes outside both phys. ed offices in the gym. You must have your own clubs to play. If you cannot attend please see Mr. Hummel or Dr. Petrella"

4. Boys varsity baseball tryouts are TODAY at 3:30 pm at Bill Little park.  Please bring your signed permission forms or hand them into the folder outside portable 5." 

5. Attention all girls interested in trying out for the field hockey team.  No field hockey experience is required but it is encouraged you look up some sport rules prior to attending. Tryouts will be Mon, Wed and Thurs next week at 3:15. Please sign up outside the phys. Ed office and pick up a permission form. Mouth guards and soccer shin pads are mandatory for tryouts and cleats are encouraged. For more information, come to the female phys. Ed office.

6. Attention senior boys volleyball players.  Tryouts will be Thursday and Friday before school this week.  Get a permission form, and scan the QR code by the boys phys ed office today.  Bring your signed permission form tomorrow, we start at 7:00  If you want to try out but are unable to attend Thursday, see Mrs. Denison today

7. Tennis season is starting again. Tryouts for Juniors will begin next week on Monday and Wednesday afterschool. Tryouts for Seniors will be held on Tuesday and Thursday next week. All tryouts will be from 3:00 until 4:30pm. Permission forms can be picked up from Mrs. O’Brien in Room 3004 any day this week

8. The Senior Football is still looking for some recruits. We need offensive and Defensive linemen. If you want to play with the current city champs, go see Coach Nagy at the football field after school at the upper field.

9. The 2023-2024 Honour Roll recipients who were in Grades 9-11 last school year are posted in the window of the main office outside of the attendance area. If you believe your name has been missed, please report it to the main office for us to look into. Well done to those students who have achieved this level of academic success!

10. Cafeteria Special - Today's special in the servery today will be Pulled pork on a Bun topped with your choice of onions or mozzarella cheese for $6.50 add fries for $7.50.                    Freezies are available for $1.60.

Go Lions!