Morning Announcements

Attention Prom Committee. The meeting originally scheduled for today is being moved to Monday, March 25th. It will take place during second lunch in room 1003. Looking forward to seeing you on Monday! 

There will be a Jack Chapter meeting today at 3:05 in the lecture hall.  Please contact one of the Dabrowski sisters if you cannot attend.  Have a mentally healthy day and weekend. 

Today, we welcome back ACS Alumni Kyle Christie to the Den with his colleague Cherie Bowker.  They will be in the Lecture Hall Period 1 and 2 today showcasing the dynamic Creative Industries Program at Conestoga College.   Welcome Back Kyle and thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

There will be another Senior Boys Soccer tryout TODAY from 3pm to 4:30pm.  Junior tryouts will begin next week so listen for an announcement. 

Lions, did you sign up to perform for the Asian Heritage Month celebration? Our first practice will be Monday after school on the stage for all performers and new members are welcome. All the Southeast East performers will be meeting Monday after school in the library.  Please check your email for more information.

The Varsity Girls' Soccer Team will have their final tryouts on Tuesday and Thursday next week after school. All those on the callback list posted outside the female PE office are welcome. Please come prepared with clothing and footwear for both indoor and outdoor.  

Attention Lions.  If you wish to participate in Assumption Cares but have not handed in your registration form, it’s not too late.  See Mr. O’Brien in Room 3011 before school any day this week to get a pledge form.  The pledges will be collected the week after Easter.  Remember:  If you don’t have a pledge form, you aren’t registered yet.  Don’t miss out on April 11th and 12th, get registered this week.

Some exciting news from STEM.  Registration for the 2024 Vision Conference starts Friday morning. A QR Code taking you to the conference's website will be posted around the school: STEM display board outside of Student Services, Science display board outside of Room 2064, white board outside of Room 3005. Only 900 spots available to every high school student in Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties. You will also need a permission form (Room 3005) and to pay $20 at cash online.  This event will take place on Wednesday, May 1st at the Sanderson Center and Brantford Laurier Campus. 

There will be a STEM presentation on Thursday March 28th on Cybersecurity, both lunches in the Lecture Hall. Dismissal times are 11:20am & 12:40pm.

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup for $6.25 or just a grilled cheese sandwich for $4.75.  French onion soup will also be served for $3.85 topped with mozzarella and croutons.  There will be no meat served today in the cafeteria.  Have an awesome day Lions!

All are welcome to join the Environment Club today, Wednesday March 20th at 12:20pm during Period 3B/C, in the Lecture Hall, for a Guest Speaker from Brantford's Green Team to learn about waste diversion in Brantford, and volunteer opportunities. Pick up a permission form on the QUAKE board beside Student Services to join!

The GSA is meeting today. The first lunch meeting will be in Room 1007 and the second lunch meeting will be in Portable 15. 

Senior Badminton players need to let Mr. Dyjack know if they need a cab for tomorrow's game at SJC by the end of the day today. 

There will be another Senior Boys Soccer tryout on Friday from 3pm to 4:30pm. Junior tryouts will begin next week so listen for an announcement. 

Student Services will be hosting a Pathways Night TONIGHT from 5-7 p.m.  During the Pathways night, the following booths will be set up in our cafeteria to give you information about your next steps after high school - Nearby Colleges, Universities, Armed Forces, Apprenticeships, St. Leonard Employment Services, Financial Advisors from post-secondary schools.  Please join us this evening to get more information and help you plan for your future!  See you then!

Attention Prom Committee. We will be having a meeting on Friday, March 22nd during second lunch in Room 1003. New members are welcome. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mosher or Mrs. S. Medeiros. Looking forward to seeing you. 

Attention Lions.  If you wish to participate in Assumption Cares but have not handed in your registration form, it’s not too late.  See Mr. O’Brien in Room 3011 before school any day this week to get a pledge form.  The pledges will be collected the week after Easter.  Remember:  If you don’t have a pledge form, you aren’t registered yet.  Don’t miss out on April 11th and 12th, get registered this week.

Bantam, Junior, and Senior Boys Rugby Practices as of now will be taking place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week starting at 3:15pm. Please ensure you dress for the weather and bring footwear for both inside and outside. 

Hey Lions, thank you to all those who have grabbed an application package to join our Prefect Team.  As a friendly reminder, each of you have until Fri. March 22 to submit your completed application package to TLC on your lunch.  Remember, you can submit early but no application packages will be accepted LATE.  Please do your part and we'll do ours.  We look forward to working with you – The ACS PREFECT PROGRAM.

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Panzerottis with your choice of pepperoni or cheese with a side of marinara, hot mayo, or garlic dipping sauce for $6.00.  Freshly baked plain and chocolate croissants are available today.  Have an awesome day Lions!

Welcome back Lions!  We hope you all had a restful and relaxing March Break. 

The Varsity Boys Soccer team will have their first tryout tomorrow from 3pm to 4:30pm. This tryout will only be for senior grades. Junior tryouts will happen later this week so stay tuned!

Those who are members of the Book Club and wish to participate in publishing a book, there will be a meeting today during both lunches in the library's Innovation Lab. 

Junior and Senior Badminton practice will be Tuesday Morning at 7am. 

Bantam, Junior and Senior Boys Rugby Practices as of now will be taking place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 3:15pm. Please ensure you dress for the weather and bring footwear for both inside and outside. 

Attention Gr 11 SHSM Students, there is a great summer co-op opportunity through Student Biz. Come to a 10 minute meeting in the Lecture Hall on Tuesday, March 19th at 11:35am for more information and see the posters on the student services office window or your SHSM D2L page. 

Student Services will be hosting a Pathways Night on the same night as parent night - Wednesday, March 20th from 5pm to 7 pm.  During the Pathways night, the following booths will be set up in our cafeteria to give you information about your next steps after high school - Nearby Colleges, Universities, Armed Forces, Apprenticeships, St. Leonard Employment Services, Financial Advisors from post-secondary schools.  Please join us to get more information and help you plan for your future!  See you then.

Good morning Lions, if you've been thinking about joining our Prefect team but haven't picked up your application package yet, please stop by TLC on your lunch to have a chat with Mr. Nagler.  We're looking forward to meeting you.

Attention, Lions!  If you are between the ages of 14 to 18 with an interest in politics, Canadian leaders, and government, then this opportunity is for you!  The Forum for Young Canadians: Summit 360 is back!  This is an opportunity for youth across the country to learn from Canadian leaders about how our country is governed.  Participants have an opportunity to connect with a Senator, Member of Parliament, and other Canadian decision-makers from across the country in a virtual forum.  Registration is open until March 19th, and you can find more details on the CWAYC (“quake”) bulletin board outside of Student Services.

The St George Garden Club is looking for students interested in volunteer opportunities.  Volunteering would take place mainly during the summer months in St George. Opportunities would include maintenance of public gardens in St George, set up for events etc.  If interested, please go to the ACS Guidance Page for Contact information.

Attention Graduating Students!  Every year the Stedman Foundation Bursary helps a number of students in Brantford and Brant County pay for their post secondary education. A bursary looks at a student’s level of financial need and their academic success. Typically, bursaries do not require marks as high as those needed to win scholarships.  Go to the Grad D2L or steadmanfoundation.org for information including instructions on how to apply.

ATTENTION GR 11 & 12 STUDENTS!  Letter/Lion Applications are now available in Student Services.  The Lion Award is given to senior level students in recognition of achievements and contributions to school life.  The School Letter is given to graduating students in recognition of total involvement and outstanding achievement in school life.  It is from the recipients of this award, that the principal selects the Headmaster recipient.  Please see Mrs. Dickson in Student Services to sign out an application.  APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY MAY 10th at 3:00pm sharp with no exceptions.

Attention Grads!!!  Make it a habit to check the Grad D2L page Frequently.  Last year the class of 2023 received several thousands of dollars from local Scholarships and Bursaries.  Assumption College has a very generous group of donors committed to helping out and rewarding ACS Grads with financial support.  Don't miss out!

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Chicken Alfredo on rotini pasta served with a side of garlic toast for $6.00.  You can also have pasta, alfredo sauce, and garlic toast for $5.25.  Have an awesome day Lions!

Today is the last day to register for Assumption Cares, Lions.  Bring your registration and school cash receipt to the cafeteria at lunch.  Don’t miss out!

The Girls Soccer Team will be having their next try out TODAY from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Please bring both indoor and outdoor shoes! 

Attention Graduating Class of 2024!  Voting for this year's Valedictorian will take place TODAY from 8am to 3pm.  Please visit the Grade 12 Brightspace page to vote.  

Varsity Boys Soccer sign up is posted outside of the male and female Phys Ed office. Be sure to take a permission form outside the male Phys Ed office. Tryouts will begin after the March Break.  

Good morning Lions, if you've been thinking about joining our Prefect team but haven't picked up your application package yet, please stop by TLC on your lunch to have a chat with Mr. Nagler.  We're looking forward to meeting you.

Attention, Lions!  If you are between the ages of 14 to 18 with an interest in politics, Canadian leaders, and government, then this opportunity is for you!  The Forum for Young Canadians: Summit 360 is back!  This is an opportunity for youth across the country to learn from Canadian leaders about how our country is governed.  Participants have an opportunity to connect with a Senator, Member of Parliament, and other Canadian decision-makers from across the country in a virtual forum.  Registration is open until March 19th, and you can find more details on the CWAYC (“quake”) bulletin board outside of Student Services.

The St George Garden Club is looking for students interested in volunteer opportunities.  Volunteering would take place mainly during the summer months in St George. Opportunities would include maintenance of public gardens in St George, set up for events etc.  If interested, please go to the ACS Guidance Page for Contact information.

Attention Graduating Students!  Every year the Stedman Foundation Bursary helps a number of students in Brantford and Brant County pay for their post secondary education. A bursary looks at a student’s level of financial need and their academic success. Typically, bursaries do not require marks as high as those needed to win scholarships.  Go to the Grad D2L or steadmanfoundation.org for information including instructions on how to apply.

ATTENTION GR 11 & 12 STUDENTS!  Letter/Lion Applications are now available in Student Services.  The Lion Award is given to senior level students in recognition of achievements and contributions to school life.  The School Letter is given to graduating students in recognition of total involvement and outstanding achievement in school life.  It is from the recipients of this award, that the principal selects the Headmaster recipient.  Please see Mrs. Dickson in Student Services to sign out an application.  APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY MAY 10th at 3:00pm sharp with no exceptions.

Attention LEAP-ers!  We are thrilled to announce our upcoming writing contest, titled "Marching Toward Spring: Anticipation and Winter Thaw." This contest invites all Assumption College School students to showcase their creative talents and celebrate the beauty of March through the written word.  Participants are encouraged to explore the emotions, experiences, and transformations associated with the transition from winter to spring in March.  Whether you have a passion for short stories, poetry, personal essays, or art critiques, this is your chance to shine! Capture the essence of anticipation and the gradual winter thaw as we transition into spring.  Please see the LEAP information board by Student Services or the LEAP D2L homepage for more information! Please submit your writing pieces to the LEAP D2L page Dropbox titled “2024 Marching Toward Spring: Anticipation and Winter Thaw” or send directly to Mrs. McLaughlin via email by Friday, March 29th, 2024.    Winners will be announced on ATV by Monday, April 8th, 2024.

Attention Grads!!!  Make it a habit to check the Grad D2L page Frequently.  Last year the class of 2023 received several thousands of dollars from local Scholarships and Bursaries.  Assumption College has a very generous group of donors committed to helping out and rewarding ACS Grads with financial support.  Don't miss out!

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be a cheeseburger and fries topped with your choice of onions, tomatoes, or pickles for $6.25.  Cinnamon buns and brownies are also available in the caf today.  Have an awesome day Lions!