Morning Announcements

Attention Lions.  Our next Casual Dress Day will take place on Wednesday, March 6th.  Students are required to bring in two dollars to dress casually.  All funds collected will go towards the Why Not Youth Centre in Brantford.

All students who have signed up and registered for Track and Field using the QR code outside Mr. Petrella’s office, the first training session is scheduled for TODAY after school at 3pm.  Students are expected to dress for the weather.  See you at the track at 3pm.

Don't forget today is Book club. Meetings are happening today during both lunches in the library's Innovation lab. Look forward to seeing you there.

Reminder to Mrs. Cameron's Period 2 and Period 4 Grade 9 Religion/Art classes meet directly in the Chapel. Bring art supplies/art to class tomorrow instead. See you at the Chapel for the retreat! 

We're baaaa-aack! If you missed vocal ensemble, we are resuming Tuesday, March 5th. Come to the Music Room from 3-4pm. This is the last day where new members are welcome!

The junior and senior badminton teams will both practice on Tuesday and Thursday morning this week. Our next league games are on Wednesday. Juniors will play at BCI and seniors will play at home. Please reach out to Mr. Prior, Mr. Dyjack or Ms. Cassano with any questions. 

The first try out for the Girls Varsity Soccer Team will be Tuesday (Mar. 5th) at 3:00-4:30. It will be an indoor try out in the gym.  Please make sure you sign up and have a completed permission form in order to participate.

Listen up ACS Knitting Club, our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 19th in Portable 17 from 3-4 pm. There is NO meeting this Tuesday. Thank you for all you do. Continue to knit squares and blankets for the SPCA. Mr. Cameron 

Attention all Environment Club Members! Meet Mrs. Walsh this Wednesday March 6th after school in Room 3024 for a variety of activities to join, including Community Garbage Clean Up, Vegetable Garden Planning, Tree Planting information, and more! Check your school email account for all the details and ways to be involved this semester - we hope to see you there! New members are always welcome!

Attention Graduating Class of 2024!  Don’t forget to read the essays for the 10 students nominated for this year’s Valedictorian.  Essays are posted outside of the Main Office.  Voting for Valedictorian will take place on Thursday, March 7th.  

Attention all students interested in playing Senior Football next year.  There will be an important Off-Season Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th in the Lecture Hall at 11:35am.  Students in Grade 10 must first seek permission from their Period 3 teachers to attend.  The meeting should be approximately 40 minutes.  This is the first step in defending our OFSAA title.  See you there! 

Attention Indigenous Graduating Students!  Please check D2L for a newly posted scholarship opportunity.  This award is comprised of $5,000 scholarships that will be distributed annually to 3 Indigenous students from Ontario pursuing their first year of post-secondary studies.

Hey Lions!  Our Prefect Program is recruiting new team members and we’re looking for you!  If you’d like to learn more about Prefect, what we do, and how to join, stop by the LECTURE HALL on Monday March 4th during your lunch.  Don't forget to bring your lunch and a friend while attending our mandatory information session and to pick up an application to join.  Applications are limited, so don’t delay.  We look forward to meeting you on MONDAY, MARCH 4 in the LECTURE HALL during your LUNCH.

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be penne pasta with beef meatballs topped with red sauce and a side of garlic toast for $5.25. Have an awesome day Lions!

Attention CWAYC member and all students interested in Mock Trial.  The 2024 case has been released.  Interested students must come to an information meeting at 3:00pm TODAY in Room 1013.

Attention Period 2 teachers!  Paper Recycling will happen TODAY.  Thank you for your support!

The Library will be closed from 1pm to 3pm today for a special medicine wheel workshop.

Today the 180 Team is meeting on both lunchtimes in the Chapel. Please come promptly at the beginning of your lunchtime. There is a guest speaker and volunteer opportunities to sign up for. New students are always welcome. 

The Big Day has finally arrived, STEM Olympics begin TODAY!  A total of 34 teams across 4 grades are competing for the ultimate prize, to be named STEM Champions and to have their names forever engraved on the STEM trophy.  Four consecutive lunch hours, four grueling events, it all will take its toll on the participants. Who will emerge victorious? That has yet to be determined!   Grades 9 & 11 - will meet in Room 3005.  Grades 10 & 12 - will meet in Room 3004.  Let the battles begin!

There will be a brief meeting for those wanting to join the Boys Bantam and Junior Rugby teams Friday after school by the Male Phys-Ed office. No prior rugby experience is necessary. If you cannot make it to the meeting and want to play, please contact Mr. Prior or Doctor Denison-Hewko. 

This week marks the final opportunity to become a part of the ACS Jack Chapter! Our Jack Chapter is Assumption's Mental Health Awareness team, dedicated to organizing local events and engaging in impactful initiatives.  Join us for a mandatory Jack Chapter meeting this Friday at 3:05pm in the Lecture Hall. We are delighted to welcome Ms. Wdowczyk-Meade as our guest speaker, sharing insights on mental health awareness within our school and at the board level. Additionally, we will be outlining plans for the upcoming year. Please arrive on time, and let's look forward to a productive and inspiring meeting! 

Students interested in training for Track and Field can sign up using the QR Code outside the male Phys. Ed office.  Permission forms can also be picked up there.  Training sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school.  Weather permitting we will train outdoors, so dress accordingly.  Feel free to see Mr. P if you have any questions.

A new order of Spirit Wear has arrived. We now have up to order number 806. Orders can be picked up on your lunch at the Student Council office.

Hey Lions!  Our Prefect Program is recruiting new team members and we’re looking for you!  If you’d like to learn more about Prefect, what we do, and how to join, stop by the LECTURE HALL on Monday March 4th during your lunch.  Don't forget to bring your lunch and a friend while attending our mandatory information session and to pick up an application to join.  Applications are limited, so don’t delay.  We look forward to meeting you on MONDAY, MARCH 4 in the LECTURE HALL during your LUNCH.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE! You can still get your tickets for "Footloose". Go to assumptionlions.com to buy your tickets online TODAY. The show goes up Thursday, Feb. 29th and runs until Saturday March 2nd. All shows are at 7p.m. with a matinee on Saturday, March 2nd at 2p.m. You don't want to miss this toe tapping musical that will leave you soaring!

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be loaded fries or nachos for $7.25.  Just get nachos and cheese for $4.75.  Have an awesome day Lions!

This Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day.  This is a celebration of moments of kindness, empathy, and understanding that can mean so much to children impacted by bullying.   On Wednesday, students may replace their uniform top with a pink shirt.

There will be a Yearbook Club meeting TODAY after school. The meeting will start at 3:05pm in Room 2028. Yearbook Club will meet EVERY TUESDAY after school. New and past members are encouraged to come! 

Attention students writing the Waterloo Math Contest.  Today, afterschool, Mr. Stec will be running a practice session in Room 3011 to look over past contest questions in preparation for tomorrow's contest.  The Grade 9, 10 and 11 contest is tomorrow morning in the Library.  If you have signed up, please come to the Library first thing in the morning and ready to write.  

Grade 12s, today is the last day to sign up for the Euclid Math Contest.  Please contact or see Mr. Stec in Room 3011 by the end of the day to have your name included.

Attention ACS Knitting Club.  A reminder that our meeting is today after school from 3pm to 4 pm in Portable 17. Hope to see you there. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays afterschool. Same time and location. Thank you for all you do.

Attention Lions! Assumption Cares will be changing lives right here at ACS this April.  To find out how you can get involved, come to the Lecture Hall this Wednesday at both lunches for our big kickoff.

Attention CWAYC member and all students interested in Mock Trial.  The 2024 case has been released.  Interested students must come to an information meeting at 3:00pm on Thursday February 29th in Room 1013.

Students interested in training for Track and Field can sign up using the QR Code outside the male Phys. Ed office.  Permission forms can also be picked up there.  Training sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school.  Weather permitting we will train outdoors, so dress accordingly.  Feel free to see Mr. P if you have any questions.

A new order of Spirit Wear has arrived. We now have up to order number 806. Orders can be picked up on your lunch at the Student Council office.

Hey Lions!  Our Prefect Program is recruiting new team members and we’re looking for you!  If you’d like to learn more about Prefect, what we do, and how to join, stop by the LECTURE HALL on Monday March 4th during your lunch.  Don't forget to bring your lunch and a friend while attending our mandatory information session and to pick up an application to join.  Applications are limited, so don’t delay.  We look forward to meeting you on MONDAY, MARCH 4 in the LECTURE HALL during your LUNCH.

A reminder to all Grade 12 students - if you are requesting a Letter of Reference from a staff member, PLEASE remember to fill out the Letter of Reference request form found on D2L.  Remember to allow a minimum of 2 weeks for the staff member to complete the letter.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE! You can still get your tickets for "Footloose". Go to assumptionlions.com to buy your tickets online TODAY. The show goes up Thursday, Feb. 29th and runs until Saturday March 2nd. All shows are at 7p.m. with a matinee on Saturday, March 2nd at 2p.m. You don't want to miss this toe tapping musical that will leave you soaring!

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Butter Chicken served on Basmati Rice with a side of naan for $6.25.  Today’s soup is homemade onion soup for $3.85.  Don’t forget to add croutons and mozzarella cheese.  Have an awesome day Lions.

Attention ALL Grade 9 and 10 students signed up for today's Geography Challenge! Please go to the Innovation Lab in the Library at the start of Period. 4 with your signed permission form from your Period 4 teacher. Good luck to the competitors!

There will be a meeting for the Black Heritage Month fashion show TODAY in the gym from 3-5pm. All those interested in participating in the fashion show during our BHM assembly are welcome to attend.

Attention all STEM members, today is the day!!! This STEM presentation is NOT to be missed. Our next guest is former Lion Greg Rell who works for Universal Entertainment in Florida and builds Roller Coasters!! In 2011 he moved to Singapore to build the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure before moving back to Orlando to engineer such rides as Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, King Kong, and Hagrid's Magical Motorbike Adventure. His new project is Universal's new theme park called Epic Universe! Come see how coasters are designed, watch some cool videos and lose yourself in the ride.  Dismissal times are 11:20 & 12:40, Don't be late!

There will be a brief Jack Chapter meeting in the Lecture Hall today at 3:05pm. New members are welcome. Thank you so much and have a mentally healthy weekend!

All girls interested in trying out for the ACS Varsity Soccer Team please sign up using the QR Code outside the female Phys Ed office and grab a permission form. Our first try out date will be announced soon! 

Hey Lions, have you been thinking about working with a Prefect this semester to help you with a course that's been stressing you out? or did you want to learn a new language or practice speaking English? If so, swing by STUDENT SERVICES to pick and drop off an application to receive some FREE Prefect help.  We look forward to working with you --- The ACS Prefect Program.

Any students interested in applying to join Student Council, please pick up an application from the Main Office this week. These applications are open to all grades and will be due after March Break.

We are looking for Grade 10 students to be leaders for the Grade 9 retreat sessions this semester. It's a great opportunity for youth leadership. The retreat sessions are held on site in the school this year and you can sign up for periods that are most convenient for you. You must attend a mandatory training session next week on Monday in the chapel at grade 10 lunchtime. 

Are you a grade 12 or 13 Student?  Have you applied to St. Jerome’s University at the University of Waterloo?  If so, please email Ms. Christie by this Friday February 23rd.

Attention graduating students and grade 13's, just a reminder to check the grade 12 D2L page frequently for scholarship opportunities.  Several deadlines are fast approaching that you don't want to miss.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE! You can still get your tickets for "Footloose". Go to assumptionlions.com to buy your tickets online TODAY. The show goes up Thursday, Feb. 29th and runs until Saturday March 2nd. All shows are at 7p.m. with a matinee on Saturday, March 2nd at 2p.m. You don't want to miss this toe tapping musical that will leave you soaring!

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be cheese tortellini topped with red sauce and a side of garlic toast for $5.25.  Today’s soup is homemade French onion for $3.85.  Don’t forget to add croutons and mozzarella cheese.  Have an awesome day Lions.