Morning Announcements
Monday, February 5th, 2024
Welcome Back Lions! It is going to be an awesome semester.
Attention Students! If you need a semester two schedule change you can sign-up for an appointment starting Mon. Feb. 5th. The last day to sign-up for schedule changes is Fri. Feb. 9th. Remember, schedule changes can only be made if you need to change levels or an elective.
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.
Do you have something to sing about? Then come join vocal ensemble on Tuesday, Feb. 6th from 3-4p.m. New members are welcome! See Mrs. Ratelband for more information.
A reminder to Student Council members that meetings restart this week. See you tomorrow!
All girls interested in playing rugby for Assumption College this spring, please come to Room 1087 after school on Tuesday February 6th for a brief meeting. You will make your bus.
Junior Badminton will be practicing Tuesday and Thursday at 7am this week.
Could all Swim Team members who qualified for CWOSSA please ensure they check their school emails for training and competition information.
Attention all STEM members ... There are a few items that you need to know
1. Canadian Astronaut Jenni Gibbons will be presenting virtually this Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00. Permission slips are available outside of room 3005
2. STEM Olympics start on Thursday Feb 29th. Compete against follow grade members to determine this year's STEM Olympic Champions! Sign ups are again just outside of Room 3005.
3. The window to purchase the final round of STEM Spirit Wear will be closing this Wednesday. Be sure to purchase yours before it is too late.
4. All this information and more can be found on an email sent out or the STEM Brightspace page.
Valedictorian essays and applications are due to Mr. Cacilhas, in the Main Office, before 3pm , this Friday February 9th. Also, the electronic copy of the essay is due to Mrs. Fergus via her email, at that time as well. All necessary info is in the Grad Package from the November meetings and is also on the Grade 12 D2L page.
Dear ACS Knit Club - Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb 13th from 3-4pm in Portable 17. Our current project is blankets for the SPCA and 8x8 squares for joint display blanket. Thank you for all you do! Mrs. Cameron
The Young Authors' Writing Contest deadline is end of day on Monday February 12th. See any English teacher for the particulars on format, expectations, and submissions.
A special contest for all students is happening right now in the Library. It's called Blind Date With A Book! For the next 2 weeks come to the Library and unwrap a book and create a Poem using the book you selected. The best poem will win an Amazon gift certificate. Rush to the library today before all the Blind Date Books are gone. LEAP members who enter the contest will receive a LEAP point. Contest closes Monday, February 19th.
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Chicken Alfredo Sauce on Rotini Pasta with a side of garlic toast for $6.00. Add a jet juice for $1.05 or a water for 75 cents.
Week of January 29th, 2024
Semester 2 begins on Monday, February 5th. It is going to be an awesome semester Lions!
Second semester schedules have been emailed to students board email accounts. Please check your new schedule as there have been many changes since September.
Attention Students! If you need a semester two schedule change you can sign-up for an appointment starting Mon. Feb. 5th. The last day to sign-up for schedule changes is Fri. Feb. 9th. Remember, schedule changes can only be made if you need to change levels or an elective.
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
Attention ALL STEM members! Mr. Page is calling an EMERGENCY meeting for Today, Jan 24th. Meeting times are 11:45 & 1:00 in the Lecture Hall. No early dismissal required. VERY IMPORTANT information concerning events taking place in second semester are being revealed. DON'T be the last to find out! Bring a Loonie! You'll find out why at the meeting.
Attention to the cast and crew of "Footloose": please remember your costumes for our next rehearsal on Wednesday, Jan. 31st from 10am to 2pm. Please be prompt. Also, if you missed getting a hoodie there's 3 days left to do so! Please let Mrs. Perkins know if it didn't show up on schoolcashonline for you. Good luck on exams!!
The following bus routes will be leaving at 12:10pm on exam days. Routes B-725, B-730, B-733, 18, and 18A. All other routes will be leaving at their regular dismissal time.
Attention Lions! In case of a snow day during exams, all exams will be pushed back a day. For example, if there is a snow day on the Period 2 exam day (Jan. 26th), then period 2 exams will be written on Monday, Jan. 29th, Period 3 on Tuesday, Jan. 30th, and Period 4 on Wednesday, Jan. 31st.
A reminder that the cafeteria servery will be closed during exams.
Second semester schedules have been emailed to students board email accounts. Please check your new schedule as there have been many changes since September.
Attention Students, if you need a semester two schedule change you can pop by the guidance office following an exam on the examination days. The other option is to sign-up for an appointment starting Mon. Feb. 5th. The last day to sign-up for schedule changes is Fri. Feb. 9th. Remember, schedule changes can only be made if you need to change levels or an elective. Good luck on your exams, finish strong, you're almost there!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be a cheeseburger and fries topped with pickles, tomatoes, or onions for $6.75. Onion Rings are available today for $4.00. Good luck on your exams Lions. Have an awesome day.
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
The following bus routes will be leaving at 12:10pm on exam days. Routes B-725, B-730, B-733, 18, and 18A. All other routes will be leaving at their regular dismissal time.
Attention Lions! In case of a snow day during exams, all exams will be pushed back a day. For example, if there is a snow day on the Period 2 exam day (Jan. 26th), then period 2 exams will be written on Monday, Jan. 29th, Period 3 on Tuesday, Jan. 30th, and Period 4 on Wednesday, Jan. 31st.
A reminder that the cafeteria servery will be closed during exams.
Second semester schedules will be emailed to students board email accounts later this week. Students are asked to check their schedules as there have been many changes since September.
There will be Math help available during both lunches TODAY in the Reading Room in the library. First lunch will be available for grade 9 and 11 students and second lunch for grade 10 and 12 students.
Are you in Grade 9 and struggling in math? Do you need a little bit of extra help before exams? Math help will be running every day on first lunch in Room 3007 until exams begin. Come on out for some extra practice!
Need to escape the winter blues? Well look no further than the toe tapping, show stopping musical: "Footloose". You too can be Footloose and fancy free in February! Come warm your heart with a story that will move you in more ways than one! Shows are at 7pm on Feb. 29th, March 1st and March 2nd, with an added matinee at 2pm on March 2nd. Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults. Check out our website - assumptionlions.com - for the link to purchase tickets now!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup or fries for $6.75. Tomato soup by itself is $3.05. Have an awesome day Lions.
Monday, January 22nd, 2024
The following bus routes will be leaving at 12:10pm on exam days. Routes B-725, B-730, B-733, 18, and 18A. All other routes will be leaving at their regular dismissal time.
Attention Lions! In case of a snow day during exams, all exams will be pushed back a day. For example, if there is a snow day on the Period 2 exam day (Jan. 26th), then period 2 exams will be written on Monday, Jan. 29th, Period 3 on Tuesday, Jan. 30th, and Period 4 on Wednesday, Jan. 31st.
A reminder that the cafeteria servery will be closed during exams.
There will be Math help available during both lunches today and Tuesday in the Reading Room in the library. First lunch will be available for grade 9 and 11 students and second lunch for grade 10 and 12 students.
Are you in Grade 9 and struggling in math? Do you need a little bit of extra help before exams? Math help will be running every day on first lunch in Room 3007 until exams begin. Come on out for some extra practice!
Need to escape the winter blues? Well look no further than the toe tapping, show stopping musical: "Footloose". You too can be Footloose and fancy free in February! Come warm your heart with a story that will move you in more ways than one! Shows are at 7pm on Feb. 29th, March 1st and March 2nd, with an added matinee at 2pm on March 2nd. Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults. Check out our website - assumptionlions.com - for the link to purchase tickets now!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be rotini pasta served with beef meatballs topped with red sauce and garlic toast for $5.25. Have an awesome day Lions.
Friday, January 19th, 2024
The following bus routes will be leaving at 12:10pm on exam days. Routes B-725, B-730, B-733, 18, and 18A. All other routes will be leaving at their regular dismissal time.
The Jack Chapter will meet very briefly after school, at 3:05pm today. We will meet in the Lecture Hall until 3:30pm. Thank you and have a mentally healthy weekend!
Black Heritage Month is fast approaching, and anyone interested in joining any activities planned for the month are asked to meet in Room 1003 TODAY from 3 until 3:30pm. We hope to see you there.
Need to escape the winter blues? Well look no further than the toe tapping, show stopping musical: "Footloose". You too can be Footloose and fancy free in February! Come warm your heart with a story that will move you in more ways than one! Shows are at 7pm on Feb. 29th, March 1st and March 2nd, with an added matinee at 2pm on March 2nd. Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults. Check out our website - assumptionlions.com - for the link to purchase tickets now!
Are you in need of community service hours and want to help out our community members? The Shellard lane Association has two opportunities to help out. You could be a Flood Hero and help maintain the pop-up hockey rinks, or you can help people who need help to shovel the snow from their driveways. Please see the flyers outside of guidance for more information!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be a mashed potato bowl topped with popcorn chicken, mozzarella cheese, corn, and gravy for $6.25. We also have popcorn chicken for $5.25. Add fries for $7.25. Have an awesome day Lions.
Thursday, January 18th, 2024
The following bus routes will be leaving at 12:10pm on exam days. Routes B-725, B-730, B-733, 18, and 18A. All other routes will be leaving at their regular dismissal time.
One final STEM event for Semester 1. Chemical Engineer Jenna Gensler is here to present TODAY. She is coming in all the way from Alberta where she works for the Dow Chemical Company and will have lots to share. Don't miss out! Dismissal times are 11:20am & 12:40pm.
Black Heritage Month is fast approaching, and anyone interested in joining any activities planned for the month are asked to meet in Room 1003 this Friday, January 20th from 3 until 3:30pm. If you would like more information, you can see Natalie Osa during the second lunch this Thursday in Room 1003. We hope to see you there.
Need to escape the winter blues? Well look no further than the toe tapping, show stopping musical: "Footloose". You too can be Footloose and fancy free in February! Come warm your heart with a story that will move you in more ways than one! Shows are at 7pm on Feb. 29th, March 1st and March 2nd, with an added matinee at 2pm on March 2nd. Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults. Check out our website - assumptionlions.com - for the link to purchase tickets now!
Extra math help will be offered during first lunch from Monday-Thursday in the following portables: Monday and Wednesday in Portable 21. Tuesday and Thursday in Portable 15.
Are you in need of community service hours and want to help out our community members? The Shellard lane Association has two opportunities to help out. You could be a Flood Hero and help maintain the pop-up hockey rinks, or you can help people who need help to shovel the snow from their driveways. Please see the flyers outside of guidance for more information!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be butter chicken curry served on basmati rice with a side of nanna for $6.25. We also have butter chicken poutine for $6.75. A reminder that the servery will be closed today at 8:45am until 9:45am for a special breakfast function. Have an awesome day Lions.
Wednesday, January 17th, 2024
The following bus routes will be leaving at 12:10pm on exam days. Routes B-725, B-730, B-733, 18, and 18A. All other routes will be leaving at their regular dismissal time.
Dear ACS Knit Club! Due to time scheduling conflict with the Grade 8 tours tonight, we will have to postpone our meeting until the next semester. If you have any blankets, bring them before Friday.
The GSA is meeting today in Portable 15 during first lunch and the library Reading Room during second lunch. We hope to see you there!
Attention members of Junior Band: this is a reminder that we will be rehearsing TODAY from 3pm to 4:30pm in the Music Room. This will be our last practice for semester 1.
One final STEM event for Semester 1. This Thursday, Chemical Engineer Jenna Gensler is here to present. She is coming in all the way from Alberta where she works for the Dow Chemical Company and will have lots to share. Don't miss out! Dismissal times are 11:20am & 12:40pm.
Black Heritage Month is fast approaching, and anyone interested in joining any activities planned for the month are asked to meet in Room 1003 this Friday, January 20th from 3 until 3:30pm. If you would like more information, you can see Natalie Osa during the second lunch this Thursday in Room 1003. We hope to see you there.
Need to escape the winter blues? Well look no further than the toe tapping, show stopping musical: "Footloose". You too can be Footloose and fancy free in February! Come warm your heart with a story that will move you in more ways than one! Shows are at 7pm on Feb. 29th, March 1st and March 2nd, with an added matinee at 2pm on March 2nd. Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults. Check out our website - assumptionlions.com - for the link to purchase tickets now!
Extra math help will be offered during first lunch from Monday-Thursday in the following portables: Monday and Wednesday in Portable 21. Tuesday and Thursday in Portable 15.
Badminton Tryouts continue this week. Junior Tryouts will be Friday morning and Senior Tryouts will be Thursday Morning and Friday after school. If you haven't already done so, please pick up a form by the Male Phys Ed office. If you have any further questions, please ask Mr. Dyjack and Mr. Mitchell.
Are you in Grade 9 and struggling in math? Do you need a little bit of extra help before exams? Math help will be running every day on first lunch in Room 3007 until exams begin. Come on out for some extra practice.
Are you in need of community service hours and want to help out our community members? The Shellard lane Association has two opportunities to help out. You could be a Flood Hero and help maintain the pop-up hockey rinks, or you can help people who need help to shovel the snow from their driveways. Please see the flyers outside of guidance for more information!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be panzerottis. Your choice of cheese or pepperoni with garlic mayo, hot mayo, or marinara dipping sauce for $6.25. Cinnamon buns are also available today for $3.00. Have an awesome day Lions.
Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
The following bus routes will be leaving at 12:10pm on exam days. Routes B-725, B-730, B-733, 18, and 18A. All other routes will be leaving at their regular dismissal time.
Happy New Year, Lions! New year, new us....From the Kindness Squad, don't forget that YOU have the power to make someone's day wonderful!
The Chess Club will have their last meeting of semester one today after school in room 2023. All are welcome to attend.
One final STEM event for Semester 1. This Thursday, Chemical Engineer Jenna Gensler is here to present. She is coming in all the way from Alberta where she works for the Dow Chemical Company and will have lots to share. Don't miss out! Dismissal times are 11:20am & 12:40pm.
Extra math help will be offered during first lunch from Monday-Thursday in the following portables: Monday and Wednesday in Portable 21. Tuesday and Thursday in Portable 15.
Badminton Tryouts continue this week. Junior Tryouts will be Friday morning and Senior Tryouts will be Thursday Morning and Friday after school. If you haven't already done so, please pick up a form by the Male Phys Ed office. If you have any further questions, please ask Mr. Dyjack and Mr. Mitchell.
Are you in Grade 9 and struggling in math? Do you need a little bit of extra help before exams? Math help will be running every day on first lunch in Room 3007 until exams begin. Come on out for some extra practice.
Are you in need of community service hours and want to help out our community members? The Shellard lane Association has two opportunities to help out. You could be a Flood Hero and help maintain the pop-up hockey rinks, or you can help people who need help to shovel the snow from their driveways. Please see the flyers outside of guidance for more information!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be pulled pork on a bun with a small portion of fries for $6.25. Add a jet juice for $1.05 or a small water for 75 cents. Today’s soup is homemade chicken noodle for $3.85. Have an awesome day Lions.
Monday, January 15th, 2024
Attention Lions! Our next Casual Dress Day is on Tuesday, January 16th. Students are required to bring in $2.00 to dress casually. All money collected will support our Uniform Assistance Program and the Guatemala Encounter.
Attention Lions and ACS Staff. Look around in your classroom. If you see an Advent wreath and candles, please send them NOW to the chaplain's office by 9:30 this morning so your classroom can be checked off as returned. Classrooms whose wreaths are not returned will not be able to be given a new one next year.
One final STEM event for Semester 1. This Thursday, Chemical Engineer Jenna Gensler is here to present. She is coming in all the way from Alberta where she works for the Dow Chemical Company and will have lots to share. Don't miss out! Dismissal times are 11:20am & 12:40pm.
Extra math help will be offered during first lunch from Monday-Thursday in the following portables: Monday and Wednesday in Portable 21. Tuesday and Thursday in Portable 15.
Badminton Tryouts continue this week. Junior Tryouts will be Tuesday and Friday morning and Senior Tryouts will be Thursday Morning and Friday after school. If you haven't already done so, please pick up a form by the Male Phys Ed office. If you have any further questions, please ask Mr. Dyjack and Mr. Mitchell.
Are you in Grade 9 and struggling in math? Do you need a little bit of extra help before exams? Math help will be running every day on first lunch in Room 3007 until exams begin. Come on out for some extra practice.
Are you in need of community service hours and want to help out our community members? The Shellard lane Association has two opportunities to help out. You could be a Flood Hero and help maintain the pop-up hockey rinks, or you can help people who need help to shovel the snow from their driveways. Please see the flyers outside of guidance for more information!
Today’s special in the cafeteria will be penne pasta with beef meatballs topped with marinara sauce with a side of garlic toast for $5.25. Have an awesome day Lions.
