Morning Announcements

Attention Indigenous Students.  During both lunches TODAY, there will be a drop-in session in the Reading Room in the Library.  This gathering is to get input on next steps for Indigenous activities and promote well-being.  Light lunch is offered.

A reminder to all students still wishing to register for Assumption Cares.  TODAY is the final day of registration, so if you’re still interested in joining us see Mr O’BRIEN in room 3011.

Boys Varsity Baseball tryouts will begin on Tuesday, April 11th after school from 3:30 to 5pm.  Please submit your signed permission form to Ms. Lytle in Portable 5 beforehand.  Students will need to arrange their own rides to the baseball field.  Location to be announced Tuesday.

Attention all Boys Lacrosse Players.  There will be a mandatory meeting in the gymnasium Tuesday (April 11) after school.  If you have not yet signed up or brought in your permission form, you need to see Mr. P in the male Phys. Ed office.

Attention...any students in grade 9-12 that wish to participate in Track and Field this spring.  There will be an important meeting in the gymnasium on Tuesday (April 11) after school.

Attention all grade 11's and 12's!  Do you like to run?  Can you throw and catch a frisbee? If you answered yes to the above questions please sign up for our very first competitive co-ed ultimate frisbee team. But seriously you need to be able to run!  Try Outs will be April 12th and 13th after school. Sign Up outside the female phys. ed office. If you have any questions see Ms. McDade or Ms. Ferraccioli.

Hey Lions! Are you a talented writer? Do you want to write for the student newspaper, The Exchange? If so, come out to the next Exchange meeting before school on Wednesday, April 12th at 8:15 AM. The meeting will be in the Library. See Mrs. Engell for more details.

Any Graduates who missed photos, or would like a retake, we have a pop-up studio scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at St. Mark’s Church on Memorial Dr. in Brantford.  ACS Gowns and Stoles provided.  Appointments can be booked, and all information found here:
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Are you in Grade 9 or 10? Do you have an interest in Geography? Or have a good general knowledge about Canada and the World?  And LOVE trivia?  If so,  QUAKE has an opportunity for you!  We are looking to name Assumption’s “School Geography Champion” in the Canadian Geographic Geography Challenge!  The 50 question Multiple Choice Challenge will be held on Thursday, April 13th during First Lunch.  See Mrs. Walsh ASAP in Room 3010 during both lunches to sign up and be provided with further information. 

Attention all SENIOR Visual Art students! There is a visual art trip to Toronto to visit the Disney Animation Immersive Experience happening on Thursday, April 27th. The trip is now open to all visual art SHSM and grade 11 and 12 art students. This is free for Visual Art SHSM student and only $22.60 for non-SHSM students. See Ms. Benoit in the art rooms to get a permission form today. There are limited tickets available, and the trip is first come, first served.

Attention Class of 2023!  Each High School in Brant County is eligible to nominate 2 students for the James Hillier Scholarship.  If you are a Student who has been accepted to a University or College program in Science and Technology and have achieved over 90% average on your top 6 University or Mixed level courses, including at least 2 sciences, have been a resident of Brantford or Brant County for your final 3 years of high school, are interested in scientific research, and would like to be interviewed and considered for the Hillier Scholarship, please sign up in Student Services.  This is the first step of the nomination process.  Sign-up by Tuesday April 11th.  

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Butter Chicken served on Basmati Rice and a side of flatbread for $5.75.  Have a wonderful Easter weekend, Lions!

There will be a badminton practice after school TODAY.  Make sure to let Mr. Dyjack know if you can't make it. 

Any boys interested in playing varsity boys baseball this year are asked to pick up a form outside of the male phys-ed office.  Please return the form to Mrs. Lytle in Portable 5 by Thursday, April 6th at the end of the school day.  

There will be a Virtual Prom Meeting for all Grade 12 Period 2 classes on Wednesday, April 5th.  The meeting will take 15 to 20 minutes.  Students with Period 2 spare can join the meeting via TEAMs in the cafeteria.  Please see Ms. Christie in the caf.

Attention ACS Knitting Club.  A reminder of our meeting after school this Wednesday, April 5th from 3pm to 4pm. Proud of you on the work on our blankets (from Mrs. Cameron)!

Thursday of this week is the final day to register for Assumption Cares.  See Mr. O’Brien in Room 3011 to register and get your pledge form as soon as possible.

Are you in Grade 9 or 10? Do you have an interest in Geography? Or have a good general knowledge about Canada and the World?  And LOVE trivia?  If so,  QUAKE has an opportunity for you!  We are looking to name Assumption’s “School Geography Champion” in the Canadian Geographic Geography Challenge!  The 50 question Multiple Choice Challenge will be held on Thursday, April 13th during First Lunch.  See Mrs. Walsh ASAP in Room 3010 during both lunches to sign up and be provided with further information. 

Attention all Visual Art SHSM students! There is a visual art trip to Toronto to visit the Disney Animation Immersive Experience happening on Thursday, April 27th. This is free for Visual Art SHSM students. See Ms. Benoit in the art rooms to get a permission form today. There are limited tickets available, and the trip is first come, first served.

ACS Student Council will be hosting our Spring Coffee House on May 4th! Do you have a musical talent you'd like to share? Auditions for this event will be held during both lunches on Thursday April 6th in the lecture hall. If you are unable to make the auditions but would like to participate, please email Ms Ristov with a short video submission.

Do you want to buy candy while supporting a cause? The ACE Committee will be selling bags of candy during both lunches at the back of the caf every day of this week. Bags will cost a minimum of 3 dollars, but everyone is encouraged to donate as much as they want. All donated money will be going towards relief efforts for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria!

The YMCA Youth Transition Program will be at ACS again next Tuesday during both lunches. Curious to see what it’s all about? Drop into TLC at the beginning of your lunch and learn about what the program can do for you. In addition to their services, they can help you network in the community and set you up with necessary resources. There is no pressure to stay or sign up if you feel the program isn’t for you. So come out, check it out, grab a snack, and learn something new! 

Attention Class of 2023!  Each High School in Brant County is eligible to nominate 2 students for the James Hillier Scholarship.  If you are a Student who has been accepted to a University or College program in Science and Technology and have achieved over 90% average on your top 6 University or Mixed level courses, including at least 2 sciences, have been a resident of Brantford or Brant County for your final 3 years of high school, are interested in scientific research, and would like to be interviewed and considered for the Hillier Scholarship, please sign up in Student Services.  This is the first step of the nomination process.  Sign-up by Tuesday April 11th.  

Attention STEM members, we have an upcoming meeting scheduled for Wednesday April 5th.  Our speaker is Mark Richardson, who is the Education and Outreach Officer at the Arthur B. McDonald Institute, a Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research center. Mark was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he fell in love with the night skies. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics at Saint Mary's University, he escaped the winter weather and did a PhD in Astrophysics at Arizona State University. He studies how galaxies form and change over time in an effort to understand our own place in the cosmos. Mark has since held research positions at Oxford University   and the American Museum of Natural History in New York and joined Queen's University and the McDonald Institute in 2018. Note the start times: students with first lunch are to be dismissed at 11:15 and are to make their way to the lecture hall as soon as possible. Those with second lunch are to be dismissed at 12:35. This way our presenter will have plenty of time to discuss topics such as galaxy formation and dark matter.

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Pulled Pork on a Bun with fries for $5.75.  Don’t forget to redeem your golden ticket in the cafeteria.  Have an awesome day, Lions!

Hey Lions!  Wanna go on a safari?  LEAP is thrilled because TODAY, during both lunches, you can do just that, go on a safari. Our very own Ms. Haddad will be sharing her experiences as a co-owner of a Safari Company in South Africa.  Come and join us in the lecture hall TODAY during your lunch.  

The Jack Chapter will be meeting tonight after school at 3:05pm in Room 3021. Please be prepared to stay until 4:00pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Miss Dabrowski. Thank you and have a mentally healthy day! 

TODAY is the final day to get your talent submitted to ACS' Got Talent!!  Email Mrs. Ratelband by midnight TONIGHT!! Believe in yourself!

Anyone still wishing to join us for Assumption Cares who has not yet registered needs to bring their registration forms to Room 3011 and see Mr. O'Brien.  Just a reminder that paying school cash online does not register you.  You must hand in your registration form and get a pledge form to be eligible to participate.

Attention all STEM members. Mr Page asks that you check your emails and D2L page as he has posted several upcoming opportunities that require immediate attention. If you have any questions, either email him or drop by Room 3005.

ACS Student Council will be hosting our Spring Coffee House on May 4th! Do you have a musical talent you'd like to share? Auditions for this event will be held during both lunches on Thursday April 6th in the lecture hall. If you are unable to make the auditions but would like to participate, please email Ms Ristov with a short video submission.

Did you know that Turkey and Syria were both affected by catastrophic earthquakes recently. The people are in need of aid and you can help by buying some bags of candy! The ACE Committee will be selling bags of candy during both lunches at the back of the caf during the week of April 3rd-April 6th . Bags will cost a minimum of 3 dollars, but everyone is encouraged to donate as much as they want! Also, hidden inside five randomly selected bags will be golden tickets that can be redeemed for big belly cookies in the caf. All donated money will be going towards relief for those affected by the floods.

The YMCA Youth Transition Program will be at ACS again next Tuesday during both lunches. Curious to see what it’s all about? Drop into TLC at the beginning of your lunch and learn about what the program can do for you. In addition to their services, they can help you network in the community and set you up with necessary resources. There is no pressure to stay or sign up if you feel the program isn’t for you. So come out, check it out, grab a snack, and learn something new! 

If any Senior Badminton players need a cab to PJ for their game tonight, please let Mr. Dyjack know by the end of Period 1. 

The GSA is meeting in Room 1035 today during both lunches.

This message is for Grade 12 students who have signed up for the Euclid Math Contest.  There will be a study session today after school in Room 3011.  All who have signed up are invited to attend.  

Attention Knitting Club.  Our meeting is TODAY at junior lunch and after school from 3pm to 4pm in Portable 17. Email Mrs. Cameron if you can't make it. Bring your blankets. 

Attention NTS cast and crew. A reminder of your mandatory LAST REHEARSAL tonight, from 3pm to 6pm. Some important information will be relayed at the start, so do not be late!

Attention all STEM members. Mr Page asks that you check your emails and D2L page as he has posted several upcoming opportunities that require immediate attention. If you have any questions, either email him or drop by Room 3005.

Anyone wanting to participate in Assumption Cares can still register.  Bring your registration form to Mr. O’Brien in Room 3011 to get registered.

Hey Lions!  Wanna go on a safari?  LEAP is thrilled because this Friday March 31st, during both lunches, you can do just that, go on a safari. Our very own Ms. Haddad will be sharing her experiences as a co-owner of a Safari Company in South Africa.  Come and join us in the lecture hall, during your lunch.  

The countdown is on!  Only 3 days remain to get your talent submitted to ACS' Got Talent!! We're looking for all kinds of art - stand-up comedy, monologues, skits, dance, drawing, painting, photography, poetry, singing, playing an instrument, bands and even film commercials or film shorts. Prizes start at $100 and are catered to your art form.  Email Mrs. Ratelband by Friday, March 31st at midnight!! Believe in yourself!

The Spanish Club will meet on Thursday, March 30th in Room 2006 at the beginning of first lunch (11:40am).  All are invited. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Bender, Ms. Pacheco or Ms. Cassano. Gracias.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They have reached out to ACS and are in need of toiletry items. For this week, a toiletry drive will begin in your period 1 class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant. If you do not have a period 1 class, please bring items to Ms. Mosher’s class, Room 1003. Thank you in advance for your support as we serve our community the way Christ has called us to.   

Have nothing to do at lunch?  Want to better yourself?  Looking for some help with building a resume that is noticeable? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then why not join the Youth Transitions Program? There is no commitment to join. Stay as long or as little as you like.  Addie and Janessa are Youth Transition Program leaders from the YMCA. They will be at ACS during both lunches to meet with you and offer their services.  If interested, go to TLC at the beginning of either 1st or 2nd lunch on Wednesday March 29th to investigate and participate.  All are welcome. 

NTS Drama Festival starts Wednesday! The festival features 2-3 plays a night including entries from Cayuga Secondary, St. John's, PJ, Hagersville Secondary, McKinnon Park,  and Waterford Schools. Assumption performs second on Thursday, March 30th.  Bring $10 cash to the Caledonia Fairgrounds and support the student run production! Box office opens at 5:15pm with the first show starting at 6p.m. Break a leg, Lions!

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be Mac and Cheese wiht a side of Garlic Bread for $5.00.  Have an awesome day Lions!