Morning Announcements

Friday February 7, 2025

1.   Important from Guidance-Today is the last day to sign up for a course change appointment. It will take time to get to you; please be patient and follow your current schedule so we can find you for your appointment.  As long as you sign up by today’s due date, you will be seen. 

2.   Note from the Guidance Department – There is a glitch with Brightspace/D2L causing students to see more courses than they are enrolled in. Please follow the schedule that was emailed to you – these are the courses you are responsible for. We are sorry for this glitch.  We have placed a work order to get this rectified for you.   

3.   Speak-up ACS!  LEAP invites you to honour Black History Month through poem, rap, free verse, broadside poem (which is a short poem with art or photography), spoken word, or an 
opinion piece. In the words of BLM co-founder Janaya Khan, “Privilege isn’t about what you’ve gone through; it’s about what you haven’t had to go through. And right now, we are in a time that is calling on us to learn the stories that we don’t know.” Please see Mrs. Connolly if you’re interested in sharing your voice. 

4.   Valedictorian Essay and application due one week from today.   

5.   The Waterloo Math Contest is coming up!  All students are invited to sign up using the STEM or Math D2L pages and complete the appropriate quiz to sign up.  There will also be signup sheets at the back of the cafeteria today during all lunches.  You can also email Mr. Stec at cstec@bhncdsb.ca to enter and do not need to be enrolled in a math course to sign up.  The deadline is today, so come on out and test your mathematical ability! 

6.   Attention ALL Grade 9 and 10 students. You are invited by QUAKE to take part in this year’s Geography Challenge, on Tuesday, February 11th, during Period 1! The Challenge is a 50 multiple choice trivia quiz covering general knowledge of the physical and human world. The winner of the Challenge will move on to compete at the Provincial level. Sign up TODAY on the QUAKE board beside Student Services, or see Mrs. Walsh in 3024 at the end of the day.   

7.   Get ready for a heartwarming event! LEAP and the Library are hosting a fun Valentine's Day contest called "Blind Date with a Book." Here's your chance to win an Amazon gift card. To participate, choose a wrapped book from the library, write a poem inspired by your mystery book "date" and submit your poetic masterpiece to Mrs. Engell or Mrs. Santos in the library by Monday, February 17th. Don't miss out on this lovely opportunity to share your creativity and maybe even find a new book love. Happy writing, and may the best poems win! 

8.   Hey ACS! Are you ready for it? On Thursday, February 13th – AKA Galentine’s Day – join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm for Assumption’s very own Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. We’ll be dancing, vibing, and trading bracelets! Even if you’re not a Swiftie, come out and hang with your pals. Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online! Bring some cash next week to purchase some friendship bracelets and other merch at the back of the Caf to get ready for that night.   

9.   Our next ACS Knit Club meeting is on Wed, Feb 12th from 3-4 in room 1004. New members welcome. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron 

10.  Attention Grade 12’s. If you are interested in being a part of the Prom Committee for 2025, please come to our first meeting today during senior lunch in room 1008. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Mosher, Mrs. S. Mederios or Mrs. Mastromatteo. 

11.  Attention Jack Chapter members! There will be a brief yet mandatory meeting today at 3:10 in lecture hall. Those who signed up for the Valentine’s Day stickies will be receiving the allotted amount to write and decorate. It is very important for all to attend. Please email Miss Dabrowski if you require more info! Have a mentally healthy day! 

12.  Junior Badminton players, your tryouts will be today after school from 3-4:15 and Monday at 7am.  

13.  Senior Badminton players, tryouts will begin next week. Tryouts will be Tuesday and Thursday at 7am. Please see Mr. Dyjack if you do not have a signed permission form.  

14.  Attention all students that are interested in the ACS Fashion Show!  There will be an important meeting on Monday at 3pm in the cafe.  Please be sure to attend!  See Mme. Beccari or Mme. Capostagno for more details. 

15.  Today's special in the servery will be Butter Chicken over rice with a piece of naan for $6.25.  It is Friday- so we have Friday's French Onion Homemade veggie soup for $4.00.  Add your mozzarella cheese and freshly baked croutons.  Also, popcorn chicken for $5.50.   And we can do butter chicken poutine or popcorn chicken poutine for $7.00.

Have a great day Lions!

Tuesday February 4, 2025

1.   Important from Guidance-Schedule changes can only be done for students needing a new course level or to pick a new elective, so you can’t change if you want to be in a friend's class, be with a specific teacher or pick a specific period your course is in.   Many courses are full including online.  To get an appointment you must sign up in guidance this week; the LAST day to sign up is this Friday February 7th. It will take time to get to you; please be patient and follow your current schedule so we can find you for your appointment.  As long as you sign up by the due date, you will be seen. 

2.   All online classes for semester two are full. No more students can be added to the waitlists. Please do not make a guidance appointment with your guidance counsellor to enroll in a semester two online course. 

3.   February is Black History Month and LEAP has a contest.  See flyers posted around the school and on the LEAP bulletin board and the LEAP D2L page.  See Ms. Connelly for info.  Deadline is Feb. 24th.  

4.   What could you have in common with Dr. Seuss, Weird Al Yankovic, Chevy Chase and Alicia Keys?  They were valedictorians for their graduating year in highschool. You could be the valedictorian for the class of 2025.  Application (found in Grad Info Package you received at the November meeting) and essay are due to the Main Office before 3 PM on Friday February 14th.  All other requirements are specified in that Grad package. 

5.   The Waterloo Math Contest is coming up!  All students are invited to sign up using the STEM or Math D2L pages and complete the appropriate quiz to sign up.  You can also email Mr. Stec at cstec@bhncdsb.ca to enter.  You do not need to be enrolled in a math course to sign up.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Stec after school today in room 3011. 
Math club will be meeting today after school in room 3011.  See you there! 

6.   There will be no yoga club this week as we settle in to a new semester. Yoga will return next Tuesday. If you are interested in joining us for semester 2, please scan the QR codes on the “Find Some Calm” posters by the water fountains, and grab a permission form from outside 1034. See you on the mat next week Lions! 

7.   All semester 1 students please pick up your art portfolio this week. It will be kept until Friday of this week. Thank you, Mrs. Cameron 

8.   Our next ACS Knit Club meeting is on Wed, Feb 12th from 3-4 in room 1004. New members welcome. Hope to see you there, Mrs. Cameron 

9.   Valentine’s day is just around the corner! Buy your special someone a carnation and hersey’s chocolate for $3. Sales run Feb 3rd to Feb 11th at the back of the caf on all three lunches. Carnations will be delivered to period 4 classes on Valentine’s day. 

10.  Hey Lions! Ready for an epic after-school adventure? Assumption’s LAC is bringing you a FREE fantasy-themed scavenger hunt packed with riddles, questions, and amazing prizes!. Don't miss out—mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 5th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the Library. See you there! 

11.  A reminder to all swim team members that CWOSSA is next Wednesday! We have only 3 practices remaining between now and then. See you at the pool! If you cannot make tonight’s practice, please email or see Ms Ristov in person to discuss transportation details.  

12.  Attention ALL Grade 9 and 10 students. You are invited by QUAKE to take part in this year’s Geography Challenge, on Tuesday, February 11th, during Period 1! The Challenge is a 50 multiple choice trivia quiz covering general knowledge of the physical and human world. The winner of the Challenge will move on to compete at the Provincial level. Sign up TODAY on the QUAKE board beside Student Services, or see Mrs. Walsh in 3024 at the end of the day.   

13.  It’s Tuesday! You know what that means? It’s time for Vocal Ensemble in the lecture hall from 3-4pm. New members are welcome! But don’t delay! The ensemble will only be open for 2 weeks for new members to join. Email or see Ms. Ratelband or Mrs. Morissette for more info. 

14.  The Waterloo Math Contest is coming up!  All students are invited to sign up using the STEM or Math D2L pages and complete the appropriate quiz to sign up.  You can also email Mr. Stec at cstec@bhncdsb.ca to enter.  You do not need to be enrolled in a math course to sign up.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Stec after school today in room 3011. 
Math club will be meeting today after school in room 3011.  See you there! 

15.  Attention Yearbook Club members! There will NOT be a meeting today after school. We will restart meetings next week. Have a great start to semester 2! 

16.  Hey ACS! Are you ready for it? On Thursday, February 13th – AKA Galentine’s Day – join us in the cafeteria from 5:30-8:00pm for Assumption’s very own Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. We’ll be dancing, vibing, and trading bracelets! Even if you’re not a Swiftie, come out and hang with your pals. Tickets are on sale now for $13.00 on School Cash Online! 

17.  Congratulations to the girls hockey team for finishing the regular season with a big win against BCI to solidify a buy to the semi finals.  Bri opened the scoring midway through the first period.  Shortly after, Bri found the back of the net again off a beautiful pass from Hannah.  Alyssa closed out the scoring to seal the Mustangs fate.  Kayli was solid in net when we needed her. The Lions now wait to find their semi final opponent for next Wednesdays game.  Good luck girls.  

18.  Today's special in the servery will be an Italian Meatball sub with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese on a warm panini bun with a small bit of fries on the side for $6.25.

Have a great day Lions!

Friday January 24, 2025

1.   Period 2 Exams were today and Period 3 & 4 exams will continue next week on Monday January 27th and Tuesday January 28th.

2.   Any student not returning to ACS for semester 2, you are encouraged to donate your uniform items to TLC. Make sure to see Mrs. Medeiros or Mrs. Bednarz to get a ballot for each item. You could win some fantastic prizes. The draw takes place at the end of semester 2. 

3.   The library will be closed on exam days and that means so will the cell phone locker. Please make alternate arrangements to charge your cell phone.  

4.   This is a friendly reminder for those who still have overdue library books. Please return them to the basketball dropbox located just inside the library doors as soon as possible. To receive your Semester 2 textbooks, ensure all overdue books are returned. If any books are lost or damaged, please pay for them in cash. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask a librarian. Let's work together to get those overdue books back where they belong! 

Good luck on your exams and have a great weekend Lions!

Wednesday January 22, 2025

1.   We want to thank Mr. Faieta for his continued commitment and contributions to ACS and wish him all the best at SJC in Sem. 2.  We will miss you Mr. Faieta, and we know you will always be a LIon at Heart. 

2.   Exams start tomorrow.  Good luck on your exams. 

3.   The library will be closed on exam days and that means so will the cell phone locker. Please make alternate arrangements to charge your cell phone.  

4.   This is a friendly reminder for those who still have overdue library books. Please return them to the basketball dropbox located just inside the library doors as soon as possible. To receive your Semester 2 textbooks, ensure all overdue books are returned. If any books are lost or damaged, please pay for them in cash. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask a librarian. Let's work together to get those overdue books back where they belong! 

5.   St. Basil’s Parish is giving out information packages for those wanting to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or become Catholic. If you would like to know more information, please contact Mr. Prior. 

6.   Valentine’s day is just around the corner! Starting the first day of semester two, buy your special someone a carnation and hersey’s chocolate for $3. Sales run Feb 3rd to Feb 11th at the back of the caf on all three lunches. Carnations will be delivered to period 4 classes on Valentine’s day. 

7.   Any student not returning to ACS for semester 2, you are encouraged to donate your uniform items to TLC. Make sure to see Mrs. Medeiros or Mrs. Bednarz to get a ballot for each item. You could win some fantastic prizes. The draw takes place at the end of semester 2. 

8.   Mrs. Cameron would like to thank the ACS Knit Club on all their hard work and love put into many projects this semester. The difference you make in lives of ordinary people does not go unnoticed. Our recent drop off at the Nova Vita was received with much appreciation. Members, please check your Outlook for an important email. We will resume our meetings in the next semester. New members are welcomed. Mrs. Camron. 

9.   Semester 2, it’s happening: ACS’ Got Talent. Enough said. 

10.  Happy Pongal, Lions!    The Ace Club is excited to share some insights about Pongal, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated in January by people of Tamil Nadu in South India, and Tamil communities worldwide!  Pongal marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of the Sun’s northward journey, symbolizing new beginnings, prosperity, and gratitude for nature’s blessings.  While Pongal has roots in Hindu traditions, it is also a cultural celebration embraced by people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. It’s a time to honor the Sun God, Surya, appreciate the hard work of farmers, and come together as a community to celebrate abundance and hope.   

11.  Today's special in the servery will be Cheeseburger and Fries combo topped with onions, pickles or tomatoes for $7.75.   Just a reminder that the servery will be closed during exams! 

Good luck on your exams Lions!