Morning Announcements

An important STEM information meeting is being held today, during both lunches in the Lecture Hall. There will be a couple of new announcements and sign ups for upcoming events. Don't miss out.

Attention to all Sr. Boys interested in trying out for the Sr. Boys Basketball team.  The first try-out will be held TODAY at 3pm and the second on Wednesday Nov. 16 at 3pm.  Junior Boys basketball tryouts will be held on Tuesday Nov. 15th at 4.30pm and Thursday November 17th at 5pm.  There is a sign up sheet posted outside the male Phys. Ed office for any students wishing to try out.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. P, Mr. Dyjack, or Ms. Cassano prior to these try-out dates. 

Guelph University Science Communications students are looking to connect with Assumption students as part of their program. On Tuesday Nov 15th from 1:00pm to 2:20pm in the Lecture Hall, a variety of short 10 minute topics will be delivered entirely by 3rd year physics undergraduate students.  Topics include the physics of a ski jump, how to catch a fly ball, biking with wind, and many more.  STEM students must have permission from their teachers in order to attend.  

Students, the day is almost here!!!!!! This Wednesday, Nov 16, during period 4, the amazing and awesome Amplify Your Culture Event is happening here at ACS.  It is also a dress down day so, we encourage you to show your pride in your culture and throw on a jersey of traditional clothing that represents who you are!  Your classes will be called down, so please only join us if you are with your class. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

If you are interested in the French trip happening in February, there will be an information meeting tomorrow on your lunch.  First lunch meet in the foods room (2078) and second lunch in room 2060.  This is for all students who were in Extended French last year or who have taken grade 10 French or will be taking grade 10 French at any point.  We know you missed your chance to travel!  All details are on D2L but the information meeting will be taking place tomorrow

Senior Girls volleyball tryouts will be held in the main gym starting Tuesday, November the 15th. We will begin at 7:00am and end at 8:20am. Sign up and get a consent form in front of the girls Phys-Ed office.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr Bender.

Coffee House is back lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great live entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out THIS WEDNESDAY at 6pm and see all the musical talent our school has to offer. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased in advance on school cash online for $8, or at the door for $10. Coffee House performers, please meet in the drama room no later than 5pm in order to set up and do a sound check. 

Hey Lions! Student Council is happy to announce that this year's Semi Formal Dance will be taking place on Friday, December 2nd from 7-10pm. Based on your votes, the theme will be "Winter in NYC"! Tickets for ACS students will be sold for $15 on School Cash Online starting November 21st (next Monday). Only 500 tickets will be sold and it is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, so make sure to get your early! Guest tickets will be sold from November 21st to November 25th ONLY at the back of the cafeteria. New for this event, guest permission forms MUST be picked up and filled out BEFORE a guest ticket can be purchased. Permission forms can be picked up in the main office starting TODAY. A reminder that only one guest is permitted per ACS student, and that student must be currently enrolled in high school. Looking forward to a great event!"

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is a Cheese Tortellini in tomato sauce with garlic bread for $5.00. Today's soup garden vegetable.  Enjoy a hot bowl of soup with one of our wedge sandwiches and a small milk or jet juice for $6.50 or on its own for $3.75.

Attention, Teachers!  This is a friendly reminder that the Postcards for Peace for each PERIOD 2 CLASS have been placed in teacher mailboxes.  Please ensure you have picked this up for your class to participate in our Remembrance Day celebration tomorrow.  

Attention, Cadets!  A.C.S. will be commemorating Remembrance Day tomorrow and you are encouraged to replace your school uniform with your military one.  Please ensure you have signed up on the posted list outside of the Main Office by end of day so we know you will be participating.

Tonight is the night!  Our annual Academic Awards Celebration has finally arrived!   Academic Award Winners—please ensure you and your guests have reviewed the details in the invitation E-mail prior to arriving at the school this evening.  You will be entering and exiting the building from the Student Parking Lot, and we wish everyone’s experience to be as wonderful as possible, especially due to the size of this exciting event!  Please follow the signs and speak to our greeters if you need additional support or have questions upon arrival.  We look forward to celebrating with you and your families this evening!

The GSA will be meeting in Room 1035 during first lunch instead of the drama room. During second lunch, the GSA will also be meeting in Room 1035 today. 

Attention ACS Knitting Club!  This Wednesday we are meeting both at junior lunch and after school from 3pm-4pm in Portable 17.  Let Ms. Cameron know if you can't make it.

There is a meeting for the 180 Team tomorrow in the chapel on both lunches.

The Jack Chapter will have a very important meeting this week on THURSDAY at 3:05pm in the Lecture Hall. Please note the change of day due to the PD Day this week. If you cannot attend please let Miss Dabrowski know as soon as possible. Thank you so much and have a mentally healthy day!

Senior girls volleyball tryouts will be held in the main gym starting Tuesday, November the 15th. We will begin at 7:00am and end at 8:20am. Sign up and get a consent form in front of the girls Phys-Ed office.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr Bender.

There will be a STEM info meeting next Monday, November 14th during both lunches in the Lecture Hall.  This meeting is to keep everyone up to date on the latest STEM news and events.  Important Announcements will be made!!!

Attention to all Sr. Boys interested in trying out for the Sr. Boys Basketball team.  The first try-out will be held on Monday Nov. 14 at 3pm and the second on Wednesday Nov. 16 at 3pm.  Junior boys basketball tryouts will be held on Tuesday Nov. 15th at 4.30pm and Thursday November 17th at 5pm.  There is a sign up sheet posted outside the male Phys. Ed office for any students wishing to try out.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. P, Mr. Dyjack, or Ms. Cassano prior to these try-out dates. 

A Remembrance Day Tribute Wall has been created at the back of the cafeteria to honour current veterans and remember past veterans.  Students and staff are welcome to add the names of veterans they would like to thank.  There is space set aside on the large white maple leaves with the words thank you.  You need to bring your own pen or marker with you.  Please be respectful of this tribute and use it as an opportunity to express your gratitude to those who serve and have served.

Coffee House is back Lions! Come on out on November 16th and see all the musical talent our school has to offer. Tickets can be purchased on school cash online for $8. The price will increase to $10 at the door and seating is limited so make sure to get your tickets early!

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is a Teriyaki Chicken Noodle bowl for $6.50

A reminder that the Book Club is meeting TODAY during both lunches in the Library's Innovation Lab. 

Attention all CAST of NTS.  Tonight we are only calling the main characters, so the chorus, please attend on Thursday, November 10th from 3pm to 5pm.

Attention Academic Award Winners!  This is a friendly reminder that our awards celebration is this Wednesday evening.  Please ensure that you and your guests review the invitation letter that was E-mailed to you for important details about the evening’s schedule, important locations, and more!   We look forward to celebrating your academic accomplishments!

Attention all girls trying out for the Girls Ice Hockey team. The next two tryouts are Tuesday and Thursday this week at 3pm at Lions Park. Your dismissal time is 2:15pm.  Please sign up with Ms. McDade if you have not done so yet. 

Attention, Cadets!  A.C.S. will be commemorating Remembrance Day on Thursday and we are encouraging you to replace your school uniform with your military one.  Please sign up on the posted list outside of the Main Office so we know you wish to participate.

A Remembrance Day Tribute Wall has been created at the back of the cafeteria to honour current veterans and remember past veterans.  Students and staff are welcome to add the names of veterans they would like to thank.  There is space set aside on the large white maple leaves with the words thank you.  You need to bring your own pen or marker with you.  Please be respectful of this tribute and use it as an opportunity to express your gratitude to those who serve and have served.

Attention all participants in this year's We Scare Hunger.  If you want your team’s pictures to be included in Promo’s, or in this year's Yearbook, we need you to send them in.  Each group was given an email address to send those pictures in, please do so this week, so we can get them submitted to yearbook

Coffee House is back Lions! Need an excuse to hang out with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy some great live entertainment? Coffee House is the place to be! Come on out on November 16th and see all the musical talent our school has to offer. Tickets can be purchased on school cash online starting Monday November 7th for $8. The price will increase to $10 at the door and seating is limited so make sure to get your tickets early! Coffee House performers, please check your school emails for a very important message. We need your replies ASAP! 

Listen up Lions!  The Brant County Health Unit is starting up the program HEROS (Health Educators Reaching Other Students).  This program is geared towards high school students aged 13-18. The program's primary focus is to have fun while learning about and promoting messages on healthy living and tobacco and substance prevention. Students can gain volunteer hours and receive a letter of reference after the program.  Please see Ms. Coene in Student Services for more information.

Attention ACS!  High school students are wanted to help make a difference in your future.  The campaign “I matter, you matter, we matter” is underway.  This campaign is geared towards changing negativity to positivity by using inspirational sayings on buttons and magnets.  Please see the poster on the Volunteer Board outside of Student Services for more information.

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is Mac and Cheese with a Garlic Bread for $5.00.

The Board Game Club's First Meeting will be in the Library TODAY from 3pm until 5pm.  Please join us for fun and games.

Hey Lions! Just a reminder that the next "Amplify Your Culture" meeting will be held on November 4th in Portable 13 at the beginning of your 4th period class. We will debrief and make sure everyone is on track for the big day and answer any further questions that you have. Also, this will be the absolute last day to sign-up for the event, so it is imperative that you be there.

Listen up all students of French!!  ECOUTEZ!!!  If you are taking French semester 1 or 2, this announcement is for you!  You are all invited to attend a special guest presentation on Tuesday, November 8th during Period 1 in the front half of the cafeteria.  You MUST get your period 1 teacher's permission to attend.  See a French teacher for a permission slip before this Friday.  Don't miss out on this French, musical and interactive presentation! 

Listen up Lions!  The Brant County Health Unit is starting up the program HEROS (Health Educators Reaching Other Students).  This program is geared towards high school students aged 13-18. The program's primary focus is to have fun while learning about and promoting messages on healthy living and tobacco and substance prevention. Students can gain volunteer hours and receive a letter of reference after the program.  Please see Ms. Coene in Student Services for more information.

Attention ACS!  High school students are wanted to help make a difference in your future.  The campaign “I matter, you matter, we matter” is underway.  This campaign is geared towards changing negativity to positivity by using inspirational sayings on buttons and magnets.  Please see the poster on the Volunteer Board outside of Student Services for more information.

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is a Philly Cheese Steak Hoagie for $6.50.