Morning Announcements

For everyone participating in We Scare Hunger, Tuesday will be the last day that forms will be accepted. There is a list in Student Services that indicates if you are missing any forms.  If you think you might be, please check it out. Also, don’t forget about the mandatory meeting on Wednesday, October 19th in the lecture hall during both lunches. 

Attention all students who are enrolled in an Advanced Placement grade 12 class!  Your exam fees are due TODAY - Friday, October 14th. All payments can be made on SCHOOL CASH ONLINE.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Chagnon in Student Services. 

Tickets for the Murder Mystery are being sold at the back of the caf Today at both lunches.  $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults.  Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or food allergies.  I hear the meal is to die for!

On Monday Oct 17th - STEM presents Alicia O'Neill - Aquatic Life Researcher - during both lunches in the Lecture Hall.  On Thursday Oct 20th, There will be a Let's Talk Science Presentation on Space Exploration featuring Jeremy Hansen from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.  Students will need an admit slip to attend as there may be some class time missed. They are to be picked up outside of Room 3005 starting Monday.

Mrs. Flanagan is looking for a team of students to run this year's Assumption College Model United Nations Assembly, or ACMA, that will take place on Friday December 9th.  Interested students need to have strong research and writing skills and must work well with others.  This executive team will manage delegate applications, research and write the resolution and determine the country list.  Applications forms are available outside 1013 and must be returned to Mrs. Flanagan by Monday October 24th.

Hey Lions! It’s official, The Exchange is back! Our very own student-run newspaper is now recruiting new team members. Come out next Wednesday, October 19th at 8:15 AM to the library if you’re interested! If you have any questions, please contact one of the editors: Blossom Dhillon, Harman Randhawa, or Prabhroop Kaur.

Hey Lions! Fall coffee house will be returning on November 16th. Auditions for this event will be held on October 13th during both lunches in the lecture hall. Do you have a musical talent you'd like to share? Come on out to auditions to secure your place in the show! Come prepared with any needed tracks or instruments you may need. Come and express your musical talent!

Did you know that Pakistan has been affected by some of the worse flooding in the world. The people are in need of aid, and you can help by buying some Halloween candy! The ACE Committee will be selling bags of candy during both lunches at the back of the caf during the week of October 17 till the 21st. Bags will cost a minimum of 2 dollars, but everyone is encouraged to donate as much as they want! All donated money will be going towards relief for those affected by the floods in Pakistan!

Attention all Lions! Did you or your family move to Canada recently or in the past one to ten years?  Join us on Thursday, October 20th in the caf from 6:30 until 8:00 for our Newcomer Family Fun Games Night.  Bring your family and learn how to play a new board game, connect with other newcomers, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community.  Register in TLC or online.

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is Greek Poutine for $5.75.

There will be a very brief but important meeting for the Dance Team TODAY right after school in the Drama Room. See Mrs. Boschman if you have any questions. 

There is a We Sacre Hunger meeting TODAY in the lecture hall on both lunches!  Please bring your permission forms.

New Spirit Wear orders have arrived in the Student Council office.  Please go to the Student Council office during lunch to pick up your spirit wear.  Do not forget to have your order number available at that time.

The GSA will be meeting today in the Drama room during first lunch and in the library reading room during second lunch.

Hey Cross Country Runners! Please meet with your coaches to discuss transportation and teams for the Relay Race TODAY at W. Ross MacDonald School. At the beginning of your lunches, Grade 9s and 11s please see Mr. Prior in Room 2003 and Grade 10s and 12s please see Ms. Czaplinska in Portable 5.

The 180 Team is excited to welcome new members to their first meeting tomorrow on both lunches. Come to the chapel at the beginning of your scheduled lunchtime and bring your lunch with you. 

Hey Lions! Fall coffee house will be returning on November 16th. Auditions for this event will be held on October 13th during both lunches in the lecture hall. Do you have a musical talent you'd like to share? Come on out to auditions to secure your place in the show! Come prepared with any needed tracks or instruments you may need. Come and express your musical talent!

Did you know that Pakistan has been affected by some of the worse flooding in the world. The people are in need of aid, and you can help by buying some Halloween candy! The ACE Committee will be selling bags of candy during both lunches at the back of the caf during the week of October 17 till the 21st. Bags will cost a minimum of 2 dollars, but everyone is encouraged to donate as much as they want! All donated money will be going towards relief for those affected by the floods in Pakistan!

Attention all Lions! Did you or your family move to Canada recently or in the past one to ten years?  Join us on Thursday, October 20th in the caf from 6:30 until 8:00 for our Newcomer Family Fun Games Night.  Bring your family and learn how to play a new board game, connect with other newcomers, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community.  Register in TLC or online.

Hey you!  Yes, you!  The Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is BACK on Thursday, November 3rd.  The gr. 11 drama class and foods classes have joined forces yet again! Dinner starts at 6p.m. and the Show starts at 7p.m.  Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults.  The meal?  Roasted chicken quarter, roasted potatoes with maple glazed carrots and a garden salad, all served family style. Dessert will be apple crumble à la mode (with Ice cream). Vegan/veg/Gluten free option will be a quinoa stuffed pepper and dinner roll.  And the show?  It's a whodunnit where the audience guesses who the murderer is! Tickets are being sold at the back of the caf at the end of EVERY WEEK leading up to the show.  Sign up for a table on the FORMS found on the school website.

Great news from the library! Wednesday night in the cafeteria the Brantford Public Library will be here giving out free library cards to Assumption students. Whether you live in the city, the County of Brant or on Six Nations, all ACS students can get a Brantford Public Library card. All you need is a driver's license or if you are under 16, you just need your parent’s signature. Library cards are one of the last free things on this earth, so why not sign up? Just like our own ACS Library, they have a ton of free resources online including eBooks and audiobooks that sync up with our Sora eBook system. Even if you’re not going to Parent-Teacher interviews, feel free to stop in the cafeteria between 5 and 7 to get your free Brantford Public Library card. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Engell or Mrs. Santos in the library. 

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

Any STEM student who is not receiving emails needs to drop by Room 3005 to see Mr. Page to clarify the situation.  Also, there is a STEM ROAD TRIP to McMaster scheduled for Friday October 14th. Only 44 spots available. Don't miss out!

Hey lions! Fall coffee house will be returning on November 16th. Auditions for this event will be held on October 13th during both lunches in the lecture hall. Do you have a musical talent you'd like to share? Come on out to auditions to secure your place in the show! Come prepared with any needed tracks or instruments you may need. Come and express your musical talent!"

Hey you!  Yes, you!  The Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is BACK on Thursday, November 3rd.  The gr. 11 drama class and foods classes have joined forces yet again! Dinner starts at 6p.m. and the Show starts at 7p.m.  Tickets are $15 for students/seniors and $20 for adults.  The meal?  Roasted chicken quarter, roasted potatoes with maple glazed carrots and a garden salad, all served family style. Dessert will be apple crumble à la mode (with Ice cream). Vegan/veg/Gluten free option will be a quinoa stuffed pepper and dinner roll.  And the show?  It's a whodunnit where the audience guesses who the murderer is! Tickets are being sold at the back of the caf at the end of EVERY WEEK leading up to the show.  Sign up for a table on the FORMS found on the school website.

Homecoming dance is TONIGHT lions! A few reminders to keep in mind: 
-Advance ticket sales for ACS students will continue online until 3pm only. Due to current numbers attending the dance, NO tickets sales will be allowed at the door. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance.
-On the night of the dance, please remember to bring your ACS student card or another form of picture ID in order to confirm your identity. Doors will remain open for admission from 6pm to 7pm. No late admissions will be allowed without prior approval. 
-Please remember that access to lockers will not be available during the dance, and you will not be permitted to leave the dance and return. Please make sure you have everything you need with you including an empty water bottle for use at the fountain. Coat check will be available for bags and other items if needed. 
-If you need a late taxi to Caledonia for after the dance, requests must be made in the main office by no later than 12:30pm.
-The theme for the dance is school spirit! Dress in school colours and spirit wear to earn the chance to win a caf cookie. Please remember that outfits should follow regular school dress-down guidelines. If it can’t be worn to school, it can’t be worn to the dance! 
Looking forward to seeing you there! 

Today's lunch feature in the cafeteria is a popcorn chicken mashed potato bowl.  You get 2 scoops of mashed potato, topped with peas, carrots and popcorn chicken then covered with gravy and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar for $6.25.

All members who are participating in We Scare Hunger, please have one person from your group grab a team form from the FishBowl in the library Wednesday, October 5th during both lunches. This form is to be signed and filled out with the driver's information and then returned to Student Services ASAP.  

This is a reminder that there will be tennis practices for all senior players TODAY after school at 3:00pm.  Junior practices will resume on Wednesday and Thursday. See you on the court.

Any STEM student who is not receiving emails needs to drop by Room 3005 to see Mr. Page to clarify the situation.  Also, there is a STEM ROAD TRIP to McMaster scheduled for Friday October 14th. Only 44 spots available. Don't miss out!

Attention students who expressed interest in the French Club Committee!  Please check your e-mail from Madame McCulloch regarding the lunch meeting this Wednesday, October 5.  First lunch meeting is in Room 2005, 2nd lunch meeting just outside of Workroom 2010, at the beginning of both lunches.  Merci beaucoup!

Attention retreat leaders for the grade 9 retreats. Check your school email for an important message from the chaplain. Congratulations to all 62 students who have attended retreat leader training and are excited and ready to welcome grade 9 religion classes to their retreats and to our school. 

Hey Lions! Don't forget the Homecoming dance is this Thursday October 6th from 6pm-9pm. Tickets for ACS students are being sold on school cash online for $7 each and will remain available for purchase until 3pm on the day of the dance. Ticket price will be raised to $12 at the door so get yours early! Looking forward to a great night so hope to see you there!

Attention all Lions!  Did you move to Canada recently or in the past one to ten years?  Or, are you interested in becoming a mentor for newcomer youth in Brantford?  On Wednesday, the YMCA School Settlement Workers will be at ACS during both lunches to share information about free programs for youth ages 12 to 24 including Youth Fusion, Youth Peer Mentorship and Homework Help.  Come and learn how you can connect with other youth, earn volunteer hours and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the city of Brantford.  Meet at the back of TLC at the beginning of either 1st or 2nd lunch. See you there!!

The Library Advisory Council will start on Thursday, October 6th in the Innovation Lab before school at 8:15am. If you can't make the first meetings but still want to join, let one of the librarians know and we will keep you in the loop on Teams.

Today's lunch features in the cafeteria are Taco Baked Pasta for $5.00 and Tacos for $2.75.