Morning Announcements

Tuesday December 10, 2024

1.   Congratulations to all the delegates from this year’s quake Model United Nations.  The level of debate was impressive.  A special thank you to Shriyak Kashyap and Mohid Khan for their amazing leadership in running the event, and all their hard work preparing.  Congratulations to the top three delegates as voted by their peers, Joshua Ocampo, Haneet Sing and Emily Wu.  Well done! 

2.   Dearest graduates...because Edge imaging is so wonderful, they have added one more day to your graduation photos. Thursday December 19th, 2024 is the last day to take your photos. The spots will fill up fast, therefore please book ASAP on the Edge Imaging website! Thank you, Mrs. Mastromatteo.

3.   Reminder that there will be a Yearbook Meeting tonight in art room 2028 from 3:10 to 4pm. New members are still welcome! 

4.   Are you in an ACS Arts Course – Visual, Music, Drama, Dance or Media? Well good news! You are invited to a meeting about the 2026 New York City Arts Trip! Come out with your parents to an information meeting on Thursday, December 12th at 7PM in the lecture hall! Learn all about how you could be walking through Central Park, shopping in Times Square, seeing a Broadway musical, or viewing world famous art, like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”! To learn more, see Ms. Benoit in room 2015 for an information package. 

5.   ACS Knit club, there is no meeting this week. Our meeting will be on Wed, Dec 18th. Drop off any finished projects in room 1004. Thank you for all you, Mrs. Cameron 

6.   Mamma Mia!!!!!!! We’re Going to Italy!️!!!!!    Attention, students! Have you ever dreamed of saying ciao to the Colosseum, grazie to gelato, and wow to the wonders of the Vatican? Well, the Religion Department is taking you to Italy, March Break 2026, and guess what? If you’ve taken religion—aka EVERYONE—you’re invited! There will be a family information session TONIGHT: Tuesday December 10th at 6:00 PM in the lecture hall. At this meeting, you’ll receive information packages and discover how this trip will make your March Break molto magnifico! Plus, we’ve got a sweet deal for early birds: Sign up by December 31st, and you’ll save $300! HOW FANTASTICO!!!!   So, grab your famiglia, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s get ready for an unforgettable journey! How fantastico!!! If you have any questions, please speak to Miss D. Dabrowski for more info! We hope to see you on Tuesday night! Ciao ciao for now!!!    

7.   Are you looking for a FREE activity after school with friends? Do you want your own fantastical adventure just like in the books? Well, look no further than your own school library. Assumption’s LAC is proud to present a fantasy-themed scavenger hunt with riddles, questions, and prizes! You don’t want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Join us on Wednesday, December 11th after school from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Amazon Gift Cards will be awarded to the winners! Come with friends or come on your own. Everyone is invited to this FREE fantasy adventure. See you there! 

8.   Attention Vocal Ensemble there are NO rehearsals in December, however, we will meet on Friday, December 20th in the music room to warm-up before we perform at the “Spirit of Christmas Day”. Those who want to perform simply show up! See you then! 

9.   Would all students involved with Star Fest at Brock University come to a brief meeting after school today in the Drama room at 3:05. Permission forms will be distributed and important information will be relayed. 

10.  Today's special in the servery will be Tex Mex loaded fries or Nachos topped with Tex Mex beef, salsa. Cheese sauce, sour cream and green onions for $7.75.  Also, plain Nachos and Cheese for $4.99.    Cinnamon buns available at first break. 

Have a Great Day Lions!

Friday December 6, 2024

1.   Graduates: 11:59 PM Tonight.  Final, absolute deadline to #1 register to graduate and #2 pay the grad fee. The link to register can be found on the Grade D2L page. 

2.   Hey Hey Homerooms! Listen up! The FINAL Pennies from Heaven last classroom collection will happen this TODAY. The Social Justice students will be coming around to each class to collect the containers of money. Teachers, please excuse the interruption to your class time as we hope this will only take a few minutes. Remember, we will count the money and record it for you! 

3.   The lost and found will be cleaned out by day end Monday. If you have lost or misplaced anything, please be sure to check it out as everything will be donated. 

4.   The Brant County OPP has a great opportunity for some of our students grade 10 and older to apply!  They are running a Citizen Youth Academy from January to March.  The Academy meets on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 PM and topics covered include K-9 unit, tactical response, forensics, collision reconstruction, etc.  Applications are in Student Services and due today.   Please see Ms. Martello in Student Services for more information and an application form! 

5.   Mrs. Cameron’s classes are creating art pieces for 2 nursing homes and Stedman hospice. If any ACS student or staff would like to create an artwork (Christmas theme) and/or write a card and drop it off in room 1004, we will add it to this charitable cause. We hope to drop off the artworks with cards before Christmas. 

6.   New York, Neeeeeew York! Are you taking an ACS Arts course? Whether it is visual, music, drama, media or dance, you and your parents are invited to come to a New York 2026 trip information meeting in the lecture on Dec. 12 at 7. For more information, see Ms. Benoit in room 2015 for an information package! 

7.   This is a quick reminder for Visual Art SHSM students going on the Toronto trip on Dec. 11th – there will be a quick meeting at lunch today in room 2015 to get your free AGO membership! 

8.   The Semi-Formal Dance is tonight from 7-10pm! A reminder that cash sales or traded tickets will not be accepted at the door. Please remember to bring your ACS student card or another form of picture ID. We will be using the student entrance for this event. Doors will remain open for admission from 7pm to 8pm. 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 when you arrive. 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 12:00 pm today. The theme of the dance is Nutcracker Candyland. Dress to excess in semi-formal attire. Outfits do not have to be nutcracker themed, but should reflect the moral tone of Assumption College School. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

9.   If you are scheduled for coop next semester and you have not been seen by any coop teacher regarding your placement, please go to the coop office immediately after announcements.   

10.  Mamma Mia!!!!!!! We’re Going to Italy!️!!!!!    Attention, students! Have you ever dreamed of saying ciao to the Colosseum, grazie to gelato, and wow to the wonders of the Vatican? Well, the Religion Department is taking you to Italy, March Break 2026, and guess what? If you’ve taken religion—aka EVERYONE—you’re invited! There will be a family information session Tuesday December 10th at 6:00 PM in the lecture hall where information packages will be distributed. If you sign up for the trip before December 31st, you will receive a $300 promo off your trip! How fantastico!!! If you have any questions, please speak to Miss D. Dabrowski for more info! We hope to see you on Tuesday night! Ciao ciao for now!!!  

11.  Good morning Jack Chapter members. There will be a brief and mandatory meeting today at 3:10 in the lecture hall. Please contact Miss D.Dabrowski if you cannot attend. Thank you and have a mentally healthy day! 

12.  Today's cafeteria special will be Buffalo Chicken Poutine topped with Ranch Dressing and green onions for $7.00.  Popcorn chicken available for $5.50 and add fries for $7.50. 

Sports

1.   Congrats to our Jr girls volleyball team who brought home yet another win against Paris High School last night. Overall the girls played a great game, but it was their serving streaks and determination that really took us over the edge. Shout outs go to Mikayla and Addison on their amazing serving skills as well as Coralyn and Avery for defending the ball every chance they got.  

 2.   The girls hockey team put themselves back in the win column with a 3-0 win over SJC on Wednesday.  Goals were scored by Bri Spence, Carling Ruddell and Madi Schlosser.  Kayli Sault earned her first regular season shut out as a Lion.  Good job girls.  

 3.   After a tough loss to BCI on Tuesday, the senior boys basketball team bounced back to take a 34-point win over Paris last night. Andrew took home 25 points and Zagham 15. Gabe, Carter and Ryan played tough defense. Come out and support our lions on Monday at SJC and at home on Tuesday against NPC. Let’s go boys!  

Tuesday December 3, 2024

1.   Have you heard? The Christmas concert is TOMORROW! One more sleep to hear amazing music from the guitar, vocal and gr.9 instrumental classes PLUS the Vocal Ensemble and Concert Band! This year’s theme is the message of hope. The concert is in the cafeteria and starts at 7pm. It’s FREE, however, we are accepting donations to support the Music Program. We HOPE to see you there! 

2.   Have you noticed the Christmas tree on the second floor near the chapel? This beautiful Christmas tree is called the TREE OF HOPE! We set this tree up every year to help with our Pennies from Heaven Campaign. As you can see, the tree is filled with ornaments that have a gift card request written on them. If you feel that you can help one of our school families with one of these generous gift card donations, please remove the tag from the tree, buy the gift card, and return them together to the main office. Every gift card collected will go to the families that we support through our Pennies From Heaven Campaign. Thank you for your support!...and MERRY CHRISTMAS’! 

3.   CHECKMATE! Are you looking to extend your critical thinking skills, learn a new game and/or meet new people? The Chess Club is BACK! We will be meeting on Wednesdays after school from 3pm-4pm in Room 2023 starting tomorrow December 4th.  If you want to use the Queen’s Gambit, set up the Sicilian or French defense, or you just want to know how to set up the board and what the horsey and castle are called, we welcome and accept all levels of play as we learn and grow together. Please see Mr. DaCosta if you cannot attend. 

4.   Calling all athletes interested in joining the Junior & Senior Badminton Teams, please pick up a permission form by the male physed class and ensure you fill out the QR code by the female physed office. The first practice for the Juniors will be Thursday morning at 7am and Seniors will practice Friday at 7am. 

5.   Ticket sales are now available for this year’s Nutcracker semi-formal! The event will take place this Friday, December 6th , from 7-10pm. Tickets for ACS students can be purchased for $15 on school cash online, and guest tickets can be purchased at the back of the caf on all 3 lunches. Today is the last day for guest ticket sales! This event is popular and tickets are selling fast. There are only 100 tickets left, so get yours today! 

6.   Reminder about the weekly Yearbook Meeting tonight after school in artroom 2028. We will be meeting from 3:10 to 4pm.  

 
7.   Ping Pong , Table tennis , whatever you want to call it....it doesn’t matter, just come out and play!!! All lunches on WEDNESDAY. All money goes to Pennies from heaven, see you in the caf! Great prizes for the winners of each lunch! 

8.   Tim Hortons hot chocolate will be sold at the back of the cafeteria during all three lunches tomorrow.  Fresh hot popcorn will be sold on Thursday and Friday. each at $2.00.  All proceeds will go to Pennies From Heaven. 

9.   Attention Gr 12 SHSM students who already received a permission form for our First Aid & CPR training on December 12th and 13th.  Your permission form is due to Student Services tomorrow.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Coene or Ms. Martello.  

10.  The Brant County OPP has a great opportunity for some of our students grade 10 and older to apply!  They are running a Citizen Youth Academy from January to March.  The Academy meets on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 PM and topics covered include K-9 unit, tactical response, forensics, collision reconstruction, etc.  Applications are in Student Services and due by Dec 6th.   Please see Ms. Martello in Student Services for more information and an application form! 

11.  New York, New York! Are you taking an ACS Arts course? Whether it is visual, music, drama, media or dance, you and your parents are invited to come to a New York 2026 trip information meeting in the lecture on Dec. 12 at 7. For more information, see Ms. Benoit in room 2015 for an information package! 

12.   Today's special in the servery will be Homemade Panzarrotti's freshly baked pepperoni or cheese filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni for $6.30.   Cheese has extra cheddar in it to replace the pepperoni.  Pick your side of dipping sauces to choose from -spicy mayo, garlic mayo or marinara. 

Have a great day Lions!

1. Ticket sales are now available for this year’s Nutcracker semi-formal! The event will take place Friday, December 6th from 7-10pm. Tickets for ACS students can be purchased for $15 on school cash online, and guest tickets can be purchased at the back of the caf on all 3 lunches. Don’t forget your signed guest forms! This event is popular and likely to sell out fast. Be sure to get your tickets early so you aren’t disappointed. 

2. Lions, have you noticed the Christmas tree on the second floor near the chapel? This beautiful Christmas tree is called the TREE OF HOPE! We set this tree up every year to help with our Pennies from Heaven Campaign. As you can see, the tree is filled with ornaments that have a gift card request written on them. If you feel that you can help one of our school families with one of these generous gift card donations, please remove the tag from the tree, buy the gift card, and return them together to the main office. Every gift card collected will go to the families that we support through our Pennies From Heaven Campaign. Thank you for your support!...and MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

3. Hey Hey Homerooms! Listen up y’all! The next Pennies from Heaven classroom collection will happen this TODAY. The Social Justice students will be coming around to each class to collect the containers of money every Friday until Dec 6th. Teachers, please excuse the interruption to your class time as we hope this will only take a few minutes. Remember, we will count the money and record it for you! 

4. The next ACS book club meeting will be held this Monday Dec. 2nd  at 8:15am OR after school at 3:05pm in the Library’s Innovation lab. Remember it’s our Christmas potluck, post what you plan to bring on TEAMS. Both meetings will be the same, come the time that accommodates your schedule the best. Looking forward to seeing you there!   

5. Attention Jack Chapter members who signed up for the Bill of Rights Focus Groups today. Please ensure to be in the lecture hall by 3:10 at the absolute latest! We need to ensure we have enough time to complete the Focus Groups. If you have any questions, please contact Miss D. Dabrowski! Just a reminder that ONLY THOSE who signed up for the Focus Groups are to attend the meeting tonight. 
Thank you and have a mentally healthy day! 

6. CHECKMATE! Are you looking to extend your critical thinking skills, learn a new game and/or meet new people? The Chess Club is BACK! We will be meeting on Wednesdays after school from 3pm-4pm in Room 2023 starting December 4th.  If you want to use the Queen’s Gambit, set up the Sicilian or French defense, or you just want to know how to set up the board and what the horsey and castle are called, we welcome and accept all levels of play as we learn and grow together. Please see Mr. DaCosta if you cannot attend. 

7. The Brant County OPP has a great opportunity for some of our students grade 10 and older to apply!  They are running a Citizen Youth Academy from January to March.  The Academy meets on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 PM and topics covered include K-9 unit, tactical response, forensics, collision reconstruction, etc.  Applications are in Student Services and due by Dec 6th.   Please see Ms. Martello in Student Services for more information and an application form! 8. 

8.The senior boys basketball team added another win to their standings last night, beating PJ 84-25. It was a quick start from the lions securing the lead and denying PJ in the paint. Shout outs go to Andrew and Hilton who led scoring and for putting up a total of 35 points. Come out and support the boys on Tuesday as they play BCI. Juniors play at 4 and seniors at 5:30.  

9. Today's special in the servery is fan favourite Cheeseburger topped with pickles, onions or tomatoes and fries for $7.00. Homemade Onion Soup available today add baked croutons and mozzarella cheese  for $4.00.