Morning Announcements

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They have reached out to ACS and are in desperate need of toiletry items. We will be running a toiletry drive starting on Monday, October 4th running until Thursday, October 7th in your second period class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex tissue paper, and hand soap.  If you do not have a second period 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. 

Is there anyone interested in being part of the crew for the musical, "The Addam's Family"?  If so, simply write a paragraph as to why you want to be involved and send it to Mrs. Ratelband by Thursday, October 7th.  E-mail nratelband@bhncdsb.ca

There will be a practice for all Sr. tennis players today after school at 3pm. If you are a Jr. player and were unable to make yesterday's practice, you are also invited to join us tonight on the courts. See you there ready to play!

The Boys Leadership Group is back.  Anyone interested in joining is asked to attend a "Meet and Greet" in the Library Reading Room TODAY at 12:15pm.  See you there.

The GSA, or Gay Straight Alliance, is meeting in the Lecture Hall today during grade 9 lunch. That is from 12:10 - 12:50.  Grades 10, 11 and 12 students may also attend at the discretion of their teachers.

French Club is starting up next week!  We will be holding French club during all three lunches next Friday.  Grade 10s meet us in room 3026, Grade 9s see you in room 2004 and seniors, we will meet you in room 2060!  Bring your French accents and be ready to have some fun!

Have a passion for equity and inclusion? Do you want to be part of creating social change to end discrimination in our school, our community and society as a whole?
Consider joining ACE or GEM. ACE stands for Advocacy, Community and Empowerment. It is a group of Assumption students, staff and community members who are committed to creating a safe and accepting school community by  changing or creating antidiscrimination policies, raising awareness, facilitating conversation, and acknowledging social or political injustices.  If you’re interest in gender equity and would like to promote change in our school to create a safe place for all gender identities, join GEM, which stands for Gender Equity Movement. Both committees meet virtually biweekly. For more information or if you are interested in joining ACE or GEM see Arden or Wes in the Wellness Centre.

Attention any students interested in learning Punjabi.  The Grand Erie District School Board is offering a Punjabi secondary school credit on Saturdays at Walter Gretzky Elementary School.  Please see Student Services for more information.

Attention Grade 12 and 5th year students. Have you been visiting your grade 12 D2L page? Make sure you check out the calendar for important dates and virtual university and college presentations. On Thurs. Oct. 7th York university will offer Assumption students a virtual presentation at 4:00 pm. The link is available on the D2L site. Login and enjoy the learning. 

Hey graduating students! are you an original and creative thinker, committed to your school and community, a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits, enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration, and intending to apply to University of Toronto for September of 2022?  Then you should sign up for an interview to be Assumption's nominee for the University of Toronto Book award and scholarship. The sign up sheet is in Student Services and the deadline to sign up for an interview is the end of the day Thursday, October 7. Interviews will be held next Tuesday, October 12 in student services.

ATTENTION Grade 11 and12 students- would you like to 'MAJOR" in any of the following areas while in high school: Social Justice, The Environment, Healthcare, The Arts, Sports, Communication and Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Business?  Then the Specialist High Skills Major "SHSM" program is for you!  Please get an application form from your grade 11 or 12 "majors" course teacher OR in Student Services today. Applications are due this month. 

ATTENTION Grade 12 and 13 students- the Loran scholarship criteria has changed for this year: it is now available to any students who have had over 85% average the past three years, who is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, and there is now no limit to the number of applicants per school.  The Loran application can be found online and is due October 13 at 8pm. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS can be submitted to student services once you have recorded the minimum number of hours and have it signed by a parent/guardian. Remember, you don't need signatures of supervisors, just their name and contact information so we can confirm the hours. 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They have reached out to ACS and are in desperate need of toiletry items. We will be running a toiletry drive starting on Monday, October 4th running until Thursday, October 7th in your second period class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex tissue paper, and hand soap.  If you do not have a second period 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. 

Can all Golf Team members that have qualified for CWOSSA please see Mr.Carcuro in Room 2066 to receive more information concerning CWOSSA tournament this week.

Attention all field hockey players. There is practice TODAY, Tuesday and Thursday next week. Just a reminder that mouth guards and shin guards are mandatory. 

Thanks to everyone who have turned in their STEM registration forms to Mr. Page in room 3005. Information will be forthcoming early this week. Please keep checking your school email for potential opportunities.  Reminder that ALL previous STEM members will need to register to be included on the email list.  Never too late to grab a form and turn it in ASAP.

Attention all grade 12 AP students, if you did not register yet for your AP classes, please drop by student services and speak to Ms. Chagnon. She is happy to give you a hand with your registration.  Also, as a reminder, AP exam fees are due no later than October 17th in Student Services or you may pay using Cash-Online. 

Any grade 12 student who has completed their 20 hours of community service but has not yet handed in their form to Student Services is asked to do so as soon as possible.

Any student requesting an appointment with their guidance counsellor is asked to go to Student Services and sign into their guidance counsellors book found on the counter just inside the door. 

Any grade 12 student planning to apply to Queen's university with over 90% average, who may be interested in the Queen's Chancellor Scholarship will need to start their OUAC application process soon.  Please inquire about this early application process on the Queens U website.

TODAY is National Orange Shirt Day.  We encourage all students to replace their uniform top with an orange shirt on Thursday.

Thank you to all those who interviewed for behind the scenes in "The Addams family".  The list is posted outside the drama room.  Also a reminder of our first meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 30th in the lecture hall.

Just a reminder to anyone interested in participating in STEM this school year, registration forms are available just outside 3005. See Mr. Page for more information.

WHAT'S UP IN STUDENT SERVICES?  Grade 12 students-  if you would like to view a book for the following college or university you are hoping to attend next year, there are some available in Student Services: Brock University, U of Ottawa, Wilfred Laurier, Trent, Windsor, O.C.A.D., O.U.I.T., Algonquin, Niagara and Fanshawe.

Any grade 12 student who has completed their 20 hours of community service but has not yet handed in their form to Student Services is asked to do so as soon as possible.

Any student requesting an appointment with their guidance counsellor is asked to go to Student Services and sign into their guidance counsellors book found on the counter just inside the door. 

Any grade 12 student planning to apply to Queen's university with over 90% average, who may be interested in the Queen's Chancellor Scholarship will need to start their OUAC application process soon.  Please inquire about this early application process on the Queens U website.

This Friday, October 1st, the Brant County Health Unit will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic from 9:30am to 11:30am in the front of the cafeteria.  Only students that submit a parent consent form will be allowed to get their vaccination.  Consent forms have been sent out electronically to our ACS families.  Consent forms are due to the main office by Thursday. 

Assumption’s STEM program started back in 2012 and draws students from a variety of grades and backgrounds, all of whom are interested in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  The rationale behind STEM is to provide the student body with opportunities to experience, learn and discover their passion for the physical world that surrounds them. STEM is also directly linked to the school’s AP (Advanced Placement) program, a program where university level curriculum is taught in a high school setting in hopes of allowing our graduates to enter a post secondary institution better prepared for the rigorous task ahead.  Our group hosts speakers which have included Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, McMaster’s Head of Cardiology Dr. Devereaux, award winning Architect Kevin Stelzer, and Nuclear Engineer Bernie Fitzpatrick.  To date the students have had the pleasure of meeting over sixty different experts in a variety of fields. Our STEM program has been involved in hosting many events including the 2020 Vision of the Future Conference (organized at the Sanderson Center for all Brantford schools), the Power of Ideas exhibit (by the Perimeter Institute and the Ontario Science Center as it travelled across Canada), and Evening of STEM where our students participated in hands on events. Students have travelled locally to visit a number of universities and scientific facilities, as well as internationally to Spain, Costa Rica and most recently Germany & Switzerland.  If interested, please drop by room 3005 to pick up an application/permission form. They are due back by Friday Oct 1st. Everyone is welcomed to participate.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They are in desperate need of toiletry items. We will be running a toiletry drive from Monday, October 4th to Thursday, October 7th in your second period class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex tissue paper, and hand soap. Thank you in advance for your support as we serve our community the way Christ has called us to.  

This week is Truth and Reconciliation Week across Canada.  We will be planting a White Pine in the front of the school on TODAY to reaffirm our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.  The White Pine is a symbol of peace in the Indigenous culture.  We are honoured to have a Residential School survivor speak at the White Pine planting ceremony.  The ceremony will be recorded, and we hope to play the recording over ATV at a later date.

September 30th is National Orange Shirt Day.  We encourage all students to replace their uniform top with an orange shirt on Thursday.

Attention all girls trying out for the field hockey team. There are tryouts Monday and Tuesday after school to prepare for Wednesday’s tournament. Please let Ms McDade or Ms Lancaster know if you cannot attend 

There will be a Senior Tennis practice TODAY and Thursday.

The Gay Straight Alliance or GSA is meeting tomorrow in the Lecture Hall. Don't forget to bring your money to purchase your sweater.

All those interested in Stage Manager, Props Manager, Lighting Operator and Sound Operator are asked to sign up for an interview time for Wednesday, September 29th via TEAMS.  Stage Crew is asked to sign up and provide a one paragraph reason by October 7th.  Please email Mrs. Ratelband for more questions.

Attention all Cross-Country runners, it is that time of year again to lace up, please email Ms MacKinnon ASAP if you are interested in joining the ACS Cross Country Team. A sign-up sheet is at the Male Phys. Ed Department Door. All are welcome to come out for the team! Any further questions see Ms MacKinnon.

This Friday, October 1st, the Brant County Health Unit will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic from 9:30am to 11:30am in the front of the cafeteria.  Only students that submit a parent consent form will be allowed to get their vaccination.  Consent forms have been sent out electronically to our ACS families.  Consent forms are due to the main office by Thursday. 

Assumption’s STEM program started back in 2012 and draws students from a variety of grades and backgrounds, all of whom are interested in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  The rationale behind STEM is to provide the student body with opportunities to experience, learn and discover their passion for the physical world that surrounds them. STEM is also directly linked to the school’s AP (Advanced Placement) program, a program where university level curriculum is taught in a high school setting in hopes of allowing our graduates to enter a post secondary institution better prepared for the rigorous task ahead.  Our group hosts speakers which have included Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, McMaster’s Head of Cardiology Dr. Devereaux, award winning Architect Kevin Stelzer, and Nuclear Engineer Bernie Fitzpatrick.  To date the students have had the pleasure of meeting over sixty different experts in a variety of fields. Our STEM program has been involved in hosting many events including the 2020 Vision of the Future Conference (organized at the Sanderson Center for all Brantford schools), the Power of Ideas exhibit (by the Perimeter Institute and the Ontario Science Center as it travelled across Canada), and Evening of STEM where our students participated in hands on events. Students have travelled locally to visit a number of universities and scientific facilities, as well as internationally to Spain, Costa Rica and most recently Germany & Switzerland.  If interested, please drop by room 3005 to pick up an application/permission form. They are due back by Friday Oct 1st. Everyone is welcomed to participate.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs our help. They are in desperate need of toiletry items. We will be running a toiletry drive from Monday, October 4th to Thursday, October 7th in your second period class. The following items are needed: bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex tissue paper, and hand soap. Thank you in advance for your support as we serve our community the way Christ has called us to.