Wednesday, May 3rd

DAY 1
MORNING PRAYER 

Lord, 

Each of us has different talents and abilities. 

We ask you to inspire us to discover and develop the best within us. 

Lead us to be both humble 

and generous in praising others for the good use of their talents.

Amen

CAFETERIA  

Pizza $3.00 
AFTER-SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Olver
North Entrance - Mr. Joy
South Entrance - Mrs. Pearson

MARAUDER SPORTS

TRACK ‘N’ FIELD THROWS PRACTICE

Throws practice will be at the soccer/football field at 12:45 p.m. on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 2^nd; Wednesday, May 3^rd; Thursday, May 4^th

Tuesday, May 11^th; Wednesday, May 12^th; Thursday May 13^th
Monday, May 17^th: Tuesday, May 18^th

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Liturgy of the word will be held in the Chapel on Fridays until June 2^nd, up to and including Pentecost.  This Friday the First Liturgy of the Word is at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Mary Chapel.  All students and staff are welcome.

U of S REGISTRATION WORKSHOP

The U-Start registration workshop for new U of S students will be held May 25th, 2017 at St. Mary High School. The workshop will give new students an introduction to the tools and information they need to prepare for university. The following topics will be presented:

• How to choose and register for classes
• How to use online tools like PAWS and course/program catalogue
• How to pay tuition, find a place to live & buy textbooks

Students who have been admitted to the U of S are encouraged to sign up online for the workshop or a webinar that works best for them! For more information, and to sign up, students can visit students.usask.ca/ustart. Please see a Guidance Counsellor in student services if you have any questions. 

GRADE 12: ST. MARY MAJOR AND MINOR SPORTS AWARD

Grade 12 students who have been involved in sports at St. Mary throughout their high school years are encouraged to apply to be presented with a crest at the June awards. The application form, available at the main office or at http://bit.ly/2pwyYEC on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Friday, May 19th at 3:30 p.m.

GRADE 12: ST. MARY MAJOR AND MINOR FINE ARTS AWARD

Grade 12 students who have been involved in Fine Arts at St. Mary throughout their high school years are encouraged to apply to be presented with a crest at the June awards. The application form, available at the main office or at http://bit.ly/2pwyYEC on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Friday, May 19th at 3:30 p.m.

GOLF MEETING

Students who are interested in golfing are to meet in room 242 at 3:25 p.m. TODAY.

REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR 
Student registration for the 2017/2018 school year will take place on Thursday, May 4th in the Lecture Theatre during the following periods:  Grade 9 – Period 1 (most of the period), Grade 10 – Period 4 (20-25 minutes), Grade 11 – Period two (15-20 minutes).

COMMERCIAL PILOT PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Commercial Pilot Diploma program provides a strong foundation in the basic principles of aviation. There is currently high demand for commercial pilots and our graduates are ready to work. Visit the information session to learn more about how to apply for classes starting in January, 2018. Saskatoon: Saturday, May 6^th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Saskatchewan Polytechnic or Yorkton: Saturday, May 27^th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Airport. Contact Randall Muzyka at 306-933-7290 or randall.muzyka@saskpolytech.ca for more information.

GRAD CLOTHING 
The Grad clothing has arrived! If you have ordered an item, please pick it up at the office.

CPF SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE – MAY 5TH

The deadline for Canadian Parents for French is Friday May 5th. Please see Mr. Joncas or any French Immersion teacher for a form. There are a $100 scholarship for each grade, from Grade 9 to 11, and $300 for Grade 12. You can hand in your forms at the Main Office.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PHOTO PROJECT
Volunteers are needed for a student’s communication media project that requires students from diverse backgrounds who are willing to be in front of the camera. If you or your friends would like to participate, please contact Ms. LaVallee or the main office. This project may be used for Christian Ethics service hours. 

GRADE 11: ROTARY CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Grade 11 students are encouraged to apply for the Rotary Citizenship Award to be presented at the awards presentation in June. This $250 award is presented to a Grade 11 student who is involved in the school, community, and parish. The application form, available at http://bit.ly/2oQeNhR on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Monday, May 15th at 3:30 p.m. The student's academic transcript and attendance will also be given to the awards selection committee.

GRADE 9-11: GENERAL PROFICIENCY AWARD
Students in Grade 9-11 are encouraged to apply for the General Proficiency Award to be presented at the awards presentation in June. "The General Proficiency Award will be presented to the student who makes the most complete contribution to the whole life of St. Mary High School. Participation in all aspects of school life – academics, religious life, and school-sponsored activities – will be considered." The application form, available at http://bit.ly/2oQeNhR on the Pursue Online career website, must be submitted to the main office by Monday, May 15th at 3:30 p.m. 

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA – SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD ($1000)

The Saskatchewan Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League has established a Social Justice Award to enable young women to engage in social justice work. The awards application deadline is April 30th, 2017. For information on award criteria and an application form, see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

FRED FOX MEET AND GREET

The public is invited to a Meet and Greet with Fred Fox, the brother of Terry Fox. The event will be at the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club on Monday, May 15^th at 7:00 p.m. and will feature a presentation, a question-and-answer session, as well as the opportunity to purchase 2017 Terry Fox Run t-shirts, meet local Run organizers, and have Fred Fox sign a favorite photo.

SMHS GRAD 2017 AWARDS

Students who are interested in applying for awards that will be presented at Grad 2017 must submit a Grad 2017 Awards Application Checklist Cover Page and a Grad 2017 Awards Application. These forms, as well as forms for General Proficiency Application, Royal Canadian Legion Verification, and The Sisters of Our Ladies of the Cross Scholarship Application, are available at http://bit.ly/SMHSGradAwards An awards package containing the description of the awards is available at the main office. The checklist cover page, awards application, and other required documents must be submitted to the main office by Friday, May 19^th at 3:30 p.m.

KINSMEN CLUB OF PRINCE ALBERT BURSARY ($500)

The Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert will be awarding two bursaries in the amount of $500 each per academic year. The winners of this bursary will be determined by the Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert based on the following criteria: 

* Knowledge of the Kinsmen Club on a local and national level.

* Financial need

* Community involvement

* Academic standing

Submissions must be postmarked no later than May 15th, 2017. For information on award criteria and an application form, see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services.

MONSANTO FUND OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program is available to Canadian high school students who are enrolled in their final year of high school and eligible to graduate in 2017. Those eligible for a scholarship must be planning to enroll at a Canadian post‑secondary institution (degree or diploma) in a first-year agriculture, food science or culinary program. Successful applicants will each be awarded a scholarship valued at $1,500, based on demonstrated academic standards and leadership in the community. For eligibility, selection criteria, and application forms visit  www.monsanto.ca  Submission deadline is June 15, 2017. 

NATIONAL UNION OF PUBLIC AND GENERAL EMPLOYEES SCHOLARSHIPS ($1,500)
This scholarship is open to grade 12 students who are planning to attend a postsecondary educational institution full-time in 2017 - 2018 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member. Go to www.nupge.ca/content/12999/national-unions-scholarship-program-2017 for information and application forms. The deadline to apply is July 7^th, 2017.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRINCE ALBERT WRESTLING CLUB 

The practice schedule is Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Riverside School. See Ms. Richards in Room 128 for information.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WRESTLING PRACTICE

Practices will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 pm.  See Ms. Richards in Room 128 if you have any questions.

OPEN SHOP FOR PAA STUDENTS

Students who are currently taking PAA classes that involve construction or drafting are invited to use the shop equipment, under teacher supervision, during lunch hours every Monday - Thursday. Please contact Mr. Thalheimer or Mr. Welter for more information.

ART CLUB
Art Club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m in the Art Room (B18). Everyone is welcome to attend. Come on out to make some great art! 

GLEE CLUB/CHORAL 
Glee Club rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. and Wednesday at 12:25 p.m.

JAZZ BAND
Rehearsals are Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the band room.

WEDNESDAY SUPPER STUDY
Students are invited to go to the library after school to receive additional teacher support. As well, a supper is served at 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SERVICES

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sunday - 8:00 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (French); 11:00 a.m.

Weekdays - 12:10 p.m. (Check with the office to confirm.)

St. Michael Church
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Church

Saturday - 7:30 p.m

Sunday - 10:00 a.m.; 7:30 p.m.

Weekdays - 7:00 p.m. (Check with office to confirm.)

St. Mark Church

Sunday - 11:00 a.m.

St. George Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic Church

Sunday - Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

St. James Church (Albertville)

Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Czestochowa

Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

Friday Devotions - 7:00 p.m. (with Adoration until 11:00 p.m.)

CAFETERIA MENU

Monday - Hot Hamburger Sandwich, Potato Salad & Pickle  $3.00
                  Booster Juice $4.00, $6.00       

Tuesday - Pork Bites & Caesar Salad $2.50

Wednesday - Pizza $3.00 

Thursday - Toasted Denver Sandwich $2.50  

Friday - Chicken Alfredo $2.50