Thursday, May 19th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

Today’s prayer was written by an Ecole St Mary High School student. The theme of the prayer is appreciation. 

God our father,

We thank you for providing us with endless love 

and never-ending compassion.

May we live as followers of your faith 

and guide others as you have guided us.

Give us the strength to forgive,

for only through mercy can we only grasp

the extent of your universal love.

Gather us as one loving family,

through Christ Our Lord,

Amen 

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Bashutsky

North Entrance - Mrs. Barrett
South Entrance - Mr. Hundeby

CAFETERIA

Thursday - Taco in a Bag $2.50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM 2022-2023

The registration form is now open for the 2022-2023 school year.  Please have your parent/guardian click on the link in Edsby and fill out the registration form.  If you have any questions, please stop by the main office.

WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY (WITT)
Females aged 12 – 15 who are interested in trades and technology are encouraged to register for a week-long day camp where they will build and assemble a variety of projects, explore careers in trades and technology, and connect with women in those careers. The camp also highlights the importance of course choices, such as science, math and industrial arts at the high-school level. The camp is available as follows: Prince Albert July 11 – 15, Saskatoon July 4 – 8 and Regina July 11 – 15. Space is limited so register early. For more information, visit https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/part-time-studies/course/girls-exploring-trades-techn/CEXP-1601/

Bénévoles Recherchés - Canadian Parents for French - PA Chapter

CPF-PA est à la recherche de bénévoles de la 9e à la 12e année pour aider comme moniteurs avec l'activité du Mini-Rendez-Vous CPF qui aura lieu le samedi 11 juin 2022 à l'école Holy Cross. L'activité aura lieu de 9 h à 3 h et nous nous occuperons des jeunes du primaire avec des ateliers de cuisine, d'art et de gymnase. Le but de cette activité est d'inciter les jeunes à parler français entre eux. Si vous êtes intéressés, veuillez parler à M. Joncas avant le 25 mai 2022.

BOURSE CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH: PA CHAPTER
Une bourse de 300$ est offerte à un ou une élève finissant de 2022. Cette bourse est pour aider les élèves qui veulent continuer leur apprentissage du français. Pour savoir comment postuler, communiquez avec M. Joncas. La date limite pour postuler est le 25 mai 2022. Application Form

2022/2023 SLC APPLICATIONS

SLC application forms are available for the 2022-23 school year. There are a wide variety of roles available for any grade level. All interested students are encouraged to apply. Application forms are available at the office, room B21 or online at http://pa.pursueonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SLC-application-form-2022-2023.docx . Applications must be handed in to room B21, the office or emailed, as indicated on the application form, by Tuesday, May 31st.

IBAS YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADER BURSARY: $7,000

The 2022 Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) Young Community Leader Bursary — presented in partnership with Red River Mutual — recognizes one graduating Saskatchewan high school student who exemplifies outstanding dedication to making their community a better place. This year, in celebration of IBAS's 70th anniversary, the successful applicant will receive a one-time cash award in the amount of $7,000, to be announced no later than Thursday, June 30, 2022. 

Regarding Eligibility & Selection Criteria, the recipient of the Young Community Leader Bursary will:

• Be a Grade 12 student in Saskatchewan, graduating between May 1, 2022, and July 31, 2022, with an intent to pursue some form of recognized post-secondary education within the next two years (apprenticeship or trades program, college, university, etc.)
• Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their community through volunteerism and leadership of civic, school-based, and/or extra-curricular activities. 
• Be a role model for their peers and the next generation of young leaders
• Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum cumulative Grade 11 average of 80%.

To submit your name for consideration, you must complete a short online application form, which requires 250 – 750 words explaining how you have made a meaningful difference in your community, and how that involvement has helped shape your life and future ambitions. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. sharp on Friday, June 3, 2022. For further information visit https://www.ibas.ca/bursary.html

AGRICULTURE/RURAL COMMUNITY AWARD

The District 32 Agriculture, Development and Diversification Board (ADD Board) is offering a $1,000 award to a Grade 12 student graduating in 2022. Students must be pursuing post-secondary education (university or technical) that will serve a rural agricultural community. Applicants must reside within one of the Rural Municipalities (RM’s) that are members of the ADD Board. This includes farm/acreage/town/cities within the RM of Prince Albert, RM of Buckland, RM of Garden River, RM of Paddockwood, RM of Duck Lake, RM of Kinistino, RM of Birch Hills, RM of St. Louis and RM of Invergordon. Students are asked to prepare a submission that addresses the following theme: “How will your post-secondary education make agriculture or your rural community a better place?” Submissions should be a minimum of 300 words and maximum of 500 words with a cover letter including:

· Applicant’s name, address, phone number, email

· High school – name, location

· RM, town, village, or city of residence (as outlined above)

· Post-secondary information – name of institution and program of study

The selection process may include a phone interview. The award will be paid when enrollment has been confirmed. For further information, contact the ADD Board at (306) 960-5299. The cover letter and submission is to be emailed to barry.swanson@sasktel.net The application deadline is Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Youth Leadership is a primary focus of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Prince Albert is offering sponsorship of two Leadership training opportunities, this spring and summer, for high school students in Prince Albert and area, based on teacher recommendations and student interviews. Students who are interested in being recommended for these leadership training opportunities are to contact Mr. Joncas in Rm 246. A preview of the events, with a link to the District Rotary Website for more detailed information, is available at https://rotary5550.org/50018/Page/ShowSitePage?ClassCode=SitePage&Slug=ryla

U of A REGISTRATION 101 WORKSHOPS

Registration 101 Workshops are now available at the University of Alberta. Students will learn how to navigate the Bear Tracks system for course selection and registration, chat with an advisor and get advice on which courses to take, and explore the next steps on their journey at the U of A. Students can view the full schedule and register at uab.ca/reg101. While all admitted students are welcome to attend, students must have accepted their admission offer to build a draft schedule.

RCMP RECRUITMENT PRESENTATIONS

The presentations are designed to provide insight into the recruiting process and a career as an RCMP officer. For information about the presentations go to RCMP F Div ProActive Recruiting Career Presentations 2022. To register for a virtual presentation, go to https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/even/en/t/1/e?locale=en

CHAT WITH USask

1) Book a Chat with USask every Wednesday and Friday afternoon (12 pm - 6 pm, CST). During the booked appointment students will be able to connect with a USask representative.
2) Join a Drop-in Q&A session on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm-8 pm (CST). Students can join by Zoom at any time during the drop-in and chat one-on-one. Students will be admitted from the waiting room on a first-come, first-serve basis.

DRIVER EDUCATION 2021-2022

Students who are interested in 2021-2022 driver education program are encouraged to  register online for a session by completing a Microsoft Forms at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/.  Once the registration is complete, students will be contacted, through Edsby, by Mr. Bourdon to confirm the start date for your driver education session. The sessions are as follows:

March 28th - May 16th (lunch hour); May 2 - May 24 (after school); July 4 - July 12 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

EDSBY SUPPORT

Information and instructional videos are available at https://pacsd.ca/our-students/edsby-for-students/

ACCESS TO SCHOOL LIBRARY

A document that outlines how to access and request material at the library is available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/ .  Please note that students cannot take out more than 4 books at a time. (This does not include classroom textbooks/novels).  Happy reading everyone!

FREE MICROSOFT 365 FOR STUDENTS

Students enrolled in the Prince Albert Catholic School Division have the opportunity to install Microsoft Office 365 on their desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Instructions and additional information is available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/

STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL EDSBY PAGE
Welcome to École St. Mary! To keep up to date on student initiatives and activities, students of École St. Mary High school can join the Edsby page by searching for the name:  École St. Mary High School SLC in the Edsby search area along the top of your Edsby page or follow the link posted here and click to join.   https://pacsd.edsby.com/p/Place/15319724

CAFETERIA

Monday - Chili Dog $2.50 OR Hot Dog $2.00

Tuesday - Lasagna with Garlic Bread $2.50

Wednesday - Chicken Caesar Wrap $2.50

Thursday - Taco in a Bag $2.50