École St. Mary High School: Friday, November 18th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

This coming Sunday, the church will celebrate World Day of Youth. This is a day that the church recognizes the importance of the younger generations in our faith families. In the Pope's World Youth Day message, he asks each of us to be more like our school's namesake - Mary, mother of God. The Pope asks the Youth of the world to also act quickly, just as Mary did, to help those who are in need, and to spread the good news of Jesus to those around us.

Dear Lord,

As young people of faith,

it is our job to spread your good news to those around us.

Help us to be charitable, thoughtful,

and to help those in need in our community.

Lastly, guide us to be more like Mary,

so we too may "arise and go in haste, to carry Jesus within our hearts

and bring him to all those whom we meet".

We ask this through Jesus Christ, your son.

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mrs. Meckelborg

North Entrance - Ms. McLeod
South Entrance - Mrs. McLeod

CAFETERIA

Friday - Ginger Beef & Rice $3.50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: The Play That Goes Wrong

École St Mary High School invites the community to Upstage Productions' two-act play, "The Play That Goes Wrong". Showtimes at the Lecture Theatre are from Wednesday, November 23rd to Saturday, November 26th, at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets (cash, cheque) are available at the main office or at the door on performance evenings: $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for students (18 years and under).

WRESTLING SIGN-UP

Students who were not able to attend the meeting on Thursday, November 17th need to attend the meeting on Monday, November 21st at 12:15 pm in Room 128 (library) to discuss practice times and the upcoming season. Prior to the meeting, please fill out the form link on Edsby, or use the QR code below, to be added to the Edsby group.

CURLING PRACTICES

Regular practice times are every Monday from 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm and every Thursday from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm. at the PA Golf and Curling Club. There will be a curling practice today after school. Please message one of the coaches (Mrs./Mr. Abbs, Mr. Noble, Mr. Quintal or Mr. Joncas) if you need a ride to the PA Golf and Curling Club.

BASKETBALL REFEREE CLINICS

Students and staff who are interested in getting in shape, making some extra spending money, or just want to give back to the sport of basketball, are invited to attend two referee clinics. No experience is required. Referees will only officiate games they are comfortable with, and will always have a partner. No sign up is required for the clinics: Wednesday, November 16^th at 6:30 pm in the Library at École St Mary High School (a classroom session about rules) and Sunday, November 27^th from 1 pm – 3 pm in the Red Gym at Carlton (a session about court rules, mechanics, and positioning).

CITY SCHOOL ZONE SNOW REMOVAL

Over the next two weeks, the City of Prince Albert will be implementing its snow removal process in school zones. "No Parking" signage will be placed on streets 12 hours in advance of the snow removal. Vehicles that are parked in the designated snow removal areas will be towed.

GRADE 10-12 DRAMA TICKETS

Beginning Monday, November 21st, Grade 10 – 12 students who are interested in attending an evening performance of The Play That Goes Wrong are invited to request a FREE student ticket from their ELA/Francais Immersion teacher. Grade 10 – 12 students who are not enrolled in ELA/Francais Immersion this semester may request a ticket from the main office.

BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

** To register, use the link on Edsby or the QR code posted by the gym.

Grade 9 & 10 Boys Basketball Tryouts

Tryout #1 – Monday, November 21st from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tryout #2 – Tuesday, November 22nd from 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
All boys in grades 9 & 10 who want to play this season must attend these tryouts!

Grade 11 & 12 Boys Basketball Tryouts (Shortlisted Grade 10s)

Tryout #1 – Wednesday, November 23rd from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tryout #2 – Thursday, November 24th from 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm

Intersquad Game - Only 20 invited Players

Tryout #3 – Friday, November 25th from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

SATURDAY SCIENCE DROP IN

The Prince Albert Science Centre presents STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) LAB on Saturday, November 19^th from 10 am – 6 pm at the Gateway Mall. Admission is $5.00 at the door.

U of S EARLY ADMISSIONS
Attention grade 12 students! Applications are now open for admissions to the University of Saskatchewan. Apply early to take advantage of benefits like early admission and access to scholarships. (Some scholarship applications are due before the application deadline.) To find information about how to apply, programs and deadlines, scholarship applications, and how to submit your documents, please go to https://admissions.usask.ca/requirements/apply.php#1Findaprogram If you have any questions, or want assistance, please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services (office 116).

ÉCOLE ST. MARY CLOTHING STORE

The 2022/2023 École St. Mary Clothing Store is now open for a limited time. All orders must be placed by November 19th, 2022. All orders are placed online through North Star Screen Printing, and payment is handled directly with the online store or in-person, if needed. When your purchase is ready, North Star Printing will contact you for pick up. To place an order, please see the link in the Edsby message.

SENIORS CHRISTMAS BANQUET: A Night with Gen Z (Age 15-25)

Hearts2Handz is a local charity which is hosting a senior banquet and dance for youth and seniors within our community (food by My Place Catering and music by Chester Field and the Lazy Boy Band). Please consider attending on Friday, November 25th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Plaza 88. Tickets are $10, if picked up locally at Canadian Tire / Harolds Fine Foods, or $11.62 (fees $1.62) if purchased online from Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seniors-christmas-banquet-tickets-451811850407

FEMALE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
** To Sign Up, go to Edsby or use the QR code below and posted by the gym.

Tuesday, November 22nd
Grade 9/10 Girls: 3:30-4:45 pm
Grade 11/12 Girls: 4:45-5:45 pm
Wednesday, November 23rd
Grade 9/10 Girls: 5:45-6:45 pm
Grade 11/12 Girls: 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday, November 23rd
Grade 9/10 Girls: 3:30-4:45 pm
Grade 11/12 Girls: 4:45-5:45 pm

VERNA J. KIRKNESS SCHOLARSHIPS: Indigenous Grade 11 & 12

The one-week, in-person Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) Program for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) Grade 11 and 12 students will be taking place on campus at universities this May! Successful applicants will receive full VJKF Program Scholarships to participate in the VJKF Program to learn about science, engineering, technology and math. This year’s program is offered in partnership with six universities from across Canada, offering Indigenous high-school students an opportunity to learn directly from professors and their teams about the exciting research (science, engineering, technology and math) happening on campuses across Canada. Students accepted to the VJKF Program can choose which research area they want to learn more about. To apply online go to https://www.vernajkirkness.org/ The website will be updated as professors confirm this year’s topics.

U of S RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS

Residence applications for the University of Saskatchewan Fall 2023/2024 are scheduled to open in November! In an effort to assist new applicants, first year applicants are guaranteed a spot in Voyageur Place Residence when they apply prior to the deadline of January 31, 2023. Visit https://livewithus.usask.ca/ or see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for more information.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Students who are searching for scholarships are encouraged to use the databases that are on the SMHS Career website at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/student/scholarships/scholarship-search-engines/.

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP
Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada. This scholarship was established to encourage the best and brightest students to be the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators. Schulich Leader Scholarships are open to all Canadian high schools with graduating students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in an eligible STEM program at one of our 20 partner universities. This year the foundation is awarding 50 engineering scholarships valued at $120,000 each and 50 science, technology or math scholarships valued at $100,000 each. It is important to note that students who are planning for a career as a medical practitioner/researcher (doctor, dentist, nurse, psychologist, pharmacist, optometrist, etc.) are NOT eligible to apply. École St. Mary High School can only nominate ONE candidate and nomination is competitive. If you are interested in being considered for nomination, please email a list of school/community involvement, leadership activities, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin (meta.rapin@pacsd.ca) in Student Services by Friday, December 16, 2022, before 12:00pm to be considered for nomination. To find out more about the Schulich Leader Scholarship visit http://www.schulichleaders.com or info@uja.schulichleader.com .

T1D YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

This $500 Scholarship is provided by the Cosmopolitan Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the Prince Albert Cosmopolitan Club. You are eligible for this program if:
1. you reside in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba;
2. you are a Type 1 Diabetic;
3. you are in your High School Graduating Year and have been accepted to Post Secondary Institution or are currently enrolled in a Post-Secondary Institution returning for another year of study;
4. you have been an active volunteer in the Diabetic Community;
5. a Volunteer Coordinator (or similar) from a related organization supports your scholarship application; and

6. you provide one other written reference in support of your activities.

** If you are eligible see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services for an application.

HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM

Each year 40 bilingual students graduating from high schools across Canada are selected to participate in the House of Commons Page Program. Pages are first-year students registered at one of the eligible post-secondary institutions in the national capital region. Pages work on a part-time basis for one year. Pages support parliamentary democracy by providing a range of services to members of Parliament in the chamber and around Parliament Hill. Students who are interested in applying must be intending to enroll in their first year of university or college the following September. The final selection of the 40 pages is completed by the end of March each year. For eligibility requirements and details on the application process please visit https://www.ourcommons.ca/about/pageprogram/become-e.html

WINDSCRIPT MAGAZINE: High School Writing

All Saskatchewan high school students are invited to submit poetry or prose (fiction and creative non-fiction) for a chance to be featured in Windscript Vol. 39, 2023 and earn $40. For important rules and guidelines, please visit https://skwriter.com/programs-and-services/publications/windscript The deadline to submit is Thursday, December 15^th.

U of S FALL EVENTS

USask will be offering a series of virtual events throughout the fall. These will be listed on the Event webpage. USask will also offer both in-person and virtual campus tours every week. Students can register at the Campus Tour webpage

GAMES CLUB
Games Club is a fun drop-in activity available to all students every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch in the Lecture Theatre (B5). If you enjoy playing board games or want to test your skill on the Switch then come by. There is a large variety of board games, ranging from card games, games of chance to strategy games. There is also a Nintendo Switch available with Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart or Rocket League. Bring your lunch and play some games! Come with a friend or by yourself.

ABORIGINAL CRAFTS CLUB: Beading / Hand stitch

Students who are interested in participating in an Aboriginal Crafts Club are encouraged to join the Creativi-team. There are several sessions being offered. Students who are a part of the Bead Team can attend open times in room B26 before school, at lunch, and every Tuesday after school. All other students who are interested in participating can attend every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the occasional Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm. For more information go to Aboriginal Crafts Club or talk to Mrs. Constant in room B26 or Ms. McLeod in room 206.

POLAR EXPRESSIONS STUDENT CONTESTS: K-12

Poems (32-line max) deadline: November 21st, 2022

Short Story (450 words maximum) deadline: November 28th, 2022.

For more information, please visit https://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html

ART CLUB
Art club is in the Art Room (B18/19) and will run every Monday after school from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Come out to make some great art! Drop-ins are welcome!

EDSBY SUPPORT

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

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/

2022/2023 DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Students who are interested in enrolling in the 2022-2023 driver education program are to register online through Microsoft Forms. The form can be accessed by taking a photo of the QR code or by clicking the blue link posted below. Once the registration is complete, students will receive an Edsby message from Mr. Bourdon to confirm the start date for their driver education session.

Please note the following:
· Students must be 15 years old by the start of the session.

· Sessions will be in the Room 246.

·        All sessions begin at 3:30pm and end at 5:30pm. (except for the summer/lunch sessions).
·        During the driver education class, students will need:
·        their birth certificate
·        their hospitalization card
·        their MYSGI account number. (needed on the first day of class)
o   Students must go to SGI to get their MySGI customer number.
·        a pencil/pen and notebook