DAY 2
MORNING PRAYER
Each year, the Catholic School Divisions in Saskatchewan engage in a
week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of
Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year’s celebration is
entitled, “Catholic Education: We are Many, We
are One.” The theme was inspired by the Church’s synodal process and the
ongoing recognition of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. There are five sub-themes - one for each day of Catholic Education Week.
The five sub-themes for Catholic Education Week illuminate the path to being
many and one. The subtheme for today is “We are Many, We
are One
. . . When we see”
Loving God,
You brought sight to the blind man
and you live in our hearts to bring sight to us.
Empower us to open our eyes and truly see all of your children,
to love as you love us,
and to appreciate that though we are many, we are one in your love.
Bless our school and bless us during this Catholic Education Week
as we embrace the theme, “We are Many, We are One.”
We make this prayer in the name of Jesus.
Amen
Main Entrance - Ms. Henry
North Entrance - Mr. Holash
South Entrance - Mr. Hundeby
Monday - Surprise Lunch $3.50
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2023/2024 SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Students are encouraged to register for next year, as soon as possible. Registration forms must be completed prior to class selections taking place. The registration link is available on Edsby. A paper copy of the registration form is also available at the main office.
TRACK & FIELD UNIFORMS
All track athletes need
to see Mr. Noble in room 144 TODAY to get their uniform for the track meet on
Wednesday and Thursday. Also, sprinters and jumpers can pick up their spikes.
Students who have not already confirmed their events must do that as
well. Check the Edsby page for updates and schedules. Schedules are
also posted outside the gym doors.
CACERMDI ANNUAL ESSAY & QUIZ COMPETITION: Gr 9-12
The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CACERMDI) is pleased to announce the commencement of its Annual Essay & Quiz Competition for grades 9-12 students! The essay topic is “Global Shortage of Raw Materials: Causes, Effects and Solutions”. The Essay & Quiz Competition involves three stages from May 15, 2023 to June 16, 2023.
Stage 1: Essays are to be submitted by May 15, 2023 via email to info@cacermdi.ca or cacermdi@gmail.com. The essays will be marked, and only successful entrants will be contacted for Stage 2.
Stage 2: Successful entrants will be invited to the quiz competition on June 16, 2023. The quiz competition will focus on all raw materials in Canada, with emphasis on the ones Canada is leading in terms of its production, as well as a few questions about the ones imported into Canada from other countries.
Stage 3: A ceremony will be held on CACERMDI Raw Materials Day and prizes will be awarded. The ceremony will be hosted in Prince Albert, but will also be available virtually.
For additional information, please visit the website at https://cacermdi.ca
PAATA: VICTOR THUNDERCHILD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Prince Albert and Area Teachers Association (PAATA) designed the Victor Thunderchild Memorial Scholarship to acknowledge the significant contributions Mr. Thunderchild made in our community and to honor that spirit in others. The deadline to apply for the $500 scholarship is Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. Information about criteria and submission requirements is available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/ BOURSE CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH – PA
U of S VIRTUAL DROP-IN ADVISING
USask fall and winter semester courses are now viewable for students through PAWS. To support incoming Arts and Science students, the U of S is offering virtual drop-in advising sessions to help students create their first-year schedules. This service is open to all Arts and Science students, not just those who have declared through St. Thomas More College. Students can also book longer appointments at www.stmcollege.ca/advising if they need more in-depth assistance. Meeting dates are below and students are to Click here to join the meeting GRAD AWARD NOMINATIONS: Most Gentlemanly, Deportment
Grade 12 students are reminded that nominations are open for the Most Gentlemanly Award and the Deportment Award. Additional information about the awards (criteria, how to nominate a classmate, nomination deadline etc.) is available on the Grad 2023 group in Edsby.
SCIENCE CAMP FOR SASKATCHEWAN INDIGENOUS YOUTH
The First Nations University of Canada is inviting students, ages 12 - 18, to spend two days of learning from experts, including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and scientists. Students will get to explore and learn about monitoring and analyzing water quality, identifying native plants, and even learning computer coding! The science camp is Thursday, July 13th and Friday, June 14, 2023, at the Prince Albert Elks Lodge. Spots are limited so sign up early! Admission is FREE! Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will also be provided free of charge.To register, send an email to SCISIY@uregina.ca or call 308-585-4250. For additional information, and an application form go to http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/ or https://scisiy.ca/summer-2023-program/
2023 GRAD AWARDS
SPRING FORMAL/INFORMAL DANCE: May 25th 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Dress in your finest garb or your comfiest sweats - the choice is yours! Tickets are required for any St. Mary student (only) who wants to attend and student ID is needed to purchase a ticket. Tickets cost $5.00 and are on sale in the Commons during the lunch hour Tuesday, May 16th to Thursday, May 18th, as well as Tuesday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 24th. No ticket sales will be available on the day of the dance, Thursday, May 25th. A pre-purchased ticket must be presented to attend the dance. No purses or jackets are permitted in the dance area. (A secure coat check area will be provided.) If late entry is required due to other commitments, students must make arrangements with an SLC advisor beforehand. No re-entry to the dance is permitted once students have left the school building.
PA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS: 2 x $1,000
The Tillie and Joe Kawula Scholarship and the Herschel Davidner Memorial Scholarship are named in recognition of their many years of service to the community, and are available to graduating Grade 12 students from Saskatchewan Rivers, Prince Albert Roman Catholic School Division, Ecole Valois, and Adult 12 students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus. The scholarship recipients will be selected based largely on community and volunteer service, plans to attend a recognized university or technical institute, three letters of reference and a resume. The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 1, 2023 with additional information available on the application form available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/school/awards/grade-12/
2023/2024 SLC APPLICATION
Students in Grade 9, 10, & 11 that are interested in becoming a part of the 2023-2024 SLC are encouraged to apply for the following positions: President(s) (Grade 12), Vice President (Grade 11/12), Secretary, Treasurer, Member at Large. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 26th. Application forms are available at the SLC office, on Edsby and the school website at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/ . Application forms must be returned to the main office, or slid under the SLC room door in the Commons.
POW WOW DANCING
Students who are interested in teaching Pow Wow dancing to younger students at one of the Prince Albert Catholic elementary schools, or want to learn about Pow Wow dancing, are encouraged to contact Mr. Bourdon.
PA MULTICULTURAL CENTRE: Multicultural Youth Ambassador
Residents of Prince Albert or surrounding areas, age 16 – 30 years old, who are interested youth engagement and participation in the community are encouraged to propose a youth-led project/initiative focusing on reconciliation, anti-racism, arts, cultures, diversity and inclusion. Additional information about the program, as well as sample projects, is available at https://www.pamcsk.com/about-4 ST JOHN BOSCO WILDERNESS CAMP 2023 SUMMER
The focus at the camp is having fun, learning and living in the outdoors with programs for ages 8 – 17. First Camp: July 12 – July 22, Second Camp: July 26 – August 5, Third Camp: August 9 – August 19. For additional information, visit www.JohnBoscoCamp.com SMHEA HONOUR GROUP
Learn from world-class conductors while connecting in person with other musicians around the province from November 1st – November 3rd at Living Hope Alliance Church in Regina. This opportunity is open to all Saskatchewan students in Grade 9 – Grade 12. Band students will be accepted through adjudicated auditions. Choir students will be accepted through recommendations. Auditions and recommendations will be accepted April 15th – May 15th. For additional information, visit www.saskmea.ca CANADA-SASKATCHEWAN GRANT: Students with Disabilities
MADD CANADA BURSARY PROGRAM: $10,000
MADD Canada is a national charitable organization committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims. One bursary of $10,000 will be awarded and additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 may also be awarded. MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured, as a result of an impaired driving crash. The applicant must also be enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program for the upcoming academic year. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31st. Additional information, and an application form, is available at https://madd.ca/pages/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MADD-Canada-Bursary-Application-2023.pdf IBAS YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADER BURSARY
The Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) is offering the 2023 ‘IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary’ for grade 12 students entering post-secondary education. It is a one-time cash bursary amount of $5,000 to be given to the successful applicant. To learn more about the bursary and to access the application form, visit the website https://www.ibas.ca/bursary.html The 2023 application window will be open Monday, April 17th to 5 PM on Friday, June 16th.
PHE SASKATCHEWAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP: 5 x $300
Physical & Health Education (PHE) Saskatchewan is looking to award 5 scholarships of $300 to high school students who meet the following criteria: a minimum of two Physical Education/Wellness or Health credits, be actively involved in the school Intramural and Extra-Curricular program, have an average of at least 70% in subject areas required for minimum entrance requirements for his/her intended area of study, exhibit strong leadership and sportsmanship qualities, and be a positive role model in his/her school and/or community. In addition, the student must be enrolled in first year studies in one of the following programs in a Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Institution: College of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education and/or Health (U of S), College of Kinesiology (U of S), Faculty of Education with a major or minor in Physical Education and/or Health (U of R), Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies (U of R), and the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Recreation and Community Development program. The application deadline is Friday, June 30th. Additional information, and an application form, is available at http://phesask.ca/scholarships/
2022/2023 DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM
The remaining start dates for the 2022-2023 sessions are as follows:
