Friday, October 13th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

On Monday we will celebrate World Food Day. It is a day where we are thankful for the food we have available to eat, but also think about good food and how it is distributed in our society and world. We are asked to be good stewards of the food we have available, and to not waste it, as there are many who go without.   

Loving God,

Thank you for the food you provide for us.

Help us to remember that we are all brothers and sisters

and it is our duty to share the resource of food with our world.

Help me not to waste food,

and to work so that good food can be distributed

to the hungry in our community

and around the world.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Watt

North Entrance - Mr. Welter
South Entrance - Mr. Sosnowski

CAFETERIA

Friday - Pork Katsu with Rice & Stir Fry Veggies $4.00

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CREE WORD OF THE DAY
How are you? – “tanisi kiya” (pronounced: tansih key ya)

MODEL UN

There will be a Model UN meeting on Monday, October 16th at 12:30 pm in Room 238. 

EDSBY MESSAGE: OVERDUE/LOST OCTOBER

In a few days, all Grade 9 – Grade 12 students with Overdue/Lost library books, textbooks, novel sets and calculators will be receiving an Edsby message titled “Overdue/Lost October” that will have a screen capture of their library account listing these items. A similar process will occur each month. All Grade 11 students and Grade 12 students with Overdue/Lost textbooks, novel sets and calculators will have these items added to their SchoolCash account. These items can be paid online (SchoolCash access on the division website at www.pacsd.ca) or in the main office. Please note that if an item on the SchoolCash is returned to the library, the main office will be notified to remove the item from the SchoolCash account. If an item is returned to the library after payment has been made, the main office will issue a refund. 

SR BOYS FOOTBALL

The Sr. Boys Football team will be playing against Lloydminster on Friday, October 13^th at 6:30 pm at Prime Ministers Park (Clunie Field).

JR A BOYS HOME VOLLEYBALL HOME TOURNAMENT
The Jr. A Boys Volleyball team will hosting a tournament on Friday, October 13^th and Saturday, October 14^th.

NATIONAL YOUTH REMEMBRANCE CONTESTS

The Legion National Foundation, in partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion and schools across the country, invite Canadian youth and children to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of Remembrance through visual art, writing, and video. The contests include multiple levels of competition. Art poster and literary works compete first at the Legion Branch local level, with winning entries moving forward until they reach the provincial level. Video entries compete first at the Legion Command provincial level. Provincial finalists of all contests then move forward for final judging by the Legion National Foundation to determine the national winners. All winners at the national level are awarded a cash prize for their work. First Place Senior Winners are eligible for our most prestigious award – a trip to Ottawa and an opportunity to represent the youth of Canada at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony. Please contact the Legion Branch nearest you for their submission deadline. For more information, please go to https://www.remembrancecontests.ca/

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECH OPEN HOUSE

Take control of your future and make your connection at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Open House. Join virtually, or in-person, to learn more about: • Programs • Applications and admission processes • Scholarships, awards and bursaries • Services for students

October 23, 2023      ZOOM (virtual)

ON CAMPUS 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

October 24: Prince Albert campus

October 24: Regina campus

October 25: Moose Jaw campus

October 26: Saskatoon campus

Prospective students and parents are welcome to attend! Register to attend at https://saskpolytech.ca/events/open-house.aspx

UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: Actors and Technicians

Actors: Audition sign-up sheets are on the door of classroom B27. Auditions will be Wednesday, October 11^th and Thursday, October 12^th. The Cast List will be up on Friday, October 13^th. The first rehearsal is Sunday, October 15^th from 12 pm – 4 pm.

Technicians: All students need to complete a questionnaire and return it by Wednesday, October 11^th. The Crew List will go up on Friday, October 13^th and students need to attend the read-thru on Sunday, October 15th, from 12 pm – 4 pm. Building will begin on Thursday, October 25th, but the schedule has not been finalized.

LORAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Loran Foundation seeks to recognize students that demonstrate character, leadership potential, and service to the community. They are looking for young people who deeply value honesty, are curious by nature, and are interested in a wide range of subjects. The scholars they select are willing to take meaningful risks, show a sustained commitment to service in the community, have taken the initiative to create positive changes and are interested in working toward a better world. 36 Loran Awards are available across Canada at up to $100,000 over 4 years. More than just financial support for post-secondary studies, the Loran Award is a comprehensive four-year leadership enrichment program comprising mentorship, funding for summer work experiences, and participation in a lifelong network of inspirational, values-driven peers. Students can submit their applications at apply.loranscholar.ca They may also view the award overview, information sheet, sample application form, and a recording or a Loran Award Information Session. The deadline to submit all applications for the Loran Award is Wednesday, October 11,2023 before 8:00 pm ET. All eligible students will be welcome to apply by filling out the application, uploading a transcript, and naming a reference. School sponsorship is not required. For more information, go to www.loranscholar.ca

U of R FALL OPEN HOUSE

The U of R is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, October 13^th from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport, University of Regina Main Campus, 3737 Wascana Parkway. As part of Fall Open House, students can apply to the University of Regina for a reduced application fee and be admitted on the spot. Admission on the Spot Option One: Apply online from October 2nd - October 10th for $50 and pick up your application decision during Fall Open House. Be sure to select “Open House Application” (or "Open House Application for Ed" for Education applicants) as the Application Type from the drop-down menu. Students can also upload a current high school transcript and class schedule to the online application. Admission on the Spot Option Two: Apply in person during Fall Open House on October 13th for $50 and receive an application decision on the spot. Bring a current high school transcript and class schedule to the event. Admission on the Spot Eligibility: All current Grade 12 students are eligible to apply for admission to all U of R programs during Admission on the Spot, except for those applying to le Baccalauréat en éducation, the Indigenous Education program, Music Education, or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as these programs have additional admission requirements. Students can still take advantage of the discounted application fee by applying to a second-choice program. To register for the event at go to  https://apply.uregina.ca/register/?id=40c19844-9e4c-475b-9a1f-646f3eadbd5c

POLAR EXPRESSIONS PUBLISHING: Student Contests

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to enter the 2023/2024 National K-12 Student poetry and Short Story Contests.

 (32 lines maximum) deadline: November 30th, 2023

 (450 words maximum) deadline: November 24, 2023

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

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH

CPF - PA est à la recherche d'élèves bénévoles pour une activité de camp d'un jour pour les enfants de 4 à 10 ans qui aura lieu à l'école Holy Cross le samedi 14 octobre de 9 h à 3 h. Le rôle des bénévoles sera d'accompagner les jeunes lors d'ateliers de cuisine, d'activité physique et d'art. Le dîner sera fourni pour tous les bénévoles. Si cela vous intéresse, vous pouvez contacter M. Joncas avant le 28 septembre. CPF-PA offre des bourses aux finissants et des activités en français pour la jeunesse de Prince Albert. Le bénévolat avec CPF-PA est une excellente occasion d'obtenir de l'expérience bilingue utile pour des bourses et des emplois futurs.  

KARATE CLASSES

Are you looking for a fitness and discipline activity? If yes, Prince Albert Budokai Karate is hosting its classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1405 Bishop Pascal Place (Elevation Academy Gym - Former Rivier). Beginners' classes are at 6 pm and advanced classes are at 7 pm. We welcome new and returning students. If you have any questions, please contact Sensei Chris Lair at 306-922-5247 or by email at chrislair@sasktel.net.

DRIVER EDUCATION 2023 - 2024

Students who are interested in the 2023 - 2024 driver education program are to register online through Microsoft Forms: 2023 - 2024 Drivers Ed Registration Form Mr. Bourdon will then place students into groups on Edsby. A reminder that spots fill up quickly, so it is important to select your three top options to best accommodate each student. 

The start dates for each session are as follows:

September 6 - 28 (after school)

October 2 - 23 (after school)

October 23 - December 7 (lunch hour)

November 1 - November 24 (after school)

December 11 - January 19 (after school)

January 31 - February 29 (after school)

March 4 - March 25 (after school)

March 4 - April 24 (lunch hour)

April 8 - April 26 (after school)

May 1 - May 23 (after school)

July 2 - July 10 summer class (9:00am - 1:00pm)

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 your driver education class, you will need:

·         your birth certificate

·         your MYSGI account number. (needed on the first day of class)

·         Students must go to SGI to get their MySGI customer number.

·         a pencil/pen and notebook

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/

CAFETERIA

Tuesday - Chicken Katsu & Rice $4.00

Wednesday - Naan Pepperoni Overload $3.50

Thursday - Big Mac Style Burger $3.50

Friday - Pork Katsu with Rice & Stir Fry Veggies $4.00