Wednesday, October 11th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Today’s prayer was written by an Ecole St. Mary High School student.   

Dear God,

Thank you for giving me a loving and caring family. 

I pray for those who are struggling with their lives

and may they eventually find a sense of hope. 

Thank you for everything you’ve done for us.   

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Watt

North Entrance - Mr. Welter
South Entrance - Sosnowski

CAFETERIA

Wednesday - Naan Pepperoni Overload $3.50

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CREE WORD OF THE DAY
pumpkin – “osawipak” (pronounced: oh sah we puck)

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

SASKATCHEWAN PENITENTIARY CAREER OPEN HOUSE

Individuals who are interested in making a difference by working as a Correctional Officer or Institutional Staff and want to see a correctional work environment and ask questions are invited to an open house at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Thursday, October 12th. All individuals who attend must be at least 18 years of age and have undergone a security check. To express interest in attending, send an email to CSCCareers-CarrieresSCC.GEN-NHQ@CSC-SCC.GC.CA by Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. Individuals will then be contacted with more information.

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