Monday, April 8th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Happy Easter! Alleluia! Lent is over, and it is now time to celebrate the great joy of the Easter Season. Jesus destroyed sin by destroying the consequences of sin which is death. Death loses in the Resurrection! Jesus’ Resurrection takes away the effects of all sin. This is the meaning of Easter! Easter means that nothing can keep us from the joy that God wants to give us.   

Lord,

Help me to experience the joy that only Your Resurrection can bring. 

Help me to let you transform every cross and burden in my life into joy. 

Lord,

may Your joy fill my life and be my strength in all things. 

Through Christ our Lord, 

Amen 

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Ruszkowski

North Entrance - Mrs. Abbs
South Entrance - Mrs. Longjohn-Constant

CAFETERIA

Monday - Popcorn Chicken & Fries $4.00

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

The registration process for the 2024-2025 school year has begun! All current École St. Mary High School students entering grade 10, 11, and 12 next year must submit a registration form before they can select classes. By Friday, April 12^th, students are to complete the online registration Docusign form available here, or a paper copy registration form available at the main office. Students should contact the main office if they have any questions about registration. Grade-level class selection meetings will be in the weeks after the Easter break.

UMPIRE CLINIC

If you are looking for a part-time job or a way to give back to the community, umpiring is a great way to get outdoors, work with youth, and build leadership skills. As well, umpires can make wages between $30-$50/game. Prince Albert Minor Baseball will be hosting a level 1 and level 2 umpire clinic on Thursday, April 4^th, over the Easter break, at École St. Mary High School. Anyone new to umpiring will need to take the level 1 clinic for two years before taking the level 2 clinic. Those that are heading into their 3+ year of umpiring will be ready to take the level 2 clinic this year. The times of the clinic are as follows: Level 1 - 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm and  Level 2 - 6:00 pm -10:00 pm. Anyone interested in taking the training can sign up at https://www.baseballsask.ca/umpires/clinics. If you have any questions, please email Heather Bourdon at umpire@paminorbaseball.com or see Mr. Noble in room 144.

DIVERSE MINDS CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition involves writing and illustrating a children's book about diversity and inclusion that is geared to children between the ages of five to ten. The book can be written in either of the two official languages (English or French) or it can be written as a bilingual book. Students can work on their own or in pairs – where one student is illustrating and one writing. The competition is open to all high-school students across Canada, and is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to become a published author and win up to $5,000! Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners, as well as a bonus of $250 for the teachers of the finalists!!  Students can submit their books until April 15, 2024. For additional information and tips about the contest, go to  https://www.bnaibrith.ca/diverseminds/ 

PADDY O’ROURKE POETRY: $3000

The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize and encourage young Saskatchewan poets. It is named in honour of Patrick (Paddy) O’Rourke, a teacher, literary editor, mentor and prominent friend of Saskatoon’s and Saskatchewan’s arts community. The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship for 2024 is $3,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2024. For information about selection criteria and how to apply, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/

CASSIDY GRIMM MEMORIAL BURSARY: Education

This $500 bursary is awarded in June of each year to one recipient. Applicants need to be a Saskatchewan resident accepted into, or already attending, a post-secondary school in Saskatchewan, for the purpose of achieving a Bachelor of Education Degree. Additional information is available here. To qualify for this bursary, you must submit:

• a brief essay describing why you are going into Education and you’re your passion for teaching focuses on;
• a brief biography describing who you are and what makes you, you;
• a short explanation as to why you are applying for this particular bursary
• and, in brief, your financial need.

Applications are accepted February 1 - May 15 each year.  Please include your name, age, contact information, and proof of enrollment, as well as 2 letters of reference. 

Applications can be emailed to cassidygrimm-memorialbursary@sasktel.net or mailed to:

Cassidy Grimm Memorial Bursary

Box 215

Hodgeville, SK 

S0H 2B0

WOMEN IN TRADES: Millwright & Welding

The Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) & Welding Workshop is Saturday, April 13^th and Sunday, April 14^th from 9 am – 4 pm at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus. The cost is $150 for women age 15 and older. During the Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) portion, you will work with hand tools, some power tools and metal to manufacture your own take home project. During the Welding portion, you will learn to assemble, tack and weld steel, use assorted shaping methods and machinery as well as use cleaning, finishing, and cutting tools. CSA approved steel toe safety footwear is recommended. For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca To register, phone: 306-765-1600. The registration deadline is Sunday, April 7^th. Financial assistance information is available here.

WOMEN IN TRADES: Carpentry & Electrical

The Carpentry & Electrical Workshop is Saturday, April 27^th and Sunday, April 28^th from 9 am - 4pm at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus. The cost is $150 for women age 15 and older. In the Carpentry portion, you will learn to use a variety of carpentry related hand and power tools safely, creating a project that you can take home. In the Electrical portion, you will learn the basics of electricity and how to wire a light, a switch, and an electrical outlet. (CSA approved steel toe safety footwear is recommended.) For more information about this workshop, please contact kelly.clegg@saskpolytech.ca The registration deadline is Sunday, April 21^st. Financial assistance information is available here.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

ET Flooring is looking to hire a hands-on part-time/casual worker to do deliveries of flooring and rip outs of existing flooring, when needed. A driver license is required, but the vehicle and tools will be provided. Applicants must enjoy working with their hands and physical labor. The number of hours will vary from 1-10 hours a week. For additional information, please call 306-763-2424 (work) or 306-930-7576 (cell).

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION:

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarship/Burgess Bursary

Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 Scholarships and 10 Bursaries of $500 each. Students may apply for a Scholarship, a Bursary, or both. Scholarships and Bursaries are awarded based on Grade 12 academic performance using the Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement (Gr. 12 departmental marks). In addition, Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. Details about selection criteria, as well as an application form are available here The deadline to apply is August 15^th.

myBlueprint/SCOTIA  BANK SCHOLARSHIPS: $3750

The Scotiabank scholarships for students age 16 – age 18 focus on four themes (Diversity, Financial Wellness, Women Future Leaders, STEM) and four regions of Canada. The Contest Period is from Monday, January 15, 2024, at 9:00:01 AM ET to Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 11:59:59 PM ET. Upon successful completion and submission of the scholarship application, the eligible entrant will receive one (1) entry into the Contest. Only one Scholarship prize will be awarded per eligible entrant. (If an entrant submits more than one Entry, they will be disqualified.) For additional information, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/scotia/

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 session are as follows:

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

SUPPORT MENSTRUAL EQUITY INITIATIVE: Free Products

École St Mary High School has received free feminine menstrual products (pads and tampons) to support our students. Students who want these free products can go to the main office or see Mrs. Cantin in Room 115.  The initiative is a three-year partnership (Ministry of Education, the Status of Women Office, SaskBuilds, school division) created to distribute products in a cost-effective equitable and accessible manner. The initiative was established between the Ministry of Education and the Shoppers Foundation of Women's Health to provide 12 million menstrual products.

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/

COMMUNITY

PRINCE ALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY (PAPL)
Find out about all the FREE print and digital access to novels, graphic novels, music, movies, comedy shows, crafts, book clubs and more that is available at the Prince Albert Public Library. For detailed information visit https://princealbertlibrary.ca/ and/or view the March/April Newsletter. 

ST. JOSEPH PARISH NEWSLETTER

The connection between School, Church and Home is extremely important. To view the latest St Joseph Parish newsletter, please go to http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/

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.

CAFETERIA

Monday - Popcorn Chicken & Fries $4.00

Tuesday - Honey Garlic Meatballs & Rice $4.00

Wednesday - Bacon OR Sausage on English Muffin $4.00 

Thursday - Cheese Steak Panini $4.00 

Friday - Chicken BBQ & Rice $4.00