Thursday, May 16th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Today's prayer was written by an École St. Mary High School student. It is about hope.  

Dear God,

You loved us enough to send Jesus to live as a human.

He taught us to reflect your glory, 

and his sacrificial death on the cross for our sins 

taught us to believe, hope and endure all things.

Thank you for helping us to see 

how love can change the world. 

Through Christ our Lord, 

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mrs. Fetch

North Entrance - Mr. Abbs

South Entrance - Mr. McDougall

CAFETERIA

Thursday - Ginger Beef & Rice $4.00

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBRARY NEWS: June 10^th and June 13^th

Monday, June 10^th is the last day to SIGN OUT a library book (fiction/non-fiction) for this school year. By Thursday, June 13^th students are to RETURN all library books (fiction/non-fiction), as well as resources no longer needed for class/final exams (textbooks, English class novels, calculators, headphones etc.). 

BOURSE CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH: PA Chapter
CPF-PA offre une bourse de 300 $  à un ou une élève finissant.e de 12e année d'immersion française de l'École St. Mary High School. Le postulant ou la postulante doit pouvoir démontrer un intérêt pour le bilinguisme. Si vous désirez postuler pour cette bourse, vous pouvez le faire en remplissant le formulaire suivant par le 20 mai et le retourner à l'adresse courriel inscrite dans le formulaire : https://skenny-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/remi_joncas_pacsd_ca/EScniWNT1QRKjG2vxCOx4Z4BLXE6wdZdBX2epU9HEVj4dA?e=kRqDyw

MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPRING CONCERT
The École St. Mary High School Music Department Spring Concert will be Thursday, May 23^rd at 7:00 PM in the Lecture Theatre of École St. Mary High School. The evening will include performances by the St. Mary Senior Band, Junior Band, and Choir. All are welcome! Admission by donation. 

SPORTS ON CENTRAL: Saturday, May 25th

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.

SLC SPIRIT WEEK: June 10^th – June 14^th

Monday, June 10^th: Back to Pre-K Dress up Day

Tuesday, June 11^th: Double Denim 

Wear denim head to toe!

Wednesday, June 12^th: Tropical Dress Day & Anything but a Water Bottle Day

Thursday, June 13^th: Jersey Day

Friday, June 14^th: Senior Sign Off 

Seniors wear a white t-shirt and carry a black sharpie so they can collect signatures on their shirt as a keepsake!

SASKATCHEWAN REGIONAL PARK PASS LENDING PROGRAM

Another great reason to get a public library card: This year, the Regional Park Pass Lending Program will run from Friday, May 17^th to Sunday, September 15^th. During this time, anyone with a valid Saskatchewan public library card, or university library card, can borrow a regional park pass at their local library for seven days and use it to visit any of Saskatchewan's nearly 100 regional parks! For additional information, please go to https://saskregionalparks.ca/jrpm-park-pass-lending-program/

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 (The Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary) 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 Friday, May 31^st. Additional information, and an application form, is available at https://madd.ca/pages/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MADD-Canada-Bursary-Application-2024.pdf

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.

SSBA AWARD: 2 x $3,000

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) awards two $3,000 scholarships to graduating Saskatchewan high school students going into post-secondary study: the Degree Program Scholarship (sponsored by AON) and the Technical/Trade Program Scholarship (sponsored by Manulife). Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need, and a 500-word essay. The application deadline is August 31^st, 2024. To access the application form and view the rubric that is being used to score the scholarships, go to http://saskschoolboards.ca/about-us/awards-and-scholarships/education-scholarships/

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

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 May-June Newsletter. 

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 - BBQ Cheeseburger $4.00

Tuesday - Chicken Strips & Fries $4.00

Wednesday - Bacon & Pancakes $4.00

Thursday - Ginger Beef & Rice $4.00

Friday - No School