Tuesday, November 5th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

Today's prayer was written by an École St Mary High School student.

Loving God,

Thank you for the many gifts you give us.

Thank you for loving families and friends.

Help us to work hard in school,

and to treat others with respect.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Seto

North Entrance - Mrs. Schrader

South Entrance - Mrs. Welter/Mrs. Morhart

CAFETERIA

Tuesday - Cheesy Pepperoni Naan & Caesar Salad $4.50

LET'S LEARN CREE

     washrooms - wayawîwikamik (why-yow-we-gummick)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Prince Albert Lions Club is seeking student volunteers to assist at a Christmas Party on Monday, December 2^nd at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Students would provide plate service for visually-impaired clients, as well as assist with serving coffee/dessert and clean-up. For additional information, contact Suzanne Bantle, Prince Albert Club President, at 306-960-9448 or suzannelcsd@hotmail.com 

U of S: Early Admission & Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship

Attention grade 12 students! Applications are now open for admissions to the University of Saskatchewan. Apply early to take advantage of benefits like early admission and access to scholarships. Some scholarship applications are due before the application deadline. To find information about how to apply, programs and deadlines, scholarship applications, and how to submit your documents, please go to https://admissions.usask.ca/requirements/apply.php#1FindaprogramIf you have any questions, or want assistance, please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services (office 116).

Students will automatically be considered for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship when they apply for admission. These scholarships recognize academic achievements and are awarded based on the admission average.

U of S: Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships

Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships are USask’s highest valued, renewable entrance scholarships and are awarded based on academics, leadership and contributions to school and community life. Five of these awards, known as the Circle of Honour Awards, are designated for Indigenous students. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by December 1, 2024 and must fill out and submit the online application for Best and Brightest Scholarships by December 15, 2024 in PAWS. For additional information, please see Mrs. Rapin or go https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#top 

U of S: Competitive Entrance Awards

Competitive Entrance Awards include numerous scholarships and bursaries that can be accessed by many students with diverse experiences. Students can be considered based on academic achievement, financial need and/or contributions to school and community life. Some awards recognize backgrounds, acknowledge contributions to certain clubs or reward achievement in music and athletics. All entering students are encouraged to apply. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by February 15, 2025 and fill out and submit the online application for Competitive Entrance Awards by March 1, 2025 in PAWS. For additional information, please see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#top

U of R: Automatic Entrance Awards

Students are guaranteed an automatic entrance award based on their academic standing. Students must be entering directly from high school to an undergraduate degree program.

To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by March 15, 2025 (August 15th for the Faculty of Business). For more information, see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://www.uregina.ca/cost-aid/funding/undergraduate-scholarships/entrance-awards/index.html

U of R: Chancellor's Award

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded annually to 14 undergraduate students who meet a variety of criteria, including a minimum admission average of 95%. This scholarship is being offered to students directly from high school, or high school graduates who have not completed any post-secondary course (other than those completed while the student was still in high school, such as the High School Accelerated Program). One award is reserved for Indigenous applicants and one award is reserved for out-of-province applicants. The recipients will receive $10,000 a year over four years, plus on-campus housing for the first year. The value of each scholarship is just over $46,000.  An application is required and includes a written statement, resume, reference letter, and referee. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024.

2025 GRAD CLOTHING STORE

École St. Mary 2025 Grad apparel is now available to order. Please see the link on Edsby to place an order. The deadline for this store is Thursday, November 7th.

ÉCOLE ST MARY SCHOOL CLOTHING STORE

The École St. Mary clothing store is now open! Show off your school pride with our exclusive range of École St. Mary spirit wear! The deadline for ordering is Friday, November 15th and orders will be ready for pick up by December 15th at North Star Trophies & Screenprinting at #897 Central Avenue. To order, use the link and password on the Edsby post.

PARLIAMENT OF CANADA

Are you interested in Canadian politics and are in Grade 12? If so, the Parliament of Canada Page Program is for you! Students who will be graduating or have graduated from high school and be starting full-time or part-time post-secondary studies in September 2024 at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Saint Paul University, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Collège La Cité or Algonquin College can apply to become a page at the Parliament of Canada. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 10th, 2024. For more information, please visit this website: ourcommons.ca/page

TD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS: $70,000

TD Scholarships are open to students across Canada who are in Grade 12 and have demonstrated outstanding community leadership.  There are 20 scholarships valued at up to $70,000 over four years to be used towards tuition and living expenses while attending an approved Canadian college or university; and offers of paid employment at TD or a TD-funded charitable organization for each of the four summers of their university or college years. You can apply at www.td.com/scholarship. The application deadline is Tuesday, November 13^th, 2024.

SMHS WRESTLING

Be a part of one of the top wrestling teams in the province, as we continue to build our skills, toughness, and perseverance and push for a provincial team title! No prior wrestling experience is required!

 

The wrestling season will begin on Monday, November 18th!

To register for the season, please use the link below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysTyyTB28g2i5NhJC78lSQaK5UQkdKOUxKT0tHUVhJMElONUU0OFRRNDVOWC4u

GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Tuesday, November 19^th 

Grade 9/Grade 10 – 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Grade 11/Grade 12 – 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Thursday, November 21^st 

Grade 9/Grade 10 ­– 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Grade 11/Grade 12 – 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Friday, November 22^nd

Posted List Session – 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

*To register for tryouts, use the link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysTyUoyMXDjb5HhC7-62CHApdUNEJST05YT1YzTUxYSkdQSEw4U0o1VjJETS4u

 

BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Monday, November 18^th­: Grade 9/Grade 10 

Group A: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Group B: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Tuesday, November 19^th: Grade 9/Grade 10

5:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Wednesday, November 20^th: Grade 9/10 Shortlist & Grade 11/12

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Thursday, November 21^st: Grade 9/10 Shortlist & Grade 11/12

3:30 pm - 5:45 pm

Friday, November 22^nd: Intrasquad Game: 20 invited players 

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONS “The Mousetrap”

École St Mary High School invites the community to Upstage Productions' two-act play, "The Mousetrap”, the world's longest-running play with over 28,000 performances. Show times at the École St. Mary High School Lecture Theatre are Wednesday, November 20th - Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for Adults and $8 for Students (18 years and younger) and are available at the main office or at the door on the evening of the performance (cash/credit).

** Grade 9 students will be attending morning performances on Thursday and Friday.

** Students who are NOT attending these morning performances have the opportunity to go to the main office to get a FREE stamped BLACK ticket for an evening performance. (Office staff will keep a list of the students who get a FREE ticket.)

POLAR EXPRESSIONS PUBLISHING: Student Contests

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to enter the 2024/2025 National K-12 Student poetry and Short Story Contests.

Short Story (450 words maximum) deadline: November 23, 2024 

Poetry (32 lines maximum) deadline: November 30, 2024

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

INDIGENOUS ART CLUB

Students will begin to enhance their skills by working primarily with beads. Artisan trainees will start learning to bead using the 2-needle applique method during the following meeting times: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 8:45 am and lunch hour, as well as Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, unless otherwise posted for special event teachings. All participants will be asked to log their hours. The expected time that a project may require ranges from 4 to 30 hours or more. Sessions will enhance students’ skill levels, enabling them to confidently participate at regional, provincial and national levels of Skills Canada competitions. Students will be able to compete at the school level, city and provincial levels this year based on performance and dedication to the skill required. See Mrs. Longjohn-Constant in room B26 for more details. 

JAZZ BAND

Jazz band rehearsals are Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm and Friday from 12:30 pm - 1:10 pm. All rehearsals are in the music room.

STEM CLUB

Are you interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math? If so, join the STEM Club. To join, scan the QR code below and complete the registration form. If you have any question, contact Mr. Gotidoc in Rm 140.

ART CLUB

Art Club is every Thursday from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm in the Art Room. Drop-ins are always welcome! 

HOMEWORK CLUB
Need a quiet spot to focus on your homework, study for an exam, or simply to enjoy your lunch in peace? Then come join us in Room B20 (Mr. Kirilenko)! Homework Club runs Monday to Friday from 12:14 pm to 1:14pm. All students are welcome to attend!

FREE FEMININE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS

École St Mary High School has received free feminine menstrual products to support our students. Students can go to the main office for their free products (box of tampons and a box of pads). Menstrual Equity in Saskatchewan Schools is a three-year initiative. 

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 September-October Newsletter. 

FREE YOUTH OPEN ART STUDIO
The Margo Fournier Arts Centre at 1010 Central Avenue is offering a free, drop-in art class for teens ages 14 – 18! Explore various art materials in each class through different art projects including drawing, printmaking, watercolours, acrylic painting, sculpture and more! All supplies and instruction are provided. Sessions are Thursdays from September 12^th – December 19^th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. To register, use the QR code below:

SACRED HEART PARISH: Youth & Children’s Choir

This free opportunity is for children and youth age 6 – 18 who agree to participate in music ministry (one 11:am mass per month from Sept – June), practice twice a month (Sunday evenings 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm) and can read. The choir is directed by Kayleigh & Brock Skomorowski. For information, call or email Kayleigh (306-940-8894; kayleigh.skomorowski@gmail.com)

DRIVER EDUCATION 2023 - 2024

Students who are interested in the 2023 - 2024 driver education program are to register online through Microsoft Forms: Driver Education Registration 2024 - 2025. Mr. Bourdon will then place students into groups on Edsby. A reminder that spots fill up quickly, so it is important for students to select their three top options to best accommodate each student. 

The start dates for session are as follows:

Session 1: Sept. 9 - Sept. 27 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 2: Oct. 7 - Oct. 29 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 3: Oct. 21 - Dec. 5 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 4: Nov. 13 - Dec. 2 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 5: Jan. 6 - Jan. 24 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 6: Feb. 3 - Feb. 28 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 7: Mar. 3 - Apr. 14 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 8: Mar. 10 - Mar. 31 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 9: Apr. 1 - Apr. 29 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 10: May 1 - May 23 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 11: July 2 - July 10 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) 

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 3:30 pm and end at 5:30 pm. (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

CAFETERIA

Monday - Beef Stroganoff $4.50

Tuesday - Cheesy Pepperoni Naan & Caesar Salad $4.50

Wednesday - Cheeseburger Deluxe $4.50