Thursday, February 16th

DAY 2
MORNING PRAYER 

Lord Jesus,

as you touched the eyes of the blind man,

touch us so that our eyes may be opened

so that we can “really see”

the many wonderful things around us

and in our own lives.

Amen  

CAFETERIA  

Pork Souvlaki & Wedges $3.00
AFTER-SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Corcoran
North Entrance - Mrs. Daniel-Minier
South Entrance - Ms. Dauk

MARAUDER SPORTS

Girls Basketball

Senior A:
March 3 - 4 – at Carlton

Senior B:
League Playoffs

SMHS 9/10:
League Playoffs

Boys Basketball

Senior A:

March 3 - 4 – at North Battleford

Senior B:
Feb. 15 – St Mary 1 at St Mary at 7:00 p.m.
       Feb. 15 – St Mary 2 at St Mary at 8:30 p.m.
March 3 - 4 – at St Mary

SMHS 9/10:
Feb. 15 – St Mary 9 at St Mary at 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 16 – St Mary 9 at Carlton at 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling

March 5 – at Moose Jaw (Regionals)

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

LITURGY YOUTH TEAM
The Liturgy Youth Team meeting will be on Friday, February 17th at 12:30 p.m. in the Faith Formation office. See Mrs. Skomorowski if you have questions.

PICTURE ORDERS 

Students who had pictures taken in second semester and are wanting to purchase pictures, the deadline to order is Friday, February 17th. 

CANDY BAGS 

SLC will be selling candy bags, for $1.00, in the Commons at lunch. All proceeds go to the Women’s Shelter.

HAT DAY

Students who pay $2.00 at the main office on Friday, February 17^th are allowed to wear a hat in school. All proceeds go to the SPCA.

STUDENT PARKING REMINDER 

Students are reminded that parking in restricted areas (bus zones, handicapped parking or fire hydrants) will be ticketed.

U of S COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE AWARDS

Students who have applied to the U of S can apply online for Competitive Entrance Awards. Applications links can be found in your PAWS Account. The deadline to apply for Competitive Entrance Awards is March 1, 2017.

U of R ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

U of R will be having four  Entrance Scholarship Application Workshops on campus.  All workshops will be located in the main Archer Library, Regina Room (LY 107.32):

Tuesday, February 21^st from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 2^nd from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, March 6^th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

U of R IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINES

·  College of Education: March 1^st

·  Priority Deadline: March 15^th
** Students who apply before these dates are entered to win free tuition for a year.

·  Entrance Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15^th.

U of R ADMISSION ON THE SPOT

U of R will once again be hosting an Admission on the Spot event on February 16^th at the University of Regina from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Students who submit their unofficial transcripts, with an application, at the event will receive a discounted ($70) application fee and a free pair of limited-edition U of R mittens!

The Faculty of Education will also be offering a TEAP Application Workshop at 4:30 p.m. this same evening. Details are available online at https://urconnected.uregina.ca/ 

AFFINITY CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Affinity Credit Union has two great scholarship opportunities for grade 11 and 12 students. To be eligible to apply students must be a member of Affinity Credit Union or have a parent or guardian who is a member. More information regarding the two scholarship opportunities below, along with application forms, can be found at www.affinitycu.ca or call 306-385-4420.

·       Elwood Harvey Co-operative Leadership Program – Grade 11 students

Each student receives a $2500 award upon completion of the leadership program. Twenty-six students are accepted into the program. This award is offered by our District Councils, those who’ve been elected to represent their communities within the credit union. It gives recipients the chance to participate in their local District Council meetings and a variety of other events during their grade 12 year! Deadline to apply is May 1, 2017.

·       Build a Better World Scholarship – Grade 12 students

This program is designed for students graduating in spring 2017 and enrolling in post-secondary education. We have 88 scholarships of $500 to award this year! Deadline to apply is April 17, 2017. 

AGRICULTURE-RELATED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture awards a grand-prize scholarship of $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 for students who thinkAG. Applicants need to produce a three-minute creative video or write a well-researched fact-based 1,000-word essay sharing their food story; and provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, agriculture industry or community leader. Note that immediate family of the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation employees are not eligible to apply. The application deadline is March 1, 2017. Visit saskatchewan.ca/thinkag or contact agriculture.scholarship@gov.sk.ca for more information. 

RCMP DEPOT YOUTH CAMP 

This week-long camp in August, for students grades 11 and 12 (ages 16-19), is a wonderful opportunity to interact with police officers from many different units within the RCMP. For students who are interested in policing as a career, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. See Mr. Gaumond for more information and an application.

WOMEN IN TRADES WORKSHOP 

The Women in Trades Workshops are hands-on, weekend workshops offering an introduction to a variety of basic trades skills. The Carpentry/Welding workshop costs $150 and will be March 18-19, 2017 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Electrical/Plumbing Workshop costs $150 and will be April 8-9, 2017 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please see Mrs. Zurakowski for more information, if you are interested.

SASKTEL SCHOLARSHIPS

Every year, SaskTel helps students pursue career goals by awarding eight scholarships, worth $3000 each, to Saskatchewan students attending post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in, or about to enroll in, full-time studies (minimum 8 months) at a post-secondary education institute in Saskatchewan; be taking a degree, diploma, or certificate program directly related to communications (such as engineering, computer sciences, accounting, business administration etc.); and have achieved a minimum 75% average in the most recent education standing. SaskTel encourages Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, visible minority (non-Caucasians), and women interested in non-traditional careers, to apply. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. Applications are accepted on-line atwww.sasktel.com . Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 1-866-777-4220 or emailed to sasktel.careers@sasktel.sk.ca.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRINCE ALBERT WRESTLING CLUB 

The practice schedule is Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Riverside School. See Ms. Richards in Room 128 for information.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CURLING INTRAMURALS

Curling intramurals will be held every Tuesday, until Christmas Break, after school at PA Golf & Curling Club from 3:45 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. Students who need a ride for curling are to meet at the glass wall in front of the main gym right after school.

WRESTLING PRACTICE
Practices will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30 pm.  See Ms. Richards in Room 128 if you have any questions.

OPEN SHOP FOR PAA STUDENTS

Students who are currently taking PAA classes that involve construction or drafting are invited to use the shop equipment, under teacher supervision, during lunch hours every Monday - Thursday. Please contact Mr. Thalheimer or Mr. Welter for more information.

ART CLUB
Art Club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m in the Art Room (B18). Everyone is welcome to attend. Come on out to make some great art! 

GLEE CLUB/CHORAL 
Glee Club rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. and Wednesday at 12:25 p.m.

JAZZ BAND
Rehearsals are Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the band room.

WEDNESDAY SUPPER STUDY
Students are invited to go to the library after school to receive additional teacher support. As well, a supper is served at 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SERVICES

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sunday - 8:00 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (French); 11:00 a.m.

Weekdays - 12:10 p.m. (Check with the office to confirm.)

St. Michael Church
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Church

Saturday - 7:30 p.m

Sunday - 10:00 a.m.; 7:30 p.m.

Weekdays - 7:00 p.m. (Check with office to confirm.)

St. Mark Church

Sunday - 11:00 a.m.

St. George Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic Church

Sunday - Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

St. James Church (Albertville)

Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Czestochowa

Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

Friday Devotions - 7:00 p.m. (with Adoration until 11:00 p.m.)

CAFETERIA MENU

Monday - Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs & Rice $3.00       

Tuesday - Lasagna & Garlic Bread $3.00

Wednesday - Chicken Quesadilla & Caesar Salad $2.50 

Thursday - Pork Souvlaki & Wedges $3.00  

Friday - Chicken Burger $3.00