Thursday, November 04, 2021

Friday, November 5th

 DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Next week we will commemorate Remembrance Day. It is a time for us to reflect on the value of peace and to remember those who are in the service of protecting us. It is also a time to remember those who are in the service of protecting us. It is also a time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the Canadian way of life. As we ready ourselves for the importance of Remembrance Day, let us pray. 

Loving God,

Thank you for the gift of peace.

Sometimes, it seems like we could never make a difference

in our world that is filled with conflict.

We know that if we truly live as peaceful people,

we can make a difference.

Help us to be the instruments of peace you call us to be.

We ask this through the name of Jesus,

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Halyk
North Entrance - Mr. Gotidoc
South Entrance - Mrs. Daniel-Minier

CAFETERIA

Friday - Surprise Lunch $2.50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WRESTLING MEETINGS

Students who plan to join the wrestling team are to attend a meeting in Room 236 at 12:00 pm on Thursday, November 18th OR Friday, November 19th. Students are also reminded to complete the sign-up form on Edsby. The first mat practice is Monday, November 22nd. Please contact Ms. Richards or Mr. McDougall if you have any question.

OLDS COLLEGE

Students who are interested in attending Olds College in Olds, Alberta are encouraged to visit oldscollege.ca/programs to learn more about programs in the following areas: Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Science, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Tourism, Brew & Meat, Trades & Apprenticeships. As well, check out the website oldscollege.ca/visit for more details about personalized visits or events. 

SPORTS SIGN UP: Basketball, Wrestling, Curling

Students who are interested in participating in the extracurricular sports of basketball, wrestling and curling are encouraged to locate the sign-up messages on the River of Edsby and select the forms link to register.

ÉCOLE ST. MARY CLOTHING SALE ONLINE
Clothing for the 2021-2022 school year is now available for purchase. The deadline for ordering is Monday, November 15th. Please locate the Edsby message in the River for details. 

GRAD CLOTHING ORDER

Grad clothing for the Senior class 2022 is now open. The first deadline for orders is Monday, November 15th so the order can arrive before Christmas. The Grad Clothing store will open and close on two additional occasions throughout the 2022 school year. For additional information, please locate the Edsby message sent to the Grade 12 students.

CUELENAERE LIBRARY PAGE JOB

Students are invited to apply for the library page job (12 hours per week) by dropping off a brief resume and completing an application form at the public library. A proof of vaccination (card, QR code) or negative COVID test will also be required, as well as completion of the Young Workers Readiness Certificate.

U of T VIRTUAL PRESENTATION FOR SK STUDENTS

The “University of Toronto Presentation for Students in Saskatchewan” webcast on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM (CST) will feature an overview of U of T, the three campuses, 700+ academic program options, and the wealth of opportunities offered inside and outside the classroom. Students will also learn all about the application process and have a chance to ask all of their questions. To register, please go to the Registration link can be found here.  After submitting the registration, a confirmation email will be sent with more details about how to access our webcast.

LIVES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE ESSAY CONTEST
Students in Grade 5- Grade 12 may enter the contest by writing an essay (300 words or less) based on someone they think made the biggest impact (positive or negative) on Canadian society in 2021. Prizes are awarded in two grade levels: Grade 5-8 and Grade 9-12. Two winners will be selected in each level: Grand Prize is $3,000 for the student and $1000 for the Department/Classroom of the teacher. First Prize is $2,000 for the student and $1000 for the Department/Classroom of the teacher. The deadline to enter is December 31st, 2021. For more information, as well as rules and teacher resources, please visit http://www.livesthatmakeadifference.com/

PADDY O’ROURKE POETRY SCHOLARSHIP ($1000)

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 will be awarded annually, at the discretion of the Scholarship judges and administrators. The amount awarded will be determined in part by donor support. The 2022 scholarship will be for $1,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2022.  Applications must be submitted by mail or courier. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, and to submit an entry, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

The Schulich Leader Scholarship is a prestigious entrance scholarship awarded to a high school graduate enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) program at one of 20 partner universities. The nominated student can win one of 25 engineering scholarships at $100,000 or one of 25 science, technology, or math scholarships at $80,000. The criteria include academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. It is important to note that students who are planning for a career as a medical practitioner or researcher (doctor, dentist, nurse, psychologist, pharmacist, optometrist, etc.) are NOT eligible to apply.  This scholarship is for entrepreneurial-minded innovators outside of the medical community. École St. Mary High School can only nominate ONE candidate and nomination is competitive. If you are interested in being considered for nomination please email a list of school/community involvement, leadership activities, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin (meta.rapin@pacsd.ca) in Student Services by Wednesday, December 15, 2021 before 9:00 am to be considered for nomination. To find out more about the Schulich Leader Scholarship visit http://www.schulichleaders.com or info@uja.schulichleader.com

TD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: $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. You can apply at www.td.com/scholarship .The application deadline is November 15th, 2021.


TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award ($28,000 dispersed over four years) is open to students of all abilities who are pursuing a degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients are selected for their dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox to improve human welfare, make a difference, and have a positive impact on community and others, their courage in overcoming obstacles (physical, financial, etc.), and definite marks of distinction and persistence in the pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life. The application deadline is December 1st, 2021. Additional information and application forms are available at www.terryfoxawards.ca

TOPPERS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS: Girls 13U – 18U

Registration opens on Friday, October 15th and closes on Monday, November 15th. Students must register for tryouts and a prepayment fee of $25 is required. All tryouts will take place at Alfred Jenkins over two weekends: Saturday, November 27th & Sunday, November 28th; and Saturday, December 4th & Sunday, December 5th. The exact dates and times for age groups will be determined once registration is closed. For additional information, and to register, please go to www.patoppers.com

SCHOOL SPORT WEEK: SMHS Student Messages
This week is School Sport Week in Saskatchewan.  Be sure to check out these St. Mary students and their message regarding school sport.  Go Marauders!

HORATIO ALGER CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada will be awarding 160 scholarships of $5000. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 25th 2021, 5 pm EST. Applicants must be a Grade 12 student with plans to enter university in the fall of 2022, demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65. For additional information and to apply for the scholarship, go to https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/provincial-programs/

PRINCE ALBERT CONCERT BAND

The Prince Albert Concert Band is pleased to offer the opportunity for concert band musicians ages 12-17 to join the Prince Albert Youth Band. Musicians with at least one year of experience on their instruments are welcome to join. Instruments are not provided, band members must bring their own. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 in the Calvary United Church basement. Fees are only $40. Covid-19 Vaccination is required for all band members. E-mail princealbertconcertband@gmail.com for more information or visit princealbertconcertband.ca 

PRINCE ALBERT WRESTLING CLUB

The Prince Albert Wrestling Club has begun! If any student is interested in club wrestling, please email Ms. Richards at roxanne.richards@pacsd.ca for registration information, or ask any of the wrestlers to help contact her at lunch! The club run on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. It is an excellent way to get a head start before school wrestling begins!

CANADIAN LEGION CONTESTS

Students are encouraged to enter the Canadian Legion Contests. There are categories for Posters (color, black and white) and Literary (Essay and Poem) with levels for Primary, Junior, Intermediate (gr7-9) and Senior (gr 10-12). All entries, including the entry form, must be returned to the Prince Albert Canadian Legion by Wednesday, November 10thFor additional information, and to download an entry form, please go to http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/

PRINCE ALBERT AIR CADETS: #38 Anavets Squadron

Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 training year. Parade nights are Mondays from 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm (except school holidays).There are no fees to join and uniforms are provided free but must be returned when leaving the organization.  For more information, contact the Armouries (306-922-4001) on Monday and Sunday evenings.

POLAR EXPRESSIONS STUDENT CONTESTS

Poetry (32 lines maximum) deadline: November 26, 2021
Short Story (450 words maximum) deadline: December 3, 2021.
For more information, please visit https://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html

DRIVER EDUCATION 2021-2022

Students who are interested in 2021-2022 driver education program are encouraged to  register online for a session by completing a Microsoft Forms at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/.  Once the registration is complete, students will be contacted, through Edsby, by Mr. Bourdon to confirm the start date for your driver education session. The sessions are as follows:
September 7 - 28 (after school); October 4 - 26 (after school); October 25 - December 8 (lunch hour); November 16 - December 6 (after school); January 6 - January 26 (after school); January 28 - February 18 (after school); March 1 - March 23 (after school); March 28 - April 25 (after school); May 2 - May 24 (after school); July 4 - July 12 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

EDSBY SUPPORT
Information and instructional videos are available at https://pacsd.ca/our-students/edsby-for-students/

ACCESS TO SCHOOL LIBRARY
A document that outlines how to access and request material at the library is available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/ .  Please note that students cannot take out more than 4 books at a time. (This does not include classroom textbooks/novels).  Happy reading everyone!

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/

STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL EDSBY PAGE
Welcome to École St. Mary! To keep up to date on student initiatives and activities, students of École St. Mary High school can join the Edsby page by searching for the name:  École St. Mary High School SLC in the Edsby search area along the top of your Edsby page or follow the link posted here and click to join.   https://pacsd.edsby.com/p/Place/15319724

CAFETERIA

Monday - Fettuccine Alfredo & Garlic Bread $2.50
Tuesday - Pizza $2.50
Wednesday - Chicken Teriyaki & Rice Noodles $3.00
Thursday - Tator Tot Casserole $2.50
Friday - Surprise Lunch $2.50

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