Thursday, September 21st

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Today is the feast day of St. Matthew.  Matthew had a decision to make, to continue with his lifestyle of being a corrupt tax collector or changing his ways and follow Jesus.  As we know, he decided to make a change and follow Christ.  This gives us hope for we know that it is never too late for us to change a wrong situation and make it right. 

Loving God,

Thank you for the example of St. Matthew who helps us to see

that with your help, we can make changes in our lives.

Give us the graces to follow St. Matthew’s example,

as we learn more about your son Jesus.

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Olver

North Entrance - Mr. Seto/Mrs. Morhart
South Entrance - Mrs. Martin

CAFETERIA

Thursday - Beef Quesadilla $4.50

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CANADIAN TIRE CLASSIC: Sr. Boys Football

St. Mary vs Carleton at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 22^nd at Prime Ministers Park

A/V & LIVESTREAMING CLUB

There will be a short meeting for all members of the A/V & Livestreaming Club on Thursday, September 21st in Rm. 238 at 12:30 pm. We will be discussing upcoming events and logistics. New members are always welcome! 

MODEL UN

There will be an important Model UN Meeting on Monday, September 25th at 12:30 pm in Rm 238. We will be discussing the current resolution and the countries available. New members are always welcome!

U of R FALL OPEN HOUSE

The U of R is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, October 13^th from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport, University of Regina Main Campus, 3737 Wascana Parkway. As part of Fall Open House, students can apply to the University of Regina for a reduced application fee and be admitted on the spot. Admission on the Spot Option One: Apply online from October 2nd - October 10th for $50 and pick up your application decision during Fall Open House. Be sure to select “Open House Application” (or "Open House Application for Ed" for Education applicants) as the Application Type from the drop-down menu. Students can also upload a current high school transcript and class schedule to the online application. Admission on the Spot Option Two: Apply in person during Fall Open House on October 13th for $50 and receive an application decision on the spot. Bring a current high school transcript and class schedule to the event. Admission on the Spot Eligibility: All current Grade 12 students are eligible to apply for admission to all U of R programs during Admission on the Spot, except for those applying to le Baccalauréat en éducation, the Indigenous Education program, Music Education, or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as these programs have additional admission requirements. Students can still take advantage of the discounted application fee by applying to a second-choice program. To register for the event at go to  https://apply.uregina.ca/register/?id=40c19844-9e4c-475b-9a1f-646f3eadbd5c

POLAR EXPRESSIONS PUBLISHING: Student Contests

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to enter the 2023/2024 National K-12 Student poetry and Short Story Contests.

(32 lines maximum) deadline: 

 (450 words maximum) deadline: 

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

U of S OPEN HOUSE

Students are invited to attend the U of S Open House on Friday, September 22^nd. For information about the day, view the video at USask Open House – Friday, September 22. To attend, register online at admissions.usask.ca. The U of S will also be offering a series of events throughout the year which will be listed on the Event webpage. The events include bookable one-on-one virtual chats, admissions and programs presentations, application workshops, and access to express application processing.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY DESIGN CONTEST

Each year, September 30^th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Students at École St. Mary High School are invited to participate in the Orange Shirt Design Contest. Submissions will be placed on a Microsoft Forms document and shared on Edbsy for the students to vote on a winning design. The winning design will then be made into t-shirts and sold at the school throughout the year. Any student entering the contest should submit their design to Ms. McLeod or Mrs. Constant by Monday, September 25^th. Voting will take place between Tuesday, September 26-Wednesday, September 27^th and the winner will be announced on Thursday, September 28^th.  Please see Ms. McLeod if you have any questions. 

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH

CPF - PA est à la recherche d'élèves bénévoles pour une activité de camp d'un jour pour les enfants de 4 à 10 ans qui aura lieu à l'école Holy Cross le samedi 14 octobre de 9 h à 3 h. Le rôle des bénévoles sera d'accompagner les jeunes lors d'ateliers de cuisine, d'activité physique et d'art. Le dîner sera fourni pour tous les bénévoles. Si cela vous intéresse, vous pouvez contacter M. Joncas avant le 28 septembre. CPF-PA offre des bourses aux finissants et des activités en français pour la jeunesse de Prince Albert. Le bénévolat avec CPF-PA est une excellente occasion d'obtenir de l'expérience bilingue utile pour des bourses et des emplois futurs.  

NANCY GREEN SKI PROGRAM

Students are invited to register for the program on Tuesday, September 26^th at 7:00 pm at C-1501 Olive Diefenbaker Drive. For additional information, contact Christina Fonstad at (306) 961-9543 or email paalpineskiteam@gmail.com

SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY VOLUNTEERS
Victoria Hospital, Herb Bassett Home, and Pineview Terrace invite Grades 9 to 12 students to join the Youth-In-Action Volunteer Program (visit, play cards/games, read, paint nails, play music/sing etc.). Students must apply online at www.saskhealthauthority.ca and then click on Careers & Volunteering. Volunteer applications must be completed by Friday, September 29th and interviews will be conducted after school with all new applicants during the week of Monday, October 2, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 2023. An orientation session for new volunteers will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023. All volunteers must attend. For more information please phone Volunteer Coordinators (Charlene Bernard, Sharan Kaur, or Corinne Loch) at 306-765-6119. Also, members of SHA will be at École St Mary High School on Monday, September 18th, during the lunch hour, to answer questions and assist with applications. 

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.

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 each session are as follows:

September 6 - 28 (after school)

October 2 - 23 (after school)

October 23 - December 7 (lunch hour)

November 1 - November 24 (after school)

December 11 - January 19 (after school)

January 31 - February 29 (after school)

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/

CAFETERIA

Monday - Pulled Pork Sandwich & Coleslaw $4.00

Tuesday - Pizza $3.50

Wednesday - Pancakes & Sausage $4.00

Thursday - Beef Quesadilla $4.50

Friday - Chicken Pesto Pasta $4.00