Monday, October 16th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Marguerite, the first Canadian-born saint. St Marguerite was born in Quebec in 1701 to a very poor family. After being married for only a few years, her husband died and left a large debt to be repaid. She was left alone with two young children and no way to support herself. After working hard, she made a living for her family but vowed to help others who might find themselves in similar hard times.  With a few others, they started the Grey Nuns, which provided support for poor women and children.   

Holy Spirit.   

God of mercy who led St. Marguerite

to devote herself to assist the needy,

help us also to share her love of the poor

and inspire us to work to help those in need. 

Help us in our own time of need to be patient,

and to grow in faith as she did.  

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Ms. Szautner

North Entrance - Mr. Van Otterloo
South Entrance - Mr. Thalheimer

CAFETERIA

Monday - Bacon & Egger on Cheese Biscuit $3.50

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

CREE WORD OF THE DAY
I am fine. – “namoya nanitaw” (pronounced: na-moo-ya naan-tow)

MODEL UN

There will be a Model UN meeting on Monday, October 16th at 12:30 pm in Room 238. 

SR FOOTBALL: Playoffs

The Sr. Football team will be playing against Carlton on Thursday, October 19^th at 6:30 pm at Prime Ministers Park (Clunie Field).

PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent/Student/Teacher Early Conferences for Semester 1 will be held Tuesday, October 17th from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This year parents/guardians will have the option to meet with teachers in-person or over the phone. An Edsby message that includes a link has been sent to all parents/guardians asking them to book an appointment time with teachers. When parents select their time slot they will be prompted to "Add note" to type one of the following: 1. In-person or 2. Phone (xxx - xxx - xxxx).

MONSTER MASH: Family Fun Event on Saturday, October 28^th

Join us for our newest Downtown event put on by the Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District. It starts at the Historical Museum at 5:30 pm. with Downtown Ghost Stories by Fred Payton. From there, join the Family Futures Zombie Walk up Central Avenue and then... the Monster Mash Dance located in the previous Sears location from 6 pm - midnight. All events are FREE and families, teens/adults are encouraged to dress up and have some community fun! Music is by Maxwell Music and draws will be made for gift certificates from our Downtown businesses. Security will be in attendance and providing walk outs to vehicles, if required. Any questions contact Rhonda at: events@princealbertdowntown.ca. 

PARLIAMENT OF CANADA PAGE PROGRAM

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 8th, 2023. For more information, please visit this website: ourcommons.ca/page

EDSBY MESSAGE: OVERDUE/LOST OCTOBER

In a few days, all Grade 9 – Grade 12 students with Overdue/Lost library books, textbooks, novel sets and calculators will be receiving an Edsby message titled “Overdue/Lost October” that will have a screen capture of their library account listing these items. A similar process will occur each month. All Grade 11 students and Grade 12 students with Overdue/Lost textbooks, novel sets and calculators will have these items added to their SchoolCash account. These items can be paid online (SchoolCash access on the division website at www.pacsd.ca) or in the main office. Please note that if an item on the SchoolCash is returned to the library, the main office will be notified to remove the item from the SchoolCash account. If an item is returned to the library after payment has been made, the main office will issue a refund. 

NATIONAL YOUTH REMEMBRANCE CONTESTS

The Legion National Foundation, in partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion and schools across the country, invite Canadian youth and children to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of Remembrance through visual art, writing, and video. The contests include multiple levels of competition. Art poster and literary works compete first at the Legion Branch local level, with winning entries moving forward until they reach the provincial level. Video entries compete first at the Legion Command provincial level. Provincial finalists of all contests then move forward for final judging by the Legion National Foundation to determine the national winners. All winners at the national level are awarded a cash prize for their work. First Place Senior Winners are eligible for our most prestigious award – a trip to Ottawa and an opportunity to represent the youth of Canada at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony. Please contact the Legion Branch nearest you for their submission deadline. For more information, please go to https://www.remembrancecontests.ca/

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECH OPEN HOUSE

Take control of your future and make your connection at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Open House. Join virtually, or in-person, to learn more about: • Programs • Applications and admission processes • Scholarships, awards and bursaries • Services for students

October 23, 2023      ZOOM (virtual)

ON CAMPUS 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

October 24: Prince Albert campus

October 24: Regina campus

October 25: Moose Jaw campus

October 26: Saskatoon campus

Prospective students and parents are welcome to attend! Register to attend at https://saskpolytech.ca/events/open-house.aspx

LORAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Loran Foundation seeks to recognize students that demonstrate character, leadership potential, and service to the community. They are looking for young people who deeply value honesty, are curious by nature, and are interested in a wide range of subjects. The scholars they select are willing to take meaningful risks, show a sustained commitment to service in the community, have taken the initiative to create positive changes and are interested in working toward a better world. 36 Loran Awards are available across Canada at up to $100,000 over 4 years. More than just financial support for post-secondary studies, the Loran Award is a comprehensive four-year leadership enrichment program comprising mentorship, funding for summer work experiences, and participation in a lifelong network of inspirational, values-driven peers. Students can submit their applications at apply.loranscholar.ca They may also view the award overview, information sheet, sample application form, and a recording or a Loran Award Information Session. The deadline to submit all applications for the Loran Award is Wednesday, October 11,2023 before 8:00 pm ET. All eligible students will be welcome to apply by filling out the application, uploading a transcript, and naming a reference. School sponsorship is not required. For more information, go to www.loranscholar.ca

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: November 30th, 2023

 (450 words maximum) deadline: November 24, 2023

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

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 - Bacon & Egger on Cheese Biscuit $3.50

Tuesday - Chicken Strips & Onion Rings $4.00

Wednesday - Pancakes & Sausage $4.00

Thursday - Honey Garlic Meatballs & Rice $4.00

Friday - Ham & Cheese Roll Ups $3.50