Thursday, March 14th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Sunday, March 17th is the feast of St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. Patrick was born about the year 400 AD and taken as a slave at the age of 16. After escaping, he returned to his studies and became a priest, then a bishop. Throughout his life, St. Patrick learned to live in the Presence of God. Today, we will pray one of St Patrick’s prayers: 

Christ be with me and within me.

Christ be behind me and before me.

Christ be beside me to comfort and restore me.

Christ be below and above me in peace and in danger.

Christ be within the hearts of all who love me.

Christ be in the words of friend and stranger. 

Amen 

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Watt

North Entrance - Mr. Welter
South Entrance - Mr. Sosnowski

CAFETERIA

Thursday - Pork Bites & Rotini Salad $4.00 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

SR. GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONALS

École St. Mary High School will host Regionals on Friday, March 15^th and Saturday, March 16^th. Admission is as follows: Adults $7.00, Students $5.00 and Children 12 & Under are FREE. Updated results will be available at SHSAA Basketball Playoff Draws and Results

JOB OPPORTUNITY

ET Flooring is looking to hire a hands-on part-time/casual worker to do deliveries of flooring and rip outs of existing flooring, when needed. A driver license is required, but the vehicle and tools will be provided. Applicants must enjoy working with their hands and physical labor. The number of hours will vary from 1-10 hours a week. For additional information, please call 306-763-2424 (work) or 306-930-7576 (cell).

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION:

Jack Moore Memorial Scholarship/Burgess Bursary

Saskatchewan Command is offering 10 Scholarships and 10 Bursaries of $500 each. Students may apply for a Scholarship, a Bursary, or both. Scholarships and Bursaries are awarded based on Grade 12 academic performance using the Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement (Gr. 12 departmental marks). In addition, Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. Details about selection criteria, as well as an application form are available here The deadline to apply is August 15^th.

EDSBY MESSAGE: March Overdue/Lost

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 “March Overdue/Lost”. It will have a screen capture of their library account listing these items. 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. 

MODEL UN

Model UN meetings are on Mondays at 12:30 pm in Rm 238. Please talk to a staff advisor if you cannot attend. New members are always welcome.

EXPLORE THE TRADES & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Grade 10-12 students are encouraged to attend the “Explore Trades and Technology Summit” (Welding, Carpentry, Industrial Mechanics & Electrician) on Wednesday, April 10^th from 9:45 am – 2:15 pm. Transportation is provided, as is a pizza lunch. (State dietary restriction on registration form.) Sask Polytech, in collaboration with Colleges and Institutions of Canada and Junior Achievement, has organized the day with instructors, diving into hands-on sessions, checking out cool demos, and mingling with industry pros.  Space is limited, so sign up soon using this link  Registration closes at Thursday, March 14th at 4 pm. Please contact Mrs. Gibson if you have any questions.

CaCeRMDI: National Essay & Quiz Competition

The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI) National Essay and Quiz Competition offers students aged 15-18 years an opportunity to learn about the raw resources in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba and then showcase their writing skills and knowledge by writing an essay on the topic "Unveiling the Raw Materials of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba". The top three finalists receive cash prizes ($500 and essay publication, $200, $100), and the top seven finalists receive recognition as the CACERMDI Young Person of the Year 2024. To enter, students must write an English-language essay (1,000 word limit and citations) and then complete the digital application form. The deadline to submit essay entries is Friday, March 29^th. The top seven finalists will then be contacted on Monday, April 8^th to participate in the quiz competition. For additional information, please visit BNN Breaking News and the Prince Albert Daily Herald or phone 1-866-275-0224. Information about CaCeRMDI is also available on this fact sheet.

PRYTULA CHARPENTIER FOUNDATION: Music

The Martha Prytula École St. Mary High School University Music Entrance Scholarship is a $2,000.00 scholarship and will be awarded to one student who: has exhibited outstanding participation in the École St. Mary High School Band and/ or Choir and is attending a post-secondary institute in the fall of 2024 with a focus on music study. Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program must be submitted, and a digital photo must be emailed to mcleod@pacsd.ca . The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG. If you have any questions, see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 18, 2024. The link to the application form is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUNElTVUVIOFIxTDlXQ0RPRUczWldOM0RGTi4u

PRYTULA CHARPENTIER FOUNDATION: French

The Charpentier École St. Mary High School University French Entrance Scholarship is a $2,000.00 scholarship and will be awarded to one student who: is a French immersion student that has exhibited outstanding academic achievement and is attending a post-secondary institute in the fall of 2024 to study French. Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program must be submitted, and a digital photo must be emailed to mcleod@pacsd.ca The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG.  If you have any questions, see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 18, 2024. The link to the application form is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUNElTVUVIOFIxTDlXQ0RPRUczWldOM0RGTi4u

PRYTULA CHARPENTIER FOUNDATION: FNIM

The Mark Phaneuf First Nation, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) École St. Mary High School University Entrance Scholarship, sponsored by the Prytula Charpentier Foundation, and First Nations Insurance Services Limited Partnership is for self-declared First Nation, Inuit and Métis students who: will be attending a post-secondary institute in the Fall of 2024, has exhibited outstanding participation in the École St. Mary High School extra-curricular activities and academic achievement. In addition, priority may be given to those who demonstrate financial need. The successful applicant(s) will receive a $2,000.00 scholarship. Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program must be submitted, and a digital photo must be emailed to mcleod@pacsd.ca .  The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG.  If you have any questions, see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 18, 2024. The link to the application form is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUNElTVUVIOFIxTDlXQ0RPRUczWldOM0RGTi4u

PRYTULA CHARPENTIER FOUNDATION: Contribution, Need, Academic

The Alex Prytula Scholarship is a $2000.00 scholarship that will be presented to a male and a female student. The criteria for the award is as follows: outstanding contributions, financial need, and academics.  Proof of acceptance (letter, email) into a post-secondary program must be submitted, and a digital photo must be emailed to mcleod@pacsd.ca . The digital photo must be a high-resolution digital photo (2-4 megabyte JPG, not PNG) of the applicant doing an activity (sports, dance, volunteering etc.). Please do not copy the JPG onto a word document, use a JPG sent in a text message, or use a JPG sent in an email with other photos, since these scenarios compress the size of the JPG. If you have any questions, see Ms. McLeod or email her at lydia.mcleod@pacsd.ca. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 18, 2024. The link to the application form is https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUNElTVUVIOFIxTDlXQ0RPRUczWldOM0RGTi4u

JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD: $3000

The Junior Citizen of the Year Award has honoured the youth of Saskatchewan for over 40 years. The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.  These prestigious awards are given to students who:

• Have a positive lifestyle
• Are dedicated to community and school
• Have a strong sense of caring and responsibility
• Have the ability to overcome life’s challenges
• Inspire others
• Are between ages 8 to 18

Four award recipients are chosen each year and receive a $3,000 bursary, provided by SaskPower, to be used for post-secondary education. For more information, please go to https://swna.com/junior-citizen-of-the-year/. The deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2024.

myBlueprint/SCOTIA  BANK SCHOLARSHIPS: $3750

The Scotiabank scholarships for students age 16 – age 18 focus on four themes (Diversity, Financial Wellness, Women Future Leaders, STEM) and four regions of Canada. The Contest Period is from Monday, January 15, 2024, at 9:00:01 AM ET to Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 11:59:59 PM ET. Upon successful completion and submission of the scholarship application, the eligible entrant will receive one (1) entry into the Contest. Only one Scholarship prize will be awarded per eligible entrant. (If an entrant submits more than one Entry, they will be disqualified.) For additional information, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/scotia/

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 session are as follows:

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

SUPPORT MENSTRUAL EQUITY INITIATIVE: Free Products

École St Mary High School has received free feminine menstrual products (pads and tampons) to support our students. Students who want these free products can go to the main office or see Mrs. Cantin in Room 115.  The initiative is a three-year partnership (Ministry of Education, the Status of Women Office, SaskBuilds, school division) created to distribute products in a cost-effective equitable and accessible manner. The initiative was established between the Ministry of Education and the Shoppers Foundation of Women's Health to provide 12 million menstrual products.

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 March/April Newsletter. 

ST. JOSEPH PARISH NEWSLETTER

The connection between School, Church and Home is extremely important. To view the latest St Joseph Parish newsletter, please go to http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/

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.

CAFETERIA

Monday - NO LUNCH

Tuesday - BBQ Meatballs & Rice $4.00

Wednesday - Beef Burger $3.00

Thursday - Pork Bites & Rotini Salad $4.00 

Friday - NO SCHOOL