Friday, April 12, 2024

Monday, April 15

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

Catholic Education Week 2024

Each year, the Catholic School Divisions in Saskatchewan engage in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year’s celebration is entitled, “We are called to love”The theme was inspired by joyful anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee Year’s theme “Pilgrims of Hope”.  With open hearts of love, we prepare ourselves for this celebration with the reminder that we are all called to love God and each other.

There are five sub-themes, one for each day of Catholic Education Week. The subtheme for today is “We are called to love … as people of Hope". To truly live with joy in this world, we need the theological virtue of hope. Hope is rooted deeply in our faith as it is a relationship of trust in God. As we gather as a faith community in prayer, let us reflect on how our actions and words reflect who we are as people of hope.  


Gracious God of all creation,

As we journey with hope,

may we always be mindful of how You sent your Son

to be a beacon of goodness and light in the world.

Give us eyes of hope

to see the good in everything and everyone around us.

Give us the grace and strength

to be beacons of hope and light for others.

May Your virtue of hope guide our decisions

for the service of all Your people.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son,

who lived and showed us your way.

Amen 

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Phalen
North Entrance - Ms. Hawryluk
South Entrance - 
Madame Ouellet

CAFETERIA

Monday - Pork OR Chicken Sweet 'n' Sour & Rice $4.00

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SLC SPRING SPIRIT WEEK: April 15th - April 19th

Monday - Pastel Colour Day

Tuesday - Jersey Day

Wednesday - Rainy Day Wear

Thursday - Eid Recognition Day (Henna Tattoos - $2.00)

Friday - Charity Hat Day ($2.00 paid at the main office)


REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

The registration process for the 2024-2025 school year has begun! All current École St. Mary High School students entering grade 10, 11, and 12 next year must submit a registration form before they can select classes. Students are to complete the online registration Docusign form available here, or a paper copy registration form available at the main office. Students should contact the main office if they have any questions about registration. Grade-level class selection meetings will be this week.

DIAMOND NORTH CREDIT UNION: 7 x $1,000 Scholarships

Diamond North Credit Union has seven (7) scholarships, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, available for Grade 12 students who are members of Diamond North Credit Union (as of January 1st, 2024). To apply, fill in the application form and submit it with supporting documentation (copy of Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Transcript, which includes first semester marks of your Grade 12 year, a school-provided copy of your 2nd semester marks from April, signed by your Guidance Counsellor or Principal, and a letter of character reference from someone other than a relative supporting your community and/or school involvement). An application form and additional information is available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/  on the school career website. All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to marketing@diamondnorthcu.com before May 1, 2024. 


PA BARVEENOK UKRAINIAN DANCERS OPEN HOUSE: May 1st 



DIVERSE MINDS CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition involves writing and illustrating a children's book about diversity and inclusion that is geared to children between the ages of five to ten. The book can be written in either of the two official languages (English or French) or it can be written as a bilingual book. Students can work on their own or in pairs – where one student is illustrating and one writing. The competition is open to all high-school students across Canada, and is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to become a published author and win up to $5,000! Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners, as well as a bonus of $250 for the teachers of the finalists!!  Students can submit their books until April 15, 2024. For additional information and tips about the contest, go to  https://www.bnaibrith.ca/diverseminds/ 


PADDY O’ROURKE POETRY: $3000

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 for 2024 is $3,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2024. For information about selection criteria and how to apply, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/


CASSIDY GRIMM MEMORIAL BURSARY: Education

This $500 bursary is awarded in June of each year to one recipient. Applicants need to be a Saskatchewan resident accepted into, or already attending, a post-secondary school in Saskatchewan, for the purpose of achieving a Bachelor of Education Degree. Additional information is available here. To qualify for this bursary, you must submit:
  • a brief essay describing why you are going into Education and you’re your passion for teaching focuses on;
  • a brief biography describing who you are and what makes you, you;
  • a short explanation as to why you are applying for this particular bursary
  • and, in brief, your financial need.
Applications are accepted February 1 - May 15 each year.  Please include your name, age, contact information, and proof of enrollment, as well as 2 letters of reference. 
Applications can be emailed to cassidygrimm-memorialbursary@sasktel.net or mailed to:

Cassidy Grimm Memorial Bursary

Box 215

Hodgeville, SK 

S0H 2B0

306-930-7576 (cellphone)


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 15th.

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 - Pork OR Chicken Sweet 'n' Sour & Rice $4.00
Tuesday - Garlic Sausage & Scalloped Potatoes $4.00
Wednesday - Chicken Burger $3.50
Thursday - Bacon Farmer's Wrap $4.00
Friday - Meatballs & Spaghetti with Garlic bread $4.00

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