Thursday, May 23, 2024

Friday, May 24th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Today’s prayer is about peace in our world.  

O God,

Lead us from death to life,

from falsehood to truth.

Lead us from despair to hope,

from fear to trust.

Lead us from hate to love,

from war to peace.

Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe. 

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mrs. Fetch
North Entrance - Mr. Abbs
South Entrance - Mr. McDougall

CAFETERIA

Friday - Pizza $3.50

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS


APPLICATIONS FOR SLC 2024-2025
Students in Grade 9, 10, & 11 that are interested in becoming a part of the 2024-2025 SLC are encouraged to apply. Information about the various positions/roles is on the application form available at the SLC office, main office, on Edsby, and posted on the school website at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/. The deadline for students to apply is Friday, May 31st at 9:00 a.m. Application forms must be returned to the main office, or slid under the door of the SLC room.  

LIBRARY NEWS: June 10th, June 11thJune 18th, June 24th
Monday, June 10th is the last day to RESERVE a book (fiction/non-fiction) book. Tuesday, June 11th is the last day to SIGN OUT a book (fiction/non-fiction). By Tuesday, June 18th students are to RETURN all books (fiction/non-fiction), as well as resources that are no longer needed for class (textbooks, English class novels, calculators, headphones etc.). All items are due Monday, June 24th.

SPORTS ON CENTRAL: Saturday, May 25th


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.

SLC SPIRIT WEEK: June 10th – June 14th
Monday, June 10thBack to Pre-K Dress up Day
Tuesday, June 11thDouble Denim 
Wear denim head to toe!
Wednesday, June 12thTropical Dress Day & Anything but a Water Bottle Day
Thursday, June 13thJersey Day
Friday, June 14thSenior Sign Off 
Seniors wear a white t-shirt and carry a black sharpie so they can collect signatures on their shirt as a keepsake!

SASKATCHEWAN REGIONAL PARK PASS LENDING PROGRAM

Another great reason to get a public library card: This year, the Regional Park Pass Lending Program will run from Friday, May 17th to Sunday, September 15th. During this time, anyone with a valid Saskatchewan public library card, or university library card, can borrow a regional park pass at their local library for seven days and use it to visit any of Saskatchewan's nearly 100 regional parks! For additional information, please go to https://saskregionalparks.ca/jrpm-park-pass-lending-program/

MADD CANADA BURSARY PROGRAM: $10,000

MADD Canada is a national charitable organization committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims. One bursary of $10,000 (The Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursarywill be awarded and additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 may also be awarded. MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured, as a result of an impaired driving crash. The applicant must also be enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program for the upcoming academic year. The application deadline is Friday, May 31st. Additional information, and an application form, is available at https://madd.ca/pages/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MADD-Canada-Bursary-Application-2024.pdf

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.


SSBA AWARD: 2 x $3,000

Each year, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) awards two $3,000 scholarships to graduating Saskatchewan high school students going into post-secondary study: the Degree Program Scholarship (sponsored by AON) and the Technical/Trade Program Scholarship (sponsored by Manulife). Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated good character, community leadership, financial need, and a 500-word essay. The application deadline is August 31st, 2024. To access the application form and view the rubric that is being used to score the scholarships, go to http://saskschoolboards.ca/about-us/awards-and-scholarships/education-scholarships/


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


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 May-June Newsletter. 


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 School
Tuesday - Pork Katsu Rice Bowl $4.00
Wednesday - Bacon Wrapped Hotdog Sandwich $4.00
Thursday - Bacon Alfredo Pasta $4.00
Friday - Pizza $3.50

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