Friday, November 29th

DAY 2

MORNING PRAYER

On Sunday, our liturgical year will move from Ordinary Time to Advent. Advent is a time when we get ready for the birth of Jesus. So, what does it mean to be ready? Advent offers us the opportunity to look at the choices we are making, and to see if we are ready for Jesus to be part of our lives.

 

Loving Father,

As we begin our Advent journey,

help us to look at the things we are doing,

and change the things that are hurtful.

Help us to prepare our hearts during Advent,

so we can truly welcome the Christ Child at Christmas. 

Through Christ our Lord, 

Amen

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Noble

North Entrance - Ms. Morhart

South Entrance - Mr. Halyk

CAFETERIA

Friday - BBQ Chicken & Rice $4.50

LET'S LEARN CREE

cafeteria: mîcisowikamik (meet soh wiggumick)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

KELLY SMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The Sr. A Girls Basketball team will be hosting the Kelly Smith Memorial Basketball Tournament from Thursday, November 28th to Saturday, November 30th. Come out and support our teams!

TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD PROGRAM

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program aims to honour the spirit of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s greatest heroes, by encouraging Canadian youth who strive to emulate Terry Fox’s courage and determination by providing their communities, and those in need, with humanitarian service. Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities. To be considered for the Award, applicants must be: in good academic standing; Canadian citizens or landed immigrants; students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school; involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated); and planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year. Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award. The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. The deadline is December 1st, 2024. Visit  https://terryfoxawards.ca/ if you are interested in applying. 

MODEL UN MEETING
There will be a very important Model UN meeting on Monday, December 2^nd at 12:30 pm in Rm 238. Please contact a staff advisor if you cannot attend. 

SUNTEP: Bachelor of Education

SUNTEP is a four-year Bachelor of Education degree delivered by the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan. The  tour and information session at the Prince Albert campus is Monday, December 2, 2024  at 1:30 pm. and is available for current grade 11 and 12 students only. (Please note that students may be required to provide their own transportation.) To register, sign up below before noon on Thursday, November 28th.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysTznzzUJgqDxOpdnl7_lY0ARUMzZWRDZVVkw0SEZCTUcwREpTU09FVVQ5WC4u

POLAR EXPRESSIONS PUBLISHING: Student Contests

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to enter the 2024/2025 National K-12 Student poetry and Short Story Contests.

Poetry (32 lines maximum) deadline: November 30, 2024

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Prince Albert Lions Club is seeking student volunteers to assist at a Christmas Party on Monday, December 2^nd at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Students would provide plate service for visually-impaired clients, as well as assist with serving coffee/dessert and clean-up. For additional information, contact Suzanne Bantle, Prince Albert Club President, at 306-960-9448 or suzannelcsd@hotmail.com 

LAKELAND CO-OP: Student Bursary Program (3 x $2,500)

Lake Country Co-op Student Bursary Program is offering three $2,500 bursaries to secondary schools within the trading area. To be eligible, the student must be: a grade 12 student graduating in 2025 and enrolled in full-time studies at a University, Post-Secondary Institution, or Technical Institute for the fall 2025 term; a permanent resident in the Lake Country Co-op trading area; a Lake Country Co-op Member (parent/guardian membership will be accepted); and willing to allow Lake Country Co-op to use submissions for advertising purposes. Applicants will be evaluated based on involvement in school and community activities, as well as the successful completion of grade 12, and acceptance in post-secondary studies. To be considered, the application requires the completion of the questions, as well as a written essay and a video submission. Written Essay Question: What can Lake Country Co-op do to better serve the youth of our communities and encourage their involvement in the local Co-op? (minimum 200 words) Video Question: What positive impact has Lake Country Co-op had in your community? (additional points for creativity and individuality) Lake Country Co-op will be accepting applications until April 30, 2025. Use the following link to complete the application: https://form.jotform.com/240435421545046

MODEL UN FALL ASSEMBLY: Volunteers Needed
The École St. Mary High School Model UN team needs 3-4 volunteers for the fall assembly on Monday, December 9^th from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. Volunteers will be the pages who circulate notes between delegations. Students who are interested should send a message to Mr. Joncas before Wednesday, December 4th.

U of R: Admission on the Spot

Students who plan to apply to the U of R are invited to attend these events in Saskatoon/Regina. Students will need a copy of their unofficial transcript and to pay the admissions fee during the session. Contact Mrs. Rapin in Student Services if you have any questions or need a copy of your unofficial transcript.  

Saskatoon Admission on the Spot

Date: Friday, December 6

Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: First Nations University of Canada (Saskatoon Campus)

Regina Admission on the Spot

Date: Thursday, December 12

Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Campion College, University of Regina Main Campus

2025 FRANCOPHONE GAMES: July 15th - 25th, 2025
All French-speaking high school students in grades 9 – 12 are invited to compete this summer in Laval, Quebec. The Francophone Games are one of the biggest events and gatherings for French-speaking youth in Canada with over 1200 participants based on 3 profiles and 14 disciplines: Art (Music, Improvisation, Culinary Arts, Theatre), Leadership (Debate, Survival, Social Justice , Medias) and Sport (Track and Field, Badminton, Basketball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Beach Volleyball) Team Sask has 100 participants and 20 coaches. The registration fee of $750 includes airfare, accommodations, transportation, all meals, team swag and more! For more information visit equipesask.ca or view the Edsby message and attached information package.

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS
Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada. This scholarship was established to encourage the best and brightest students to be the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators. Starting now, the value of this scholarship has significantly increased! We are now awarding 50 engineering scholarships valued at $120,000 each and 50 science, technology or math scholarships valued at $100,000 each. Schulich Leader Scholarships is open to all Canadian high schools with graduating students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in an eligible STEM program at one of our 20 partner universities. It is important to note that students who are planning for a career as a medical practitioner or researcher (doctor, dentist, nurse, psychologist, pharmacist, optometrist, etc.) are NOT eligible to apply. École St. Mary High School can only nominate ONE candidate and nomination is competitive. If you are interested in being considered for nomination, please email a list of school/community involvement, leadership activities, and a statement about financial need to Mrs. Rapin (meta.rapin@pacsd.ca) in Student Services by Tuesday, January 7, 2025, before 12:00pm to be considered for nomination. To find out more about the Schulich Leader Scholarship visit http://www.schulichleaders.com or info@uja.schulichleader.com .

U of S: Early Admission & Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship

Attention grade 12 students! Applications are now open for admissions to the University of Saskatchewan. Apply early to take advantage of benefits like early admission and access to scholarships. Some scholarship applications are due before the application deadline. To find information about how to apply, programs and deadlines, scholarship applications, and how to submit your documents, please go to https://admissions.usask.ca/requirements/apply.php#1FindaprogramIf you have any questions, or want assistance, please see Mrs. Rapin in Student Services (office 116).

Students will automatically be considered for a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship when they apply for admission. These scholarships recognize academic achievements and are awarded based on the admission average.

U of S: Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships

Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships are USask’s highest valued, renewable entrance scholarships and are awarded based on academics, leadership and contributions to school and community life. Five of these awards, known as the Circle of Honour Awards, are designated for Indigenous students. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by December 1, 2024 and must fill out and submit the online application for Best and Brightest Scholarships by December 15, 2024 in PAWS. For additional information, please see Mrs. Rapin or go https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#top 

U of S: Competitive Entrance Awards

Competitive Entrance Awards include numerous scholarships and bursaries that can be accessed by many students with diverse experiences. Students can be considered based on academic achievement, financial need and/or contributions to school and community life. Some awards recognize backgrounds, acknowledge contributions to certain clubs or reward achievement in music and athletics. All entering students are encouraged to apply. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by February 15, 2025 and fill out and submit the online application for Competitive Entrance Awards by March 1, 2025 in PAWS. For additional information, please see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#top

U of R: Automatic Entrance Awards

Students are guaranteed an automatic entrance award based on their academic standing. Students must be entering directly from high school to an undergraduate degree program.

To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by March 15, 2025 (August 15th for the Faculty of Business). For more information, see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://www.uregina.ca/cost-aid/funding/undergraduate-scholarships/entrance-awards/index.html

U of R: Chancellor's Award

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded annually to 14 undergraduate students who meet a variety of criteria, including a minimum admission average of 95%. This scholarship is being offered to students directly from high school, or high school graduates who have not completed any post-secondary course (other than those completed while the student was still in high school, such as the High School Accelerated Program). One award is reserved for Indigenous applicants and one award is reserved for out-of-province applicants. The recipients will receive $10,000 a year over four years, plus on-campus housing for the first year. The value of each scholarship is just over $46,000.  An application is required and includes a written statement, resume, reference letter, and referee. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024.

INDIGENOUS ART CLUB

Students will begin to enhance their skills by working primarily with beads. Artisan trainees will start learning to bead using the 2-needle applique method during the following meeting times: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 8:45 am and lunch hour, as well as Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, unless otherwise posted for special event teachings. All participants will be asked to log their hours. The expected time that a project may require ranges from 4 to 30 hours or more. Sessions will enhance students’ skill levels, enabling them to confidently participate at regional, provincial and national levels of Skills Canada competitions. Students will be able to compete at the school level, city and provincial levels this year based on performance and dedication to the skill required. See Mrs. Longjohn-Constant in room B26 for more details. 

JAZZ BAND

Jazz band rehearsals are Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm and Friday from 12:30 pm - 1:10 pm. All rehearsals are in the music room.

STEM CLUB

Are you interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math? If so, join the STEM Club. To join, scan the QR code below and complete the registration form. If you have any question, contact Mr. Gotidoc in Rm 140.

ART CLUB

Art Club is every Thursday from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm in the Art Room. Drop-ins are always welcome! 

HOMEWORK CLUB
Need a quiet spot to focus on your homework, study for an exam, or simply to enjoy your lunch in peace? Then come join us in Room B20 (Mr. Kirilenko)! Homework Club runs Monday to Friday from 12:14 pm to 1:14pm. All students are welcome to attend!

FREE FEMININE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS

École St Mary High School has received free feminine menstrual products to support our students. Students can go to the main office for their free products (box of tampons and a box of pads). Menstrual Equity in Saskatchewan Schools is a three-year initiative. 

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/ 

FREE YOUTH OPEN ART STUDIO
The Margo Fournier Arts Centre at 1010 Central Avenue is offering a free, drop-in art class for teens ages 14 – 18! Explore various art materials in each class through different art projects including drawing, printmaking, watercolours, acrylic painting, sculpture and more! All supplies and instruction are provided. Sessions are Thursdays from September 12^th – December 19^th from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. To register, use the QR code below:

SACRED HEART PARISH: Youth & Children’s Choir

This free opportunity is for children and youth age 6 – 18 who agree to participate in music ministry (one 11:am mass per month from Sept – June), practice twice a month (Sunday evenings 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm) and can read. The choir is directed by Kayleigh & Brock Skomorowski. For information, call or email Kayleigh (306-940-8894; kayleigh.skomorowski@gmail.com)

DRIVER EDUCATION 2023 - 2024

Students who are interested in the 2023 - 2024 driver education program are to register online through Microsoft Forms: Driver Education Registration 2024 - 2025. Mr. Bourdon will then place students into groups on Edsby. A reminder that spots fill up quickly, so it is important for students to select their three top options to best accommodate each student. 

The start dates for session are as follows:

Session 1: Sept. 9 - Sept. 27 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 2: Oct. 7 - Oct. 29 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 3: Oct. 21 - Dec. 5 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 4: Nov. 13 - Dec. 2 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 5: Jan. 6 - Jan. 24 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 6: Feb. 3 - Feb. 28 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 7: Mar. 3 - Apr. 14 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 8: Mar. 10 - Mar. 31 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 9: Apr. 1 - Apr. 29 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 10: May 1 - May 23 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 11: July 2 - July 10 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) 

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 3:30 pm and end at 5:30 pm. (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

CAFETERIA

Monday - Pepperoni Pizza Rolls $4.00

Tuesday - Loaded Tater Tots $4.50

Wednesday - Spaghetti & Meat Sauce $4.50

Thursday - Smokie & Perogies $4.50

Friday - BBQ Chicken & Rice $4.50