Wednesday, March 19th

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Today is the feast day of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Today, let us look to St. Joseph for guidance for how we should live our lives and remember him when we pray.   

Lord,

As we continue our Lenten journey,

help us to remember to pray more, give more, and fast from things,

so that we can deeper our relationship with You and each other. 

Thank you for the life of St. Joseph,

so that we can see an example of faith in action. 

Through Christ our Lord. 

Amen

St. Joseph pray for us.  

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Ms. Goddard

North Entrance - Mrs. Fehr

South Entrance - Mr. Sosnowski

CAFETERIA

Wednesday - Pork Bites & Rotini Salad $4.50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT INTERVIEWS
Parent/teacher/student interviews are Wednesday, March 19^th from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

EARLY PROGRESS REPORT EVENING: Sask Polytech Information

A Student Recruitment Advisor from Sask Polytech will be set up in the Commons during our Early Progress report evening on Wednesday, March 19th from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The advisor will answer questions about becoming a Sask Polytech student and their programs. Representatives from the School of Business and Entrepreneurship will also provide information about their program. Application fees will be waived and students have a chance to win 1 of 3 $500 Entry Scholarships for the Fall 2025 admission to their program. 

PARENT FIX FOR EDSBY UPDATE

We have been made aware of a possible issue with the Edsby Parent Portal. Edsby ran a software update on Sunday, March 16. During this upgrade process, some parent/guardian contacts from some Student Records were inadvertently removed. Please note that no student or parent data was compromised during this Edsby update issue. Edsby support is aware of the issue and they are working to resolve this problem so that this does not happen again. While this issue did not affect all our parent/guardian accounts, the parent accounts that were affected will currently not be able to login to the Edsby portal. If a parent account is no longer active due to this issue, you will receive a new invite from Edsby to your email within 24 hours. Upon receiving this email, you will have to create your Edsby parent account once again. Please use the Getting Connected document, available at http://pa.pursueonline.com/index.php/community/  for your assistance with this process. Please remember to read the Choosing a Password section carefully to ensure that your Edsby password meets the required criteria. If you receive the invite and you are still having issues creating your account, please email helpdesk@pacatholic.ca for assistance.

FIRST STUDENT: FirstView App

On Monday, March 17, 2025, Prince Albert Catholic Schools, in collaboration with their transportation partner First Student, are launching the FirstView app - a real-time GPS tracking and student transportation monitoring platform that allows families to stay connected with students daily bus trips by tracking their progress. The parent app allows parents/guardians to receive distance notification alerts when the bus is near the drop off location, as well as announcements about bus delays and/or cancellations. Information regarding this app is available on the school division website under the Our Parents tab and within the Transportation section. Additional information is also available in an Edsby message.

LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT: PA Safe Shelter for Women
Ms. Goddard’s 9-3 and Ms. Buglass’s 9-5 are collecting donations for the Prince Albert Safe Shelter for Women. This non-profit organization seeks to serve the needs of women and children who require safety and support, as well as provide temporary shelter, safety, nutrition, transportation, information, and referrals. From Monday, March 17^th – Wednesday, April 9th, donations boxes will be available in various classrooms around the school where staff and students, if able, may donate items needed for the shelter. The shelter is in need of the following: kid crafts, hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash), toothbrushes, socks and under garments, suitcases, clothes, and non-perishable foods. For more information, go to https://www.pasafeshelter.ca

SPEED TRAINING
All athletes are invited to attend speed training sessions every Tuesday and Friday from 8:00 am – 8:35 am. with emphasis on the following: speed (foot/inline/lateral/start), core strength, flexibility, reaction time and plyometrics.

SMHS REGISTRATION: 2025 – 2026 School Year

Registration of current students for the 2025-2026 school year has begun! All current students who are returning to École St. Mary High School in the 2025-2026 school year must complete a registration form by completing: 1) the online DocuSign (available in the Registration Edsby message) or 2) a paper copy (available at the main office). All students must complete this registration form (signed by parent/guardian) before selecting classes for the next school year. In the upcoming weeks, administration will meet with students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 to discuss the class selection process. Please contact the main office if you have any questions.

KIDS CLOTHING & TOY SPRING SALE
The Kids Clothing & Toy Sale at 2777 6th Avenue West on Saturday, April 12th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, is a fabulous way for families to get great deals on quality, used items, as well as to make a few dollars by becoming a consignment seller. For additional information go to www.princealbertalliance.com/sale , email mmo.paac@gmail.com, or phone: 306-763-3771.

GRAD 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS: Attending Post-Secondary

The scholarships below are being offered to grade 12 students attending a post-secondary institute in the Fall of 2025. Please see the information below to see if you are eligible to apply and to begin the application process. The application deadline for all these scholarships is 8:00 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

1)  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 2025 with a focus on music study. The successful applicant will receive a $2,000.00 scholarship. 

2)  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 who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement and is attending a post-secondary institute in the fall of 2025 to study French. The successful applicant will receive a $2,000.00 scholarship.

3)  The Mark Phaneuf First Nation, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) École St. Mary High School University Entrance Scholarship will be providing 4 scholarships sponsored by an anonymous donor, First Nations Insurance Services Limited Partnership, and the Northern Lights Casino, this is for self-declared First Nation, Inuit and Métis students who: will be attending a post-secondary institute in the Fall of 2025, 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.

4)  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 are as follows: outstanding contributions, financial need, and academics. 

5)  The Immigration University Entrance Scholarship, sponsored by an anonymous donor, Advantage Real Estate Services and the Braaten family, will be presented to one student who has immigrated to Canada and demonstrates outstanding contributions, financial need, and academics. The successful applicant will receive a $2,000.00 scholarship.

      All applications for these of these scholarships must provide: 1) Proof of acceptance(letter, email) into a post-secondary program 2) A high-resolution digital photo (2-3 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 message her via Edsby. Use the link to apply. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysT6vocE7fn19DkR5uT6YzcyBUQzFGNVA2NTNOTFdSQlIwQzVFTFY3UVFOUCQlQCNjPTEu

MINOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION

Minor Baseball registration is open until Monday, March 31st.  All levels of players are welcome to register and play ball beginning Thursday, May 1st until mid-July. To register, or for more information about age groups, costs and opportunities, please go to www.paminorbaseball.com The registration link is at the top of the page.

JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD: $3,000

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, and
• 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, 2025.

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

WOMEN IN TRADES WORKSHOPS
The Women in Trades Workshops at SaskpolyTech in Prince Albert are a hands-on, one-weekend career exploration opportunity for women ages 15+ offering an introduction to a variety of basic skills. The cost for each weekend is $150.00.
The Carpentry/Electrical Workshop is on March 29- 30, 2025.
The Industrial Mechanics/Welding Workshop is on April 12-13, 2025.
For more information, and to register, go to:
https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/resources/women-in-trades-and-technology/programs-events.aspx

MYBLUEPRINT SCOTIA BANK SCHOLARSHIP ($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 deadline to apply is Friday, April 25th, 2025, 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/#:~:text=myBlueprint%20%2B%20Scotiabank&text=Scotiabank's%20%2460%2C000%20investment%20is%20divided,11%3A59%3A59%20PM%20ET

U of S: Bookings for Q&A Chat

Students have the opportunity to book 20-minute appointments with a USask representative regarding questions about becoming a USask student: admission requirements, scholarships, housing etc. Appointments are available every Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and/or every Friday from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm by booking an appointment here.

U of R: Entrance Awards

Students attending the U of R in the fall who login to SAMS can begin an application for  the Entrance Award competition.  The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 15, 2025. The following workshops are available to assist with the application process: 

In-person - LY 107.32 (U of R: Archer Library)

March 6, 2025 (4:00 - 6:00 pm) - Register

AFFINITY CREDIT UNION: Build a Better World Scholarship  

Grade 12 students who are a member of Affinity Credit Union or have a parent or guardian who is a member are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students must be enrolling for post-secondary education. This year, 30 scholarships of $1000 will be awarded. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 30, 2025. For additional information, as well as an application form, please go to www.affinitycu.ca

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.

Opening Doors to Tomorrow: Career & Job Fair Bursary

The Opening Door to Tomorrow Career and Job Fair Bursary is open to students (Saskatchewan Rivers, Prince Albert Catholic, Saskatchewan Polytech) and employees (Saskatchewan Health Authority, Prince Albert Community Futures, City of Prince Albert). Applicants must be accepted to attend a post-secondary education institution, including apprenticeship. The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 15th. For additional information, and to download an application form, please go to https://od2tcareer-jobfair.ca/bursary-info

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.

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/ 

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 2024 - 2025

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 - Ginger Beef & Rice $4.50

Tuesday - Chicken Strips & Wedges $4.50

Wednesday - Pork Bites & Rotini Salad $4.50

Thursday - Sausage & Perogies $4.50

Friday - Ham Alfredo Pasta $4.50