Tuesday, September 2nd

DAY 1

MORNING PRAYER

Each year we will focus on a different aspect of the relationship we have with Jesus Christ, and how that relationship informs and inspires our relationships with our friends, families, and community. For the 2025-26 school year, we will focus on Celebrating Christ’s Presence/Célébrer le Christ. This means celebrating the joys that living a Christ-centered life brings. This also means keeping in mind and being grateful for the many blessings that having an active relationship with Jesus Christ brings to our families, communities and extended faith community. Celebrating Christ’s Presence embraces being a positive and active member in our various communities, sharing the hope, love, and peace that living a Christ-centered life brings through our words and actions. By celebrating in Him, others may come to know and rejoice in the Faith, bringing everyone around us closer to Jesus Christ.

Loving God,

We come before you as a faith community, 

celebrating the joys of living in Your presence. 

We thank You for the many blessings You bestow upon us, 

our families and our communities. 

We know the closer we come to knowing You and living in Your presence,

 the more joy we bring to those around us. 

Through our words, actions and joint efforts, 

please help us to allow others to know You and celebrate You like we do. 

As we continue to rejoice in Your love and presence, 

please help us to remain bold and courageous in our faith, 

so that we may be a beacon to others 

who would like to experience the same joy You bring us each day. 

As we rejoice in You, please continue to guide our faith, 

helping us choose the correct path that bring all closer to You, 

even when it may be difficult. 

Let our joy cry out over the hardships of life 

and pour out to those who need it the most.

Amen.

SCHOOL SUPERVISION

Main Entrance - Mr. Bashutsky

North Entrance - Mrs. Cantin

South Entrance - Mme. Mourot

CAFETERIA

Tuesday - Cheeseburger & Fries $4.50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SMHS RESOURCES EDSBY GROUP: Students/Parents/Staff

All staff, students and parents are encouraged to SIGN UP for the SMHS Resources Edsby Group. It contains information pertaining to the Ecole St Mary High School website (morning prayer, daily announcements, cafeteria menu etc.), the Learning Resource Centre website (Book Promotions, Library Search, Ministry databases etc.) and SMHS Career Planning website (Blog entries for scholarships/events, high school graduation credits, post-secondary requirements etc.)

FREE TRANSIT DAY: Tuesday, September 2nd

JAZZ BAND MEETING

Students who want to play in jazz band are encouraged to attend a brief meeting in the band room (B28) today after school. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, September 10 at 3:35 p.m. and will go until 5:15 p.m. Students who want to play in jazz band, but cannot attend the meeting, are to contact Ms. Fehr at lunch (music office) so she knows they are interested in joining the jazz band.

SMHS JR FOOTBALL
École St. Mary High School offers junior football, specifically for grade 9s and 10s new to football. It starts today! Tuesday September 2nd. Come try football on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 pm.  No equipment is needed, but bring your cleats if you have them. Students who have questions should see Mr. Abbs in room B13.

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS

 * For more information, contact Mr. Hunko (Girls) or Mr. Quintal (Boys)

Tuesday, September 2nd 

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Grade 9 Boys

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Grade 10-12 Boys

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Grade 9 & 10 Girls

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Grade 11 & 12 Girls

Wednesday, September 3rd

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Grade 9 & 10 Girls

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Grade 11 & 12 Girls

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Grade 9 Boys

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Grade 10-12 Boys

BOYS SOCCER SIGN-UP

Students who are interested in being a member of the SMHS Cross-Country Team this year must attend the mandatory sign-up meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd at 12:30 p.m. in Room 209, Mr. Holash's classroom. 

SR. GIRLS SOCCER SIGN-UP

École St. Mary High School offers senior girls soccer for any female athletes from grade 9-12! Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 4^th at 3:30 PM in Room 210.  Sign-up is offered in the river on Edsby, as well as with a QR code option on posters in the commons and the glass gym wall. If you are interested, but cannot attend the meeting, please let Mr. Gareau or Mrs. Gareau know (either in person or in a message on Edsby). Please feel free to come to the meeting, even if you do not sign up prior! 

GOLF TEAM 2025 SIGN-UP

Students who are interested in being a member of the SMHS Golf Team this year must attend the mandatory sign-up meeting on Thursday, September 4th at 12:20 p.m. in Room 240, Mrs. Nelson's classroom. It is very important that students attend the meeting (even if they had been on the team last year) since the golf season is very short (September 9th - September 27th)!

CROSS-COUNTRY 2025 SIGN-UP

Students who are interested in being a member of the SMHS Cross-Country Team this year must attend the mandatory sign-up meeting on Thursday, September 4th at 12:30 p.m. in Room 246, Ms. Vermette's classroom. 

UPSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: Drama/Musical

Students who are interested in being part of the fall drama or spring musical, either onstage or backstage, are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Friday, September 5th at 12:30 pm in the Lecture Theatre. Students who are not able to attend should contact Mr. Van Otterloo. 

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS VIRTUAL CLINIC: September 10th

** See Mr Noble for details.

VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS IN-PERSON CLINIC: September 10th

                                                ** See Mr Noble for details.

ÉCOLE SMHS MODEL UN CLUB

Are you interested to learn about current event, world politics, and you like research and debating? Then Model UN is for you! We will be having an informal meeting on Monday, September 8 at 12:30 p.m. in Rm 238. No previous experience or team arrangement required! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Joncas, Mr. Welter or Mrs. Morhart.

AUDIOVISUAL & LIVESTREAMING CREW

We are looking for students who could help us with the recording and livestreaming of high school events during the school year (tournaments, plays, musicals, etc.). We will be creating a volunteer list for these events. We are specifically looking for volunteers who could help us with the following: 1) Preparation and storage 2) Set-Up, 3) Filming and recording (operating a camera), 4) Operating a switchboard. No previous experience needed! Come learn a skill if you would like! If you are interested, please fill this form by Monday, September 8: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ktew3fs5vE6W1gmVNKysTy2w0Ty275xFnX73zHzmlflUNlJKSEJKVDQ1T0VHSVpUV1lFNUQyQkNXWi4u A short meeting for those interested will be announced at a later date. You need to pre-register. You can also come and check it out if you are not sure.

DRIVER EDUCATION 2025 - 2026

Students who are interested in the 2025 - 2026 driver education program are to register online through Microsoft Forms: Driver Education Registration 2025 - 2026 (This link is also posted in Edsby.) 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 two top options to best accommodate each student. 

The start dates for session are as follows:

Session 2: Oct. 7 - Oct. 28 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 3: Oct. 20 - Dec. 2 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 4: Nov. 12 - Dec. 3 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 5: Jan. 5 - Jan. 23 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 6: Feb. 2 - Feb. 27 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 7: Mar. 3 - Apr. 22 (12:15 pm - 1:10 pm) 

Session 8: Mar. 9 - Mar. 30 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 9: Apr. 13 - May 1 (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Session 10: May 4 - May 26 (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
• a pencil/pen and notebook
• your MYSGI account number. (needed on the first day of class)
• Students must go to SGI to get their MySGI customer number.

INDIGENOUS ART CLUB (Coming Soon!)

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 (Coming Soon!)

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 (Coming Soon!)

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 (Coming Soon!)

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

YEARBOOK CLUB (Coming Soon!)

Help capture school memories! A camera is supplied! No experience is needed! Stay tuned for additional information and sign-up meeting date.

HOMEWORK CLUB (Coming Soon!)
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's classroom)! 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/ 

PA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Transparent Language Online

With over 100 languages to choose from (aboriginal languages, ESL programs, American Sign Language etc.) Transparent Language Online is a simple and effective way to learn a new language from the comfort of your own home. Available for desktop or mobile. (A Public Library card is required.) Please see the Information Desk at the public library for a handout on how to download the Transparent Language Online mobile app for Android or iOS.

PA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a web-based computer-programming education resource for kids (ages 8+), teens, and adults. Learn how to code using Code Blocks, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and much more. This educational resource will teach users how to create video games, apps, websites, animations, programs, etc. Fiero Code provides courses, tutorial videos, contest events, and more. From beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone with Fiero Code! (A Public Library Card is required.)

CAFETERIA

Tuesday - Cheeseburger & Fries $4.50

Wednesday - Loaded Tater Tots & Ground Beef $4.50

Thursday - Sausage & Perogies $4.50

Friday - Alfredo Pasta & Bacon $4.50