DAY 2
MORNING PRAYER
The subtheme for today is “We are called to love … as people of Joy".
Over and over again in the Old and New Testaments, we are invited to rejoice – to be people of joy, a spiritual joy that is more than just a fleeting happiness or a superficial kind of optimism. True joy is grounded in the knowledge that we are lovable – and we are loved. When that joy takes root in us, it radiates outward, to touch others and lift them up as well. Real joy makes our world a better place for all of us. It scatters darkness and gives hope. When the individuals around us look to us as people of faith, is joy the first thing they notice? Do they see us as people who have experienced God’s love in our own lives, and want to share it generously with others? Do we seek to bring God’s gentle joy into situations of struggle and uncertainty, of suffering and loneliness? How does joy bring a different “flavor” to our loving?
~ Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ
You invite us each day to be channels of your love
for others, and for our whole world
and to bring joy where often there is sadness and struggle.
May the knowledge of how much You cherish each of us
fill us with a deep rejoicing that spills over
into our words, choices and actions.
May the joy of Easter inspire us every day,
so that Jesus’ Resurrection may shine through us.
May we transform this world of ours through our loving,
so that greater justice and lasting peace
may give us all reasons to rejoice together.
Yours is the glory, Lord, now and forever.
SCHOOL SUPERVISION
South Entrance - Mrs. Ouellet
CAFETERIA
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.
CLASS SELECTIONS FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
After registering for the 2024-2025 school year, students can select classes by going to https://myschoolsask.ca/aspen/logon.do . Information about the selection procedure is available on the YouTube video link posted on Edsby.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION FOR RAW MATERIALS 2024
SMHS SPEED TRAINING
Speed training will start next week on Monday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 am - 8:35 am. in the main gym. Speed training is for athletes in the school who wants to get faster and more explosive, whether they are competing in any sport in school or in the community. Athletes will work on foot speed, core training, lateral speed, inline speed, start speed, reaction time, plyometrics and flexibility. All athletes are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend to come and train with them.
EDSBY MESSAGE: April Overdue/Lost
In a few days, all Grade 9 – Grade 12 students with Overdue/Lost library books, textbooks, novel sets and calculators will be receiving an Edsby message titled “April Overdue/Lost”. It will have a screen capture of their library account listing these items. All Grade 11 students and Grade 12 students with Overdue/Lost textbooks, novel sets and calculators will have these items added to their SchoolCash account. These items can be paid at the main office or online (SchoolCash access on the division website at www.pacsd.ca) and then the library will be notified to remove the item from the student library account. As well, if an item is returned to the library after payment has been made, the main office will issue a refund.
MADD CANADA BURSARY PROGRAM: $10,000
OPENING DOORS TO TOMORROW CAREER & JOB FAIR BURSARY
CST FOUNDATION BURSARIES: $6,000 x 25
The Canadian Scholarship Trust (CST) Foundation supports access to post-secondary education (PSE) for all Canadians and believes that finances should not be a barrier to accessing post-secondary education. The $6,000 bursaries focus on financial need, and students who demonstrate strong character: resiliency, community-mindedness, and commitment to excellence. As well, the students must be in Grade 12 and first-generation PSE students (students whose parents did not attend post-secondary education). The application deadline is Friday, April 26th. Students will have to complete their application in one sitting, including the following: financial need essay (500 words or less), accomplishments essay (300 words or less), future aspirations statement (75 words or less), reference letter attachment, and high school transcript (unofficial). To apply, and for additional information, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/cstf/
DIAMOND NORTH CREDIT UNION: 7 x $1,000 Scholarships
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
CASSIDY GRIMM MEMORIAL BURSARY: Education
- 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.
Cassidy Grimm Memorial Bursary
Box 215
Hodgeville, SK
S0H 2B0
306-930-7576 (cellphone)
myBlueprint/SCOTIA BANK SCHOLARSHIPS: $3750
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.
FREE MICROSOFT 365 FOR STUDENTS
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
KARATE CLASSES
CAFETERIA
