Published on
Nov 13, 2026
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Weekly Update

The 2026 Crusader Cash Raffle – LAST CALL FOR TICKETS!

Thank you for supporting the 2026 Crusader Cash Raffle! Tickets sales will close and the draw will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The link for purchasing and selling tickets can be found here: CRUSADER RAFFLE TICKETS

$20,000 in cash prizes are to be won including:

  • 1st prize - $10,000
  • 2nd prize - $5,000
  • 3rd prize - $2,000
  • 4th prize - $1,000
  • 5th prize - $1,000
  • 6th prize - $1,000

Students are asked to sell a minimum of $200 of tickets. The Crusader Raffle is our annual student fundraiser in support of School Programs and Grad Fund.

A list of the top student sellers can be found on the Rafflebox home page under the “Top Fundraisers” tab. The top 3 student sellers will win:

  • 1st place - $300 gift card
  • 2nd place - $200 gift card
  • 3rd place - $100 gift card

Thank you in advance for your support of the 2026 Crusader Raffle. For more information, contact the Advancement Office at (204) 831-2344 or email jsemchyshyn@stpauls.mb.ca.

Celebrating Grade 9's Spirit Week Win

The Grade 9s were the spookiest, winning Student Council's Spirit Week Grade Wars! As a reward, everyone in Grade 9, and Grade 9 teachers, are invited to dress down for the day on November 19th. As an extra reward for their spirited effort, all Grade 9 core groups will receive donuts on this day as well!

On behalf of Student Council, thank you to everyone for participating and making the week both spooky and fun-filled! 

Wednesday, November 18: Late Start for Students

Schedule IV is in effect. 

Thursday, November 19: Early Dismissal

Early dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Schedule II is in effect. 

 

Friday, November 21: No School

Parent-Teacher conferences. No classes. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will occur on:
• Thursday, November 19, 3:30 – 7:45 pm
• Friday, November 20, 9:30am – 12:00 pm

The online system for booking conferences will remain open until Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30pm.

From the Parent Guild

Bake Sale

Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer at our bake sale and to those who generously donated baked goods. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to our community!

 

Calling All Bakers!

We are looking for donations of baked goods for the following school events:

Parent-Teacher Conferences – Thursday, November 19

Advent Band Concert – Tuesday, November 24

Junior Debate Tournament – Tuesday, December 8

If you can contribute cookies, squares, muffins, or other treats, we would be very grateful. Treats can be store bought or homemade. Your generosity helps us provide a warm and welcoming experience for our students, families and staff. Thank you for supporting our school community!

 

Volunteers Needed:

Nearly New Sale – Thursday, November 19/26

We need many parent volunteers to set up, work at and clean up the Nearly New Sale. All three shifts still need volunteers. The shift times are 2:00-3:30, 3:30-5:30 and 5:30-7:30. If you have time around your son’s Parent Teacher interviews to volunteer. Click HERE to sign up! 

Junior Debate – Tuesday, December 8/26 

We are looking for four volunteers to help at the Junior Debate tournament. We need two volunteers to help set up hospitality tables from 4:30-6:00 and another two volunteers for the clean-up shift from 6:00-7:30. If your son is on the Debate Team, please consider helping at this event. Click HERE to sign up!

The Freshman Retreat – Friday, December 11/26 - GRADE 9 PARENTS ONLY 

We are looking for 8 Grade 9 parents to serve lunch at TFR (The Freshman Retreat) on Friday, December 11/26. Lunch is at the school and the shift is from 11:15-12:45. This is a really fun event to volunteer at as you get to see the boys with their new friends and connect during this special retreat. If you can help out, click HERE to sign up!

 

Join us for an evening for fun!

Holiday Mingle

Wednesday December 2, 2026

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Alumni & Friends Hall

Tickets: $15

Create your own holiday ornament or festive centerpiece to take home.

Early Bird Bonus!  Be one of the first 50 people to purchase a ticket and you'll be entered into a draw for a chance to win a stylish Mondetta Centennial Sweatshirt.  One lucky winner will be selected! (winner will have a choice of size and style)

Don’t wait, purchase your ticket today!

Parent Guild Holiday Mingle Tickets

From the Counselling Department

Scholarship Reminders

BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow entrance scholarships: apply by Dec. 1, 2025.

All University of British Columbia Awards  - Due Dec. 1

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award - Due Dec. 1

 

University Visits

Next week we will host recruiters from Canadian Mennonite University and Red River College Polytechnic on Monday, Nov. 16th at lunch.  On November 25th, a recruiter from the University of Calgary will be set up in the library hallway from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Lost & Found

Please visit the Lost & Found table in the cafeteria if you're in the school this week for Parent-Teacher Conferences. There you might find your son's misplaced items.