Daily Announcements

THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2015

 
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THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2015
by Carol Gribling - Thursday, 11 June 2015, 12:35 PM
 


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

TheMeeting for next year's international student buddies at lunch TODAY Thursday June 11 in room 106. New members welcome!

 
MEETING FOR ANY AND ALL PARKLAND STUDENTS interested in joining Parkland Rowing Team for the fall. Meet in Ms. Stelck's room, 111, @ lunch, TODAY Thursday June 11. Everyone welcome!


YEAR END DANCE SHOWCASE - TONIGHT Thursday June 11 @ 7 p.m. Tickets $7 available at the front office, or @ the door.

Attention all student who have Volunteered for the following: Sidney Spring Fair, Kelset Spring Fair, Elementary Track Meets, Youth Employment Program and more. Please come to a very important meeting at Lunch with Ms. McNamee in the Career Center. Here are just some names:

There are many more, so please come!

Alex Dombroski, Haley McLeod, Charlotte Junker, Kelly Dinh, Katelyn Smith, Safahanna Hussein, Keerat Baidwan, Thomas Kalyniuk, Emmas Jackson, Faith Brown, Bella Gu, Bella Chen, Jessica Li. There are many more - PLEASE COME!


Next year's timetables are available for pick-up at front office - before school, at break, at lunch, or after school. 

Please review your timetable carefully. If there are any problems, pick up a course change form at the office. Sign up on counsellor's door calendar for an appointment. Bring course change form to appointment.  Forms must be signed by parents.


NOTICE TO ALL GRADS:

1) Dinner/Dance/Aftergrad tickets on sale TODAY Wednesday June 10th.  Available from Ms. Wigbers at the accounts office, and price has been set at $100. ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE IN BEFORE YOU CAN PURCHASE DINNER DANCE TICKETS.

2) All grads should check the grad board in the foyer to see if they are missing any items.  You can also check the UVic map to see where you are seated in the auditorium.

3) GRAD PASSES now available at front office, for grad's use in June on B.C. Transit. Travel safe!


ALL STUDENTS: please check lost and found. Any items remaining will be donated to charity at the end of school year.


PARKLAND CAFETERIA CLOSES FOR THE END OF SCHOOL YEAR - AS OF FRIDAY JUNE 12. Pizza sales may be available in the next week. Stay tuned for more information.


ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: watch for special announcements


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS

Any students interested in FOOTBALL this year, for Victoria Spartans, please come to front office for further info.


INTRAMURAL : see schedule posted in gym.

     Intramural Soccer Playoffs:

Thursday- Jun 11th - Tier II - Semi-final- -Jonny Cayou vs Ethan Bond

 

NORTH SAANICH JR & SR ELITE BASKETBALL CAMPS August 24 to 28 @ Parkland. See notice board for registration.


SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information

There have been major changes to Thrifty Foods/Camosun Foundation scholarship.  Instead of submitting your application to Mr. Choo, students apply for the scholarship online @ Camosun College website. Deadline: August 15th.


CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info - SEE NOTICE BOARDS / CAREER CENTRE DOOR for YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - Volunteer & Summer Job Opportunities! Somehing for everyone!


ALL GRADE 11 AND 12 STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, you must see Ms. McNamee this week!


All Grade 10 students who want to take Work Experience next year, and do not have it on their timetable, please see Ms. McNamee this week.


Looking for a student or two willing to do Garden work, as well as help build a shed.  Great opportunity for a student who is interested in carpentry! See Ms. Mac ASAP.


Sign up to volunteer at the Kelset Spring Fair - Friday June 12th. See Ms.McNamee asap.


Saanich Fair Grounds are looking for social and strong worker to set up the tents and tables and take them down again after the market. Hours are 7am – 1 pm.   Student will interact with patrons and children, so someone social and strong is necessary. It pays minimum wage but it will be an opportunity to make good contacts. See Ms. Mac right away!


Odyssia wants Bus Person for Sidney Restaurant. Great job for anyone looking to get into restaurant industry!


Love the outdoors??  Looking for a great summer job that only takes half your day? Oakwind Farms is looking for 6 students to pick blueberries:  the end of June to beginning of August. Hours: 7 a.m. to noon! See Ms. McNamee right away or contact Christine Thomas at 250-656-9590.


Want to travel the world? Be a leader? SD63 and West Coast Adventure College are partnering in amazing 8 week program for students interested in exploring  Adventure Tourism. June 29th to August 21- see Ms. McNamee for further information.


Volunteer at Canada Day BBQ - June 30th. Dinner provided. Come help serve at the BBQ, and have front seats for the fireworks afterwards. See Ms. McNamee for further information.


Volunteer at Canada Day Pancake Breakfast - July 1. Breakfast provided. Serve families at pancake breakfast, before the Canada Day Parade. See Ms. McNamee for info.


Volunteer with Saanich Peninsula Canadian Federal University Women's Club - various days and shifts over the summer preparing for BOOK SALE. See Ms. McNamee for information.

ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER CRAFTS VOLUNTEER: July 6 to August 13 - variouso dates and shifts at Tulista Parkl, with kids summer crafts program. See Ms. McNamee.

IMAGINING POSSIBILITIES: 2015 Conference for Young Women, age 15 to 24; SAVE THE DATE Wednesday October 28, 2015 - Live your dream exhibitiors and speakers, workshop sessions on finding and following your dream, and strategies to achieve what you want in your life. See Ms. McNamee as soon as possible to sign up for this life changing experience, and day long conference.


CAFETERIA

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS

Baron of Beef and Fries
B L T Sandwiches
Hot Dogs
Curry Wraps
Breakfast Buns

SOUP and SANDWICHES and SALADS

Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Broccoli Buffet Salad
Yogurt & Granola

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS AND DESSERTS
Skor Toffee Bars
Apple Cranberry Muffins
Blueberry Scones
Nutty Twists
Rich Chocolate Mousse

note: pre-paid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. If you would like to use a Debit or Credit Card, purchase at front office. Each card $50 value.


MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR

Rehearsal Schedule: Mon (7-8:15am) -Sectionals to be announced; Tues (7-8:15am) - Senior
Band; Wed (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band; Thurs (7-8:15am) - Senior Band; Fri (7-8:15am) - Choir.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE : MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS.


AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, after school, ROOM 204.