Daily Announcements

MONDAY JUNE 15, 2015

 
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MONDAY JUNE 15, 2015
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 15 June 2015, 9:20 AM
 

MONDAY JUNE 15 2015


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:


PARKLAND CAFETERIA NOW CLOSED FOR THE END OF SCHOOL YEAR. Pizza sales WILL BE available MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, $2.50  A SLICE. Any funds raised go to school groups working the sales.


Yearbooks ARE HERE and we are getting ready to distribute them.  This is reminder that your school account needs to be clear of any overdue books, missing textbooks, school materials, fines, or other outstanding issues for you to get your Yearbook.  Be sure to make sure all of this is taken care of before next week so there is no surprises when you try to pick up your yearbook.  More information about when and where the textbooks will be distributed  is coming. 

ThiCCome and see us in the Library Learning Commons if you want to check your account!


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 NOW ON SALE.  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.

please note:

All grade 12 students who submitted applications to take a guest to the Dinner/Dance and Aftergrad have had their applications approved unless Ms. Chicanot has spoken to you.  Your guests can now purchase tickets from the front office.


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.


ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: watch for special announcements


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS


CONGRATULATIONS: The Peninsula Power U16 girls softball team won gold in the district finals on Sunday and are off to provincials the first weekend in July! They went undefeated all weekend. Parkland players are Alana Dalziel, Mykayla Day, Taylor Fenton, Breanna Harper, Breanna Harupnuk, Jillian Lawes, Chloe Satre and Mackenzie Valgardson. GOOD LUCK IN THE PROVINCIALS!



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


INTRAMURAL : see schedule posted in gym.

MONDAY JUNE 15: Tier 1 Gold Final - Team Doxey versus Team King

TUESDAY JUNE 16: Tier 11 Gold Final - Team Aqualina versus Team King

WEDNESDAY JUNE 17: SPECIAL EXHIBITION - TEACHERS VERSUS TEAM DOXEY

  

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, see Ms. McNamee asap!


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


McDonalds is HIRING!

The MacDonald’s Restaurant at 2473 Mount Newton Crossroad is hiring!

 If you are 15 years or older and have a Social Insurance Number drop in to the restaurant and ask for Maria.


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.


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.


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 NOW CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER! PIZZA SALES THIS WEEK IN FRONT FOYER

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS

SOUP and SANDWICHES and SALADS

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS AND DESSERTS

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.