Daily Announcements

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

 
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 25 September 2015, 9:17 AM
 

Friday, September 25, 2015 - it's official, it's fall!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS

New Chatterhigh competition is underway. Go to www.chatterhigh.com and start earning money for Parkland and great prizes for yourself! Let's catch up...


A table has been set up in memory of Elise.  It is in the front foyer and there is a very large card that we would like a lot of people to sign.  This card will be given to Elise's parents at her memorial on October 3rd.  All staff and students are encouraged to sign.  You are welcome to just sign your name on the card.


This Sunday is the first rowing regatta for Parkland rowers!  If you are going by Elk Lake, stop in and cheer on our rowers at this Crabfest event!


Coming up on Thursday October 1st the whole school will be participating in the Terry Fox Run! Bring your running or walking shoes and wear your Parkland colours and gear because this important event is not to be missed! Our goal is to raise 1000 dollars, so all next week from Sept 28-Oct 1 we will be doing Toonies for Terry. We are challenging all Parkland Panthers (students and staff) to help us reach our goal. Stop by the front foyer at lunch or look out for the panther to make your donation!


ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: THERE IS A NEW DROP BOX FOR STUDENTS ON FRONT COUNTER IN OFFICE. Please ensure your name and your teacher's name is on any paperwork you hand in. ALSO, all STUDENT START-UP ENVELOPES ARE NOW OVERDUE - PLEASE RETURN ASAP!


   ANY STUDENTS WHO want A SCHOOL AGENDA, you can now purchase one at the front office, for $4.00 each.


ART COMPETITION: National Gallery of Canada is running a contest. Enter by October 5, 2015. See: soyouwanttobeanartist.ca for details.

ACTORS: Performer needed for the SOMEDAY PROJECT, which aims to use performing arts to foster a more inclusive community. Please contact
by email: somedayproject4@gmail.com, or Ms. Irving, for further information.

ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:


- PICK UP WHISTLER FORMS FROM MS. PRYER

- INTERNATIONAL MEETING THIS FRIDAY AT LUNCH IN THEATRE.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS: GET READY TO JOIN INTRAMURALS, TRY OUT FOR A TEAM!

INTRAMURALS : see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.


   

The mezz will now be open at lunch, Monday to Thursday, for PE make-ups and for students to work out. Students must be in full PE strip and should enter through the back door of the mezz. A big thank you to Mrs. Beaucamp for making this happen!


Attention all swimmers.  If you would like to swim on the Parkland swim team, please see Mr. Sutton today for important information and practice times.

     

   

Congratulations to Tyler Peat who did an awesome job of representing Parkland at the first cross country meet of the season yesterday. Our team is looking for more runners to join the fun. All grades and abilities are welcome. The next practice is Monday at 3:15, meet on the track ready to run. 



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


CUE EVENT: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 @ Stelly's Secondary, in the SMALL GYM, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Over 45 Canadian Universities are participating this year. Terrific opportunity to find out about universities across Canada. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on Mr. Choo's office door ASAP!


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!

Sara Lawton from the Youth Employment Program at Beacon will be in the Careers Center at Lunch on Tuesday September 29th.

This a fabulous opportunity to meet Sara and discuss YEP Benefits such as:

Gain Employability Skills through training, work and volunteer
Register for certificate courses at a reduced fee ( i e food safe)
Receive  information about upcoming events and opportunities every Friday.


STUDIO 63 HAIR MODELS NEEDED: If you have long hair, and would like some layers put in, FREE CUT, COLOUR AND UPDO available - November 2, 8:30 to 1 p.m. Please contact Ms. McNamee to volunteer!


Local Sidney Cafe looking for someone to work on Saturdays. See Ms. McNamee ASAP!


SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL: October 2 and 3 - volunteers needed to take tickets, show guests to their seats,

serve coffee and tea and snacks to presenting authors. Friday Oct 2, from 6:30 to 10; Saturday Oct 3, from 9 to 1:30, and 1 to 5, or 6:30 to 10. See Ms. McNamee to volunteer and meet some Canadian authors!


Local Tutoring Job  Interested in being a teacher??  Kumon is looking for someone with  strong English skills, reliability, solid work habits, and a desire to work with students ranging in age from 3 years and up.  Hours of work would be immediately after school to about 6 p.m. every Monday and Thursday. See Ms. McNamee ASAP


When:  Food Safe - October 23 from 9 to 5 @ SHOAL CENTRE - OCTOBER 15 sign up deadline

FOODSAFE Level 1  at the SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive (Bring your lunch)
Cost is $50.00 due October 15 - Cash, cheque or credit card is accepted.


LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR: IMAGINING POSSIBILITIES: 2015 Conference for Young Women, age 15 to 24;  Wednesday October 28, 2015 - WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITS!  FIND YOUR WAY FORWARD. Live your dream exhibitiors & speakers, workshop sessions on finding & following your dream, strategies to achieve what you want in your life. See Ms. McNamee to sign up for this life changing experience, and day long conference. SEE MS. MCNAMEE TO SIGN UP UNTIL FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 ONLY.



CAFETERIA:

please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS:
Soft TAcos
Grilled Turkey on Rye
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Platters

SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
Yogurt & Granola Cups

BAKED GOODS:
Blueberry Scones
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cinnamon Buns

note: prepaid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. If you would like to use a debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, purchase at front office.

MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday, 7 a.m., Band Room; CONCERT BAND  - Tuesday, 7 a.m., Band Room; CHOIR - Friday, 7 a.m., Theatre.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday mornings, before school, @ blue tables area.

MATH HELP CENTRE:  open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - after school until 4 p.m. for extra math help. Meet in room 105 for help with any math course you are taking this semester.

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: to be announced.