Daily Announcements

Tuesday September 29, 2015

 
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Tuesday September 29, 2015
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 9:15 AM
 

Tuesday September 29, 2015 - it's official, it's fall!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS

There will be the first Tech Club Meeting of the year in Room 208 this Wednesday, Sept 30th at Lunch!  All are welcome and we hope to decide as a club what our goals, activities and events during the year will be.  Your input is needed.  

See you then!


DEBATE CLUB: If you are interested in becoming a lawyer, politician, or are just wanting to have a good time arguing against other students

or teachers, then Debate Club is the thing for you! Come join us Wednesday September 30 in Room 111 for our first meeting, @ lunch.

Please see Arianne or Ms Stelck for further information.


WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - ORANGE SHIRT DAY: remembrance of experiences in residential schools; reminder shirts are on sale in office @

$15 from Carol. Wear your orange shirt Wednesday for remembrance.


Attention Journalism students. There will be a meeting Wednesday September 30 in the learning commons at lunch. This is a very important meeting, please be in attendance.


THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 - TERRY FOX RUN in extended Block A, for whole school; TOUR DE ROCK visit in Block D.


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 Saturday October 3rd.  All staff and students are encouraged to sign.  You are welcome to just sign your name on the card.


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!

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: 

This is important reminder to all International Students that Thursday, October 1st is the DEADLINE to turn in your Whistler Ski Trip package to Ms. Jocelyne.  This is an incredible opportunity you don't want to miss out on!


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 Sr. girls volleyball team had an awesome tournament on the weekend at the Belmont invitational. They had wins over Spectrum, Stelly's and Reynolds. Wish them luck in their game tonight at Esquimalt!

Congratulations to the Jr. Girls volleyball, who won all of their first Sets of the year yesterday, with wins over Vic High, Oak Bay, and Mount Doug!!! Great start girls! The Jr. Girls have a home game next Monday, come cheer them on.


Parkland rowers competed in the 1st regatta of the season at Elk Lake this Sunday in beautiful but blustery weather.  Rowing against the wind was challenging but all Parkland rowers did well, particularly all the new rowers.  The event was lots of fun and being able to stay warm by the fire pit and drink hot chocolate under the Parkland tent was a bonus!


SENIOR BOYS SOCCER - HOME GAME versus Esquimalt, today TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29 at 3:30 p.m.

SENIOR BOYS SOCCER - HOME GAME  versus Mount Doug, THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 at 3:30 p.m.

 

 

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!



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 TODAY 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.


For those interested in a little challenge and fun, the Army Reserve is hosting a Soldier for a Day program on 31 October 2015. This program is an introduction to the role of the Canadian Armed Forces - Army Reserve both here in Canada and around the world. It’s also worth 5 hours of work experience. Students in grades 10 to 12 should see Ms McNamee for more information.




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!


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.





CAFETERIA:

please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS:
Shrimp Pad Thai
Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese & Ham
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUPS & SALADS:
Leek Soup
Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Cheese Sticks
Yogurt & Granola Cups

BAKED GOODS:
Pina Colada Muffins
7 layer Square
Raspberry White Chocolate Scones

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.