THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2015 - OCTOBER!
CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH, AND pumpkin month...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Anyone taking SD B 63 SCHOOL BUS WILL BE EXPECTED TO SHOW BUS CARD OCTOBER 19!
PICK UP BUS CARDS, PHOTOS, STUDENT CARDS AT FRONT OFFICE - BREAK, LUNCH, AFTER SCHOOL.
Students are encouraged to check the Honour Roll board outside the office.
If you are on the Honour Roll or the Principal's Honour Roll
please go to the office at break or lunch to pick up your Honour Roll certificate.
Hello Parkland! One more day until we start voting for our next Federal Government!
Do you love reading and talking about books? Parkland Book Club starts Monday, October 19th.
If you signed up or would like to join, come to the Learning Commons on Monday at lunch time.
Chatterhigh competition is now in last two weeks! Go to www.chatterhigh.com TO EARN MONEY for Parkland & great prizes!
MAGIC
WAND is having an early BOUTIQUE Friday October 16 for early booking:
complete outfits for grad - dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes, accessories.
WHY BUY A GRAD OUTFIT WHEN YOU CAN BORROW ONE? Find MAGIC WAND on
Facebook, and see the website: themagicwandproject.ca.
ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Stay tuned for important announcements!
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURALS: see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 - SAYRIL'S TEAM VERSUS CAITLIN'S CHEEKY VOLLEYS
ATTENTION SENOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM: there is a meeting today at lunch in the gym. Please be there!
UVIC
VIKES SOCCER hosting INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NIGHT: Saturday October 24 @
Centennial Stadium. Women's game @ 5 p.m., Men's game @ 7:15 p.m. First
20 international students from each school at the gate will get FREE
ENTRY! Every international student after first twenty will get in to
both games for half price, or $3.50. Register Parkland International
students group! To register go to: CATCH THE SOCCER VIKES UNDER THE
LIGHTS AT CENTENNIAL STADIUM, for Saturday October 24 games.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA advisor Shaun Cavaliere will be available at Parkland on this Friday October 16
@
lunch in the counselling area meeting room to answer any students'
questions about admission, programs, or scholarships. Everyone is
welcome to drop In at lunchtime, Friday October 16th.
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS B.C. (PSIBC) MINIFAIR is being hosted by Claremont on Thursday October 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. @ Claremont Learning Commons.
Ten post-secondary institutions from across B.C. will be participating,
including: QUEST, SFU, CAMOSUN, UVIC, VIU and others. A great event to
attend with your parents and friends!
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
CAMOSUN
COLLEGE CENTRE FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE EDUCATION is holding a free INFO
NIGHT on October 15, 2015 at Interurban Campus. Next info nights:
November 19, 2015, and December 17, 2015.
Are you interested in being a Pharmacist? Interested in a career in Health Care? Great Opportunity for a part time job in downtown Sidney. See Ms. McNamee ASAP.
Snowden House Gourmet and Gifts is looking for TWO workers for Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
This award winning Business focuses on creating high quality products that are produced
in a local environment and, whenever possible, using local farm ingredients.
You would be involved in everything, from production of the foods, customer service,
working at Craft Fairs, and helping on the farm. A FABULOUS opportunity.
See Ms. Mac ASAP!
Food Safe - October 23 from 9 to 5 @ SHOAL CENTRE - DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: OCTOBER 15. See Ms. McNamee.
GET INVOLVED IN PLANNING the new YEP JOB FAIR, to take place SPRING 2016. From October 30 to December 20, get involved in planning, research, invitations, creating posters and promotions. See Ms. McNamee to get involved.
Colin Stephen, an ex Parkland student, will be here at lunch, Friday October 16th, to talk to students about the Canadian Armed
Forces, and the SOLDIER FOR A DAY program. Please stop by the Career Centre @ lunch on Friday to find out more!
Soldier for a Day program: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2015. Introduces the role of the Canadian Armed Forces - Army Reserve in Canada and internationally. Worth 5 hours work experience. Students grades 10 to 12 should see Ms McNamee for more info.
The Saanich Peninsula Hospital auxiliary is having a Christmas Bazaar at Mary Winspear on Sat. Nov. 14.
Volunteers needed to help load and unload truck with sale items; See Ms. McNamee to sign up for volunteer credits!
CAFETERIA:
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Sliders & Fries
Baked Mac & Cheese
Clubhouse Sandiwhces
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns
SOUPS & SALADS:
Clam Chowder Soup
Mediterranean Couscous
Yogurt and Granola Cups
BAKED GOODS:
Morning Glory Muffins
Chocolate Chip Squares
Raisin N Fruit Scones
Pizza Pretzels
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.
MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: now open at lunch, Monday to Thursday, for P.E. 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. thank you to Mrs. Beaucamp for making this happen!
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY from 3:15 to 4: 30 p.m.; FRIDAY from 1:50 to 3:10 p.m. In ROOM 103.