FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 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 MONDAY 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.
Hi Parkland, Today is your last chance to vote! Today, voting
will be in the Library during B-block, Lunch and C-Block. Bring your
Parkland ID! VOTE FOR OUR NEXT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT!
If you are interested in working on a video project that documents local marine busineses,
please see Ms. Chicanot or leave your name at the office front desk. We are looking for
approximately 5 students who are interested in journalism and filming.
This project could turn into an opportunity to get credits for an independent
directed studies course. Once names are collected we will have a meeting to describe the project.
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:
TUESDAY OCTOBER 20 - Teachers versus Jamil's Wakafoka
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 - Caitlin's Cheeky Volleys versus Jonny's team
THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 - Ethan's Slim Yeezus versus Sayril's team
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 today 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
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!
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 TODAY 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.
CAFETERIA:
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter
Grilled Turkey on Rye
Soft Tacos
Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
Yogurt and Granola
BAKED GOODS:
Cheese Scones
Instant Happiness Square
Espresso Chocolate 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.
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.