Daily Announcements

FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2015

 
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2015
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 30 October 2015, 9:28 AM
 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2015 - OCTOBER!
CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH, AND pumpkin month...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

today: Friday, Oct 30 at lunch, there will be a Halloween Costume contest and photo booth in the main foyer. 
Judges will be looking for the scariest, most creative and funniest costumes to give away prizes to.
Come on out, bring your friends and your lunch this Friday in the foyer.


HALLOWEEN TEEN SWIM @ Panorama, Saturday October 31, @ 8:30 p.m., pumpkin carving, and fun!

Any students who would like to read a poem or perform a number
for the Remembrance Day Assembly, please see Ms. Chicanot with your idea.
We are looking for 2 or 3 pieces for the assembly.


Parkland Contest:
Want to show off your creative side? We are holding a contest inviting students
to come up a strong visual design for our Community Open House invitation.
Samples of previous invitations are available for viewing in the office.
Submit your invitation to the office by Nov 30.
The winning invitation and prize will be announced in December.
 

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2 - 86 KICHIJO GIRLS FROM JAPAN VISIT PARKLAND - Thank you to all student buddies and staff members for making our international visitors welcome. Activities are organized throughout the day, so please be sure
to extend a Parkland welcome to these visitors and their chaperones.

The

 Th Vital Youth meeting has been moved to Mon, Nov 9. in the counselling area. Please see Ms. Anderson if you are interested
       in joining.

Unable to fit an Acting or Drama course into your timetable?  Interested in getting credits for an after-school program? 
If like to work with other creative people, Ms. Irving is looking to start a class to run from January to May 2016. All students, grades 9-12 are welcome to attend a meeting WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4 at lunch time in the theatre.
 
Any new or returning International Students interested in attending the SISP Vancouver Trip, please pick up consent form from Ms. Jocelyne.  Payment and forms due no later than November 5th! 

YOUTH FILM PROJECT TEAM: any youth who want to be involved in a collaborative community team, and learn a new skill - this dynamic team works on film projects in the community while learning to create, edit, and produce short films.
No experience necessary. Team meets once a week, and sometimes Saturdays. Apply to join by sending an email to youth-stuff@saanich.ca, and let them know why you want to join the film team.

ANYONE WHO found an error in the spelling of your name on your student card, or school bus card,  please call LIFETOUCH directly to have this corrected, asap. ALSO: there are some local retake dates if you missed getting your photo taken, at Lifetouch: November 10 & 19, and December 4. Phone 250-744-4100, @ 1740 Old Island Highway.


MAGIC WAND is offering 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: see posting in gym

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL INFO SESSION TODAY  Friday October 30 @ lunch in Outdoor Ed. Tryouts - Monday November 2 @ 5 p.m.; and Friday November 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS -  change up this Thursday to next Tuesday NOVEMBER 3 FROM 7 to 9 p.m.


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



CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info

Interested in a Career in Aviation?? Want to fly for fun???
Come to the Career Center at Lunch on Tuesday November 3 @ lunch to meet Pilots
from the Victoria Flying Club! Please see Ms. Mac if you are interetsed!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, AFTER SCHOOL - meeting at SHOAL CENTRE for any students interested in being involved in the Beacon Youth Employment Job Fair Day on February 19, 2016. A great way to volunteer in the community! See Ms. McNamee for info.


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.


Are you thinking of Becoming an Engineer? Interested in Technology?  love an extra four credits?
This year, an ALL FEMALE COURSE starts in February 2016. See Ms. Mac.

Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity. 
Its mission is to educate young people worldwide by providing inclusive opportunities to make a positive difference to the lives of others. Placements last 3-11 months.  Classroom presentations will take place at Parkland November 20th, to English 11 and 12 classes. See CAREER CENTRE WINDOW for information, and see Ms. Mac if interested.

CAFETERIA:

Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA

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

SOUPS & SALADS:
Carrot & Corn Chowder
Fruit Salad
Yogurt & Granola Cups

BAKED GOODS:
Blueberry Scone
Chocolate Espresso Muffins
Carrot Cake

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.