TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2015 - NOVEMBER IS HERE!
REMEMBRANCE DAY IS COMING - NOVEMBER 11, 2015.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Thank
you Parkland, student buddies, students and staff for making our 86
KICHIJO GIRLS and their Chaperones FROM JAPAN welcome at PARKLAND
yesterday!
Today's leadership class at lunch is cancelled. There will be a make up class
on Wednesday at lunch, if you can't make it please let Ms. Frith know.
Thursday's class will run as normal.
GRAD 2016 BOTTLE DRIVE ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Thanks for your support!
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? Students are invited
to come up with a strong visual design for our Community Open House invitation.
Samples of previous invitations are available for viewing in the office.
Deadline: Nov 30. Winning invitation and prize will be announced in December.
If you 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 THURSDAY November 5th!
Vital Youth meeting: Mon, Nov 9. in the counselling area. Please see Ms. Anderson if you are interested in joining.
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
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3 - Teachers' team versus Sayril's team
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4 - JAMIL'S WAKAFOKA VERSUS JONNY'S TEAM
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5 - CAITLIN'S CHEEKY VOLLEYS VERSUS ETHAN'S SLIM YEEZUS
There will be a Senior Girls Basketball Tryout this Wednesday, Nov.4th
from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; THIS IS THE LAST TRYOUT FOR THE YEAR AND ATTENDANCE
IS MANDATORY - IF NO GIRLS SHOW THERE MAY NOT BE A TEAM THIS YEAR!
The Junior Girls Basketball Team tryout for this week will be this
Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; THIS IS A MANDATORY TRYOUT,
ALL GIRLS INTERESTED MUST ATTEND!!
This is an important notice for all potential Senior Boys Basketball Players
the final tryout for this season HAS BEEN SWITCHED TO THIS THURSDAY, NOV. 5TH
from 7 - 9 p.m. ... please spread the word amongst the group!
The Junior Boys BBall Tryouts are happening this week;
second tryout is FRIDAY, NOV.6TH from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Hope to see as many players out as possible!
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
BRAND NEW BUTCHART GARDENS applications have arrived. A great time to apply in time for finding a part-time job leading into the Christmas season! Please see Ms. McNamee for further information.
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:
SOUPS & SALADS:
BAKED GOODS:
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.