FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2015 - NOVEMBER IS HERE!
REMEMBRANCE DAY IS COMING - NOVEMBER 11, 2015.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
GRAD 2016 BOTTLE DRIVE ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Thanks for your support!
Vital Youth meeting: Mon, Nov 9. in the counselling area. Please see Ms. Anderson if you are interested in joining.
REMEMBRANCE
DAY CEREMONIES AT PARKLAND WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10 IN
BLOCK C - TWO GRADE ASSEMBLIES, BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 12:15 P.M.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11 - NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE DAY - SCHOOL IS CLOSED.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12 & FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13 - NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS, HAVE A NICE LONG LONG WEEKEND!
ALL GRADS: if you are interested in having GRAD 2016 Grad Photos, please log into
www.lifetouch.ca/victoria to book an appointment. The Lifetouch trailor will be onsite from
Nov 19 to 25 only, and bookings fill quickly, so BOOK EARLY.
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.
Photo retakes are now available in the office for pickup during recess, lunch or before/after school only.
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: 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 BBall Tryouts are happening this week;
second tryout is today 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
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.
BRAND NEW BUTCHART GARDENS applications have arrived. Apply in time for a part-time job leading into the Christmas season! Please see Ms. McNamee for further information.
Show me Business! All Business Program Info Night - NOVEMBER 19, 2015, @ 5:30 TO 7 P.M.
@ Interurban Campus Centre for Business & Access Building, 2nd Floor Atrium.
An easy and convenient way to get lots of information and explore all that the School of Business at Camosun has to offer!
School Representatives will be available to answer all your questions. SEE: showmebusiness.jpg.
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:
Breakfast Platter
Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
Soft Tacos
Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
Sue's Pasta Salad with Greek Seasoning
Chicken Caesar Wraps
BAKED GOODS:
Cheese Scone
Instant Happiness Square
Banana Chocolate Chip 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.