FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2015 - NOVEMBER IS HERE!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Students intending to take the Mandarin 12 challenge please note that it has been changed
from next Monday to TODAY, Friday, November 20 at 4 p.m. All students are responsible for
their own transportation to SIDES and back home. Remember to bring your $150 in cash,
debit or credit card. Mandarin Challenge is held today at SIDES at 4 p.m.
ALL students registered in Psychology 12 and Law 12 next semester must get their applications
in by ASAP. Please make an appointment with Ms. Anderson to review your application if need be.
Do you like Pizza? Do you like Libraries? Well the Sidney Public Library is looking for input
from Parkland Teens to find out how they can make the Library better for the Teens.
The event is on Wednesday November 25, 4—5:30 pm Please register at the desk, by email
at sidney@virl.bc.ca, or by phone 250-656-0944 or come see Mr. Mueller in the Library.
ALL GRADS: for GRAD 2016 Grad Photos, please log into www.lifetouch.ca/victoria to book appointment.
Lifetouch trailer will be onsite UNTIL WEDNESDAY NOV 25. Bookings fill quickly, so BOOK EARLY.
If
you want to be part of creating Sidney's new concrete skateboard
facility at Tulista Park, learn more about this community project, and
contribute ideas towards the facility's design and integration into the
park, please attend a community workshop on Tuesday November 24, from 6
to 8 p.m/, at the Sidney Fire Department.
FREE TEEN FEST EVENT:
November 28, 2015 at Pearkes Recreation Centre - Skateboarding,
makeovers, free entertainment all day! Pick up entry tickets at school
front office if interested.
ALL GRADS: Many new university, college and trade school academic calendars and
catalogues have arrived in the Career Centre. Come and have a look!
Also:
any 2016 GRADS applying for early admission, or for scholarships or
bursaries, please give at least two days notice to the front office for
obtaining copies of your current transcript.
Parkland Contest: open to all students.
Want to show off your creative side? Come up with strong visual design for our Community Open House invitation.
View previous invitations in the office. Deadline: Nov 30. Winning invitation and prize will be announced in December.
ANYONE
WHO found an error on student card, or school bus card, please call
LIFETOUCH directly to have this corrected, asap. ALSO: local retake
dates, at Lifetouch: Nov 19, and Dec 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!
International Winter Dance: This is a reminder to all International students, that the district winter dance
is on Wednesday, Dec 2nd at Stelly's, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is no cost for this fun night
but you must sign up in advance with Ms. Jocelyne. You don't want to miss this event!
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURALS: see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.
Sign up for BASKETBALL INTRAMURALS with Ms Thompson.
Congrats to all members of our Sr Girls and Boys Volleyball Teams for qualifying for their respective Island Championships:
Nov 20th & 21st! We wish the girls well as they will be competing up Island; if you have time be sure to stop
by Royal Bay Secondary to cheer on our boys as they play this Friday night, NOVMEBER 20, at 4:30pm and 7:30pm!
VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL Practices for this week (Nov 16th - 20th):
Jr Boys Basketball: Fri from 2:30-4 p.m.
Sr Girls Basketball: Fri from 4-5:30 p.m.
Sr Boys Basketball: practices will resume Monday Nov 23rd.
Jr Girls Volleyball return uniforms by Dec 1.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
North Saanich – Farm Labour- this job is for a student who grew up on a farm or
has experience working on a farm. If you qualify, WORK IS: 8 to 16 hours every Friday and Saturday for 6 to 12 months.
Duties include; driving a bobcat, fence repairs, cross fencing, general cleanup and prep of land for a berry farm and orchard.
Must be at least 17 years old and have your N. This client is looking for a student with initiative, who can make decisions.
Pay will reflect your level of experience $11.00-$14.00/hour to start.
Costco is looking to hire mature and responsible students for the Holidays. Employees will be paid $12 per hour, mainly for shelf stocking duties. First shifts start on the 19th of December! See Ms. Mac for more details on how to apply!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN AVIATION AND DESIGN? New course beginning in February 2016, High school and Post Secondary credits, tech ed, and flight training included. See Ms. McNamee for details.
Are you skilled with Ipad's and App's??
Local senior needs help with IPAD camera and messaging; also looking for apps assistance.
Would like to hire a youth to work for 3-4 sessions at the Shoal Centre Saturdays, one hour at a time.
Great opportunity to connect with a local Senior. $12.00 per hour. See Ms. McNamee for details.
Do you have your Red Cross in Babysitting? Or lots of experience with young children? Local Sidney family looking for a babysitter for occasional evenings and some weekends. Looks great on a RESUME! Please see Ms. Mac ASAP.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for Breakfast with Santa, Duplicate Bridge Christmas Dinner, customer service assistance; office support, reception and filing at YEP offices. See Ms. McNamee for 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.
CAFETERIA:
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter
Beef Tacos
Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS:
White Chocolate Raspberry Scone
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.