MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2015 - NOVEMBER IS HERE!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
TICKETS
FOR THE GRAD WINTER SEMI-FORMAL on Thursday December 3, go on sale this
week in the front foyer. Get your tickets early for this special grad event, $40 each!
If you have prepaid your ticket, please see Ms. Wigbers in front office to pick up.
ALL students registered in Psychology 12 and Law 12 next semester must get their applications
in ASAP. Please make an appointment with Ms. Anderson to review your application if need be.
Anyone interested in travelling to Spain, there is a meeting on Wednesday November 25th in Mr. Tudela's room at lunch.
If
you want to be part of creating Sidney's new concrete skateboard
community facility at Tulista Park, and contribute ideas towards the
facility's design and integration into the park, please attend a
workshop on Tuesday November 24, from 6 to 8 p.m/, at the Sidney Fire
Department.
Do
you like Pizza? Libraries? Sidney Public Library is looking for input
from Parkland Teens to find out how they can make the Library better.
MEETING: Wednesday November 25, FROM 4—5:30 pm Register at the desk,
by email
or come see Mr. Mueller in the Library.
ALL GRADS: for GRAD 2016 Grad Photos, log into www.lifetouch.ca/victoria to book appointment; on-site
UNTIL WEDNESDAY NOV 25 only. Bookings fill quickly, so BOOK EARLY.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2:03 P.M., FOR Parent - Teacher Interview evening, which begins at
5:30 p.m., to 7:30 p.m. Please note: school buses run at the regular time.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 - Parkland Band plays @ St. Paul's Church. Please see Ms. Sousa for tickets, $15 each.
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
date, at Lifetouch: 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: 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.
All
SENOR BOYS soccer players who are ordering a hoodie or jacket must have
their order and money in to Mr. Sutton by Wednesday Nov. 25th. Also
please return your uniform by Friday.
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM played well at Island Championships this past weekend, and ended up winning the consolation final over High in a 3 set tie-braker. Congratulations to Sayril Silaya who earned an Island All-star.
Sr Boys Basketball: practices 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.
Costco is looking to hire mature and responsible students for the Holidays. 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. Great opportunity to work
with a local senior. See Ms. McNamee to apply.
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:
5 KINDS PIZZA
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns
Beef Broccoli
SOUPS & SALADS:
Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Killer Coleslaw
BAKED GOODS:
Carrot Ckae
Rice Krispie Squares
Spice Cookie
Brownies
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
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.