FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2015 - NOVEMBER IS HERE! 2016 Fresh Minds Symposium: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2016 The
University of Victoria is pleased to present the 2016 Fresh Minds
Symposium, a day-long youth conference for grade 9 students from across
BC. Participants will:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
REPORT CARDS & STUDENT id CARDS CAN BE PICKED UP @ front office - at BREAK, at LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL!
TICKETS
FOR GRAD WINTER SEMI-FORMAL next Thursday December 3, on sale this week
in the front foyer. Get your tickets early for this special grad event, $40 each! Please see Ms. Wigbers in front office to pick up PREPAID TICKETS.
Hello
Parkland! get your STUDENT ID READY! On Monday NOVEMBER 30, Parkland
Library Learning Commons will be implementing a new library system and
want all students to start carrying their Parkland ID cards with them
when they come to borrow books and textbooks.
Listen
up Parkland- it's time to give back this Holiday Season. Beginning next
week, December 11, all block B classes will be helping out with not
one, but two great causes! Annual food drive will be taking place in
support of Sidney Lions Food Bank! Also, NEW this year, we are
collecting stocking stuffers for teens in support of Santa's Anonymous.
Start getting together your non-perishable food items, as well as
holiday stocking stuffers, and bring them to your B block class. Prize
for the class that collects the most items! Stelly's has challenged us
to see who can raise more - let's show them how thoughtful Parkland
Panthers are and win this one!
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.
Mandarin 12 marks have arrived. Please meet with Mr. Choo if you'd like to know your mark,
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.
FREE MUSIC
CONCERT FOR STUDENTS 19 and under: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 @ 2:30 p.m.; St.
Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Sidney, includes: Bach piano concertos with
Robert Holliston on piano.
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.
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:
Farewell
to Some International Students: Sadly, today we have to say goodbye to
six of our international students. We are going to miss you Veronica,
Mattias, Victoria, Ignacio, Minori and Antonia!! Thank you for choosing
Parkland; we wish you all the best and safe travels home.
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.
Attention
all students interested in 3 vs 3 lunch basketball intramurals: Sign up
your team by handing in the form to the PE office or the Main Office,
by Friday November 27. League Starts next week.
Jr. and Sr. Girls volleyball, uniforms due back to Tommi by December 1st.
All SENOR BOYS soccer players who are ordering a hoodie or jacket must have their order and money in to Mr. Sutton ASAP. Also please return your uniform by Friday.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
URGENT NEED FOR 4 VOLUNTEERS to help host and serve refreshments at FORMAL CHRISTMAS DINNER, @ Shoal Centre, from 5 to 8 p.m. Help spread the holiday spirit! Volunteers will also enjoy this turkey dinner! See Ms. McNamee asap.
VOLUNTEERS wanted for HERITAGE ACRES CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, to direct cars for Christmas Village display - December 4 t 6, and December 11 to 13. See Ms. McNamee to sign up!
SIDNEY DAIRY QUEEN is now hiring for part-time positions for evenings and weekends. Flexible with hours and the needs of students. Looking for motivated students to join the team. Apply in person with resume at Sidney Dairy Queen, 2323 Bevan Avenue from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, or send resume to dqsidney@shaw.ca.
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.
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 Scones
Pina Colada 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 - Wednesday mornings, 7 a.m., Band Room; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 7 a.m., Band Room; CHOIR REHEARSALS 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.