THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 2015 - MAKING A LIST AND CHECKING IT TWICE! 2016 Fresh Minds Symposium: FEBRUARY 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: ALL GRADS: SIGN UP FOR GRAD PHOTO RETAKES ON LINE - RETAKE DATE IS JANUARY 8, 2016!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
CANDY CANE GRAMS - fundraiser for the Grad Class of 2016. On sale from December 2 to 11th!
Last
Friday Grade 12's were introduced to the idea of organ donation. Organ
donation forms can be picked up and dropped off at the office.
Claremont has challenged us to see which school signs up more students!
See Ms. Chicanot if you want more information.
GRAD 2016 WINTER DINNER DANCE takes place tonight Thursday December 3 at Yacht Club, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
THURSDAY
DECEMBER 3 - CLAREMONT POST SECONDARY AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES info
night - from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Variety of local presenters, including:
UVIC, VIU, CAMOSUN, CDF COLLEGE, AVEDA, SALTS, and others.
Listen
up Parkland- Beginning December 11, all block B classes will be helping
out with two great causes! (1) nnual food drive in support of Sidney
Lions Food Bank and (2) 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. Prize for the Block B
class that collects the most items! Stelly's has challenged us to see
who can raise more - let's show them!
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 - PJ DAY!
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 - Senior Boys Basketball Tournament @ Parkland - WE PLAY AT 10 A.M., AND 3:15 P.M.
Come out and support your PANTHERS!
MONDAY DECEMBER 7 - International meeting @ lunch in the Theatre; farewell to some international students!
TUESDAY DECEMBER 8 - Parkland Jazz Band in concert at North Saanich middle school, p.m.
THURSDAY
DECEMBER 10 - BAYSIDE COMMUNITY CRAFT FAIR - 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -
gifts and crafts, Winter Band concert included, at 7 p.m. SHARE THE JOY!
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.
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 BASKETBALL:
THURSDAY DEC 3 - Mikkelson's IBME versus Beaucamps Ball is Wife; Poon Ren's Knives versus Jonny's Forks
THURSDAY DECEMBER 3: JUNIOR BOYS @ 3 TO 5 P.M.; JUNIOR GIRLS @ 5 TO 7 P.M.; SENIOR GIRLS @ Royal Bay
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4: SENIOR GIRLS @ 2 TO 4 P.M. (MAYBE); SENIOR BOYS at Mount Doug.
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!
VOLUNTEERS wanted for HERITAGE ACRES CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, to direct cars for Christmas Village display - December 4 t 6, and December 11 to 13.
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.
CAFETERIA:
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Baron of Beef
Hot Dogs
Lingine Alfredo
SOUPS & SALADS:
Cheesy Chili Soup
Greek Salad
Salami or Pepperoni Pizza Pops
Veggies and Dip
BAKED GOODS:
Instant Happiness Squares
Morning Glory 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 - 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.