FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 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:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Congratulations
to the grad committee for organizing a fantastic Winter Semi Formal.
Last night was a great success. And thank you to the teacher sponsors
who volunteered their time to chaperone. If you left with a jacket that
was not yours, by mistake, please come to the office to exchange it for
the one that was left behind.
CANDY CANE GRAMS - fundraiser for the Grad Class of 2016. On sale from to DECEMBER 11th!
Grade
12's were recently introduced to the idea of 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 for
more info.
Listen
up Parkland- All block B classes should bring in: (1) annual food
drive donations in support of Sidney Lions Food Bank and (2) collecting
stocking stuffers for teens in support of Santa's Anonymous. Prize for Block B class that collects the most xmas goodwill donations!
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: SIGN UP FOR GRAD PHOTO RETAKES ON LINE - RETAKE DATE IS JANUARY 8, 2016!
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:
CONGRATULATIONS to the Senior Girls Badketball team for their 32 point win at Royal Bay last night. The team was lead by Lauren Fanelli and Sarah Gibson, both scoring over 20 points. Way to go girls!
INTRAMURALS: see schedule posted through the school year in the gym
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL:
Tuesday December 8 - Beaucamps Ball is Wife versus McNamee & Dylan; Sutty's Cats versus Poon Jonny's Forks
Wednesday December 9 - OPEN GYM
Thursday December 10 - Mikkelson's IBME versus Tommi & Brick City; Hilton Let us Win versus Poon Ren's Knives
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
NEW JOBS AVAILABLE THROUGH YEP: Data entry in Sidney; small garden and patio work.See Ms. McNamee.
URGENT NEED FOR 6 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:
Breakfast Platter
Beef Tacos
Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley
Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS:
Blueberry Scone
Apple Sauce Spice 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.