FRIDAY DECEMBER 11, 2015 - IS IT SNOWING yet?!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
GRAD WEAR ORDERS MUST BE TURNED IN TODAY AT FRONT OFFICE - FRIDAY DECEMBER 11! do not miss out on 2016 grad gear!
Today is the last day for CANDY CANE GRAMS - fundraiser for the Grad Class of 2016! Send something sweet!
FRIDAY DECEMBER 11 - LAST DAY FOR TEEN STOCKING STUFFER DONATIONS!
There is an important Vital Youth meeting Monday, Dec 14 for all members. Come to the counselling area at lunch.
BLOCK C DOOR DECORATING CONTEST ALL WEEK ends Friday!
XMAS
DONATIONS: All block B classes please bring in food drive
donations in support of Sidney Lions Food Bank Prize for Block B class with the most xmas goodwill donations!
Sunday
December 13, 7 p.m. @ CLAREMONT THEATRE: 3rd annual Citizen Can Film
Festival. Showcases student documentaries from cross-continent trip.
Admission by donation.
MONDAY DECEMBER 14 TO FRIDAY DECEMBER 18 - LAST WEEK FOR FOOD DRIVE! BLOCK B WINNERS announced FRIDAY, and prizes given!
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15 - WINTER BAND CONCERT @ 7 P.M., Parkland theatre.
ATTENTION
ALL GRADS: your GRAD 2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET is now available on
the Parkland website for you to view, and work on, over the xmas break.
See:
students / grad page / grad transitions. There are three buttons, or
sections, to be completed. Read through carefully, and give full
answers throughout. See Ms. McNamee if you need assistance or would like
to see a sample paper copy. Each 2016 GRAD must complete this booklet
and hand it in before GT interview is scheduled in April. Button 4 will
be loaded later, to show sample questions for your interview
preparation.
Grad students are reminded about the
opportunity to sign up to be an organ donor. Application forms are
available at the front office.
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:
Any
INTERNATIONAL students who challenged the Mandarin 12 course through
SIDES, please pick up your results certificate and receipt from Ms.
Jocelyne.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
FREE STUDENT TICKETS TO UPCOMING VICTORIA ROYALS HOCKEY GAMES available for pick up at front office.
Students must be 14 years and under , and accompanied by at least one adult. Have fun!
Attention
Sr. Boys Soccer Players. The following players need to return their
uniforms to Mr. Sutton ASAP: Kalen Hunter, Ben Perdigao. Terence Yao,
Till Muecke, Tyrone James, and Alejandro Minakata. Hoodies should be in
by Next Thursday.
INTRAMURALS: see schedule posted through the school year in the gym
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL:
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15 - Mikkelson's IBME versus McNamee & Dylan; Hilton Let Us Win versus Pon Jonny's Forks
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16 - OPEN GYM
THURSDAY DECEMBER 17 - Beaucamp's Ball is Wife versus Tommi & Brick City; Sutty's Cats versus Poon Ren's Knives
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
Interested in being a BIG BUDDY to Elementary / Middle School student? Help English Language Learners? If you can dedicate one hour per week for 10 weeks, this is fabulous opportunity to help others! Program in partnership with the Inter Cultural Center, Sidney Elementary and North Saanich Middle school. Opportunity to earn volunteer credits for work experience! Please see Ms. McNamee ASAP if you are interested!!
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 NOTE: PARKLAND CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY DECEMBER 15 TO FRIDAY DECEMBER 18:
PIZZA SALES WILL TAKE PLACE AT LUNCH, SPONSORED BY VARIOUS SCHOOL GROUPS!
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter
Mexican Chicken Wraps
Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS:
Cranberry Scone
Ginger Pear 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.