MONDAY JANUARY 4, 2016 - WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Yoga
Before School gets started again TUESDAY at 7 a.m. in the theatre.
Have you been thinking about trying yoga and aren't sure where to start?
For the month of January, all interested students are welcome to drop
in and try out the class. New students can register for second semester
to earn 2 credits.
For
Wednesday, Jan 6th: Have you been thinking about trying yoga and aren't
sure where to start? For the month of January, all interested students
are welcome to drop in and try out the Yoga Before School class,
Tuesdays and Thursday at 7 a.m. in the theatre. New students can
register for second semester to earn 2 credits.
ALL GRADS: GRADS PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP IN FRONT OFFICE - AT BREAK, LUNCH, OR AFTER SCHOOL.
ALL GRADS: SIGN UP FOR GRAD PHOTO RETAKES ON LINE - RETAKE DATE IS JANUARY 8, 2016!
Hi
Parkland! Show off your school spirit! Parkland Spiritwear hoodies,
sweatpants, and baseball tees are now available. Order Forms are at the
office and are due back on January 11th.
Call
for nominations: COURAGE TO COME BACK AWARD - share the story of
someone who has inspired you by overcoming adversity or illness, and
gone on to help others. Nomination deadline: February 12, 2016 - @ couragetocomeback.ca, or email: courage@coastmentalhealth.com.
ATTENTION
ALL GRADS: your GRAD 2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET is now available on
the Parkland website for you to view, and work on.
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 at 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 have arrived in the Career Centre. Come and have a look!
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 gy
Practices for Basketball: TBA, and check your team schedule
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
CAMOSUN COLLEGE CENTE FOR SPORT & EXERCISE EDUCATION is holding information sessions: Thursday January 21, 2016; February 18, 2016. Find out about sport management, exercise & wellness, fitness leadership programs. Third Thursday of the month, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Interested in being a BIG BUDDY to Elementary / Middle School student? Help English Language Learners? Dedicate one hour per week for 10 weeks, 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 see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
SOUPS & SALADS:
BAKED GOODS:
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.