Parkland Secondary School

TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2016 - WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

Deadline for spirit wear has been extended! ORDERS DUE TODAY Tuesday Jan 19th - LESS THAN ONE WEEK to make a decision! Forms are available at the office for pick up, so come get yours, you don't want to miss out!

There will be an important meeting and semester farewell for all international students on Wednesday, January 20th at lunch.  The meeting will take place in the gym instead of the theatre and will start right after the bell as lunch will be provided!

FRIDAY JANUARY 22 - LAST DAY SEMESTER ONE!

MONDAY JANUARY 25 TO FRIDAY JANUARY 29 - EXAM WEEK AT PARKLAND!

NOMINATE Outstanding COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS for Hearts of the Community Awards - nominate volunteers who make a difference! See Beacon Community website to complete nomination form. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Thursday January 28, 2016.

Any international students interested in going on the next Whistler ski and snowboarding trip in early March should pick up a consent package from Ms. Jocelyne right away.  The deadline to register is February 4th!

SEMESTER TWO TIMETABLES  - CAN BE PICKED UP AT BREAK, AT LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL FROM FRONT OFFICE.

 

YOGA START-UP: For all of January, interested students are welcome to drop in and try out 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.

Call for nominations: COURAGE TO COME BACK AWARD - share the story of someone who has overcome adversity or illness, and gone on to help others. Nomination deadline: February 12, 2016 - @ couragetocomeback.ca, or email: courage@coastmentalhealth.com.

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS WRITING CONTEST: contest for Indigneous student writers to showcase their talents, and present their stories and retold legends. Rules and guidelines: see front office window; Deadline: February 29, 2016.


ATTENTION ALL GRADS:  2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET is now on the Parkland website. See: students / grad page / grad transitions. There are three buttons, or sections, to be completed.  FIRST READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully, and be sure to give full answers throughout. See Ms. McNamee to see a sample paper copy. Each 2016 GRAD must complete 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, and schedule.

Grad students are reminded about the opportunity to sign up to be an organ donor.  Application forms at front office.

ALL GRADS: New university, college and trade school academic calendars now 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:

Congratulations to the senior girls basketball team for finishing 3rd at the Brentwood Ogilvie Invitational tournament. The girls won their first game over shawnigan lake by 40. Sarah Gibson lead the team with 36 points. The team lost in the semis to the eventual tournament winner G.P Vanier. The last game the senior girls played was against Brentwood the host team for third and fourth. The game was close all the way. The senior girls were behind until the mid point of the fourth quarter when Lauren Faanelli took over and lead the team to a hard fought win. Lauren lead the team with 35 points. All of the girls played hard and contributed to their success this weekend. Lauren Fanelli, Sarah Gibson and Olivia Kuyvenhoven were all recognized as players of the games.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 20 - PARKLAND PLAYS @ STELLY'S, in their SPIRIT GAME - PANTHER SUPPORT needed1 Please come out and support your team, with lots of blue and white!

INTRAMURALS: see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.

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




Sidney Family Days is looking for volunteers for: February 6, 7 and 8 - lego displays, interactive building, treasure hunt - just some of the activities at this community event! Staffing Visitor Info table at Sidney Pier Hotel also one of the shifts. Be there!

FREE RETAIL TRAINING COURSES:  through YEP, see Ms. McNamee for information, registration.

YOUTH JOB FAIR: February 19 - you can prepare ahead by attending free resume writing workshop, February 12. See Ms. McNamee for info, and to sign up. ATTENDING:  B.C. Transit, Tanner Books, Canadian Forces, B.C. Ferries, Camosun, Quadrant Marine, Royal B.C. Museum and others.

MONK OFFICE IS LOOK FOR part-time retail / post office employee - for Saturdays, Sundays and statutory Holidays, starting soon, leading to additional hours in summer. Minimum wage to start. Drop off current resume: Monk Office, Sidney location, 9839 Fifth Street, ASAP.

CAMOSUN COLLEGE CENTE FOR SPORT & EXERCISE EDUCATION information sessions: Thursday January 21, 2016; February 18, 2016. Find out about sport management, exercise & wellness, fitness leadership programs. Third Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m.


CAFETERIA: PLEASE NOTE: CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED EXAM WEEK!

Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS:
Sliders and Fries
Veggie Burgers
Tuna Melts
Hot Dogs
Grilled Ham & Cheese

SOUPS & SALADS:
Tomato Soup
Pizza Pops
Veggies and Dip

BAKED GOODS:
Hal's Date and Orange Muffins
Skor Toffee Chocolate Bars


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.