Parkland Secondary School

THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2016 - nearly the end of semester one!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

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 those who make a difference! See Beacon Community website to complete nomination form. DEADLINE : Thursday January 28, 2016.

Any international students interested in going on the next Whistler ski and snowboarding trip in early March - deadline to register is Thursday February 4th! See Ms. Pryer ASAP.

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 - celebrating those who have overcome adversity or illness, and helped others. 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 four buttons, or sections, to be completed.  READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully, and give full answers throughout. See Ms. McNamee to see sample paper copy. Each 2016 GRAD must complete booklet and hand it in before GT interview is scheduled in April. Sample questions for your interview preparation, and schedule TBA later.

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 OUR THREE BASKETBALL TEAMS WHO PLAYED SO WELL LAST NIGHT, ALL OVER THE PENINSULA! A great win over Stelly's, and thanks to everyone for the fan support! ANNOUNCEMENT: Mr. Buckham...

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: 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 in SIDNEY: 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 - Saturdays, Sundays and statutory Holidays, additional hours in summer. Drop off current resume: Monk Office, Sidney location, ASAP.

CAMOSUN COLLEGE CENTE FOR SPORT & EXERCISE EDUCATION information sessions: next info night is February 18, 2016. Find out about sport management, exercise & wellness, fitness leadership programs. Third Thursdays monthly, from 6 to 7 p.m.


CAFETERIA: PLEASE NOTE: CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED EXAM WEEK! Be sure to bring a drink and a snack to school.

Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS:
Baron of Beef
Hot Dogs
Mac & Cheese
Thai Thighs with Rice

SOUPS & SALADS:
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Caesar Salad
Pepperoni Cheese Sticks

BAKED GOODS:
7 Layer Square
Maple Pecan 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.