TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2016 THIS IS IT!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS: WELCOME TO SEMESTER TWO!
All new international students: please meet in the counselling area at the beginning of C block today.
ALL STUDENTS: - pick up your new timetable @ front office.
ALL INDIGENOUS STUDENTS: please return FIELD TRIP FORMS to Ms. Morris ASAP!
HANDBAGS
FOR HOPE: please donate new and gently used HANDBAGS, JEWELLERY AND
SCARVES to the office by Feb 18th. Funds raised will be in Elise's
honour and will support Neuroblastoma Paediatric Cancer Research.
Ladies it is time to clear out your closets for a good cause! Please bring to front office for collection.
Parkland's
Musical Theatre presents "Legally Blonde" with a live orchestra this
week! Opening night is Wednesday, Feb. 3 and the show runs through
until Saturday, Feb. 6. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. for a 7:00 p.m. start.
Parkland Band will have treats available for sale @ intermission.
Thanks to our community for such enthusiastic support!
Any
international students interested in going on the next Whistler ski and
snowboarding trip in early March - deadline is Thursday
February 4th! See Ms. Pryer ASAP.
There is a meeting for all students going on this year's Montreal trip on Friday February 5 at lunch in Ms Hassett's room. You will get a package of forms to take home.
FOUND: set of house keys on Parkland lanyard - see front office to identify and claim.
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 the deadline of
MARCH 11 - before GT interview will be 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:
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2: SENIOR BASKETBALL HOME GAMES, @ 5:45 GIRLS p.m. and @ 7:30 P.M. BOYS. Don't miss it!
REGISTRATION now open FOR ALL YOUTH WANTING TO PLAY SOFTBALL OR BASEBALL: play at Rotary Park Field of Dreams in Sidney - all ages, all skill levels. Go to: www.pbsa.ca for details.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
ARMY MEDIC INFORMATION:TODAY Tuesday February 2nd at Lunch in room 200. Want to hear more about what it takes to be a MEDIC in the Army? Come to Room 200 on Tuesday February 2nd!
Want to work with farm animals? Curious about alpaca? Bailiwick farm is looking for a helper to perform ongoing general farm and pasture maintenance, routine herd health and annual shearing assistance. Minimum of 2 days/week, 2-3 hours per day; $12/hour. Ideal candidate is not afraid to work hard and independently, or worried about getting dirty. Must love animals, be willing to learn and use our methods of respectful, gentle handling. Please see Ms. McNamee about how to apply.
Look no further! Surprise your loved one with a custom 3D printed piece. Join Revolution 3D Printers for a fun Friday evening to create something special for your significant other just in time for Valentine’s Day using our Infinity 3D Printers!
WHEN: Friday, 5 February 2016 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. WHERERevolution 3D Printers - 2064 Henry Ave W. #5. Sidney, B.C.
FREE RETAIL TRAINING COURSES: through YEP, see Ms. McNamee for information, registration.
Y.E.P. RESUME WORKSHOP: Friday February 12 @ Beacon Community Services, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - interactive resume writing workshop for youth, ages 13 to 18. Space limited, so register now: call Beacon Community Services, or see Ms. McNamee.
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.
YOUTH JOB FAIR in SIDNEY: February 19 . 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.
CAFETERIA: PLEASE NOTE: CAFETERIA is open this week. PIZZA will also be sold AT LUNCH IN FRONT FOYER - $2.50 slice.
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Carrot Corn Chowder
Broccoli Buffet
BAKED GOODS:
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: The Math Help Centre will be running this semester on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school until 4 p.m. Please come to room 105 for help with any math course that 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.