THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2016 Ten days until Valentine's Day!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS: WELCOME TO SEMESTER TWO!
Congratulations
to the cast and crew of Legally Blonde for an OUTSTANDING show last
night. What a performance. A big thank you to Mr. Caddell, Ms. Sousa,
Ms. Frith and Ms. Irving for amazing leadership in this project.
Saturday night is sold out but there are a few tickets left for Thursday
and Friday nights. Don't miss out!
A
reminder to all leadership students that we will resume classes
tomorrow Thursday February 4 in our new room 208. There will be a
special presentation during tomorrow's meeting so please do your best to
be on time!
This
is an important reminder to all New international students that there
will be a meeting Today at lunch in the textiles room (the same room as
Monday). Also, today is the deadline to submit your Whistler trip
consent forms!
For any international students returning next September, please submit your survey to Ms. Jocelyne right away!
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.
MONDAY FEBRUARY 8 IS OUR NEW STAT - FAMILY DAY! NO SCHOOL - See you back Tuesday February 9, 2016.
Want
to do something nice for someone you care about? How about buying them a
flower gram! Flower grams will be on sale starting today until Feb 11th
in the front foyer at lunch. Flowers are $2 each and will be delivered
to your special friend right before Valentines day.
Tired
of the same old boring sweatpants, why not class it up a little? On
Thursday Feb 11th it's Fancy Formal Day! So dust off your nice clothes
and dress up for a day!
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:
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
SHORT TERM JOB THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: Moving assistance - moving boxes and cleaning floors and windows, $11 per hour, approximately two hours work. See Ms. McNamee on Thursday morning February 4 if you are interested.
Want to work with farm animals? Curious about alpaca? Bailiwick farm seeks 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, and not 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.
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!
WHEN: Friday, 5 February 2016 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. WHERE: Revolution 3D Printers - 2064 Henry Ave W. #5. in Sidney.
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 open this week. PIZZA will be sold TODAY AT LUNCH IN FRONT FOYER - $2.50 slice.
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Hamburgers & Fries $ Vegetables
Burgers & Fries
Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Country Chicken Noodle
Sue's Pasta with Greek Seasoning
BAKED GOODS:
Apple Sauce Spice Squares
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.