Daily Announcements

THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016

 
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THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 21 April 2016, 9:03 AM
 

THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

CONGRATULATIONS TO PARKLAND'S JAZZ BAND - Won GOLD at West Coast Jazz Festival. Congratulations to all
Jazz Band members, and to Ms. Sousa!

WOULD THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS please SEE MS. MCNAMEE TODAY REGARDING
WORK EXPERIENCE COMPLETION:
Austin Boucher, Juliannna Dellaviola, Graeme Ede, Bailey Eversfield, Matthew Gold, Jacob Harwood, Jamies Hestnes, Brenden Jacob, Olivia Kuyvenhoven, Becca McKenzie, Tyrone Martin, Cheyanne Norman, Tyler Peat, Jenna Robertson, Annelisa Robinson, Victor Salchert, Ben Sigurgeirson, Emily Siverns, Georgia Smith, Kate Tanton, Jamil Ranzuoco, Star Thornhill & Karen Vagay. Remember: you can hand in paperwork to Ms. Ford at the office if Ms. McNamee isn't available.


THURSDAY MAY 12 - EAGLE HEIGHTS AFRICA in partnership with Parkland Secondary School presents: 2016 SPRING GALA. Proceeds from this event benefit students in Kenya. $18 admission adults, $13 students includes silent auction, marketplace, student performances, music, delicious food, and more. Tickets available at Mary Winspear box office.

STUDIO 63 NOW OPEN - @ ILC SAANICHTON on Mount Newton - FREE HAIRCUT, STYLE, BLOWDRY now available. Hours: Monday to Wednesday, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m. Call for appointment: 250-652-5381 or drop in!


Thrifty Foods Smile Cards now available at front office -  help the GRAD 2016 CLASS. Pick up card, load at any Thrift''s,  shop and use your Smile Card to pay - Thrifty donates 5% from each member card - Grad Class of 2016 thanks Thrifty's, and all our supporters.


SENCOTEN CLUB NOW HAPPENING: every Friday from 1:45 to 3 p.m., in Room 200 - everyone welcome!


THURSDAY APRIL 21 - EARTH DAY!


THURSDAY APRIL 21 - LAST DAY OF TERM 3 - GET ALL YOUR WORK TURNED IN!


FRIDAY APRIL 22: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY! No school - see you back on Monday April 25!


FRIDAY APRIL 22 AND SATURDAY APRIL 23 - Judo Tournament at Parkland!


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:


REMEMBER: if you are an International student leaving before the end of the school year, you must ensure all your textbooks and library books, and any incidental school fees are returned and / or paid for before you leave.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:


PARKLAND TRACK AND FIELD TEAM: It was an awesome day at the track! SENIOR BOYS 4 X 100 team rocked it - came in FIRST! Josh Newton did a PERSONAL BEST in LONG JUMP, as did Michaela Pennell in DISCUS! Josh Carmichael threw the JAVELIN in SENIOR BOYS to a FIRST PLACE! Well done Panthers!

Indoor soccer schedule for this week:
Thursday: Yosef's Team vs Alex's Team
Teams need to be changed and ready to go at 11:40.  Intramural students need to be in the gym at the start of lunch making sure their jobs are getting done! All students need to check in with Ms. Large.

U16 Peninsula Girls Softball Team is looking for players born 2000 to 2002 who are athletic & have an interest in playing softball. Anyone interested  contact coach, Mark Simpson, at sliderman09@gmail.com. No softball experience necessary!


SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information


Mr. Choo will be holding another scholarship meeting on Monday, April 25th in room 104.  There was such a fantastic turnout at the last meeting that many students didn't get a chance to ask their questions so here's another chance to find out about some scholarships that have been provided exclusively for Parkland students.  Most of these scholarships are based on your achievements in areas like community service, international languages, trades, applied skills, and fine arts.  Come out on Monday at lunchtime in room 104 to learn about and apply for a scholarship.


Parkland Community scholarships:  These scholarships available only to Canadian Parkland grads, ON NEW UPDATED APPLICATION FORM.  Strictly enforced deadline:  2 p.m.  Friday, April 29th.  Application forms only available by emailing Mr. Choo.


UFCW & OFG JOINT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP: Overwaitea Food Groups and UFCW Local 1518 offer ten scholarships valued at $1000 each to students who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and community. See Mr. Choo and / or bulletin board for details. DEADLINE: May 1, 2016.


BEACON COMMUNITY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to 4 awards of $1500 each. For graduating students who exemplify volunteerism or community service. See Mr. Choo or bulletin board for details. DEADLINE: May 1, 2016.


 Important announcement to all potential UVic students.  Registration 101 is not a course and you do not have to sign up. Registration 101 is actually a presentation by UVic advisors on Tuesday, May 3rd at Parkland in room 210 (i.e., Mr. Tudelas's classroom).  The UVic advisors will talk about timetabling and show you how to register for your classes. Registration 101 will be in room 210 so that you can eat your lunch during the presentation and remain during block C to ask questions. That's Tuesday, May 3rd.


FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP for Academy of Excellence - Esthetic / Spa Therapy Program. See Mr. Choo or Ms McNamee for details about how to apply. DEADLINE: May 31, 2016.


VICTORIA OPERATIC SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP: $500.00 scholarship to student who has demonstrated talent in the performing arts. See posting on Grad board, request application forms. DEADLINE: June 15, 2016.


CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info and some application forms.

Ruby Red Farms is hiring staff for its blueberry packing line. Work includes inspection of berries, packing pints and packing of bulk berries in 5 and 10 pound boxes. This job requires a sustained effort of repetitive tasks. The environment is friendly and sociable. Both full and part time positions available, 7 days per week. Preference given to candidates looking for full time work; part-time workers commit to specific days per week starting at 8: 45 am; Deep Cove North Saanich. Starts early July and runs 7-8 weeks. Rate of pay is $11.00 per hour. Please apply only if you are able to work for the full duration of the season. 

See Ms McNamee ASAP if you are interested!

CAMOSUN COLLEGE SPORTS AND EXERCISE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - holds monthly information sessions, third Thursday of each month, from 6 to 7 p.m. Upcoming: April 21, and May 19, 2016.


Brookleigh Road, Elk Lake area:Yard Maintenance & Clean-up : This contractor will mentor the student they hire in preparation for construction related work. So if you are planning to take up a trade after high school this is perfect for you.   

7 hours every second Saturday @ $12.00/Hour.


TRAINING AND COURSES COMING SOON! through YEP:  Food Safe, LEVEL 1 – April 22 - $50.00; from 9 to 5 p.m. - waitlist being taken now, @ Shoal Centre - bring your lunch. Useful for anyone working in the food service, food retails, or food processing industries. Learn how to handle food safely. Food Safe is required for many entry level foods jobs - have it on your resume!


Retail Training: FREE - May 8 to May 29, through YEP - see Ms. McNamee for details.


Gardening Basics – May 1, 8 & 15 - 3 Sundays in a row. Free - Sign up now - nearly full. Takes place @ Sluggett House Garden, 1336 Marchant Road, Brentwood Bay.  Classes build your confidence by covering topics such as: soil preparation, planting seeds and plants, plant care, weeding, pruning, and safe use and care of tools. See Ms. McNamee for details.


SUMMER CAMPS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATE: Debate Camp Canada one week summer camps in Public Speaking, Debate and Model United Nations. Contact: CHATTERBLOCK Victoria, B.C.



CAFETERIA:  Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.

SPECIALS:
Baron of Beef   *      Hot Dogs     *     Breakfast Buns     * Cheese & Chicken Quesadilla

SOUPS & SALADS:
Won Ton Soup   *     Fruit Salad   * Pad Thai   * Cinnamon Buns


BAKED GOODS:
Skor Bar     * Apple Cinnamon 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: 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.