TUESDAY MAY 3, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
THERE
IS A NEW CLUB AT PARKLAND: Le Club Francais! Bring your lunch on
Wednesday to Room 112. Tout le monde est le bienvenue! Our first meeting
will have a special guest: Madame McLean. Hope to see you Wednesday,
May 4.
SENCOTEN CLUB NOW HAPPENING: every Friday from 1:45 to 3 p.m., in Room 200 - everyone welcome!
EAGLE
HEIGHTS AFRICA & Parkland Secondary School present: 2016 SPRING
GALA IS postponed until early summer. Stay tuned for new date!
Please
spread the word--The grad parents are having a fundraising event on
Friday May 13th at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre from 6:30-8:30pm.
Entrance is $15 which gets you a BBQ Beef Bun and Beverage and access to
the Silent Auction. Please come and support our grads. Students can
also attend, SILENT BY THE SEA.
SEE CANADIAN RED CROSS WEBSITE - GET A KIT; MAKE A PLAN - be sure to be prepared! Special local event:
SUNDAY
MAY 15, 2016 - PENINSULA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPO - from 10 to 2
p.m., at Mary Winspear Centre. Are you ready for the BIG ONE? Experience
an 8.0 earthquake in the portable Quake Cottage Simulator, and learn
about community preparedness, and what you can do to be prepared for
emergency. See prepareyourself.ca.
SUNDAY MAY 29 - Step
Forward World Partnership Walk - END GLOBAL POVERTY - University of
Victoria, Petch Fountain by McPherson Library - see website to sign up.
Thrifty Foods Smile Cards available at front office - help GRAD 2016 CLASS. Pick up card, load at any Thrift''s, shop and pay with Smile Card - Thrifty donates 5% from each member card - Grads 2016 thank Thrifty's, and all our supporters.
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:
Indoor soccer schedule:
Tuesday: Montana's Team vs. Godwin's Team
Wednesday: Tanner's Team vs. Simon Zhai's Team
Thursday: Alex's Team vs. Kaleb's Team
Be in the gym ready to start at 11:40.
Playoffs will start next week. Intramural students are to check in with Ms. Large or Ms. Thompson every day.
All Track and Field Athletes come to a meeting today at lunch in the Career Center.
The list of events for this Wednesday's meet are posted outside Ms. McNamee door.
SENIOR
GIRLS SOCCER: The team is reminded they practice Tuesday after school
in preparation for their exhibition game next Friday versus PCO
Secondary from 100 Mile House, here at Parkland. Panther fans, this will
be our last home game of the season, if you want to come see the girls
in action, kick-off is at 2:30 on FRIDAY May 6th.
ATTENTION ALL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: Open gym for Volleyball with Tommi has been restarted. Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further informatioN
Parkland
graduates admitted to UVic have a great chance today to meet with UVic
advisors in room 210 at lunchtime to learn about timetabling,
registering for classes and much more. UVic Registration 101 in room
210 today at lunch.
Do you plan to attend the University of Toronto? Do you have questions
about application and programs? Fantastic opportunity open to
grade 9,10,11, and 12 students to meet with an advisor from the
University of Toronto Thursday night, May 5th from 7 to 8 at St.
Michael's University School. Registration begins at 6:30. Contact Mr.
Choo for more info.
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.
Did
you go to Sidney Elementary? Do you want to give back to your wonderful
school? They are looking for volunteers for their Spring Fling Event on
Friday June 3rd. Last year we had over 10 wonderful Parkland Panthers
giving back to their community. If you are interested please see Ms.
Mac.
SEASIDE TAKING IT TO THE STREET ROAD HOCKEY CHARITY EVENT FOR HELP FILL A DREAM FOUNDATION:
Location: Mary Winspear Centre
Date: Saturday, June 11th, 2016
Seaside Magazine is about engaging the community on many levels, and is sponsoring this year's event.
The
3rd Annual “Taking it to the Street”is in collaboration with and
support of Help Fill a Dream Foundation, an organization that provides
services and support to Vancouver Island children who face
life-threatening conditions by fulfilling their Dreams, improving their
quality of life, and assisting their families with care and financial
support. Join us in becoming a Dream Maker!
Lots of fun volunteer
positions needed, including registration, time monitor, traffic, family
fun, hydration station, set-up, referree, raffle sales, cotton candy,
groundskeeper, event marshall. See Ms. McNamee for more information.
UBC SUMMER SCIENCE PROGRAM welcomes applications from ABORIGINAL STUDENTS in grades 8 to 11. This program is for all those interested in health and science programs through UBC, including meeting Elders and role models. See Ms. McNamee for further information on how to apply.
Are you in Grade 10 or 11? Mature and Responsible? Are you planning to work in the Health Care Field? Are you Available evenings and weekends? See Ms. Mac for more details ASAP - this is a great opportunity.
NEW
DOLLARAMA STORE OPENING IN SIDNEY: now hiring full-time and part-time
positions. Looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and team-oriented
individuals who enjoy fast-paced retail environment. Job Fair at Mary
Winspear, today, Tuesday May 3, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - resume, c.v.,
and ID required. Great new opportunity! See Ms. McNamee for guidance.
VICTORIA FLYING CLUB COMMUNITY & CAREER OPEN HOUSE: Saturday May 14, from 11 to 3 p.m. - stop dreaming and do it! You can learn to fly! Dream, discover, experience, explore. See you there!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Brentwood Festival @ Pioneer Park - Saturday June 4 from 9 to 3 p.m. - help plan and prepare craft activities and face painting for the YEP table.
IRONMAN @ Elk Lake, June 9 - volunteer at one of the bike stations. See Ms. McNamee if this interests you!
PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET - if you like the outdoors, live music and farm fresh products, this opportunity is for you. $10.50 per hours, two shifts - setup and tear down each week; and greetings ambassador, face painting. See Ms. McNamee.
CAMOSUN COLLEGE SPORTS AND EXERCISE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - holds monthly information sessions, third Thursday of each month, from 6 to 7 p.m. Upcoming: May 19, 2016.
Brookleigh Road, Elk Lake area:Yard Maintenance & Clean-up : Contractor will mentor student in preparation for construction related work. If you are planning to take up a trade, this is perfect for you.
7 hours every second Saturday @ $12.00/Hour.Retail Training: FREE - May 8 to May 29, through YEP - see Ms. McNamee for details.
SPECIALS:
Hamburger & Fries * Veggie Burgers * Hot Dogs * Breakfast Buns
SOUPS & SALADS:
Mulligatawny Soup * Caesar Salad * Turkey on Rustic Ciabatta Bun
BAKED GOODS:
Applesause Muffins * Cookies & Cream Cake * Apple Strudel
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.