FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PICKED UP YOUR REPORT CARD, PLEASE DO SO @ break, lunch, after school.
Congratulations to our Track & FIeld Team who had a fantastic day at Wednesday's meet @ UVIC:
Ben Sammons won Top Jr Male in the City for Track and he was golden yesterday too breaking a city record in 300m hurdles with an impressive time of 41.96 - he also won the Jr Boys 400m and 100m hurdles.
Other highlights include:
Syril Carmichael 1st in Long Jump, 2nd in 100m and 2nd in 200m hurdles
Josh Carmichael 4th in Javelin
Cooper Langard 6th in 400 and 800m hurdles
Pauline Pastor 2nd in Javelin & 3rd in Shot Put
Sophie Weil 3rd in Javelin & 3rd in High Jump and 5th in 200m hurdles
Michaela Pennell set a personal best in Javelin
Josh Newton also personal best in Discuc
Next week are the Island Finals and our relay teams will be back in action, good luck to everyone
TICKET SALES OFFER for SILENT AUCTION GRAD FUNDRAISER @ Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre TONIGHT Friday May 13th - from 6:30-8:30 pm - SILENT BY THE SEA. Come to front office, buy two tickets, and receive FREE $10 GIFT CARD. Tickets include entry, BBQ Beef Bun
and Beverage, and access to the Silent Auction. Please come and support
our grads. Students also welcome to attend.
Attention
all grads! Baby photos for the ceremony slideshow are due Tuesday May
31st. Hand them in to Anna or Michaela or send them to
parklandbabyphotos@gmail.com as soon as possible.
SENCOTEN CLUB NOW HAPPENING: every Friday from 1:45 to 3 p.m., in Room 200 - everyone welcome!
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, learn about community preparedness, and what you can do to be prepared for emergency. See prepareyourself.ca. SEE CANADIAN RED CROSS WEBSITE - GET A KIT; MAKE A PLAN - be sure to be prepared!
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:
MONDAY MAY 16 - ALEX'S TEAM VERSUS YOSEF'S TEAM
TUESDAY MAY 17 - FINALS! WINNERS OF SEMI #1 AND SEMI #2
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
W̱SÁNEĆ School Board Awards are available to students of W̱SÁNEĆ heritage. Deadline: May 30, 2016 before 12 P.M. No exceptions. See Mr. Choo or the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board website for details.
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.
Former
Parkland Student Logan Gibson is a 4th Year Commerce Student at UVIC.
He is in a competition with his Business Class and has built an online
store where people can purchase creative online resume templates to
stand out in job applications. If you are interested in supporting a
past Parkland Grad and getting a FABULOUS Resume, check out the link
below:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/creativescollective
They offer professional business cards at amazing rates as well.
This is part of a competition in the Class so this wonderful offer expires in 10 days! See Ms. McNamee.
ALL STUDENTS; PLEASE SEE NEW YELLOW DOOR NOTICE BOARD FOR ALL VOLUNTEER POSTINGS! A great way to give back to your community. See Ms. McNamee if you have any questions in terms of signing up, for VOLUNTEER commitment.
Did you go to Sidney Elementary? Do you
want to give back to your wonderful school? Student volunteers needed
for their Spring Fling Event on Friday June 3rd. Last year we had over
10 wonderful Parkland Panthers giving back to their community. If
interested, please see Ms. Mac to VOLUNTEER.
SEASIDE MAGAZINE: TAKING IT TO THE STREET ROAD HOCKEY CHARITY EVENT FOR HELP FILL A DREAM FOUNDATION:
Location: Mary Winspear Centre on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 - 3rd Annual “Taking it to the Street”. Proceeds provide services and support to Vancouver Island children who face life-threatening conditions by fulfilling their Dreams. Fun volunteer positions including: registration, time monitor, traffic, family fun, set-up, referree, cotton candy, groundskeeper, event marshall. See Ms. McNamee to VOLUNTEER..
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.
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. See Ms. McNamee to VOLUNTEER.
IRONMAN @ Elk Lake, June 9 - volunteer at one of the bike stations. See Ms. McNamee to VOLUNTEER!
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.
Great summer job!
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.SEE JOB POSTINGS AVAILABLE IN OUR LOCAL AREA ON BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE MS. MCNAMEE'S OFFICE!
CAFETERIA: Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.
SPECIALS:
Grilled Turkey, Marble Rye * Hot Dogs * Breakfast Platters
SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup * Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS:
Chocolate Espresso Muffins * Cinnamon Buns
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.