Daily Announcements

TUESDAY MAY 17, 2016

 
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TUESDAY MAY 17, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 8:56 AM
 

TUESDAY MAY 17, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

WOULD THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS PLEASE SEE MS. MCNAMEE AT BREAK OR AT LUNCH TODAY in the Career Centre - TUESDAY MAY 18: Julianna Dellaviola, Creole Gauthier, Michelle Haire, Zach Harrison, Jacob Harwood, Brenden Jacob, Jasper Kjernisted, Ben Nercessian, Tyler Peate, Jenna Robertson, Victor Salchert, Georgina Smith, and Karen Vagay.

Congratulations to the Parkland Sailing Team who placed 3rd in the Royal Victoria Yacht Club regatta this past weekend! What a great day and a lot of fun was had by all. Congratulations to team members: Ethan, Moritz, Danaka, Ren, Nick K, Nick N, Ryan and Andrew and to Coach Thomas Bennett!
 

ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PICKED UP YOUR REPORT CARD, PLEASE DO SO  @ break, lunch, after school.


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 ASAP.

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

 STUDIO 63 NOW OPEN - @ ILC SAANICHTON - FREE HAIRCUT, STYLE, BLOWDRY now available. Open:  Monday to Wednesday, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m. Appointment: 250-652-5381 or drop in! ALSO: FREE GRADS UPDO!


SUNDAY MAY 29 - Step Forward World Partnership Walk - END GLOBAL POVERTY - UVIC, Petch Fountain by McPherson Library - see website to sign up.


CYCLE OF HOPE ALS FUNDRAISER: Sunday June 12 from 11 to 2 - includes RUN AND SWIM EVENTS ON MAY 13. Students register for CYCLE OF HOPE EVENT at www.cycleofhope.com, & must register by May 25 to get school name on participant shirt.
 

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.


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:


ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: GYM IS CLOSED THIS WEEK, BUT MEZZANINE IS OPEN! Proper clothing and footwear required. Thanks to Ms. Beaucamp for providing supervision!


Indoor soccer schedule: POSTPONED

MONDAY MAY ? - ALEX'S TEAM VERSUS YOSEF'S TEAM

TUESDAY MAY ? - 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 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 and / or see Ms. McNamee.
Also professional business cards at amazing rates! Part of a competition in class so this wonderful offer expires in  10 days!


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? Want to give back to your wonderful school? Student volunteers needed for Spring Fling, Friday  June 3rd.  Last year 10 wonderful Parkland Panthers gave back to their community. Please see Ms. Mac to VOLUNTEER.


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!


SEASIDE MAGAZINE: TAKING IT TO THE STREET ROAD HOCKEY CHARITY EVENT FOR HELP FILL A DREAM FOUNDATION:

@ Mary Winspear Centre - Saturday, June 11th, 2016 -  3rd Annual “Taking it to the Street”. Proceeds provide services and support to Vancouver Island children facing life-threatening conditions by fulfilling their Dreams. Fun volunteer positions including: registration, traffic, family fun, set-up, referree, cotton candy, groundskeeper, event marshall. See Ms. McNamee to VOLUNTEER..


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.


CAFETERIA:  Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.

SPECIALS:
Fried Rice     *     Baked Spaghetti     *     Hot Dogs

SOUPS & SALADS:
Hamburger Soup     *     Quinoa and Black Bean Salad     *     Thai Chicken Wraps


BAKED GOODS:
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins     *     Mocha Whip Cake

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 - Wednesday  7 a.m., Band Rm; CONCERT BAND  - Tuesday & Thursday , 7 a.m., Band Rm; CHOIR Friday, 7 a.m., Theatre.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday mornings, before school, @ blue tables area.

MATH HELP CENTRE: !Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school until 4 p.m. Please come to room 105 for help !

MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: @ 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.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY- 3:15 to 4: 30 p.m.; FRIDAY - 1:50 to 3:10 p.m. In RM 103.