TUESDAY MAY 24, 2016 DAILY NEWS: HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY MARY 25 - PARKLAND JAZZ BAND playing at Band Shell, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. - event beings at 6, to 8 p.m.
SIDFEST
BIG NEWS: 2016 musical event FRIDAY MAY 27 @ MARY WINSPEAR featuring:
THE LLONAS, NELSON BANKES, ARCTICA, SIMPLE RIFFS, JUST ASK ZACH, KATIE
WILSON PROJECT, LONG HAIR DON'T CARE, MIFFED NEIGHOURS, RYAN KELLY, and
SPECIAL GUESTS. $10 TICKETS; Doors open @ 7 p.m., all proceeds to
Victoria Youth Clinic Outreach. See you there!
upcoming GRAD ASSEMBLY: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Monday June 6th - very important all grads attend!
THURSDAY JUNE 9 - PARKLAND ATHLETIC BANQUET - stay tuned for further information.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO Faith Lindley-Brown and Tomas Kalyniuk on their participation in the
Vital Youth year end ceremony @ Hotel Grand Pacific last Tuesday
evening, where they read a speech closing the year to donors,
recipients, teachers, other Vital Youth groups, and Victoria Foundation
board members. Parkland's Vital Youth club, including Emma Jackson and
Nancy Chen, dispersed $2,500 to Out of the Rain, Cool Aid Society, and
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Society over the past year.
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!
SUNDAY MAY 29 - Step Forward World Partnership Walk - END GLOBAL POVERTY - UVIC, Petch Fountain by McPherson Library - see website to sign up.
GODSPELL: presented by VICTORIA YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY - @ Ridge Playhouse, Claremont Secondary School, Thursday June 9 and Friday June 10, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, and available at the door. Parkland students are in this one!
CYCLE OF HOPE ALS FUNDRAISER - FREQUENT FLYER 10 K: 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.
ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Just a friendly reminder to all international students that the Program Year-End Farewell BBQ is Wednesday, June 1st from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Stelly's. Please talk to your host families about attending and have them reply to the email they received as soon as possible, or just let Ms. Jocelyne know if you plan on coming!
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 SEMI-FINALS:
Tuesday: Alex's team vs Yosef's team
Finals will be next week.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: GYM IS CLOSED THIS WEEK, BUT MEZZANINE IS OPEN! Proper clothing and footwear required. Thanks to Ms. Beaucamp for providing supervision!
PARKLAND IS PROUD OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR ATHLETES WHO TOOK PART IN THE ISLAND TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS @ UVC THIS WEEK! Participants included:
- Jonny Cayou in both Discus and Shot Put
- Josh Newton in 800 metre
- Charlotte Zimmerman and Sophie Weil in throwing events
- Conner McCullough, Ben Welsh, Jonah Ragsdale and Jacob Tostwaryk in sprints and team 4 x 100 relay
- Josh Carmichael in Javelin
and making it into the FINALS - TOP 8 OF THE ISLANDS, THE FOLLOWING:
- Cooper Langard - both 800 and 400 metres
- Paulina Paston - 3rd in Junior Girls Shot Put, will represent Parkland in the B.C.'S
- Jarrod Harris, Michael Taylor, Syril Silaya and Ben Sammons - 4 x 100 Senior Boys relay - 2nd! overall.
- Josh Carmichael, Jarrod Harris, Michael Taylor and Ben Sammons - Senior Boys 4 x 400 - 4th - going to B.C.'s!
- Michael Taylor - 200 metres
- Syril Silaya - 1st in Long Jump; 2nd in 100 metres.
- Ben Sammons - 1st in both 300 metre and 100 metre hurdles, setting record time in 300; 2nd in 400 metres - photo finish;
SO FAR - 6 PARKLAND ATHLETES ARE GOING TO THE B.C.'S! THANKS TO ALL STUDENTS WHO REPRESENTED PARKLAND
SO WELL, and sincere thanks to Ms. McNamee for her guidance, enthusiasm, and amazing support for our track atheletes!
Thanks too, to Mr. Choo, Ms. Beaucamp, and Mr. Buckham for their ground support, driving and extra energy for all!
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.
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.
NEW VOLUNTEER POSTING: ST. PAUL'S UNITED
CHURCH SPRING BAZAAR in Sidney, Saturday June 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Looking for 8 volunteers for food prep, seu-up, serving, general sales
support. See Ms. McNamee for details or sign up on door.
MANY
NEW WEEKEND CASH JOBS AVAILABLE: short term yardwork, see posting
outside Ms. McNamee's door - yeardwork, weeding, planting.
MINI
DOUGHNUT STAND IS NOW HIRING: Stand runs at Summer Markets, and is
hiring students, beginning @ $11 per hour. Sidney Market, Victoria
Market, cruise ship terminal and others. Transportation is important to
consider if you are interested in working at all the markets. See Ms.
McNamee for further information.
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.
CAFETERIA: Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.
SPECIALS:
Chicken Curry on Rice * Hot Dogs * Mac & Cheese & Tuna Melts
SOUPS & SALADS:
Chicken Noodle Soup * Thai chicken Wraps * Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
BAKED GOODS:
Maple Pecan Muffins * Carrot Cake * Apple Crisp a la mode * Cookies
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.