WEDNESDAY MAY 25, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY MARY 25 - PARKLAND JAZZ BAND playing at Band Shell, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. - event begins 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!
TUESDAY JUNE 7 - PARKLAND 2016 SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE - also featuring dancers from North Saanich Middle School - @ 7 p.m. Parkland Theatre - tickets $5 students, $7 adults - available at Parkland office, or by phone, 250-655-2736. No reserved seating.
THURSDAY JUNE 9 - PARKLAND ATHLETIC BANQUET - stay tuned for further information.
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 : Finals will be next week.
YOGA BEFORE SCHOOL:
There will be no Yoga Before School class this Thursday, May 26th. Class will resume next Tuesday, May 31st.
ATTENTION ALL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: Open gym for Volleyball with Tommi has been restarted and will continue to the end of the year. Everyone welcome: 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.
SPECIALS:
Lasagna with Garlic Bread * Hot Dogs * Grilled Ham & Cheese / Grilled Cheese
SOUPS & SALADS:
Tomato Soup * Chicken Caesar Wrap * Caesar Salad * Veggies & Dip
BAKED GOODS:
Hal's Date and Orange Muffins * Chocolate Chip Square * Cookies & Cream 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.