Parkland Secondary School

TUESDAY MAY 31, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

Tuesday May 31 - Assembly for all Grade 11's - Block B in Theatre.

TODAY TUESDAY MAY 31 - There will be an important Grad Committee meeting in room 108 today at lunch.  All grads are invited to attend.
 

NOTE FOR TODAY:  Grads should check the grad bulletin board to ensure that they have all requirements met.

Important information for Grad -  In order to be included on the grad list compiled on June 1st all grads must:
1) be in a passing position in all courses required for graduation
2) be at least 80% complete in any SIDES courses required for graduation
3) have all forms signed and handed in for grad, including GT completion
There will be an important Grad Assembly in D block on Monday June 6th.  Grads will be given their line up placement and we will rehearse entrance and exit to seats in the gym. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT ALL GRADS ATTEND ASSEMBLY.

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.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 1 - YEAR END BAND CONCERT @ 7 P.M. @ Parkland Theatre. Entry by donation at the door. 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.

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

SATURDAY JUNE 4 FROM 10 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. - SHRED FEST TO SUPPORT FORT MCMURRAY - BRING YOUR PAPERS IN NEED OF CONFIDENTIAL SHREDDING - donation of $10 per box - banker's box size. Come to Keating Elementary School, this Saturday, and send some help for those friends and families affected by the fires in Fort McMurrary area.


ANY AND ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE WORK EXPERIENCE PAPERWORK DUE, please see Ms. Ford in Career Centre or front office, and hand your work in, while Ms. McNamee is away.



THURSDAY JUNE 9 - PARKLAND ATHLETIC BANQUET - stay tuned for further information.

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.

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:

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:
TODAY MAY 31 Tuesday: Indoor SOCCER FINALS Teachers vs. Yosef's team
Wed/Thursday: Open gym
Meeting in gym Monday at lunch for ALL intramurals students.

ATTENTION ALL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: Open gym for Volleyball with Tommi has been restarted and will continue to the end of the school year. Everyone welcome: MONDAYS from 3 to 5 p.m.

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information

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.

CANADIAN ARMED FORCES - today TUESDAY MAY 31 @ LUNCH, in the Career Centre - come and hear all about careers in the Canadian military.

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: SATURDAY JUNE 4, FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. - ACCESS AWARENESS DAY @ Shoal Centre; 3 volunteers needed. Helpserve at BBQ and support activities including: wheelchair obstacle course, blindfold challenge! Free lunch provided to all volunteers!

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:
Thai Thighs     *   Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowl     * Hot Dogs

SOUPS & SALADS:
Italian Chickpea and Pasta Soup     *     Macaroni Salad     * Clubhouse Bagels    *     Saucy Meatball Subs

BAKED GOODS:

Lemon Blueberry Muffins     * Chocolate Pecan Pie     * Mud Pie     * Sunny Lemon Square

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.