Daily Announcements

TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2016

 
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TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 9:21 AM
 

TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

The Library will be closed today for Lunch, C and D Blocks and after school.  NO access, no lending, and no checking out books, laptops, headphones, calculators, or printing.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

TONIGHT! TUESDAY JUNE 7 - PARKLAND 2016 SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE - also featuring dancers from NSMS  - @ 7 p.m. Parkland Theatre - tickets $5 students, $7 adults - available at Parkland office, or by phone, 250-655-2736. No reserved seating. 


ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES: if you have not yet received your ATHLETIC BANQUET ticket for this Thursday June 9 as yet - please see Mr. Sutton ASAP!


WEDNESDAY JUNE 8 - INDIGENOUS GRAD @ MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE, 6 6O 8 P.M. - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR PARKLAND INDIGENOUS GRADS!


THURSDAY JUNE 9 - PARKLAND ATHLETIC BANQUET - 5 P.M.

FRIDAY JUNE 10 - ALL JUNIOR AND SENIOR GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING BASKETBALL NEXT YEAR - There is an important meeting by the gym on Friday June 10 at lunch. Everyone wanting to play next year, please attend!

FRIDAY JUNE 10 - PARKLAND INTERNATIONAL FAREWELL - 1:45 to 3 p.m., in the Gym.

FRIDAY JUNE 10 - LAST DAY FOR CAFETERIA SERVICE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! Pizza sales will be available
the week of June 13 to 17.

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

Important notice TO ALL GRADS: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR CEREMONY TICKETS FROM UVIC  - remaining extra tickets SHOULD BE RELEASED THIS WEEK - DON'T MISS OUT!

final grad notes:  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.


INTER-CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER VICTORIA invites all immigrant and refugee youth, ages 13 to 18 years, to Juan de Fuca trail exploration, and Mystic Beach overnight camping - July 2016 - make some new friends, and enjoy outdoor experiences! See Ms. Ford at front office for invitation if you haven't already received one.


 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!


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 Thrifty'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: ALL International students must ensure all textbooks and library books are returned, and any incidental school fees, including for uniforms, are returned and / or paid for before you leave.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Yoga Before School is officially finished for the year. Students who still need to complete their Class Observation assignments can hand them in to Ms. Dibblee in the gym or at the front office until June 20th.


CONGRATULATIONS to the Parkland Sailing Team for coming in 3rd place at the Discovery Regatta, and 4th place at the Vancouver Island School Sailing League. Good winds, and lots of close races - way to go, team!

Intramurals schedule:
Tuesday: FINALS REMATCH teachers vs. Yosef's team
Wed/Thursday: Open gym badminton
Friday: Closed


GREAT RESULTS FOR PARKLAND ATHLETES AT B.C. TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITION LAST WEEK:

BEN SAMMONS - two Silver medals - 2nd in Jr. Boys 100 M Hurdles; 2nd in 300 M Hurdles. Amazing results!

SAYRIL SILAYA - 4th in Sr Boys Long Jump; 7th in Sr. Boys 100 Metre; 10th in 200 Metre. Very competitive events!

PAULINA PASTOR - 6th in Jr Girls Shot Put. Top Vancouver Island finisher in this event.

MICHAELA PENNELL - great day in Javelin, and also threw in the Hammer event.

BEN SAMMONS, SAYRIL SILAYA, MICHAEL TAYLOR, JARROD HARRIS - 9th in provice in Sr Boys 4 x 100 relay.

BEN SAMMONS, SAYRIL SILAYA, JOSH CARMICHAEL, JARROD HARRIS - finished top 15 in Sr Boys 4 x 400.





ATTENTION ALL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: Open gym for Volleyball has restarted and will continue to end of 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: Wednesday June 15, 2016.


CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info and some application forms


EPICURE JOB FAIR: FRIDAY JUNE 10 - FROM 9 a.m. to noon - looking for grade 12 students, see posters @ Career Centre, and Ms. McNamee for further details.


Sidney Elementary School is looking for responsible Parkland students to help with their Fun Day on June 24th from 8:30-11:30 am. If you are available to help, please see Ms. Dibblee before the end of this week to sign up.
 

NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: join CFAX Santas Anonymous "Kidz helping Kids" - collecting new school supplies to help local kids - August 15 to August 31. See Career Centre Volunteer Door to sign up, or see Ms. McNamee for more info.


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.


IRONMAN @ Elk Lake, Thursday 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.


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.


CAFETERIA:  Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.

SPECIALS:
Fried Rice   *     Baked Spaghetti     * Hot Dogs

SOUPS & SALADS:
Pacific Clam Chowder     *     Sue's Pasta with Green Seasoning     *     Clubhouse Bagels    * Pepperoni Cheese Sticks

BAKED GOODS:

Raspberry Crumble     * Apple Crisp a la Mode     *     Angel Food 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.