THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2016 DAILY NEWS: ATTENTION
ALL ATHLETES: if you have not yet received your ATHLETIC BANQUET ticket
for TONIGHT Thursday June 9 as yet - please see Mr. Sutton ASAP! INTERNATIONAL: Could Mark Wu please see Ms. Jocelyne to pick up an important document. Applications
for the Academic Honours Seminar are available at the office for next
year's grade 11 and 12 students. Please return your application to the
office by Friday June 17th at the latest. See Ms. Chicanot if you have
questions. Ms.
Chicanot is looking for 6 Grade 11 students to be helpers at the Grad
Ceremony at Uvic on Tuesday June 28th. Could you please leave your name
with Ms. Ford at the front office if you are interested.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Congratulations
to the Parkland Dancers on a successful showcase Tuesday night and a
huge thank you to all the Parkland Staff and Students who came out to
show their support. It was a fun night of celebrating and showcasing
dance at Parkland, wonderful performances by all!
TONIGHT! 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!
CENTRAL
SAANICH is holding COMMUNITY SKATEPARK PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE regarding new
location for skateboard park in Central Saanich; including discussion of
features and design of new park once location is approved. SATURDAY
JUNE 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Centennial Park Fieldhouse.
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!
OPEN-AIR LIBRARY DAYS: TUESDAY IN JULY AND
AUGUST, 2016 - from 10 to 2, "weather permitting" @ BEACON PARK, free
books for all ages to enjoy! Come on out to the park and find a new book
to read!
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.
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:
NOTICE TO GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS:
Emma
Dennis, Lauren Fanelli, Sasha James, Nicole Van Es and Kirsten Allen
please return your soccer uniforms to the PE office ASAP!
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:
Thursday: Open gym badminton
Friday: Closed
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 2 p.m. - 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 -
June 24th from 8:30-11:30 am. If you are available to help, please see
Ms. Dibblee or Ms. McNamee before the end of the week to sign up.
CAREER
FAIR: FAIRMONT EMPRESS IS HOLDING CAREER FAIR WEDNESDAY JUNE 15 - from 9
to 12 in Crystal Ballro, Empress Hotel, downtown Victoria - looking for
front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, stewarding, culinary,
banquets, sales, grounds and spa employees - full time and part time.
Join the amazing newly renovated premier elite hotel - great employment
for students for summer, or longer term employment.
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.
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:
Baron of Beef with Fries * Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas * Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad * Turkey on rustic Ciabatta
BAKED GOODS:
Lemon Chese Cake Squares * Chocolate Chip Banana
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.