Daily Announcements

FRIDAY JUNE 10. 2016

 
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FRIDAY JUNE 10. 2016
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 10 June 2016, 8:50 AM
 

FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

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

FRIDAY JUNE 10 -TODAY - 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 only.

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

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.



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!


CLAREMONT SECONDARY IS OFFERING SUMMER SESSION COURSES in SOCIAL STUDIES, ENGLISH, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, PRE-CALCULAS, RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP, AND LAW. See Claremont Secondary website for further information and registration applications.

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!

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. Please ensure this is taken care of before you leave for the summer, or are leaving the program, and travelling before school year end!


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS

Yoga Before School is officially finished for the year. Students assignments can hand  in assignments to Ms. Dibblee in the gym or at the front office until June 20th.


Intramurals schedule:
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: TODAY  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 June 10 to sign up. 


Van Isle Marina are looking for two people for the following jobs:
Fuel Dock Crew; Yacht Park Support Crew.
You need to be mature, responsible, hard working, "hands on" worker who has experience in manual labour.If you are interested see the notice board outside Ms. McNamee office.


CAREER FAIR: FAIRMONT EMPRESS IS HOLDING CAREER FAIR NEXT WEEK 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 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.


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.


CAFETERIA:  Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA - NOTE CAFETERIA CLOSES AS OF FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2016.

SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter     * Soft Beef Tacos     * Hot Dogs

SOUPS & SALADS:
Fruit Salad     * Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye

BAKED GOODS:

Cinnamon Buns     * Maple Pecan Muffins

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.