Parkland Secondary School

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23,  2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:

Parkland is proud of our two students participating in the Heliset Hale Relay - a run to promote suicide prevention. Way to go AJ and Shyquintin!

Hello Parkland!
When you had your School Pictures taken, a Parkland student ID card was created.  Please carry this with you for the entire school year so you can use it to borrow books in the library.  All students who use their Student ID Cards to borrow books will be entered into a prize draw in October!
 

STUDENT ID CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT FRONT OFFICE - YOU MUST KNOW YOUR TAG TEACHER TO PICK UP YOUR STUDENT
CARD. Please come at break, lunch or after school only for pick-up.

There is a brief meeting today - FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 - at lunch for journalism students who HAVE NOT yet signed up for access to the journalism software. There will be a general meeting of all journalism students on Monday for assignments.

 
This week all "B" Block classes are getting a special presentation in the Library about the upcoming Student GAFE accounts.  If you do not have a B Block class, or were away for this presentation, please come and see Mr Mueller right away in the Library.
 
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - deadline for Camp Qwanoes trip was yesterday. Final paperwork, payment must be submitted to Ms. McRae in Counselling TODAY at break, lunch or after school.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Whistler Ski Trip Applications will be available from Ms. McRae in Counselling AFTER SCHOOL ONLY.

First meeting of the MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CLUB will be Friday September 23 at lunch IN room _____. Please come right at the bell. See Mr. Hobson if you have any questions.

ALL STUDENTS: UVIC MENS BASKETBALL TEAM will be playing at Parkland on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 @ 7 P.M. This is the 2nd ANNUAL BASKETBALL GAME hosted at Parkland. Proceeds go to the Sidney Food Bank. No cost to attend but please bring food donations. Bring your friends to see a terrific night of BASKETBALL!

ALL SENIOR STUDENTS: IF INTERESTED IN DESIGN AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, a meeting is being held next Tuesday September 27 from 9 to 4 p.m. at the Pier Hotel  to plan what the downtown Sidney streetscape will look like. Please let Ms. Chicanot know if you are interested in attending this all day workshop.
 
CALLING ALL WRITERS: If you believe THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD, if cliches make your skin crawl, if you'd like to take your storytelling beyond It was a dark and stormy night, then come join the Creative Writing Club. First meeting is next THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29 at lunch in Ms. Rioux's classroom, room 108. See you there!

ANNUAL CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION:  September 19 to October 28 - answer questions daily and earn money for YOURSELF and for YOUR SCHOOL! See Camosun College ChatterHigh Competition page, and sign up!


ALL STUDENTS: to take the SD 63 SCHOOL BUS this year, you must first register. Please pick up form at front office.

ALL STUDENTS: PHOTO RETAKE DAY IS OCTOBER 18. All students must have their photo taken, as these are used for YEARBOOK and STUDENT records system. Please be sure to have your photo done or redone TUESDAY Oct 18.

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA HOSTS Model United Nations Club Conference, from October 21 to 23, 2016. Opportunity for high school students to follow their interests and exercise their abilities in debate and diplomacy, while creating plausible solutions to issues that are currently plaguing the world. This year's theme: Global Unity - Social, Political and Economic Protection of Vulnerable Peoples.
Interested students please contact your Socials, English, Leadership, Councillors for further information.

ALL STUDENTS: please return your START-UP / INTAKE PACKAGES as soon as possible to the front office!

ATTENTION ALL 2017 GRADS:

UNIVERSITIES AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS WILL HAVE ADVISORS @ PARKLAND - THURSDAY OCTOBER 27TH, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information will be provided about each institution, with advisors encouraging you to attend, and answering questions about admission, programs, scholarships, registration, etc., about each place. These advisors will provide up-to-date and through knowledge about their school. This is a golden opportunity to learn all the information you need to assist with your admission choices, applications, and future education decisions. Attending will be: Royal Roads, Camosun, Vancouver Island University, UVIC, Quest, Thompson Rivers University, SFU, and others. Mark your calendar now!

MAGIC WAND is in its 14th year! Offers to any grad to BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR - all accessories included. Two Boutique times are scheduled - mid October, late February. Contact esurerus@telus.net to arrange an appointment time.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ALL BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS; JUNIOR AND SENIOR - regular Sunday night drop-in with Mr. Coughlin, runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in Parkland Gym. Please come out for a run to play some pick-up basketball to get ready for the upcoming season!

SAANICH PENINSULA U18 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fun Night League Basketball - no experience necessary! Takes place @ Bayside Middle School, Monday evenings, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., October to March. Register through Panorama Recreation Centre, $50.


CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:

Peninsula Co-op Gas and Convenience Store opens in November, at McDonald Park Road,  two blocks from Parkland, and is looking to HIRE! Come and meet the new Gas Bar Manager and two members of the Peninsula Co-op Human Resources team.  They will be here to give a presentation to interested students, and conduct mini interviews on the spot. Have your resume ready, pre-apply on line, and see Ms. Mac if you are interested! Room 200 @ Lunch MONDAY September 26th - be there!

JOBS AVAILABLE AT PANAGO / SIDNEY: Grade 11 and 12 students - for cooks and drivers positions. Apply with resume at Panago.

MARIA'S SOUVLAKI in Sidney is hiring for part-time positions. Great job for students. Week day evenings from 5 to 8:30, and weekend shifts. Very flexible. Apply in person with resume to Maria's Souvlaki, or see Ms. McNamee for information.

FREE RETAIL TRAINING in Brentwood Bay: September 25 to October 16 - see Ms. McNamee to register.

COMING SOON: FOOD SAFE and ALERT FIRST AID - watch CAREER CENTRE NOTICE BOARDS FOR INFORMATION.

NOTICE TO ALL STUDENT WORKERS:  September 15th,  BC Minimum Wage went from $10.45 to $10.85!!!! Check your paycheque!


MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday and Wednesday; 7 a.m.;  CONCERT BAND - Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m.; CHOIR - Friday, 7 a.m. ALL REHEARSALS TAKE PLACE IN THE MUSIC ROOM.

BAGEL BREAKFAST:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings, before school, at the BLUE TABLES area.


CAFETERIA:
NOTE: CAFETERIA NOW OPEN.  See MENU BOARD for available choices. MENU subject to change - check Menu Board daily.

SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter
Hot Dogs
Soft Tacos

SOUPS & SALADS, SANDWICHES:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye

BAKED GOODS:
Cinnamon Buns
Raspberry Crumble Muffins

note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. If you would like to use a debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please purchase at front office.

MATH HELP CENTRE:
Monday and Wednesday after school: 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 201; and Thursday morning before school from 7:15 to 8:15 in Room 112.

MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: Times available and rules for use TBA

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL:
TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL - except Mondays - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL, in the Library / Learning Commons.