Parkland Secondary School

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26,  2016

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

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

There is an important journalism meeting today for all students in journalism. The meeting is in room 206. If you cannot attend please see Mr. Wong as soon as possible.
 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26 - TODAY @ LUNCH - there will be a FILM CLUB meeting, in Room 208.

There will be a meeting Tuesday at lunch in room 111 for any grad 12 students interested in being a part of Grad committee this year.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 - GRAD PARENT MEETING AT 7 P.M.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 - SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL, 6 TO 9:30 P.M. IN GYM.

There will be a quick meeting Wednesday at break in the theatre for students who were in last years advanced dance class. Please see Ms. Frith if you cannot be there.
 

Hello Parkland!
When School Pictures are taken, a Parkland student ID card is created.  Please carry ID with you for the entire school year so you can use it to borrow books in the library.  Students who use 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.

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

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!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - ORANGE SHIRT DAY IN SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - TERRY FOX RUN. Altered bell schedule.

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: PHOTO RETAKE DAY IS OCTOBER 18. Photos 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: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RETURNED YOUR START-UP / INTAKE PACKAGES - THEY ARE NOW OVERDUE! PLEASE BRING to front office as soon as possible!

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  provided about each institution, with advisors answering questions about admission, programs, scholarships, registration, etc. Up-to-date and through knowledge about each school provided. This is a golden opportunity to learn all 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:

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS: please see Mr. Thomas to get forms and schedules for the upcoming races. TEAM PRACTICE after school today -  Monday September 26 - bring your runners!

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!

JUNIOR AND SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS: regular Sunday night drop-in, from 5 to 7 p.m. See you there!

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! 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 TODAY 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:

SOUPS & SALADS, SANDWICHES:


BAKED GOODS:


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.