THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
Hello Parkland!
Your Student GAFE accounts have now been activated. Everyone who signed their permission form can now sign into their account at GMAIL.COM
Your account is your student number @ STUDENTS.SD63.BC.CA
Your password is your usual password.
See Mr Mueller in the library if you need assistance, or if you did not sign the Permission form.
PARKLAND MARINE:
If there are any interested Marine students that would like to take the course Boating Two, Beyond the PCOC, the Saanich Peninsula Squadron is offering this course at Parkland Secondary School starting Tuesday October 4th at 7pm. The cost for Parkland students is $80. Students can register online at boatingcourses.ca or see Ms. Chicanot if you would like more information.
In block B classes all this week and next we will be collecting "Toonies for Terry and Tour de Rock" to help support the Terry Fox foundation as well as the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Bring in your extra toonies all this week and next and let's see if we can make our goal of $1000 by the end of next Thursday.
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 @ BREAK, LUNCH, OR AFTER SCHOOL.
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 today at lunch in Ms. Rioux's classroom, room 108. See you there!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - ORANGE SHIRT DAY IN SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS! Wear your orange tomorrow.
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:
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 @ BREAK, LUNCH, OR AFTER SCHOOL.
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 today at lunch in Ms. Rioux's classroom, room 108. See you there!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - ORANGE SHIRT DAY IN SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS! Wear your orange tomorrow.
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:
$100,000 LORAN Scholarship
Only meeting about the LORAN scholarship
The deadline for the $100,000 is rapidly approaching. Parkland can sponsor up to three candidates that exemplify "character, service, and leadership". Come to the textiles room (room #404) on Monday, October 3rd at the beginning of lunchtime to find out how to apply to be sponsored for the $100,000 LORAN scholarship.
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:
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:
Would the following students please see Ms. McNamee today:
Sara Keating, Milannie Espinosa, Taylor Fenton, Vanna Funk, Jeremy Gagnon, Jordan Liu, Sadie Glickman, Irene Ju, Gabriel Iturralde,
Bryan Gardner, Kassidy Mockeridge, Spencer Michl, Brendan McTavish, Tyler McArter, Meredith Bonneau, Sasha Coles Webb, Nickolas Cowles, Isobel Sheridan, Angelina Modeste, Alex Billson
SENIOR COUPLE who live in Sidney need assistance moving and setting up memory foam topper - offering $50 for student helper. Please contact Ms. McNamee for details.
Sara Lawton, from Beacon Community Youth Employment Program, will be in the Career Centre at Lunch today to meet with any students interested in joining this amazing team. If you are already a member, come and connect with Sara!
Beacon Community Services offers YEP services to provide our community’s younger citizens with opportunities to work, train and volunteer. YEP also helps our community by connecting people with enthusiastic, hard-working YEP students who can:Give volunteer support to local charities and events, or take on paid work in the community. Teens, you’re eligible for this free program if you’re 14-18 years old and educated in the Saanich School District (SD 63). You can:
Choose your level of participation; Attend interesting training, workshops and courses to prepare for a successful career future.
Get certificates for First Aid, Food Safe and other skills that employers look for.Get help with your resume, cover letter, and interview skills. Make money and/or earn graduation credits for volunteer experience.
Odyssia is looking for a Dishwasher and Bus People. If you are interested in this part time work, apply in person or see Ms. McNamee.
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.
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 Room 204.