Daily Announcements

MONDAY October 11, 2016

 
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MONDAY October 11, 2016
by Carol Gribling - Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 9:03 AM
 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2016

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


Imagining Possibilities Conference

This conference is designed to Inspire and Enlighten young women!
If you are interested in attending this free conference, on October 26th, Please come to a meeting this Friday at lunch in the Careers Center

For those that have already handed in their permission forms, please see Ms. McNamee regarding registration.



Fire Cadet Camp-Pender Island Spring Break
It's not too late!
If you are interested in a career in fire fighting or to being a first responder ( Fire, Police, or Paramedic).
Please see Ms. McNamee ASAP or chat with Emma Van Wyk.
This is an amazing opportunity!

MINDFULNESS GROUP is meeting on Monday's and Friday's at lunch in the upper conference room. Come and take a break from your busy day while learning techniques to calm your mind and body. All students and staff are welcome!

A reminder to all those grads who are apart of this years Grad Committee that there will be a meeting today in the Foods Room at lunch. We will be discussing Grad Wear so if you want your ideas to be heard, make sure you show up! 

International students going to Camp Qwanoes tomorrow please meet in Romm 404 today at lunch.


STUDENTS MAY PICK UP THEIR SCHOOL PHOTOS AND HONOUR ROLL CERTIFICATES AT LUNCH, OR AFTER SCHOOL only FROM THE FRONT OFFICE. Sample photos are available for everyone - you do not need to have already ordered pictures. Please - no leaving classes for pick-ups!

Hello Parkland! Student GAFE accounts have now been activated.  See Mr Mueller in the library if you need assistance, or if you did not yet sign the Permission form.


PHOTO RETAKE DAY IS OCTOBER 18. Photos are used for YEARBOOK and STUDENT records system, and to create student bus cards. 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. High school students follow their interests  in debate and diplomacy. This year's theme: Global Unity - Social, Political and Economic Protection of Vulnerable Peoples. Please contact your teachers for further information and to arrange permission to attend this special conference.

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


ATTENTION ALL 2017 GRADS:

Reminder to all students applying for the $100,000 LORAN scholarship to start their online applications now.  To be considered as an applicant sponsored by Parkland, the deadline for emailing your cover and reference letters to Ms. Chicanot  and Mr. Choo is 3:00 pm on Friday, October 14th.  Good Luck.

UNIVERSITIES AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS WILL HAVE ADVISORS @ PARKLAND - THURSDAY OCTOBER 27TH, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Advisors will be answering questions about admission, programs, scholarships, registration, etc.  This is a golden opportunity to GATHER INFO to assist with your admission choices, applications, and future education decisions. Attending will be: Royal Roads, Camosun, VIU, 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:


INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL is coming! Get your sign up form from the gym and return it to Mr. Sutton. The more teams that enter the better!

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:

SOUND THE ALARM! Any students interested in applying to attend the FIRE / RESCUE CADET CAMP must get in touch with Ms. McNamee ASAP. This is a week long camp dedicated to the basics for firefighting, search and rescue, medical first aid response, and rope rescue. Strong emphasis on teamwork, physical fitness, community service and fun! This course ALSO qualifies for 4 credits!
This is your chance to take up a challenge, and explore what could be your life path!

Imagining Possibilities Conference Wednesday Oct 26th - the Full Day Conference consists of: Live Your Dream Show!
Attendees can speak one-on-one with over 50 women exhibitors who have made successful careers in the arts, science, health care, technology, personal care, business, law and many other areas. Also present will be service providers such as Student Aid BC, WorkLink, and Island Sexual Health. 
See Ms. McNamee ASAP if you are interested in attending.


COMING SOON: FOOD SAFE  starts October 21, one day 8:45 to 4 p.m. @ Shoal Centre, $50. See Ms. McNamee for info.

ALERT FIRST AID - watch CAREER CENTRE NOTICE BOARDS FOR INFORMATION.
 Takes place November 14, from 8:45 to 4 p.m., Cost is $50.00 . See Ms McNamee to register.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SHOAL CENTRE CRAFT FAIR, November 12; Breakfast with Santa and more. See Ms. McNamee for details on how to gain credits for your volunteer time.

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 AND SALADS:


BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:


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.