THURSDAY OCTOBER 13, 2016
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
A reminder to all students attending leadership camp today to meet in the theatre after school at 3:30 with your bags!
WOULD THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS SEE MS. MCNAMEE TODAY regarding WORK EXPERIENCE:
Kalen Hunter, Karen Vagay, Jasper Kjernisted, Anne Lisa rovinson, Madison Koster, Austin Price.
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
A reminder to all students attending leadership camp today to meet in the theatre after school at 3:30 with your bags!
WOULD THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS SEE MS. MCNAMEE TODAY regarding WORK EXPERIENCE:
Kalen Hunter, Karen Vagay, Jasper Kjernisted, Anne Lisa rovinson, Madison Koster, Austin Price.
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!
STUDENTS
MAY PICK UP SCHOOL PHOTOS AND HONOUR ROLL CERTIFICATES AT LUNCH, OR
AFTER SCHOOL only FROM THE FRONT OFFICE. Sample photos are available for
everyone. Please - no leaving classes for pick-ups!
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA HOSTS Model United Nations Club Conference, from October 21 to 23, 2016. 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.
Hello Parkland! Student GAFE accounts have now been activated. See Mr Mueller in the library for assistance.
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. 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:
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL TRY-OUTS TAKE PLACE MONDAY OCTOBER 17 AND TUESDAY OCTOBER 18, FROM 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M. EACH DAY. If you have questions or concerns, please see Mr. Buckham.
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL team had a fantastic night last night in their home game winning 5 out of 6 games. Panthers beat SMUS in two straight games, and swept Spectrum. Then Parkland split with PCS winning the first game, but losing the second. A great night overall!
Thanks to the Girls Volleyball team for scorekeeping, and to the students who came out to cheer the team on. Parkland Panthers play in the SMUS tournament this coming weekend.
INTRAMURAL VOLLLEYBALL starts this Thursday October 13, @ lunch, and continues every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until November 30. This Thursday is Emilia's Team against Pablo's team.
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Parkland played this past weekend in Nanaimo and played extremely well, finishing second in their pool, and losing a very close match to powerful Oak Bay in play-offs. Ethan Bond received an all-star recognition for the tournament.
SENIOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM next game is today Thursday October 13 against Esquimalt at Hampton Field. Good luck boys!
Congratulations to Arianne Stevenson who finished 2nd in last week's senior girls cross country race! Runners wishing to participate MUST see Mr. Thomas. All runners, including new runners who still want to participate, please meet in the cafeteria on Monday October 24 at break for an important meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, plus Caitlin and Mel for their wins over St. Margaret's, Reynolds, Frances Kelsey and Esquimalt, to take 1st place in the consolation final at the Camosun Tournament this past weekend.
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:
Solider for A Day- Saturday November 5th:
One day event intended to give an interactive introduction to the various career opportunities available in the Canadian Armed Forces with a focus on the Army reserve.
Programme starts with an introduction to the facilities,basic military concepts such as drill (marching) and dress and deportment. Students will be introduced to weapons, vehicles, training equipment and military rations, unique tactics and training. It will end with them receiving a briefing on education and employment opportunities available as well as how to join the Canadian Armed Forces.
See Ms McNamee ASAP if you are interested!
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!
Jjoin the volunteer student planning group for SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR: Volunteer to plan and pull SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR - gain experience in public relations, networking, promotion, event planning. See Ms. McNamee for further details.
COMING SOON: FOOD SAFE starts October 21, one day 8:45 to 4 p.m. @ Shoal Centre, $50. ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT SO SIGN UP NOW! See Ms. McNamee for info.
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:
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL TRY-OUTS TAKE PLACE MONDAY OCTOBER 17 AND TUESDAY OCTOBER 18, FROM 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M. EACH DAY. If you have questions or concerns, please see Mr. Buckham.
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL team had a fantastic night last night in their home game winning 5 out of 6 games. Panthers beat SMUS in two straight games, and swept Spectrum. Then Parkland split with PCS winning the first game, but losing the second. A great night overall!
Thanks to the Girls Volleyball team for scorekeeping, and to the students who came out to cheer the team on. Parkland Panthers play in the SMUS tournament this coming weekend.
INTRAMURAL VOLLLEYBALL starts this Thursday October 13, @ lunch, and continues every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until November 30. This Thursday is Emilia's Team against Pablo's team.
SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Parkland played this past weekend in Nanaimo and played extremely well, finishing second in their pool, and losing a very close match to powerful Oak Bay in play-offs. Ethan Bond received an all-star recognition for the tournament.
SENIOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM next game is today Thursday October 13 against Esquimalt at Hampton Field. Good luck boys!
Congratulations to Arianne Stevenson who finished 2nd in last week's senior girls cross country race! Runners wishing to participate MUST see Mr. Thomas. All runners, including new runners who still want to participate, please meet in the cafeteria on Monday October 24 at break for an important meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, plus Caitlin and Mel for their wins over St. Margaret's, Reynolds, Frances Kelsey and Esquimalt, to take 1st place in the consolation final at the Camosun Tournament this past weekend.
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:
Solider for A Day- Saturday November 5th:
One day event intended to give an interactive introduction to the various career opportunities available in the Canadian Armed Forces with a focus on the Army reserve.
Programme starts with an introduction to the facilities,basic military concepts such as drill (marching) and dress and deportment. Students will be introduced to weapons, vehicles, training equipment and military rations, unique tactics and training. It will end with them receiving a briefing on education and employment opportunities available as well as how to join the Canadian Armed Forces.
See Ms McNamee ASAP if you are interested!
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 October 14 at lunch in the Careers Center.
For those who 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! see further detail below...
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!
Jjoin the volunteer student planning group for SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR: Volunteer to plan and pull SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR - gain experience in public relations, networking, promotion, event planning. See Ms. McNamee for further details.
COMING SOON: FOOD SAFE starts October 21, one day 8:45 to 4 p.m. @ Shoal Centre, $50. ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT SO SIGN UP NOW! See Ms. McNamee for info.
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.
FIRST AID TRAINING AND ALERT EMERGENCY 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.
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:
Baron of Beef with Fries
Hot Dogs
Thai Chicken Wrap
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Tomato Soup
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Sue's Pasta with Greek Seasoning
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Instant Happiness Squares
Assorted Cookies
Pumpkin Pecan 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 Room 204.