THURSDAY OCTOBER 27, 2016
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
UPCOMING HALLOWEEN EVENTS @ PARKLAND, @ lunch: START PLANNING YOUR COSTUME for Monday NOW!
Thursday October 27 - MUMMY WRAPPING!
Friday October 28 - PIE EATING CONTEST...
Monday October 31 - HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST AND PHOTO BOOTH! DON'T MISS IT!
Universities and college advisors from all over BC will be at Parkland tonight from 6 to 8 to help you explore and plan possibilities for your education after high school. The information session is open to students from all grades. Make sure you come and use this opportunity to plan your grade 11 and 12 courses or university and college programs. UVic, Camosun College, Justice Institute, and many more post secondary institutions will be represented.
MONDAY OCTOBER 31 - PARKLAND hosts 76 JAPANESE STUDENTS and their chaperones to visit for the day.
Japanese visitors attend regular classes with Parkland Musical Theatre buddies, watch and participate in Halloween activities, visitors set up games in gym for Parkland students to enjoy. Thank you, all students and staff, for making our visitors WELCOME!
Students, please don't forget to sell your coupon books to raise money for Parkland school. Our goal is to have each student sell at least one coupon book. Parent Christine Bennett is in the front foyer every day after school to take your payments or give you additional books. Payments due by November 4th.
Welcome to Parkland - INDIGENOUS 100 YEARS OF LOSS exhibit - in front foyer UNTIL END OF THURSDAY ONLY. This is an important and valuable exhibit on loan to Parkland- please do not touch or lean on any of the panels or columns. Do take the time before school, at lunch, break or after school to witness this historical exhibit.
ODD FELLOWS UNION OF VICTORIA SPEECH COMPETITION: applicants have opportunity to attend a two week, all expenses paid pilgrimage to the United Nations in New York, and other historic destinations including Ottawa, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Competition is based on 3 minute prepared speech, with topic: Is the United Nations obsolete? See your English teacher if you are interested in this wonderful challenge!
STUDENT BUS CARDS HAVE ARRIVED, AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TODAY AT LUNCH OR BREAK - FROM the front OFFICE.
SALTS REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2017 - SAIL AND LIFE TRAINING SOCIETY - registration starts SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 for one week trips on Victoria's tall ships - Pacific Swift or Pacific Grace. See website for information.
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
UPCOMING HALLOWEEN EVENTS @ PARKLAND, @ lunch: START PLANNING YOUR COSTUME for Monday NOW!
Thursday October 27 - MUMMY WRAPPING!
Friday October 28 - PIE EATING CONTEST...
Monday October 31 - HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST AND PHOTO BOOTH! DON'T MISS IT!
Universities and college advisors from all over BC will be at Parkland tonight from 6 to 8 to help you explore and plan possibilities for your education after high school. The information session is open to students from all grades. Make sure you come and use this opportunity to plan your grade 11 and 12 courses or university and college programs. UVic, Camosun College, Justice Institute, and many more post secondary institutions will be represented.
MONDAY OCTOBER 31 - PARKLAND hosts 76 JAPANESE STUDENTS and their chaperones to visit for the day.
Japanese visitors attend regular classes with Parkland Musical Theatre buddies, watch and participate in Halloween activities, visitors set up games in gym for Parkland students to enjoy. Thank you, all students and staff, for making our visitors WELCOME!
Students, please don't forget to sell your coupon books to raise money for Parkland school. Our goal is to have each student sell at least one coupon book. Parent Christine Bennett is in the front foyer every day after school to take your payments or give you additional books. Payments due by November 4th.
Welcome to Parkland - INDIGENOUS 100 YEARS OF LOSS exhibit - in front foyer UNTIL END OF THURSDAY ONLY. This is an important and valuable exhibit on loan to Parkland- please do not touch or lean on any of the panels or columns. Do take the time before school, at lunch, break or after school to witness this historical exhibit.
ODD FELLOWS UNION OF VICTORIA SPEECH COMPETITION: applicants have opportunity to attend a two week, all expenses paid pilgrimage to the United Nations in New York, and other historic destinations including Ottawa, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Competition is based on 3 minute prepared speech, with topic: Is the United Nations obsolete? See your English teacher if you are interested in this wonderful challenge!
STUDENT BUS CARDS HAVE ARRIVED, AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TODAY AT LUNCH OR BREAK - FROM the front OFFICE.
SALTS REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2017 - SAIL AND LIFE TRAINING SOCIETY - registration starts SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 for one week trips on Victoria's tall ships - Pacific Swift or Pacific Grace. See website for information.
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!
Hello Parkland! Student GAFE accounts have now been activated. See Mr Mueller in the library for assistance.
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:
MAGIC
WAND is in its 14th year! BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR - all
accessories included. Boutique times are scheduled - including in late
February. Contact esurerus@telus.net to arrange any other appointment
time.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the small but mighty Parkland Cross Country team for an excellent showing at Islands. Team members Patricia Alonso and Marta Moreno finished their season with strong races, and Arianne Stevenson (16th in Senior Girls race), and Cooper Langard (10th in Junior Boys Race) advanced to Provincials next week in Kelowna.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Senior Boys Soccer Team as they beat SMU 5 - 0 earlier this week. Goals were scored by Shu, Ben got 3, and Jason 1. Elliott earned his second shut-out! Great job boys! Next game is Thursday October 27 at Vic High.
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 27 - Teachers' team versus Emilia's team
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
NEW JOB POSTING; SAVE ON FOODS - Grocery Clerk openings, no previous experience necessary. Positive, customer-focused individuals, apply on-line. See poster on Career Centre notice boards, or contact Ms. McNamee for further information.
Solider for A Day- Saturday November 5th: One day event gives an interactive introduction to various careers available in the Canadian Armed Forces with a focus on the Army reserve. See Ms McNamee ASAP if you are interested!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
1. SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL READING - calling all bookworms and future authors -October 28 reading at Shoal Centre, 6:30 to 8:30 - register new members, welcome guests, and support the coffee station.
2. OCTOBER 31 - SECOND ANNUAL TREAT STREET - volunteers needed 4 to 6 p.m.; dress up in costume and give away candy at Treat Stations, downtown Sidney. Also, volunteers for dog costume contest at Beacon Park from 4 to 6 p.m.
3. NOVEMBER 12 FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. - SHOAL CENTER CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - volunteers needed to help serve coffee and cookies, and promote YEP PROGRAMS to visitors.
4. Join the volunteer student planning group for SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR: Volunteer to plan SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR - gain experience in public relations, networking, promotion, event planning. See Ms. McNamee for further details.
CANADIAN FORCES INFO SESSION: offering over 100 full and part-time employment positions between Canadian Navy, Army, and Air Force. PAID post secondary EDUCATION available through officer training plan. Meet a recruiter THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 @ 6 TO 7 P.M., 827 Fort Street, Victoria. See Ms. McNamee for info.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the small but mighty Parkland Cross Country team for an excellent showing at Islands. Team members Patricia Alonso and Marta Moreno finished their season with strong races, and Arianne Stevenson (16th in Senior Girls race), and Cooper Langard (10th in Junior Boys Race) advanced to Provincials next week in Kelowna.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Senior Boys Soccer Team as they beat SMU 5 - 0 earlier this week. Goals were scored by Shu, Ben got 3, and Jason 1. Elliott earned his second shut-out! Great job boys! Next game is Thursday October 27 at Vic High.
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 27 - Teachers' team versus Emilia's team
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
NEW JOB POSTING; SAVE ON FOODS - Grocery Clerk openings, no previous experience necessary. Positive, customer-focused individuals, apply on-line. See poster on Career Centre notice boards, or contact Ms. McNamee for further information.
Solider for A Day- Saturday November 5th: One day event gives an interactive introduction to various careers available in the Canadian Armed Forces with a focus on the Army reserve. See Ms McNamee ASAP if you are interested!
Fire Cadet Camp-Pender Island Spring Break - 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!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
1. SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL READING - calling all bookworms and future authors -October 28 reading at Shoal Centre, 6:30 to 8:30 - register new members, welcome guests, and support the coffee station.
2. OCTOBER 31 - SECOND ANNUAL TREAT STREET - volunteers needed 4 to 6 p.m.; dress up in costume and give away candy at Treat Stations, downtown Sidney. Also, volunteers for dog costume contest at Beacon Park from 4 to 6 p.m.
3. NOVEMBER 12 FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. - SHOAL CENTER CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - volunteers needed to help serve coffee and cookies, and promote YEP PROGRAMS to visitors.
4. Join the volunteer student planning group for SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR: Volunteer to plan SPRING YOUTH JOB FAIR - gain experience in public relations, networking, promotion, event planning. See Ms. McNamee for further details.
CANADIAN FORCES INFO SESSION: offering over 100 full and part-time employment positions between Canadian Navy, Army, and Air Force. PAID post secondary EDUCATION available through officer training plan. Meet a recruiter THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 @ 6 TO 7 P.M., 827 Fort Street, Victoria. See Ms. McNamee for info.
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.
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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
Baked Spaghetti
Hot Dogs
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Chicken Noodle
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Caesar Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Chocolate Espresso Muffins
Squares
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookie Cake
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.
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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.