FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
Thanks to all the staff and students who assisted and attended the B.C. Colleges and Universities night hosted by Parkland last night. Special thanks to the poster makers, whose great work was remarked on, and much appreciated! And thanks to Mr. Choo, for pulling everyone together!
UPCOMING HALLOWEEN EVENTS @ PARKLAND, @ lunch: START PLANNING YOUR COSTUME for Monday NOW!
TODAY Friday October 28 - PIE EATING CONTEST...
Monday October 31 - HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST AND PHOTO BOOTH! DON'T MISS IT!
METAL RECYCLING BINS HAVE ARRIVED: Please place metals for recycling IN THE BIN, back teacher parking lot near the roadway.
Money raised will go to support sports teams and the hockey program. Thanks in advance for your support and junk metal! Bin will be on site for TWO WEEKS ONLY - to NOVEMBER 10, 2016.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM as they defeated Vic High 5 to 2. Shu scored 2 goal, Abraao one, and Ben netted another 2. The boys are in the Playoffs next Tuesday.
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!
EAGLE HEIGHTS AFRICA FUNDRAISER - major fundraiser for support of Eagle Heights School in Africa, @ Parkland Secondary, Thursday November 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Music, Parkland Jazz Band, Parkland Dancers, Marimba Band. Adult tickets $15, Students $10 for sale at Parkland office.
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.
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:
Thanks to all the staff and students who assisted and attended the B.C. Colleges and Universities night hosted by Parkland last night. Special thanks to the poster makers, whose great work was remarked on, and much appreciated! And thanks to Mr. Choo, for pulling everyone together!
UPCOMING HALLOWEEN EVENTS @ PARKLAND, @ lunch: START PLANNING YOUR COSTUME for Monday NOW!
TODAY Friday October 28 - PIE EATING CONTEST...
Monday October 31 - HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST AND PHOTO BOOTH! DON'T MISS IT!
METAL RECYCLING BINS HAVE ARRIVED: Please place metals for recycling IN THE BIN, back teacher parking lot near the roadway.
Money raised will go to support sports teams and the hockey program. Thanks in advance for your support and junk metal! Bin will be on site for TWO WEEKS ONLY - to NOVEMBER 10, 2016.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM as they defeated Vic High 5 to 2. Shu scored 2 goal, Abraao one, and Ben netted another 2. The boys are in the Playoffs next Tuesday.
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!
EAGLE HEIGHTS AFRICA FUNDRAISER - major fundraiser for support of Eagle Heights School in Africa, @ Parkland Secondary, Thursday November 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Music, Parkland Jazz Band, Parkland Dancers, Marimba Band. Adult tickets $15, Students $10 for sale at Parkland office.
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.
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:
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS CANCELLED FOR TODAY, and will be rescheduled next week. Stay tuned for info!
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR AND JUNIOR GIRLS - FIRST BASKETBALL TRY-OUT IS THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Parkland Gym. Please attend if you are interested in playing basketball this year!
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.
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
Tuesday November 1 - Caitlin's team versus Emilia's team
Wednesday November 2 - Ethan's team versus Godwin's team
Thursday November 3 - Teachers versus Pablo'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:
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS CANCELLED FOR TODAY, and will be rescheduled next week. Stay tuned for info!
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR AND JUNIOR GIRLS - FIRST BASKETBALL TRY-OUT IS THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Parkland Gym. Please attend if you are interested in playing basketball this year!
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.
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
Tuesday November 1 - Caitlin's team versus Emilia's team
Wednesday November 2 - Ethan's team versus Godwin's team
Thursday November 3 - Teachers versus Pablo'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:
Breakfast Platter
Soft Tacos
Hot Dogs
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Grilled Turkey Marble on Rye
Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Cinnamon Buns
Raspberry Crumble Muffins
Cookies
Squares
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.