Daily Announcements

MONDAY OCTOBER 31, 2016

 
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MONDAY OCTOBER 31, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 31 October 2016, 9:12 AM
 

MONDAY OCTOBER 31,  2016 - HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!

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


Monday October 31 - HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST AND PHOTO BOOTH! DON'T MISS IT!

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!


TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1 - @ LUNCH IN THE THEATRE - Vancouver Trip applications will be available. Deadline for applications:
 November 8, 2016.

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 finished 2nd overall in their league. They are in the Playoffs, and are hosting Spectrum tomorrow - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1 -  in the semi-finals. Kick-off is at 3 p.m., @ Blue Heron. Good luck boys!

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, Mufaso Marimba Band. Proceeds support school students in Kenya. 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! Deadline is approaching fast.

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!


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:


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


FINAL GIRLS BASKETBALL TRY-OUT TAKES PLACES WEDNESDAY November 2 right after school, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. All girls wanting to play this year must attend.

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. 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.

2. 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. First meeting for volunteers is Saturday November 5. 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:

Cheese Quesadillas / Chcken Quesadillas
Butter Chicken on Rice
Hot Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Tomato Soup
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Clubhouse Bagel

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Carrot Cake
Rice Krispies
Cookies
Maple 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.
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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.