Daily Announcements

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2016

 
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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 9:01 AM
 

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1,  2016

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


Thank you, all Parkland students and staff, for making our 76 JAPANESE VISITORS AND THEIR CHAPERONES FROM KICHIJO WELCOME yesterday for all the school and Halloween activities.


ATTENTION ALL GRADS: on-line booking is now available for scheduling your GRAD PHOTO. The grad photo trailer will be here at Parkland from November 17 to November 23 only. Go on-line @ LIFETOUCH and select Parkland. Book now  as schedule fills up fast!

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM as they finished 2nd overall in their league. They are in the Playoffs, and are playing Spectrum; BUT WILL PLAY AT HAMPTON FIELD due to rainy conditions - TODAY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1 - NOW in the semi-finals!

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 - 24 Parkland students are going to Vancouver to participate in WE DAY. Thanks to these students and their sponsor teachers for representing Parkland!

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.

HAIRSTYLIST PROGRAM SHOWCASE: STUDIO 53 Salon @ Mt. Newton X Road - visit Studio 63 Salon to learn about the Hairdressing Program - Thursday November 10, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Find out how you can get started in this career and apprenticeship program! Refreshments served. All interested students welcome!

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.

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:


JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4, FROM 3 TO 4:30 P.M.

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
today 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 PLACE 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:

Dairy Queen is hiring for Part Time Positions!   See Ms. Mac for more 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!

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.


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. 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.

2. 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.

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:

Hamburger & Veggie Burger & Fries
Thai Veggie & Chicken Wrap
Hot Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Tortellini and Spinach Soup
Veggies and Dip
Pepperoni and Cheese Sticks

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Decadent Brownies
Scones
Cookies



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.