Daily Announcements

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2016

 
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 10 November 2016, 8:59 AM
 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10  2016

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


Would the following STUDENTS please see Ms. McRae ini Counselling at break or lunch: Cordaliene Van Marrum; Tyesha Miggitsch; Andrew Schwagly; Hao Liang; Kali Jones; Jaden Warning; Nicole Harris.

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES today: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10 - BEGINNING at 12:20 p.m.

HAIRSTYLIST PROGRAM SHOWCASE: STUDIO 53 Salon @ Mt. Newton X Road - visit Studio 63 Salon to learn about the Hairdressing Program - TONIGHT Thursday November 10, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Find out about 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. BIN WILL BE REMOVED NOVEMBER 10!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 - REMEMBRANCE DAY - Lest we forget...NO SCHOOL today.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 14 - NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY - NO SCHOOL today. Hope you have a wonderful and restful four day weekend!

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18 - PARKLAND JAZZ BAND plays at the Malawi Benefit @ Mary Winspear, 7 p.m. Tickets: Mary Winspear Centre.


ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PICKED UP YOUR PHOTOS, RETAKES, STUDENT CARD OR BUS CARD, PLEASE DO SO today
@ break, lunch, or after school, from front office.

ATTENTION ALL GRADS : Please sign up with on-line booking, TO SCHEDULE your GRAD PHOTO. 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!

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:

Are you a grade 10, 11, or 12 student thinking about attending UBC?  A UBC advisor will be available at Parkland @ lunchtime on Wednesday, November 13 to tell you about their admission requirements, deadlines, and programs. A great opportunity to learn about the importance of grade 11 marks when applying to UBC.  Meeting in textiles room, room number 404 at lunch, Wednesday, Nov 16TH.
 

BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR from MAGIC WAND - all accessories included. Complete outfits available, female and male. 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:
Thursday November 10 - Teacher's team versus Caitlin's team


CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:

ALL WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN WEX, AND WORKED OVER SUMMER, PLEASE BRING COMPLETED PAPERWORK IN TO MS. MCNAMEE BY NOVEMBER 9 IN ORDER TO GAIN A FINAL MARK FOR YOUR UPCOMING REPORT CARD. Remember grade 12 students - a minimum of 30 hours work experience is required in order to qualify for Grad Transitions.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
1. NOVEMBER 18 - Observatory is hosting a volunteer information and appreciation evening on Friday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. with free pizza, refreshments, and the opportunity to meet and socialize with other volunteers, board members, and people generally interested in STEM careers and research. A great opportunity for students who are interested in science, and more particularly astronomy or astrophysics. See Ms. McNamee for more information.

2. NOVEMBER 25 -  SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH ANNUAL ADVENT FESTIVAL: November 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. - Volunteers needed to prep and serve international foods; set up and clean up; learn to use commercial dishwasher.

ABORIGINAL YOUTH CONFERENCE HOSTED BY VNFC: November 25 and 26 - aborignal speakers, prizes, games. See Ms. McNamee for further information.

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 and Fries
Baked Spaghetti (GF options)
Hot Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Minestrone Milanese Soup
Broccoli Buffet Salad
Zucchin, Peppers and Feta Wraps
Potato Pancakes

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
7 Layer Squares
Apple Cinnamono 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.