Daily Announcements

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2016

 
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 17 November 2016, 9:44 AM
 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17,  2016

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


ALL GRADS: GRAD PHOTOS START TODAY - THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17 - if you haven't already booked your appointment, please go on-line with LIFETOUCH and book your appointment asap. All appointments take place in trailer by front doors of school .Appointments open only until: NOVEMBER 23, SO DON'T MISS IT!

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

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18 - SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL AA ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS AT PARKLAND, Friday and Saturday - come out and cheer the Panthers on!

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 - appointments can be booked by phoning: 250-655-2700.

ALL GRADS: PARKLAND GRAD 2017 GRADWEAR ORDER FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT FRONT OFFICE COUNTER. Please note: ordering deadline is: Friday November 25. Don't miss it!

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

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:
 
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:


NOTICE FOR ALL JUNIOR GIRLS INTERESTED IN PLAYING BASKETBALL THIS YEAR: Please come to an important informational meeting tomorrow, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18 at lunch in the Career Centre. Ms. Yager will be there to talk about the next trys-outs coming up, and the potential schedule for the year!


NOTICE TO ALL JUNIOR BOYS WHO TRIED OUT FOR THE JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: The first cut is now posted on the bulletin board just inside the main doors to the GYM - if your name is on the list, you need to come to an important meeting today, Thursday November 17 @ lunch in the Career Centre!
For those of you who did not make the list, please continue to work on your game (especially the Grade 9's), and come out to try-uts next year!

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17 - Teachers' team versus Godwin'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 asap IN ORDER TO GAIN A FINAL MARK and CREDITS.  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 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.

2. DECEMBER 3 - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. - share the excitement with young families by helping the Lions serve pancakes and sausage - breakfast provided to volunteers.

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
Sweet and Sour Pork
Hot Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Country Chicken Noodle Soup
Sue's Pasta with Greek Salad
Fried Rice

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Squares
Apple Cinnamon 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.