FRIDAY DECEMBER 2, 2016 - IT'S OFFICIAL, IT'S DECEMBER!
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: There are international students who need to see Ms. McRae today at break or lunch. Check the list for your name at the front office. Also,all International students who want to go to the Stelly's Christmas Party must sign up by December 9. See Ms. McRae in Counselling.
THE CAN / FOOD DRIVE RUNS to December 16 - please bring in non-perishable food items, cash or cheque to donate to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. Collection happens on Tuesday and Thursdays in Block B. Prizes will be awarded to the top class in each grade and the winning class overall.
Starting on December 6 - Parkland will provide English language help for any students who would like some extra support. The English Help Centre will run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at lunch in the Learning Centre (room 204) and it will be staffed by a retired English teacher. Please see Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions about this.
SANTA'S ANONYMOUS FUN AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS COMING UP: (ALL SET-UPS / SALES - FRONT FOYER AT LUNCH)
1. BAKE SALE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 @ LUNCH, front foyer.
2. CANDY GRAMS - MONDAY DECEMBER 12 TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - SWEET GREETINGS DELIVERED BLOCK C, DEC. 15TH.
3. PICTURES WITH SANTA - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 & THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 AT LUNCH.
4. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - stay tuned for details!
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: There are international students who need to see Ms. McRae today at break or lunch. Check the list for your name at the front office. Also,all International students who want to go to the Stelly's Christmas Party must sign up by December 9. See Ms. McRae in Counselling.
THE CAN / FOOD DRIVE RUNS to December 16 - please bring in non-perishable food items, cash or cheque to donate to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. Collection happens on Tuesday and Thursdays in Block B. Prizes will be awarded to the top class in each grade and the winning class overall.
Starting on December 6 - Parkland will provide English language help for any students who would like some extra support. The English Help Centre will run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at lunch in the Learning Centre (room 204) and it will be staffed by a retired English teacher. Please see Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions about this.
SANTA'S ANONYMOUS FUN AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS COMING UP: (ALL SET-UPS / SALES - FRONT FOYER AT LUNCH)
1. BAKE SALE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 @ LUNCH, front foyer.
2. CANDY GRAMS - MONDAY DECEMBER 12 TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - SWEET GREETINGS DELIVERED BLOCK C, DEC. 15TH.
3. PICTURES WITH SANTA - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 & THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 AT LUNCH.
4. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - stay tuned for details!
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
book.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
LOCAL THEATRE LOOKING FOR PART-TIME PERSON FOR EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS! See Ms. McNamee ASAP!
GARDENING / PRUNING JOB IN SIDNEY - pruning and cutting back bushes, 2 hours @ $15 per hour, with option for additional work. See Ms. McNamee!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR PARKS CANADA - FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS! Get outdoors, learn about Parks Canada, have fun, and connect wth people in the community. Gain volunteer credits! See Ms. McNamee for details about this special opportunity.
1. DECEMBER 2 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for DEEP COVE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ms. McNamee to sign up!
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.
3. BRIDGE CHRISTMAS DINNER @ Shoal Centre: December 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Host and serve at this buffet dinner for over 100 people. This is an opportunity to spread the holiday spirit and gain experience in hosting and serving.
4. 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LUNCH @ SHOAL CENTRE: Decmeber 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. - Volunteers will gain serving experience with support staff; musicians and 12 days of Christmas surprises!
5. B.C. AVIATION MUSEUM KIDS FEST @ Aviation Museum, December 27 and 28 from 11 to 3 p.m. Volunteers needed! Flight simulators, flyinig tables, games and crafts. Special Aviation event over the Christmas break!
SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL "SAFETY AT WORK" VIDEO, AND WIN A CASH PRIZE: WorkSafe B.C. is looking for creative and original video productions that explore the topic of speaking up for safety at work. Contest open to all students in B.C. enrolled in grades 8 to 12. One video will be forwarded to national competition. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Tuesday march 28, 2017. Find entry form and contest details at: worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
LOCAL THEATRE LOOKING FOR PART-TIME PERSON FOR EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS! See Ms. McNamee ASAP!
GARDENING / PRUNING JOB IN SIDNEY - pruning and cutting back bushes, 2 hours @ $15 per hour, with option for additional work. See Ms. McNamee!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR PARKS CANADA - FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS! Get outdoors, learn about Parks Canada, have fun, and connect wth people in the community. Gain volunteer credits! See Ms. McNamee for details about this special opportunity.
1. DECEMBER 2 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for DEEP COVE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ms. McNamee to sign up!
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.
3. BRIDGE CHRISTMAS DINNER @ Shoal Centre: December 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Host and serve at this buffet dinner for over 100 people. This is an opportunity to spread the holiday spirit and gain experience in hosting and serving.
4. 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LUNCH @ SHOAL CENTRE: Decmeber 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. - Volunteers will gain serving experience with support staff; musicians and 12 days of Christmas surprises!
5. B.C. AVIATION MUSEUM KIDS FEST @ Aviation Museum, December 27 and 28 from 11 to 3 p.m. Volunteers needed! Flight simulators, flyinig tables, games and crafts. Special Aviation event over the Christmas break!
SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL "SAFETY AT WORK" VIDEO, AND WIN A CASH PRIZE: WorkSafe B.C. is looking for creative and original video productions that explore the topic of speaking up for safety at work. Contest open to all students in B.C. enrolled in grades 8 to 12. One video will be forwarded to national competition. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Tuesday march 28, 2017. Find entry form and contest details at: worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest.
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:
CAFETERIA NOW OPEN. See MENU BOARD for available choices. MENU subject to change - check Menu Board daily.
SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter
Hot Dogs / Veggie Dogs
Soft Tacos
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Rice Krispies
Maple Pecan Muffins
Cinnamon Buns
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.
MATH HELP CENTRE:
Monday and Wednesday after school: 3 to 4 p.m., Rm 201; and Thursday morning before school - 7:15 to 8:15 Rm 112.
ENGLISH HELP CENTRE:
Starting
December 6 - The English Help Centre will run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays at lunch in the Learning Centre (room 204) and it will be
staffed by a retired English teacher. Please see Ms. Chicanot if you
have any questions about this.
MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: Times available and rules for use TBA; OR INQUIRE WITH P.E. teachers.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL:
TUTORIAL
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL - except Mondays - TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL, in the Learning Centre
Room 204.