Daily Announcements

Monday December 5, 2016

 
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Monday December 5, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 5 December 2016, 9:03 AM
 

MONDAY DECEMBER 5 - ah, the scent of snow in the air!

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


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  International students who want to go to the Stelly's Christmas Party must sign up by December 9. See Ms. McRae in Counselling.

CAN / FOOD DRIVE RUNS to December 16 - please bring in non-perishable food items, cash or cheque to donate to Sidney Lions Food Bank. Collection on Tuesday & Thursday in Block B. Prizes will be awarded to Top class in each grade and winning class overall.

Starting on TUESDAY 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), will be staffed by a retired English teacher.  Please see Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions about this.

CHESS CLUB meets on Fridays after school in Room 206 - improve your game and beat your friends! All new members welcome!


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:


Tuesday December 6: SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL HOME GAME @ 7:30 P.M. VERSUS Oak Bay

Wednesday December 7: Junior Boys Basketball first away game at Royal Bay @ 4 p.m.

Thursday December 8: Senior Girls Basketball Away Game @ PCS, @ 5:45 p.m.


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 - pruning, cutting back bushes, 2 hours @ $15 per hour, 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.


BRIDGE CHRISTMAS DINNER @ Shoal Centre: Wednesday 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.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LUNCH @ SHOAL CENTRE: Tuesday December 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. - Volunteers will gain serving experience with support staff; musicians and 12 days of Christmas surprises!

B.C. AVIATION MUSEUM KIDS FEST @ Aviation Museum, Tuesday December 27 and Wednesday December 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 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:

Sweet & sour Pork
Grilled Ham & Cheese / Grilled Cheese
Hot Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Tomato Soup
Broccoli Buffet Salad
Veggies & Dip
Chicken Caesar Wraps

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Carrot Cake
Scones
Cookies
Gingerbread Brownies
Raspberry Crumble 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.


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.