WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7 - ah, the scent of snow in the air!
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
BAKE SALE TOMORROW AT LUNCH, FRONT FOYER!
ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK LOST & FOUND FOR CLOTHING AND OTHER ARTICLES - all lost and found items will be removed
before Christmas break, and donated to local charities.
ALL STUDENTS: THE LONG AWAITED AND MUCH ANTICIPATED PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR WILL GO ON SALE THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 AT LUNCH IN FRONT FOYER. Cash, cheque or credit card accepted; samples on display!
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.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are reminded of the DEADLINE FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP APPLICATIONS over the Christmas break is Friday, December 9. See Ms. McRae if you have any questions.
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.
A reminder that any student wanting help with their English course work can go to the Learning Centre (room 204) at lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, and will be staffed by a retired English Teacher. Please see Ms. Chicanot with any questions.
CHESS CLUB meets on Fridays after school in Room 206 - improve your game and beat your friends! All new members welcome!
DOOR DECORATING CONTEST: Monday December 12 through Thursday December 15 - block D DOOR DECORATING CONTEST - bring your ideas, and have some fun. Judging will occur on Thursday December 15, Block D.
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 - THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - CONCERT FOR SANTA'S ANONYMOUS. Entry by donation.
CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS DECEMBER 16 (last day of school before break), and everyone returns to school, TUESDAY JANUARY 3!
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
BAKE SALE TOMORROW AT LUNCH, FRONT FOYER!
ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK LOST & FOUND FOR CLOTHING AND OTHER ARTICLES - all lost and found items will be removed
before Christmas break, and donated to local charities.
ALL STUDENTS: THE LONG AWAITED AND MUCH ANTICIPATED PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR WILL GO ON SALE THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 AT LUNCH IN FRONT FOYER. Cash, cheque or credit card accepted; samples on display!
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.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are reminded of the DEADLINE FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP APPLICATIONS over the Christmas break is Friday, December 9. See Ms. McRae if you have any questions.
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.
A reminder that any student wanting help with their English course work can go to the Learning Centre (room 204) at lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, and will be staffed by a retired English Teacher. Please see Ms. Chicanot with any questions.
CHESS CLUB meets on Fridays after school in Room 206 - improve your game and beat your friends! All new members welcome!
DOOR DECORATING CONTEST: Monday December 12 through Thursday December 15 - block D DOOR DECORATING CONTEST - bring your ideas, and have some fun. Judging will occur on Thursday December 15, Block D.
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 - THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - CONCERT FOR SANTA'S ANONYMOUS. Entry by donation.
CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS DECEMBER 16 (last day of school before break), and everyone returns to school, TUESDAY JANUARY 3!
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:
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:
VAN ISLE MARINA is looking for students to do snow removal over the next few weeks. Sign up outside Ms. McNamee's office door
with your name, cell, home number, and email address to be on call, for Christmas break earnings!
SLEGG BUILDING MATERIALS DISNEY is currently seeking part-time employees to joion their replenishment team. Please See Ms. McNamee for detailed information, and application guidance.
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!
TEX - TRADES EXPLORATION PROGRAM - spring session - i full month each of WELDING, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL - SD63, in partnership with Camosun College, offers a trade exploration program in Semester 2 where students are introduced to various trades. See Ms. McNamee ASAP for further information!
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.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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:
VAN ISLE MARINA is looking for students to do snow removal over the next few weeks. Sign up outside Ms. McNamee's office door
with your name, cell, home number, and email address to be on call, for Christmas break earnings!
SLEGG BUILDING MATERIALS DISNEY is currently seeking part-time employees to joion their replenishment team. Please See Ms. McNamee for detailed information, and application guidance.
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!
TEX - TRADES EXPLORATION PROGRAM - spring session - i full month each of WELDING, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL - SD63, in partnership with Camosun College, offers a trade exploration program in Semester 2 where students are introduced to various trades. See Ms. McNamee ASAP for further information!
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:
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Hot Dogs
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Country Chicken Noodle Soup
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowl
Cheese Sticks / Pep Sticks
Veggies & Dip
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins
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.
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.