WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14, 2016 - SNOW, SNOW, SNOW!
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:
Reminder to Grade 9's that today is the deadline for giving your consent form and $5.00 to Mr. Choo for the day at UVic. The first 30 to return consent form and bus money will have the opportunity to spend a day at UVic. Any grade 9s that don't have a consent form yet can see Mr. Choo for one today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: If you have NOT SIGNED UP for Stelly's SISP International Christmas party happening tonight, and want to go, please see Ms. McRae in Counselling at lunchtime TODAY.
ALL STUDENTS: dear Santa: PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR is ON SALE all week! PICK UP Order forms available at front office counter. Cash, cheque or credit card accepted; samples on display! Put in your order, and we will fill it for you by the end of the day!
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 - BAND WINTER CONCERT - 7 to 9 p.m. Parkland Theatre, by donation.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - concert in theatre @ LUNCH - donations to Santa's Anonymous!
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 Thursday in Block B. Prizes awarded to Top class in each grade and winning class overall.
Any student wanting help with their English course work can go to the Learning Centre (room 204) at lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Staffed by retired English Teacher. Please see Ms. Chicanot with any questions.
HOCKEY FANS NOTE: free student ticket coupons available (to be combined with one adult ticket purchase) to VICTORIA ROYALS games - for December 27 and 28 - PICK UP AT FRONT OFFICE.
CHESS CLUB meets on Fridays after school in Room 206 - improve your game and beat your friends! All new members welcome!
DOOR DECORATING CONTEST: continues to Thursday December 15 - block D DOOR DECORATING CONTEST - bring your ideas, and have some fun. Judging will occur on Thursday December 15, Block D.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK: this Friday, December 16 - BE SURE TO CLEAN OUT YOUR LOCKER! AND - have a wonderful, warm, happy, safe and sound winter break! See everyone back in the New Year - starting Tuesday January 3!
TREE CHIPPING AND BOTTLE DRIVE - fundraising by donation - 676 KITTYHAWK AIR CADET SQUADRON - Monday, January 2, from 9 to 2 - 1979 de Havilland Way, Sidney. See you there!
SANTA'S ANONYMOUS FUN AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS COMING UP: (ALL SET-UPS / SALES - FRONT FOYER AT LUNCH)
1. CANDY GRAMS -on sale TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - SWEET GREETINGS DELIVERED BLOCK C, DEC. 15TH.
2. PICTURES WITH SANTA - today WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 & tomorrow THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 AT LUNCH.
3. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - @ lunch, THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, theatre - 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:
Reminder to Grade 9's that today is the deadline for giving your consent form and $5.00 to Mr. Choo for the day at UVic. The first 30 to return consent form and bus money will have the opportunity to spend a day at UVic. Any grade 9s that don't have a consent form yet can see Mr. Choo for one today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: If you have NOT SIGNED UP for Stelly's SISP International Christmas party happening tonight, and want to go, please see Ms. McRae in Counselling at lunchtime TODAY.
ALL STUDENTS: dear Santa: PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR is ON SALE all week! PICK UP Order forms available at front office counter. Cash, cheque or credit card accepted; samples on display! Put in your order, and we will fill it for you by the end of the day!
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 - BAND WINTER CONCERT - 7 to 9 p.m. Parkland Theatre, by donation.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - concert in theatre @ LUNCH - donations to Santa's Anonymous!
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 Thursday in Block B. Prizes awarded to Top class in each grade and winning class overall.
Any student wanting help with their English course work can go to the Learning Centre (room 204) at lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Staffed by retired English Teacher. Please see Ms. Chicanot with any questions.
HOCKEY FANS NOTE: free student ticket coupons available (to be combined with one adult ticket purchase) to VICTORIA ROYALS games - for December 27 and 28 - PICK UP AT FRONT OFFICE.
CHESS CLUB meets on Fridays after school in Room 206 - improve your game and beat your friends! All new members welcome!
DOOR DECORATING CONTEST: continues to Thursday December 15 - block D DOOR DECORATING CONTEST - bring your ideas, and have some fun. Judging will occur on Thursday December 15, Block D.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK: this Friday, December 16 - BE SURE TO CLEAN OUT YOUR LOCKER! AND - have a wonderful, warm, happy, safe and sound winter break! See everyone back in the New Year - starting Tuesday January 3!
TREE CHIPPING AND BOTTLE DRIVE - fundraising by donation - 676 KITTYHAWK AIR CADET SQUADRON - Monday, January 2, from 9 to 2 - 1979 de Havilland Way, Sidney. See you there!
SANTA'S ANONYMOUS FUN AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS COMING UP: (ALL SET-UPS / SALES - FRONT FOYER AT LUNCH)
1. CANDY GRAMS -on sale TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - SWEET GREETINGS DELIVERED BLOCK C, DEC. 15TH.
2. PICTURES WITH SANTA - today WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 & tomorrow THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 AT LUNCH.
3. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - @ lunch, THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, theatre - 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:
INTRAMURAL 3 V 3 BASKETBALL SIGN-UP: register your team by handing in form to Sutty in PE office by Thursday December 15. League starts in January and will be 3 versus 3 half-court Basketball at lunch in the gym - 20 minute games of two 10 minute running-time halves. Team must contain: at least one male and one female on the court at all times, and no more than 2 players from a school basketball team. Get your teams in to Sutty before Christmas break!
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 SIDNEY is currently seeking part-time employees to join their replenishment team. Please see Ms. McNamee for detailed information, and application guidance.
TEX - TRADES EXPLORATION PROGRAM - spring session - 1 full month each of WELDING, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL - SD63, in partnership with Camosun College, Semester 2. 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.
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 & Wednesday December 28 from 11 to 3 p.m. Volunteers needed! Flight simulators, flyinig tables, games and crafts. Special Aviation event over Christmas break!
SUBMIT ORIGINAL "SAFETY AT WORK" VIDEO, AND WIN A CASH PRIZE: WorkSafe B.C. looking for creative video productions that explore the topic of speaking up for safety at work. Open to all students, grades 8 to 12. One video 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:
INTRAMURAL 3 V 3 BASKETBALL SIGN-UP: register your team by handing in form to Sutty in PE office by Thursday December 15. League starts in January and will be 3 versus 3 half-court Basketball at lunch in the gym - 20 minute games of two 10 minute running-time halves. Team must contain: at least one male and one female on the court at all times, and no more than 2 players from a school basketball team. Get your teams in to Sutty before Christmas break!
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 SIDNEY is currently seeking part-time employees to join their replenishment team. Please see Ms. McNamee for detailed information, and application guidance.
TEX - TRADES EXPLORATION PROGRAM - spring session - 1 full month each of WELDING, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL - SD63, in partnership with Camosun College, Semester 2. 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.
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 & Wednesday December 28 from 11 to 3 p.m. Volunteers needed! Flight simulators, flyinig tables, games and crafts. Special Aviation event over Christmas break!
SUBMIT ORIGINAL "SAFETY AT WORK" VIDEO, AND WIN A CASH PRIZE: WorkSafe B.C. looking for creative video productions that explore the topic of speaking up for safety at work. Open to all students, grades 8 to 12. One video 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.
*****************************************************************************************************************
CAFETERIA:
PLEASE NOTE: CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED AS OF DECEMBER 14 - DEC 14, 15, 16 - FOR CLEANING.
PIZZA SALES by various sports teams WILL TAKE PLACE AT LUNCHTIME - WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY - IN FRONT FOYER, $2.50 SLICE.
SPECIALS:
SOUPS AND SALADS:
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
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), 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.