Daily Announcements

TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2017

 
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TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 9:04 AM
 

TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2017

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


ALL GRADS: if you have not yet picked up your GRAD PHOTO PROOFS, please do so TODAY, @ break, or @ lunch!

ALL GRADS - your LAST CHANCE Grad photo retake day has been changed to Thursday, January 12 THIS WEEK. Please log into Lifetouch.ca to book an appointment if you need one.

ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: MANDATORY INTERNATIONAL MEETING, Thursday January 12, in the theatre at lunch. Bring your own lunch to this meeting!

ALL GRADS: STUDENTS INTENDING TO GRADUATE JUNE 2017 ARE REMINDED - your GT qualifying 30 HOURS WORK EXPERIENCE OR VOLUNTEER TIME is needed BEFORE GT is completed. If you have paperwork to hand in, please see
Ms. McNamee in Career Centre, and get this part of your GT done!

ALL GRADS: BURGER 7 BEVERAGE GRAD FUNDRAISER takes place Sunday January 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - this week, EACH GRAD MAY BUY TWO TICKETS @ $20 each; after this week, ticket sales open to everyone.

Parkland's Musical Theatre Program is excited to announce the upcoming show of "Guys and Dolls" running from WEDNESDAY February 1 TO  SATURDAY, Feb. 4, 2017!   Tickets are $14 each (reserved seating). Purchase tickets from Mrs. Wigbers at the front office or by calling 250-655-2736 with a credit card to reserve. Look on the website or posters throughout the school for more information.  Don't delay!  Parkland Musicals always sell out!


ALL STUDENTS TAKING CAMOSUN DUAL CREDIT COURSES: All students registered in Psychology 12, Law 12 and History 12 next semester must get their applications in to Ms. Anderson by Friday, Jan 13.


MONDAY JANUARY 23 - EXAM WEEK STARTS!

MONDAY JANUARY 30 - NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY.

ALL STUDENTS: PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR is ON SALE! 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!

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

If you're a S.T.E.M. superstar and interested in a $80,000 or $100,000 scholarship, see Mr. Choo about the application process to  be selected as Parkland's nominee for the Schulich Leader STEM scholarship.  Deadline for applying to Parkland is Friday, January 20th. Past nominee's names can be seen on the Schulich plaque in the awards display case.
 

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:


upcoming games:
TUESDAY JANUARY 10 - SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL HOME GAME versus PCS @ 5:45 p.m., Parkland Gym.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11 - JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL HOME GAME versus Oak Bay @ 4:15 p.m., Parkland Gym


 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: (by TEAM NAME and COURT NUMBER below)
TUESDAY JANUARY 10 - OPEN GYM
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11 - (1)  JOSEPH VERSUS JASPER; and (2)  GODWIN VERSUS GURVIR
THURSDAY JANUARY 12 - (1) JASPER VERSUS TEACHERS; and (2)  BOB VERSUS LEO

CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP: January 30 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., @ 9860 Third Street, Sidney - see Ms. McNamee to sign up.

YEP JOB FAIR - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. - stay tuned for more information!

A local Pet Hospital will be looking for an employee for the summer to do: GENERAL CLEANING; VET TECH ASSISTANT.

If you have any interest in being a Vet Tech or a Veterinarian this would be a fabulous summer job.  Never too early to think about the summer. See Ms. McNamee ASAP!


SPEND TWO FUN-FILLED DAYS EXPLORING THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY!  In Vancouver!
Open to students in Grades 9–12, March Break camps feature hands-on workshops led by experienced professionals in 3D Animation + VFX, Acting, Makeup, Digital Design, Film Production, Writing or Game Design + Programming.
Students can learn about B.C.’s booming creative economy, and discover how VFS’s unique one-year intensive education model can quickly launch a career in the industry. See websites to register, or check in with Ms. McNamee:
         1.  Film and Technology High School Spring Break Registration Page: https://vfs.edu/events/creative-break
          2. Acting High School Spring Break Registration Page:  https://vfs.edu/events/acting-highschool

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:

SHOAL CENTRE: JAN 21, 2017 - FROM 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. - wrapping mugs and tying ribbons in prep for large event - see Ms. McNamee to sign 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.


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.

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:
The English Help Centre is open 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.


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:
 

SPECIALS:

Bar B Q Pork Noodle Box
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs, Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Pumpkin Soup
Pizza Pops
Broccoli Buffet Salad
Sushi
Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Morning Glory Muffins
Cookies and Cream Cake
Chocolate Pudding

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.