Daily Announcements

THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2017

 
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THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 12 January 2017, 9:10 AM
 

THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2017

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


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 - GT qualifying 30 HOURS WORK EXPERIENCE OR VOLUNTEER TIME is needed BEFORE GT is completed. If you have paperwork or questions,  please see Ms. McNamee, Career Centre.

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 announces the upcoming show: "Guys and Dolls" - opening WEDNESDAY February 1 to SATURDAY, Feb. 4, 2017!   Tickets $14 each (reserved seating). Purchase tickets from the front office or call 250-655-2736 with a credit card to reserve. See 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.


GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM @ NORTH SAANICH MIDDLE SCHOOL is seeking billet families to host visiting Japanese students March 22 to March 26, 2017. Please contact Jessica @ jtamburino@sd63.bc.ca for further information.


ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT @ UVIC, January 18, 2017, from 4:30 to 6:40 p.m., in Bob Wright Centre, B150. Writer, stand-up comic and mental health activist KEVIN BREEL will be keynote speaker. See Ms. McNamee for info.


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 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: Friday, January 20th.
 

BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR from MAGIC WAND - all accessories included. Complete outfits available, female & male. Boutique times scheduled - including late February. Contact esurerus@telus.net to book.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:


RESULTS OF BASKETBALL THIS PAST WEEK:
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL - League win over GNS Tuesday night; just edged out by Oak Bay Wednesday night @ home. Reynolds Tournament upcoming this weekend! GOOD LUCK JUNIOR PANTHERS!

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL - BIG win against Claremont this past Tuesday night - the first time Parkland has taken down the Spartans in the Senior Boys Basketball competitions in quite a while! Vanier Tournament upcoming this weekend! GOOD LUCK SENIOR PANTHERS!

 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: (by TEAM NAME and COURT NUMBER below)
THURSDAY JANUARY 12 - (1) JASPER VERSUS TEACHERS; and (2)  BOB VERSUS LEO

Central Saanich Extreme Fastball Club 2017 Registration dates:
Sat Jan 14th, from 1 – 3pm
Sun Jan 22nd, from 1 – 3pm
Wed Feb 8th, from  6 – 8pm
For any info contact Dave Hamer at dhamer@telus.net


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 are interested in being a Vet Tech or a Veterinarian, this would be a fabulous summer job.  See Ms. McNamee ASAP!


SPEND TWO FUN-FILLED DAYS EXPLORING THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY!  In Vancouver! SPRING BREAK CAMPS!
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:

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:

Baron of Beef and Fries
Baked Spaghetti
Hot Dogs / Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Hamburger Soup
Curried Vermicelli Salad
Clubhouse Bagel
Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Sunny Lemon Squares
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins


note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. To use a debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card,
please purchase at front office.