MONDAY MARCH 27, 2017
ROTARY CLUB OF SIDNEY APPLICATIONS DUE FOR: Adventures in Technology Camp - takes place in Saskatoon April 23 to April 28 - explore advanced technology, research, development and applications. Student registration and travel costs will be paid by Sidney Rotary Club. See front foyer notice board for further information, and request application form from front office. Application must be submitted by: March 14, 2017.
PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS: NEW MAGAZINE - FLOCK - looking for submissions for second issue on Self-Care and Community Support. See Career Centre posters for website, including information on payment of $25 each for art and literature contributions!
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE TOMORROW FOR TIMES COLONIST 10 K: Registration
now open. Early bird registration only
$30 before Feb 28th DEADLINE. Race is on Sunday, April 30th. Parkland students and staff
are encouraged to register online at www.tc10k.ca to be part of the
Parkland Pant'ers School Team.
ALL GRADS ARE REMINDED: GT PACKAGES FIRST DEADLINE - MARCH 10 - better sooner than later! Hand in your completed, proofread, printed booklets to front office!
CHEMAINUS
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP 2017 - Summer theatre camp for students 10 to 17;
includes all aspects of live theatre production including opportunity to
take part in mainstage presentation. See ANNOUNCEMENTS BOARD for
registration info.
SALTS
SUMMER TRIP INFORMATION - Sail and Life Training Society Tall Ships out
of Victoria - 10 day summer trips available for students - see
ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICE BOARD for further info, and application details. Amazing and life-changing experience!
SCHOLARSHIPS NOTICES AND GRAD 2017 NOTICES:
BEACON COMMUNITY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS - 4 AWARDS of $1,500 available to students in SD 61, 62, 63 or 64 - DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2017. See Mr. Choo, and/GRAD BOARD for application details .
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
next INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL!
ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be practice this Tuesday (February 28) and Thursday (March 2) after school on the field.
NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
1. BUTCHART GARDENS HIRING: Food, Visitor, Custodial, Seed & Golf, Gardening Services - Applications at Career Centre.
2. FOUR PLEX HOUSE CLEANING - 2 hours per week, $12 per hour.
3. THIRD STREET HOUSEKEEPING - 2 hours, twice a month, $11.00 hour.
3. WEST SAANICH ROAD - devices help needed, iphone, ipad, apps, etc.. 1.5 hours, @ $15 per hour.
YEP TRAINING and COURSES - OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
a. FREE RETAIL TRAINING - April 2, 23 - certificate program in retail, spaces available! See Ms. McNamee re registration.
b. SATURDAY APRIL 8 - FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 - 8:30 A.M. TO 4:40 P.M. - @ Shoal Centre $50 REGISTRATION. See Ms. McNamee.
c. SATURDAY MAY 6, 13, 27 - FROM 1 P.M. TO 4 P.M. - GARDENING BASICS COURSE - soil prep, planting, plant care, weeding, pruning, safe tool use. See Ms. McNamee for details.
d. MONDAY MARY 8 - from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - ALERT EMERGENCY FIRST-AID with CPR - hands-on first aid training. See Ms. McNamee for registration information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
VINTAGE WEDDING DRESS FASHION SHOW: 10 models are needed for this fun fundraiser. If you ever wanted to try modeling, this will be a great experience. Takes place May 28 - see Ms. McNamee for further information.
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 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.
Monday and Wednesday after school: 3 to 4 p.m., Rm 201; and Thursday morning before school - 7:15 to 8:15 IN Rm 112.
ENGLISH HELP CENTRE: 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.
CAFETERIA: PLEASE NOTE - CAFETERIA is open!
SPECIALS:
Thai Chicken Wraps
Chicen Strips & Fries
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Veggies and Dip
Rice Noodles with Broccoli & Tofu
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Carrot Cake
note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card,
please purchase at front office.