THURSDAY MARCH 2, 2017:
If any student in grade 12 would like to review their grade 12 English exam please see Ms. Chicanot to complete the appropriate paper work. Any student has the opportunity to rewrite the English exam on April 6th, May 11th or June 23rd
On Thursday February 23rd all grade 9-11 students were given course selection forms for the 2017-18 school year. If you were absent on that day, please pick up a course selection form from the office. All forms are due back at the office by March 10th. Please see a counsellor if you have any questions
ALL GRADS ARE REMINDED: GT PACKAGES FIRST DEADLINE - MARCH 10 - better sooner than later! Hand in your completed, proofread, printed booklets to front office! absolute final deadline is: March 17 - be early, rather than late!
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 paid by Sidney Rotary Club. See front foyer notice board for info, and request application form from front office. Application deadline: March 14, 2017.
SPRING SCHOOL SAILING will be starting April 8th! If you are interested in learning how to sail, from April to June, or you already know how, and would like more information on registration, please see Mrs. Bennett in the front office, or contact Christine @ cbennett@sd63.bc.ca.
Any
students planning to write the S.A.T. this school year can contact Mr.
Choo about a $150 discount on a S.A.T. prep course that starts on April
8th at St Michael's University School.
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 .
ALL GRADS: BLACK & LEE TUXEDO SALES AND RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE. Gather a donation for your dry grad!
BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR from MAGIC WAND - all accessories included. Complete outfits available, female & male. Purchasing also available! Boutique times scheduled. Contact esurerus@telus.net to book.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
next INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL!
ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be practice today Thursday (March 2) after school on the field.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
next INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL!
ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be practice today Thursday (March 2) after school on the field.
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
Do you want to work at the Department of National Defence as an apprentice? They are now excepting applications for the summer.
Rory Passmore, a past Parkland Student, was selected to be an Apprenticeship student for two summers! Jobs include the following Trades;
- Various Metal Trades
(e.g., Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding)
- Various Hull Trades
(e.g., Shipwright/Joiner, Painter, Lagger, Electroplater & Rigger)
- Pipefitter
- Electrician (Marine & Weapons)
- Machinist
- Millwright
See Ms. McNamee regarding applications!
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.
Do you want to work at the Department of National Defence as an apprentice? They are now excepting applications for the summer.
Rory Passmore, a past Parkland Student, was selected to be an Apprenticeship student for two summers! Jobs include the following Trades;
- Various Metal Trades
(e.g., Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding)
- Various Hull Trades
(e.g., Shipwright/Joiner, Painter, Lagger, Electroplater & Rigger)
- Pipefitter
- Electrician (Marine & Weapons)
- Machinist
- Millwright
See Ms. McNamee regarding applications!
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.
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 IN Rm 112.
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.
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CAFETERIA: PLEASE NOTE - CAFETERIA is open!
SPECIALS:
Baron of Beef & Fries
Sweet & Sour Pork
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Veggies & Dip
Cheese Sticks
Pepperoni Sticks
Broccoli Buffet Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Cookies and Cream Cake
Chocolate Pudding
Skor Toffee Bars
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.
ANY GRADE 12 STUDENTS WHO WROTE THE ENGLISH 12 PROVINCIAL EXAM, WHO WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A RE-MARK OF THEIR EXAM, please see Ms. Chicanot as soon as possible this week.
ALL GRADS ARE REMINDED: GT PACKAGES FIRST DEADLINE - MARCH 10 - better sooner than later! Hand in your completed, proofread, printed booklets to front office! absolute final deadline is: March 17 - be early, rather than late!
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 paid by Sidney Rotary Club. See front foyer notice board for info, and request application form from front office. Application deadline: March 14, 2017.
SPRING SCHOOL SAILING will be starting April 8th! If you are interested in learning how to sail, from April to June, or you already know how, and would like more information on registration, please see Mrs. Bennett in the front office, or contact Christine @ cbennett@sd63.bc.ca.
Any
students planning to write the S.A.T. this school year can contact Mr.
Choo about a $150 discount on a S.A.T. prep course that starts on April
8th at St Michael's University School.
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 .
ALL GRADS: BLACK & LEE TUXEDO SALES AND RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE. Gather a donation for your dry grad!
BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR from MAGIC WAND - all accessories included. Complete outfits available, female & male. Purchasing also available! Boutique times scheduled. Contact esurerus@telus.net to book.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
next INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL!
ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be practice this Thursday (March 2) after school on the field.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
next INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL!
ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be practice this Thursday (March 2) after school on the field.
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
Do you want to work at the Department of National Defence as an apprentice? They are now excepting applications for the summer.
Rory Passmore, a past Parkland Student, was selected to be an Apprenticeship student for two summers! Jobs include the following Trades;
- Various Metal Trades
(e.g., Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding)
- Various Hull Trades
(e.g., Shipwright/Joiner, Painter, Lagger, Electroplater & Rigger)
- Pipefitter
- Electrician (Marine & Weapons)
- Machinist
- Millwright
See Ms. McNamee regarding applications!
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.
Do you want to work at the Department of National Defence as an apprentice? They are now excepting applications for the summer.
Rory Passmore, a past Parkland Student, was selected to be an Apprenticeship student for two summers! Jobs include the following Trades;
- Various Metal Trades
(e.g., Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding)
- Various Hull Trades
(e.g., Shipwright/Joiner, Painter, Lagger, Electroplater & Rigger)
- Pipefitter
- Electrician (Marine & Weapons)
- Machinist
- Millwright
See Ms. McNamee regarding applications!
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.
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 IN Rm 112.
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.
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CAFETERIA: PLEASE NOTE - CAFETERIA is open!
SPECIALS:
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Beef with Broccoli
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Mulligatawny Soup
Veggies & Dip
Turkey on Rustic Ciabatta Bun
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Butter Tart Slice
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.