THURSDAY MARCH 9, 2017:
ALL
GRADE 12 STUDENTS: ANY STUDENTS REQUIRING AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT BEFORE
SPRING BREAK, must order transcripts before this Thursday March 9,
thank you!
ANY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE MARINE SERVICE TECH
PROGRAM are invited to a special meeting today at lunch in the Career
Centre - information and treats provided! See you there.
Got
Talent? The audition sign up sheet for the PARKLAND TALENT SHOW on
Wednesday April 26th is now up on the Grad Board, located in the front
foyer near the office. The show is open to all students, in all grades,
with all kinds of talent! All proceeds from the show will go to support
the Parkland Grads of 2017. Sign up now!
Hello Parkland, Want to
win an Ipad? The Sidney Public Library is having a Spring Break
Challenge for Teens. See ANNOUNCEMENTS BOARD in front foyer for
challenge rules, entry details. Also, the Public Library is starting a
Teen Council. The first meeting will be on Friday, April 7th, from
3:30-4:30pm. Come to the Parkland Library for more information.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
(1)
All International students who plan to travel on the March spring
break, must have their trip applications submitted by TODAY Thursday,
March 9th. See Ms. McRae for any questions.
(2) Reminder to all
those International students who have signed up for the upcoming trip to
MOUNT WASHINGTON next Wednesday March 15 - there will be a short but
informative meeting this coming Thursday March 9th, in Room 212 (the
planning room) to check in with everyone and plan out what you need to
bring with you! Bring your lunch and your questions. Don't miss this
meeting!
(3) International students in grades 9, 10 and 11 -
there will be a field trip to Vancouver on Wednesday April 12. Get more
information and an application form from Ms. McRae in counselling area.
ALL STUDENTS - ALL COURSE SELECTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2017: All forms are due back at the office TOMORROW March 10th.
TOMORROW PANTHER CUP DAY: FRIDAY MARCH 10 - FROM 1 TO 3 P.M. @ Panorama - make sure you have your permission forms in hand - these are required for all students to get on the buses. THERE ARE EXTRA FORMS AT THE FRONT OFFICE. NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING; THERE IS NO RETURN BUSSING FROM PANORAMA - Students must arrange their own transportation home from the arena after the game!
FREE WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE COURSE - Sunday March 26 in Victoria - RSVP TO: 250-813-3569 to register. An essential class to help develop skills and confidence, to resist violence and stop abuse. Free for all women and girls. Taught by singer songwriter Auto Janz.
SPRING BREAK ART CAMPS:FROM March 20 to March 31 - classes in 3D Design and Printing; in Youth Spring Break Art Camp; Screen Printing - ALL @ MCTAVISH ACADEMY OF ART - register @MCTAVISHACADEMY.ca.
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.
EXCLUSIVE FUNDRAISER MOVIE SCREENING OF "Doctor Strange"! Takes place Thursday March 16 @ STAR CINEMA, SIDNEY, @ 6:45 p.m. All proceeds support the Parkland Jazz Band as they represent Parkland at Nationals in Niagara Falls in May. Enjoy a great movie, excellent popcorn, amazing prices, and a fun night with friends! Tickets are $10 each and are available from the Parkland office. Seating is limited. Get your tickets ASAP!
SPRING SCHOOL SAILING will be starting April 8th! If you are interested in learning how to sail, from April to June, please see Mrs. Bennett in the front office, or contact Christine @ cbennett@sd63.bc.ca.
Venturer Scout Company:
The 10th Tsartlip Venturer Scout Company (for high-school aged youth of all genders) meets Thursday evenings and is looking for new members. There is still time to register for the spring season. Next Camp March 30-April 2. Contact Scouter Doug Ransom doug.ransom@gmail.com 250.516.9650.
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:
Attention all GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS: Please meet in the gym today - Thursday March 9 - at the beginning of lunch for important information.
INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY MARCH 9 - CHRISTIAN EPP versus BIG BREN'S
MONDAY MARCH 13 - WACKY WILLOW versus THE DOODEES
TUESDAY MARCH 14 - BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS versus CHRISTIAN EPP
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15 - FILIPINO DAD'S versus THE DOODEES
THURSDAY MARCH 16 - WACKY WILLO versus BIG BREN'S
YOUTH AT THE BOOTH - ELECTIONS B.C. JOBS AVAILABLE - Students are needed to participate in Elections B.C. voting booth employment - May 9, 2017 - paid employment of $250 per day, for the whole day, and three hours training previous required. See Ms. McNamee for further information, and application process, ASAP!
Do you want to work at the Department of National Defence as an apprentice? They are now accepting 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, hull trades, pipefitters, electricians, machinists, millwrights. See Ms. McNamee re 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 MAY 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: 15 models are needed for this fun fundraiser. 2 models who own their own suits are also needed to accompany the models in gowns to the stage. If you ever wanted to try modeling, this will be a great experience. Fundraiser for Central Saanich Citizen Association. Takes place May 28 - see Ms. McNamee for further information.
PREPARE AND SERVE @ SUNDAY SOCIAL: Central Saanich Senior Citizen Association in Brentwood Bay looking for volunteers to prep and serve, last Sunday of the month, from March until June, from 1 to 4 p.m. See Ms. McNamee to get involved.
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:
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Sweet & Sour Pork
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
SOUPS AND SALADS:
Chicken Noodle Soup
Veggies & Dip
Cheese Sticks
Pepperoni Sticks
Sue's Pasta with Greek Seasoning
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Cookies & Cream Cake
Mocha Whip Cream Cake
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.