Daily Announcements

MONDAY APRIL 3, 2017

 
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MONDAY APRIL 3, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 3 April 2017, 9:28 AM
 

MONDAY APRIL 3, 2017: Welcome back, and welcome 5 new students!

Today is the last day to sign up for the Parkland Talent Show! We need more people to sign up. Auditions are tomorrow at lunch. Please see Kass Milburn or Ms. Frith if you are unable to meed this deadline.


Auditions for the 2017 Talent Show are being held tomorrow at lunch in the theatre. If you haven't signed up yet, don't worry there is still time. Please see Kass Milburn or Laura Fraser; Ms. Thompson or Ms. Frith, if you have any questions or can't attend tomorrow's auditions.


Headline:  Be a part of your Public Library!
Teens looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Council. Work on special library and community projects, meet other teens, have fun, boost your resume, and earn volunteer hours.
Friday, April 7, 3:30-4:30pm at the Sidney Public Library


Want to win an Ipad?  Sidney Public Library is having Spring Break Challenge for Teens. See ANNOUNCEMENTS BOARD in front foyer for challenge rules, entry details. Public Library is also starting a Teen Council. First meeting Friday, April 7th, from 3:30-4:30pm. Come to Parkland Library for more information.

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.

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 - 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:


Attention all Volleyball players: drop in volleyball resumes today after school from 3:15 to 5, and will continue on Mondays until the end of the year. Junior, Senior, Girls, Boys, and Alumni Volleyball players welcome!

Just remember: VOLLEYBALL DROP IN MONDAYS after school from 3:15 to 5 p.m.

INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL SCHEDULE: check this spot!



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

NEW JOB OPENINGS:


Fairmont Empress Hotel has over 100 spring and summer job opportunities. See Ms. McNamee for more information.

Are you interested in Banking?  Community Service??  Leadership Skills and Financial literacy?
Applications are now being accepted for the Coast Capital Savings Youth Intern Program.
If you are entering grade 11 or grade 12 you are eligible to apply. Amazing Opportunity! 
Application information in the Career Center.
 Deadline March 31st


VICTORIA LAVENDAR FARM: Are you great with customer service, do you love animals and people? This position will ensure the yoga program registration process is a success. Same person will also run the gift shop, and be involved in caring for birds and animals. Maturity, honesty, and cash register experience a must; people skills and a love of animals important. Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday, from 9 to 5, from April 15 to Labour Day, @$13 per hour plus vacation pay. See Ms. McNamee for further information.


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:


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. 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.


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:


SPECIALS:
Chicken Strips & Fries
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs
Veg Dogs


SOUPS AND SALADS:
Tomato Soup
Veggies & dip
Grilled Cheese
Ham & Grilled Cheese
Curried Rice Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: 
Raspberry Crumble
Carrot Cake
Cookies
Brownies

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.