Daily Announcements

TUESDAY APRIL 4, 2017

 
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TUESDAY APRIL 4, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 8:56 AM
 

TUESDAY APRIL 4, 2017: Welcome back, and welcome 5 new students!

ATTENTION - All those who signed up to audition for the Parkland Talent Show, auditions are being held TODAY at lunch in the theatre. Please show up right after the bell and bring everything you need along with you.

If you haven't signed up yet, please see Kass Milburn or Laura Fraser; Ms. Thompson or Ms. Frith, if you have any questions or can't attend TODAY'S auditions.


TRACK & FIELD: All students on the track and field team MUST come to a meeting today at lunch in the Career Centre. Your first meet is Wednesday April 5th.


ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be SOCCER PRACTICE today after school. Also, all SENIOR GIRLS must meet in the gym after school to get uniforms for Thursday's game.

TUTORING IS NOW AVAILABLE - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:03 to 4 p.m. each day, in the CULTURAL ROOM. Please see Ms. Mack for assistance with assignments, studying for tests, or other tutoring needs.

Final deadline for PARKLAND PANTHERS TO REGISTER FOR TIMES COLONIST 10 k run: Wednesday April 5. Don't miss it!

CHATTERHIGH ANNUAL COMPETITION IS STARTING APRIL 10 to MAY 19. Get ready to sign up! Earn money for scholarships and your home school!

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
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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.


OSEF INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM looking for Canadian students interested in reciprocal exchanges with European partners, for 2017-2018 exchange. See website or email:patriciarhodes@shaw.ca, or see notice board in Career Centre for information.

STUDIO 63 - WILL RE-OPEN FOR BUSINESS Monday April 10, @ ILC Saanichton, 1649 Mr. Newton X Road.  Please see ILC website for salon hours, and appointment times.


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:


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

INTRAMURALS: HANDBALL SCHEDULE: check this spot!
TUESDAY APRIL 4 - CHRISTINA EPP versus FILIPINO DAD'S.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 5 - THE DOODEES versus BIG BREN'S.
THURSDAY APRIL 6 - CHRISTINA EPP versus WACKY WILLOW.

MONDAY APRIL 10 - CHRISTINA EPP versus THE DOODEES.
TUESDAY APRIL 11 - BIG BREN'S versus FILIPINIO DAD'S.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 12 - THE DOODEES versus CHRISTIAN EPP.
THURSDAY APRIL 13 - FILIPINO DAD'S versus WACKY WILLOW.

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

GOOD LUCK TO JACK BATEMAN AND TEACHER MR. BROUWER. Jack is representing Parkland and the lower island at the Skills Canada competition in Abbotsford on Wednesday.

NEW JOB OPENINGS:

MANY NEW SHORT-TERM JOBS - GARDENING, YARD CLEAN-UP, GRASS CUTTING; ETC - see notices on Career Centre boards for inf

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

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 -  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:

SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL looking for volunteers with creative writing skills, or editing skills, to adjudicate the writing contest submissions for festival. 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. 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:
Thai Thighs on Rice
Linguini Alfredo
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs


SOUPS AND SALAD:
Mulligatawny Soup
Veggies & Dip
Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
Clubhouse Bagel


BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: 
Pina Colada
Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Pudding

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.