Daily Announcements

Monday April 10, 2017

 
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Monday April 10, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 10 April 2017, 9:20 AM
 

MONDAY APRIL 10, 2017: Happy spring!

Congratulations to Lauren, Sara, Emma and Dylan for playing in UVIC ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAME Saturday night, way to go Panthers!

ALL TRACK & FIELD TEAM members please come to a meeting on Tuesday at lunch in the Career Centre.

The SIDES help centre is starting this week on Tuesday and Thursdays after school in the career centre. Come and get help with any SIDES course. See Ms. Anderson in the counselling office if you have questions.

ANY GRADS WHO MISSED FRIDAY'S ASSEMBLY, DID NOT RECEIVE THEIR GRAD PACKAGE,OR WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING ISSUES WITH THE GT BOOKLET AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULING, please see front office before the end of the school day TODAY.
Please note: you will not receive an interview time until your GT BOOKLET is satisfactorily completed. Don't worry, just see us!


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

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS who want to go on the Tofino Whale Watching Trip on May 4 and 5 must get field trip forms from Ms. McRae in Counselling. Space is limited! Deadline for signed forms and payment is: Thursday, April 13 - don't miss it!

SCRAP METAL BIN IS AVAILABLE for donations @ PARKLAND until Tuesday April 18! Please keep area tidy with your metals!The metal recycling bin is back, feel free to recycle all your metal items now through April 18. Monies raised will support our athletic department. Thanks to the Parkland community for your wonderful support!


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. Sign up for FREE HAIRCUTS!


SCHOLARSHIPS NOTICES AND GRAD 2017 NOTICES:

Here's a $1250 opportunity for grade 12s who have developed their skills in fine arts, physical activity, community service, trades & technology, second languages and other non academic area...the deadline for applying for one of forty $1250 scholarships is this Thursday.  Mr. Choo has received only four applications so far so don't hesitate to get your application packages ready and submitted.  Good luck.

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. Rent your outfit! 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!

MONDAY APRIL 10 - blood, sweat and tears VERSUS 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.

JOIN THE GIRLFORCE - FREE CLASSES IN JAZZERCISE @ PANORAMA, for girls age 16 to 21 - dance your own path! All girls welcome to join. See Panorama website, or call!

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

YEP TRAINING and COURSES - OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
a. FREE RETAIL TRAINING -  April 23 -  certificate program in retail, spaces available! See Ms. McNamee re registration.

b. 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.

c. 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:
Many short term gardening and yard clean-up jobs available - see Ms. McNaee for information.

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.



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.


CULTURAL ROOM TUTORING IS NOW AVAILABLE:  Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday,Thursday and Friday,  from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. each day, in the CULTURAL ROOM. Please see Ms. Mack for assistance with assignments, studying for tests, or other tutoring needs.


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
Fried Rice
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALAD:
Veggies & Dip
Grilled Cheese & Ham
Grilled Cheese

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins
Carrot Cake
Assorted Cookies

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.