TUESDAY APRIL 11, 2017: Happy spring!
ALL GRADS: GT INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 12 IS NOW POSTED ON GRAD BOARD. CHECK YOUR TIME, ARRIVE EARLY FOR CHECK-IN, DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR INTERVIEW. And good luck everyone!
A reminder that if you did not get a chance to audition for the Talent Show, that we will be holding auditions today (Tuesday) in the theatre at lunch. Please arrive ready to perform as we will be starting right away. If you have any issues, please see Kass Milburn or Laura Fraser; Ms. Thompson or Ms. Frith. Thank you!
Congratulations to Lauren, Sara, Emma and Dylan for playing in the Islands ALL STAR BASKETBALL GAME @ UVic Saturday night, way to go Panthers!
ALL TRACK & FIELD TEAM members please come to a meeting today 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.
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 IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS @ 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 .
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Just remember: VOLLEYBALL DROP IN MONDAYS after school from 3:15 to 5 p.m.
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!
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.
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: 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: Every day after school from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m., 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.
CAFETERIA:
SPECIALS:
Butter Chicken on Rice
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
SOUPS AND SALAD:
Veggies & Dip
Grilled Cheese & Ham
Grilled Cheese
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Hal's Orange Date Muffins
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.