Daily Announcements

FRIDAY MAY 26, 2017

 
Picture of Cathy Ford
FRIDAY MAY 26, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 26 May 2017, 8:51 AM
 

FRIDAY MAY 26,  2017

ALL STUDENTS: THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN THERE ARE MANY URGENT PAGES FOR STUDENTS. We are trying to help you with pick-ups, information, completion of graduation qualifications. If you are not sure you heard your name, please check the daily announcements onfront foyer notice board, or check in with the front office. This is IMPORTANT!


NOTICE TO ALL 2017 GRADS: MASTER SPREADSHEET FOR GRAD QUALIFICATION IS NOW POSTED ON GRAD BOARD.
Check your status - X means complete; BLANK means TO BE DONE OR COMPLETED -  see Ms. Gribling in the front office ASAP.  If you intend to graduate, please ensure everything is done! CHECK THE BOARD - any questions, see office.

WOULD THE FOLLOWING GRADE 12 STUDENTS PLEASE  COME TO THE FRONT OFFICE AT BREAK, OR AT LUNCH:
Elora Bergeron, Kyle Brocklebank, Shyquintin Charlie, Mykayla Day, Jasper Kjernisted, Richie Schwartz.


THE FOLLOWING WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS PLEASE SEE MS. MCNAMEE today - @ BREAK, OR @ LUNCH:
Kirsten Allen, Shyquintan Charlie, Max Harris, Carmen Hawkins, Sophie Kjernisted, Ruth Manese, Addison McDonald, Qw'a'ii'si Modeste, Ukiah Mohr-Harfield, Jessica Schmidt,  Kali Thorne,  Tyler Peat,  Georgina Smith, Casey Carroll, Joseph Dulce, Charlotte Junker, Sarp Ozetin, Emily Trelford .


FRIDAY MAY 26 - MANDATORY GRAD ASSEMBLY , Block C.
A reminder to all grads that there will be an important assembly in C block on Friday of this week (May 26).  Grads with spares are also required to attend.  Grads will be voting on who they would like to represent them as valedictorian and MCs for the grad ceremony.


ALL GRADS: PLEASE call UVic to reserve your ceremony tickets. Many of you have not yet done so yet and THIS WEEK extra tickets will be available to everyone. Don't miss out, remind your parents to call today. Call: UVIC TICKET OFFICE: 250 - 721 - 8480 to reserve!

HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT 63: Are you and your family interested in making a difference in the lives of students from other countries? Saanich Schools have been welcoming International students for over 15 years. Our success has led to increased interest in our educational program, and we need more warm and caring families to host our next students, for the 2017 - 2018 school year. Host families receive monthly reimbursement, as well as enjoying unique opportunities to learn about other countries and cultures through welcoming our international students. For further information visit website: SAANICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM, or email: homestayinfo@sd63.bc.ca. 

FRIDAY JUNE 2 - MANDATORY ATTENDANCE ALL GRADS - GRAD REHEARSAL IN GYM, BLOCK D.


Any girls interesting in playing basketball next year, please see Ms. Gribling in the front office.


SATURDAY JUNE 3 - SIDNEY ALL CARE ACCESS AWARENESS IN SIDNEY - SCOOTER RODEO! Prize for best dressed scooter; free community event for all ages to raise awareness about disability, access ability and inclusion. From 10 to 2 p.m. , SATURDAY JUNE 3, SHOAL CENTRE on Resthaven Drive, Sidney.


4th ANNUAL ROAD HOCKEY CHARITY EVENT takes place June 10 @ Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Registration at 9 a.m., and full day of fun! Get a team together and play hard with superheroes and other community teams! See helpfilladream.com for info, registrati


SCHOLARSHIPS & GRAD 2017 NOTICES: see notice boards & Mr. Choo for details of scholarships, grants, deadlines.

Still some scholarships available that are exclusive to Parkland students. Contact Mr. Choo if you're interested in the $1500 United Peninsula Lodge #24 Freemason Scholarship, the $1000 Sidney Rotary Scholarship or the $500 Conservative Party Civic Engagement Scholarship.  Deadlines are end of May - apply soon!

Freemasons' United Peninsula Lodge #24 have generously increased scholarship and extended deadline:  Any Parkland student with a history of community engagement, academic success and  ambition to proceed to Canadian college or university may apply.  Financial need considered. Two $1000 scholarships - Deadline: May 31st.  Students who have already applied do not need to re-apply.  Contact Mr. Choo for details.


Good news for our fine arts students: $750 Diane Cross Award for the Arts deadline postponed to June 1st.  Email or meet Mr. Choo.

A new $2000 scholarship in memory of Constable Sarah Beckett has been established to award a student entering the field of law enforcement.  Deadline is July 1st.  Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.  Please contact Mr. Choo for details.


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:


INTRAMURAL SOCCER:
MONDAY MAY 29 - THE GOAL DIGGERS versus BALOT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
TUESDAY MAY 30 - SENIOR HOCKEY BOYS versus TEACHERS
WEDNESDAY MAY 31 - THE GOAL DIGGERS veRsus LOESPUTOS AMOS
THURSDAY JUNE 1 - TEAM JOSEPH versus TEACHERS

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

NEW JOB: local farm looking for two students for outside work - weeding and landscape maintenance. Farm is flexible on work days but needs 15 to 20 hours per week. Could expand into summer job. Pay: $13 per hour. An excellent opportunity for those interested in landscape, gardening, agriculture, horticulture or property maintenance career. Five acres of formal gardens; lawns with many different plant varieties and planting conditions. Farm sells eggs, beef, lamb, blackberries and kiwis commercially. Fruit and nut orchard with apples, pears, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts and filberts. See Ms. McNamee for application and resume suggestions.

YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FAIR - if you've ever wanted to work in - FOOD & BEVERAGE; HOSPITALITY; TOURISM; CONSTRUCTION OR THE TRADES; TECHNOLOGY; GOVERNMENT, HEALTH SECTOR - this is the work fair for you! WEDNESDAY MAY 31, FROM 4 TO 7 P.M., @ WORKBC EMPLOYMENT CENTRE, 201- 1483 Douglas Street, Victoria. See Ms. McNamee to register.

ALL WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS WORKING ON COMPLETION OF THEIR WEX PAPERWORK ARE REMINDED: IF MS. MCNAMEE IS AWAY, please leave your paperwork with Ms. Ford at front office.

LONG TERM BABYSITTING JOB AVAILABLE, SOME FLEXIBILITY NEEDED: (1) starting next week, from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., student with driver's license - need mature student; for work until the end of June. (2) summer job - some extra summer babysitting, in Sidney, 3rd Street. day time, could be younger teen; both $15 per hour. See Ms. McNamee for info.

YEP TRAINING and COURSES - OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP

TALE SUMMER PROGRAM: Love the outdoors? Want to travel the world? Be a leader? Schools in Victoria and West Coast Adventure College are parternering to offer an amazing 8 - week program for students interested in exploring the ADVENTURE TOURISM INDUSTRY. See Ms. McNamee and Career Boards for details.


FREE  RETAIL TRAINING: AVAILABLE IN SIDNEY, AND ONE OPENING IN BRENTWOOD BAY, JUNE AND JULY - one day a week for four weeks - learn how to operate cash register and point-of-sale machine. Strengthen customer service skills and learn how to be safe in the workplace. An excellent way to gain employability skills - see Ms. McNamee FRIDAY for registration details.

also: Many short term gardening and yard clean-up jobs available; WORK OUTDOORS!  - see Ms. McNamee for information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:

1. HERITAGE ACRES LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SUMMER - clearing and cleaning, painting, sweeping, greeting the public, gardening, etc., many choices to lend a hand! See Ms. McNamee ASAP!

2. INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCES is holding a four day OPEN HOUSE, from June 1 to 4 inclusive. Please see Ms. McNamee for info.
3. KELSET SPRING FAIR @ KELSET ELEMENTARY - JUNE 2 FROM 5 TO 8 P.M. - See Ms. McNamee for further details, and sign-up.
4. BRENTWOOD FESTIVAL @ PIONEER PARK - Saturday June 3, from 9 to 3 p.m. - crafting and children's face painting. See Ms. Mc.
5. SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL looking for volunteers with creative writing skills, or editing skills. See Ms. McNamee for information.


AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL:   EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL - except Mondays - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL, in the Learning Centre Room 204.
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.

SIDES HELP CENTRE: has started 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.
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.



ALL STUDENTS: every day after school math help is available in room 201 ( across from the fishbowl lab).  If you missed math class due to illness or need some tutorial help you are welcome to attend.  Don't forget--every day after school there is math help available!


MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: TO USE THIS AREA, PLEASE INQUIRE WITH P.E. teachers.


MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday; 7 a.m.; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & 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:
Breaky Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Taco Wrap - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALAD:
Veggies & Dip - Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye - Fruit Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Chocolate Espresso Muffins - Squares - Cinnamon Buns

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.