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WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2017

 
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WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2017
by Carol Gribling - Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 9:05 AM
 

WEDNESDAY MAY 31,  2017

Thank you to all those that submitted applications to be Valedictorians and MCs for grad.  Congratulations to Jerry He and Jeanna Sheppard who will be the Valedictorians and to Ben Cowley and Michelle Haire who will be the MCs.

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.


Grads, we are currently collecting baby photos for a slideshow at the graduation ceremony at UVic. Please email a baby photo as a jpeg file to parklandgradceremony2017@gmail.com by Friday, June 2. If you are having technical difficulties, please talk to Emma Jackson to make other arrangements.  Thank you.  


Ethan Bond and Cesar Gomez please see Ms. Anderson in the counselling area at lunch today.

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.


THE FOLLOWING WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS PLEASE SEE MS. MCNAMEE today - Kirsten Allen, Alex Billson, Millannie Espinosa, Max Harris, Connor Mccullough,  Spencer Michl, Angela Phura, Jessica Schmidt,  Thomas Siverns, Kali Thorne,  Jacob Tostowaryk, Sarp Ozetin.

Today there is a grade 11 ASSEMBLY BLOCK D. Please everyone attend!

FRIDAY JUNE 2: GRAD REHEARSAL IN GYM. BLOCK D - MANDATORY ATTENDANCE!

*Is There a Superhero in You?*
Batman, Ironman and Batgirl are portrayed as regular human beings who are "super" because of hard work and achievement. Dr. Paul Zehr from the University of Victoria invites you to explore the kinesiology, neuroscience and biomedical underpinnings of these superheroes and answer the question, "Is there a superhero in you?" Friday, June 2, 2-3pm at the Sidney Public Library.
NOTE: Dr. Zehr's talk is in support of the Van Isle Comic Con. It's coming up on Sunday, June 11 at the Mary Winspear.


ALL GRADS:  call UVic to reserve ceremony tickets. Many have not yet done so yet, don't miss out, remind your parents to call today. Call: UVIC TICKET OFFICE: 250 - 721 - 8480 to reserve!

HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED IN SD 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. With increased interest in our educational programs, more warm and caring families are needed to host 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 info visit website: SAANICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM, or email: homestayinfo@sd63.bc.ca.  


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! 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. 


4th ANNUAL ROAD HOCKEY CHARITY EVENT - 'TAKE IT TO THE STREET" - 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! Day includes: PANCAKE BREAKFAST, SUPERHEROES, MAGICIAN, MASCOTS, RACE CAR, RACE CAR SIMULATOR DRIVING, FACE PAINTING, PHOTO BOOTH, BALLOON ARTIST, BBQ, CAKE and much more to celebrate this day, and Canada's 150 theme. See helpfilladream.com for info, registration - inspire hope, help and happiness for Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands children with life-threatening conditions. 


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

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

Freemasons' United Peninsula Lodge #24 increased scholarship and extended deadline:  Any Parkland student with a history of community engagement, academic success, proceeding 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. 


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.


GRADS: FREE UPDO - AND FREE HAIRCUTS TOO! Call Studio 63m 250-652-5381 @ Mt. Newton, make an appointment!

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:
WEDNESDAY MAY 31 - THE GOAL DIGGERS veRsus LOESPUTOS AMOS
THURSDAY JUNE 1 - TEAM JOSEPH versus TEACHERS

Would the following GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS please return their uniforms to Mr. Sutton ASAP: Jeanna Sheppard; Rachel Carter; Karla Cumming; Emma Dennis; Madoka Iida; Alex Mueller; Katie Wilson; Caitln Gault; Elena Perez; Cordaliene Van Marum.

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

EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY: Grade 11 or 12 students interested in Business Administration or Finance careers - here is usmmer employmnet offered at local insurance agency. SEAFIRST INSURANCE BROKERS LTD., the largest independent general insurance brokerage on the Saanich Peninsula and the Gulf Islands, is seeking students for part-time and summer hours. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training for a possible career in the insurance industry. See Ms. McNamee ASAP!

NEW JOB: local farm looking for two students for outside work - weeding and landscape maintenance. Flexible on work days but needs 15 to 20 hours per week. Could expand into summer job. Pay: $13 per hour. 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.


SUMMER BABYSITTING JOB IN CENTRAL SAANICH: 2 boys, 8 and 11, for five weeks this summer - July 17 to Aug 4, and Aug 21 to Sept 1. $11 per hour. See Ms. McNamee for complete details.

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 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. Gain employability skills - see Ms. McNamee for registration details. (in Brentwood - June 4 to June 25; in Sidney - July 9 to July 30).


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 & GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA OPEN HOUSE: OPEN HOUSE, DISPLAYS AND INFORMATION, SHIP TOURS, SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, SPEAKER SERIES -  June 3 & 4 inclusive, from 9:30 to 4:30. 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. ACCESS AWARENESS EVENT: City of Sidney, and hosted at Shoal Centre - created in conjunction with Rick Hansen's "Man in Motion", to promote changes in facilities and infrastructure to remove barriers for those with mobility issues.
6. 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.
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PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
 

SPECIALS:
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALAD:
Veggies & Dip
Sweet Thai Vermiceli Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: 
Blueberry Bran Muffins
Cookies
Rice Krispies Squares
Coffee Cheese Cake

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.