Daily Announcements

Monday June 5, 2017

 
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Monday June 5, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 5 June 2017, 9:06 AM
 

MONDAY JUNE 5,  2017

International students: upload your photos for the slideshow at the June 9th farewell. See Ms. Anderson if you have questions.


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.


ALL GRADS: Grads, we are currently collecting baby photos for a slideshow at the grad ceremony at UVic. Please email a baby photo as a jpeg file to parklandgradceremony2017@gmail.com . If you are having technical difficulties, please talk to Emma Jackson ASAP.


ALL GRADS: Tickets for the dinner/dance and aftergrad are now on sale.  Students will not be able to collect their tickets until after all fees have been paid and all library books have been returned.  Forms for grad guests are also available from the front office and must be returned by Friday June 9th.
 


WOULD THE FOLLOWING GRADE 12 STUDENTS PLEASE  COME TO THE FRONT OFFICE AT BREAK, OR AT LUNCH:
Elora Bergeron, Mykayla Day.


JUNE EXAM SCHEDULE IS NOW POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: all students please note

- CHECK YOUR EXAM DATES / TIMES carefully - EXAMS ARE SPREAD OUT. IF YOU HAVE A CONFLICT, speak to your teacher, and / or come to see Mr. Buckham.

- all GRADE 9'S - you are REQUIRED to meet in the theatre on TUESDAY JUNE 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. for the CORE COMPETENCY REFLECTION presentation and exam. Be sure to make note of this time and place!


WOULD THE FOLLOWING WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS PLEASE SEE MS. MCNAMEE at break or at lunch MONDAY - Kirsten Allen, Alex Billson, Millannie Espinosa, Max Harris, Connor Mccullough,  Spencer Michl, Angela Phura, Jessica Schmidt,  Thomas Siverns, Kali Thorne,  Jacob Tostowaryk.


*Is There a Superhero in You?*- ATTEND THE Van Isle Comic Con! It's coming up on Sunday, June 11 at the Mary Winspear Centre.


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.


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.

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:
MONDAY JUNE 5 - LOESPUTOS AMOS versus SENIOR HOCKEY BOYS
TUESDAY JUNE 6 - TEACHERS versus BALOT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7 - LOESPUTOS AMOS versus SHOKOHOLICS
THURSDAY JUNE 8 - THE GOAL DIGGERS versus TEAM JOSEPH

Would the following GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS please return their uniforms to Mr. Sutton ASAP:  Alex Mueller; Katie Wilson; Caitln Gault; Elena Perez;

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

SPECIAL NOTICE: WORK EXPERIENCE OVER THE SUMMER - If you are in Grade 10 or 11, and chose WORK EXPERIENCE on your timetable, you need to see Ms. McNamee next week if you plan to start work this summer! The Work Experience course does not start until you ACTIVATE if by completing the required forms - BEFORE you start logging any work hours. See Ms. McNamee!

EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY: Grade 11 or 12 students interested in Business Admin or Finance careers -summer employment offered at local insurance agency. SEAFIRST INSURANCE BROKERS LTD., is seeking students for part-time and summer hours.  An exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training for a possible career in the insurance industry. See Ms. McNamee ASAP!


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 now, from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., student with driver's license - need mature student;  (2) summer job - some extra babysitting, in Sidney, 3rd Street. day time; 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, JULY 9 to July 30 - 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:

CANADA DAY SPECIAL EVENTS: a.) PRE-CANADA DAY BAR B Q - FRIDAY JUNE 30, FROM 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.; (b). CANADA DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST,Saturday,  July 1, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; ( c.) CANADA DAY LIONS LUNCHBOX, Iroquois Park,Saturday, July 1 - from noon to 3 p.m. See Ms. McNamee for further details.

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, SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL - fall 2017 - wants volunteers with creative writing skills, or editing skills. See Ms. McNamee for info.


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:
Mac & Cheese
Fried Rice
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALAD:
Veggies & Dip
B L T'S

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Cornmeal Raspberry Muffins
Jambuster
Carrot Ckae
Cookies
Brownies

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.