WEDNESDAY JUNE 7, 2017
PAIR
OF VALUABLE SUNGLASSES MISSING: Oakley's with wood grain frames - cash
reward offered, please return to front office if found, or see Mr.
Thomas.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7 - INDIGENOUS GRAD @ Mary Winspear, from 6 to 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7 - PARKLAND JAZZ BAND & CHOIR plays @ NSMS with their band, 7 p.m.
Next
week - June 12 to June 16 - is theme week! There is a different theme
for every day next week so make sure you check the posters and
announcements as you don't want to miss out! Look out for Maui Monday,
Tight n' Bright Tuesday, Wild Wild Western Wednesday, Throwback
Thursday, and Freaky Friday (Twin Day).
THURSDAY JUNE 8 - PARKLAND MUSIC @ Sidney Market from 6 to 8 p.m. - Bankes Brothers!
Grads,
the deadline to submit baby photos has been extended to Friday, June 9
as we have received less than 50 photos so far. Please email a baby
photo as a jpeg or png file to parklandgradceremony2017@gmail.com. The
slideshow will also include a grad photo. If you would prefer a specific
grad photo or other present photo instead, please send it as well. If
you are having technical difficulties, please talk to Emma Jackson to
make other arrangements. Thank you.
FRIDAY JUNE 9 - INTERNATIONAL FAREWELL in gym, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.
4th
ANNUAL ROAD HOCKEY CHARITY EVENT - 'TAKE IT TO THE STREET" - June 10 @
Mary Winspear, Sidney. Registration at 9 a.m.! Get a team
together! PANCAKE BREAKFAST,
SUPERHEROES, MAGICIAN, RACE CAR SIMULATOR DRIVING, FACE PAINTING, PHOTO
BOOTH, BALLOON ARTIST, BBQ, CAKE to celebrate Canada's 150 theme. See helpfilladream.com - inspire hope, help & happiness for Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands children with life-threatening conditions.
*Is There a Superhero in You?*- ATTEND Van Isle COMIC CON! Sunday, June 11 at the Mary Winspear Centre.
ATTENTION
ALL ATHLETES: this year's ATHLETIC BANQUET will be held June 13th from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be volleyball, and games to play after
school until banquet starts. We hope to see all athletes there. Please
see SUTTY for your ticket!
Tickets for 2017 PARKLAND SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE are now on sale in front office - $5 students; $7 Adults. Show is Thursday June 15th at 7 p.m. in Parkland Theatre - you don't want to miss it! Purchase tickets today & show support for our Parkland Dancers.
GRADS:
Your B.C. TRANSIT BUS PASSES ARE IN - valid for two days in June 2017 -
your grad gift to travel safely Grad month! Pick up ONE EACH at front
office!
NOTICE TO ALL 2017 GRADS: MASTER SPREADSHEET FOR GRAD QUALIFICATION NOW POSTED ON GRAD BOARD.
Check your status - X is complete; BLANK means TO BE DONE, HANDED IN - see Ms. Gribling in the front office ASAP.
ALL
GRADS: Tickets for dinner/dance & aftergrad are now on sale.
Students will not be able to collect their tickets until all fees have
been paid & all library books returned. Forms for grad guests are
now available from front office and due Friday June 9th.
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 this week
- Kirsten Allen, Max Harris, Connor McCullough, Spencer Michl,
Angela Phura, Thomas Siverns, Jacob Tostowaryk, Ruth Manese.
ALL GRADS: call UVic for ceremony tickets. Extra tickets go on sale June 20. UVIC TICKET OFFICE: 250 - 721 - 8480 ASAP!
HOMESTAY
FAMILIES WANTED: With increased interest in our educational programs,
more HOMESTAY families are needed to host international students, for
2017 - 2018. Receive monthly reimbursement, and enjoy unique
opportunities to learn about other countries and cultures. 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.
New $2000 scholarship in memory of Constable Sarah Beckett has been established to award a student entering law enforcement field. Deadline is July 1st. Applicant must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident. See Mr. Choo.
GRADS: FREE UPDO - AND FREE HAIRCUTS TOO! Call Studio 63m 250-652-5381 @ Mt. Newton, make an appointment!
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
INTRAMURAL SOCCER:
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7 - LOESPUTOS AMOS versus SHOKOHOLICS
THURSDAY JUNE 8 - THE GOAL DIGGERS versus TEAM JOSEPH
Congratulations to all the Athletes who represented Parkland at the B.C. Track and Field Championships in Langley - Sayril Silaya, Emma Dennis, Ben Sammons, Leona Yan, and Cooper Langard.
Cooper Langard placed 6th in the Province in the Jr. Boys 1500m with a personal best time of 4:16!!
Special mention to Emma Dennis and Sayril Silaya, our two grade 12's who have done an amazing job representing Parkland in Track and Field. Emma placed in the top 15 in Shot Put and Javelin, and Sayril came in 9th in Long Jump and 13th in the 100m!
We are very Proud of all our Parkland Athletes. Thanks to Patti Alsonso for her cheering and support!
Congratulations, Panthers!
GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS - please return uniforms to Mr. Sutton ASAP: Katie Wilson; Caitln Gault.
Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club: looking for new team members to join the kitchen staff. Afternoon and evening work is available. See Ms. McNamee for more details!- or - Send e-mail with why you would be a great addition to our team to manager@snsyc.ca.
If you are in grade 11 or 12, hard working and self motivated, local Pub/Restaurant is looking to hire for two hostess/bus persons positions. See Ms. McNamee right away. Must have the summer free to work part time to full time!
LARGE LOCAL GROCERY LOOKING FOR DELI CLERKS! See Ms. McNamee for details.
SPECIAL NOTICE: SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE - If you are in Grade 10 or 11, and chose WORK EXPERIENCE on your timetable, you need to see Ms. McNamee ASAP if you plan to start work this summer! 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 exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training for a possible career in the insurance industry. See Ms. McNamee ASAP!
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.
CANADA DAY EVENTS: a.) PRE-CANADA DAY BAR B Q - FRIDAY JUNE 30, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.; (b). CANADA DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday, July 1, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; ( c.) CANADA DAY LIONS LUNCHBOX, Iroquois Park, Saturday, July 1, noon to 3 p.m.
1. HERITAGE ACRES LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SUMMER - clearing, cleaning, painting, sweeping, greeting the public, gardening, etc., many choices to lend a hand!
2, SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL - fall 2017 - wants volunteers with creative writing skills, or editing skills.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL: EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL - except Mondays - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL, in the Learning Centre Room 204.
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.
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.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
SPECIALS:
Thai thighs on Rice
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
Veggies 7 Dip
Chili Baked Potatoes
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Chocolate Chip Espressos Muffins
Cookies
Rice Krispies Squares
Oreo 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.
(Edited by Carol Gribling - original submission Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 8:56 AM)