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Thursday June 8, 2017

 
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Thursday June 8, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 8 June 2017, 9:04 AM
 

THURSDAY JUNE 8,  2017  


MESSAGE FOR ANY AND ALL WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS: PLEASE GET YOUR PAPERWORK IN TO MS. MCNAMEE for your WEX12A and / or WEX 12B completion, so your credits can be recorded for this year.


TONIGHT: THURSDAY JUNE 8 - PARKLAND MUSIC @ Sidney Market  from 6 to 8 p.m. - Bankes Brothers!


ALL GRADS: Grads, we are currently collecting baby photos for a slideshow at the grad ceremony at UVic. Less then 50 photos received so far!  DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO tomorrow FRIDAY JUNE 9. Please email a baby photo as a jpeg file to parklandgradceremony2017@gmail.com . Slideshow will also include a grad photo. If you would prefer a specific photo, or other present photo instead, send it as well. If you are having technical difficulties, please talk to Emma Jackson ASAP.


FRIDAY JUNE 9 - INTERNATIONAL FAREWELL in gym, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.

ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES: this year's ATHLETIC BANQUET will be held on June 13th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be volleyball, and games to play after school until the banquet starts. We hope to see all athletes there. Please see SUTTY for your ticket!

Tickets for the 2017 PARKLAND SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE are now on sale in the front office $5 for students & $7 for Adults. Show is Thursday June 15th at 7 p.m. in Parkland Theatre - don't miss it! Purchase tickets today and show your 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 IS NOW POSTED ON GRAD BOARD.
Check your status - X means complete; BLANK means TO BE DONE OR COMPLETED -  see Ms. Gribling in front office.


ALL GRADS: Tickets for dinner/dance and aftergrad are now on sale.  Students will not be able to collect their tickets until all fees have been paid and 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, 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 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.  Extra tickets go on sale June 20.  Call: UVIC TICKET OFFICE: 250 - 721 - 8480.

HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED: Saanich Schools have been welcoming International students for over 15 years. More HOMESTAY families are needed to host students, for 2017 - 2018.  Host families receive monthly reimbursement, and enjoy 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, Sidney. Registration at 9 a.m.! Get a team together! Day includes: 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.


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 63 250-652-5381 @ 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:
THURSDAY JUNE 8 - THE GOAL DIGGERS versus TEAM JOSEPH

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

Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club: looking for new team members to join the kitchen staff team. 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! 


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., seeking students for summer hours.  An exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training for a possible career in the insurance industry. See Ms. McNamee ASAP!

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.



VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP: See Ms. McNamee for details and possible credits!

CANADA DAY SPECIAL 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 and 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.
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:
Baron of Beef and Fries
Beef Soft Tacos
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs


SOUPS AND SALAD:
Veggies & Dip
Pepperoni Pizza Pops
Korean Chicken Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Morning Glory Muffins
Black Forest Cake
Squares

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.