Daily Announcements

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

 
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 9:08 AM
 

TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2017:

THEME DRESS-UP WEEK:

TUESDAY: TIGHT & BRIGHT TUESDAY!; WEDNESDAY: WILD WESTERN WEDNESDAY! ;THURSDAY: THROWBACK THURSDAY!

FRIDAY: FREAKY FRIDAY and TWIN DAY!


GRAD MUSIC GROUPS are reminded: rehearsal in theatre @ lunch TODAY!  TUESDAY JUNE 13.


Attendance prize winners this week are Gonzalo Perez and Kelly Hamilton. Please see Ms. Anderson in the counselling area at lunch to claim your prize. Last draw is next Tuesday. Well done, Gonzalo and Keely.


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.


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


WEDNESDAY JUNE 14: Jazz Band at Herman's - doors open @ 5 p.m.; music from 6 p.m. on; $5 plus donation.


THURSDAY JUNE 15: WSANEC GRAD CEREMONY @ Tsawout, 6 p.m.


2017 PARKLAND SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE tickets 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! Show your support for our Parkland Dancers.


INTERNATIONAL YEAR-END BAR B QUE: @ sTELLY'S, 5:30 P.M. Thursday June 15 - Food and fun!

FRIDAY JUNE 16 - LAST DAY FOR CAFETERIA SERVICE!

GRADS: B.C. TRANSIT BUS PASSES ARE IN -
valid two days in June - your grad gift to travel safely! Pick up ONE EACH at front office!

ALL GRADS: Tickets for dinner/dance and aftergrad - including approved guests - are now on sale.  Students will not be able to collect their tickets until all fees have been paid and all library books returned. 
 

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!


GRADS:  call UVic to reserve ceremony tickets.  Extra tickets go on sale June 20 @ UVIC TICKET OFFICE: 250 - 721 - 8480.



HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED: Saanich Schools have been welcoming International students for over 15 years. HOMESTAY families are needed to host students, for 2017 - 2018.  Host families receive monthly reimbursement,  learn about other countries and cultures. For info visit website: SAANICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM, or email: homestayinfo@sd63.bc.ca. 


SUMMER REMIX: FREE recreation and outdoor education program for Immigrant and refugee youth ages 13-18 years old.  Explore our beautiful island & experience Canadian camping on an overnight trip! Sponsored by Inter-Cultural Association - See Ms. McNamee.

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

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


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:
TUESDAY JUNE 13 - THE GOAL DIGGERS  versus TEACHERS
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14 - TEAM JOSEPH versus BALOT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
THURSDAY JUNE 15 - 1st place versus 4th place

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

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS:
(1) Interested in Horticulture?   Lovely Sr. in Deep Cove looking for help with plants and weeding. See Ms. Mac ASAP!
(2) Retired landscaper needs help with self-propelled lawn mower work, and other aspects of landscaping; willing to mentor student interested in running their own business.
(3) Estate owner needs housekeeper ready for long term commitment. This could be a summer job that extends!
(3) RUBY RED FARMS needs staff for blueberry picking and packing. Friendly and sociable environment!
(4) SEAFIRST INSURANCE AGENCY looking for student interested in small business and the insurance industry.
Part-time could turn into a long term career!
(5) MAJOR GROCERY DELI
(6) LOCAL PUB RESTAURANT NEEDS HOSTESS
(7) LOCAL YACHT CLUB NEEDS KITCHEN HELP - DISHES AND FOOD PREP

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!



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!

(1) volunteers needed for: ROOTS OF OUR COMMUNITY - JUNE 26 from 11 to 1:30 p.m. - @ Shoal Centre; tree planting, buffet lunch, guest speakers, Canada Day cake! Come out and lend a hand for this special event!

(2) 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.

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

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:
Meat Ball Subs
Baked Spaghetti
Poutine
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALAD:
Veggies & Dip
Taco Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Nanaimo Bars
Peanut Butter Cookies

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.