FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2017:
THEME DRESS-UP WEEK: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: FREAKY FRIDAY and TWIN DAY!
ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF: today is the LAST DAY FOR CAFETERIA SERVICE! Make sure to bring your lunch for the next two weeks!
Grads,
send a baby photo to parklandgradceremony2017@gmail.com. Half of the
class has not submitted a photo and that will make a very lame slideshow
to show at grad, so get them in ASAP.
Parkland, time to return Library Books! Please, look through bags, lockers, and at home for any books you may have borrowed this year. If you have any missing books on your account, you won't be able to get your yearbook. See Librarian with any questions.
WOULD THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS PLEASE SEE MS. MCRAE in Counselling, @ lunchtime, or break, today:
Jakob Burchard, Grace Lin; Gabriel Volimer; David von Schlebruegge; Miyoko Sato.
ALL STUDENTS: last chance this school year to purchase PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! See front office for order forms and payment.
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Do you like to sing and dance? Join Ms. Sousa and Ms. Frith July 4-21, Monday to Friday, here at Parkland for a Musical Theatre summer camp where you will learn new songs and choreography from some of Broadway's greatest hits and put together a community show. Registration is open now through Panorama or see Ms. Sousa or Ms. Frith for more information!
A big thank you to the following Grade 12 Students who dressed up in their fancy clothes and dance with Local Seniors at the Allcare Senior Residents PROM. It was a very special event. Thanks to: Lauren Fanelli, Victor Salchert, Joseph Dulce, Karen Vagay, Erin Johnson Watson, Veronica Luu, Maya Goodsir.
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 tickets for
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 TUESDAY 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.
The Sidney Rotary is sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a Parkland grad. The deadline is the last day of classes. Ask Mr. Choo for details. The deadline is rapidly approaching and only one application has been submitted.
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!
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
THANK YOU to all the athletes who attended the ATHLETIC BANQUET Tuesday night. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Athletic Awards Winners: CAITLIN GAULT, Junior Female Athlete of the Year; JOSEPH BOND, AND COOPER LANGARD, Junior Male AthleteS of the Year; EMMA DENNIS, SARAH GIBSON, LAUREN FANELLI - Senior Female Athletes of the Year; SAYRIL SILAYA, Senior Male Athlete of the Year. LAUREN FANELLI, EMMA DENNIS AND GODWIN PORLARES won the Ted Clarke Award. ETHAN BOND, BEN PERDIGAO and SARAH GIBSON won the RCMP Leadership Award. Congrats all Panthers!
INTRAMURAL SOCCER:
MONDAY JUNE 19 - TEACHERS versus THE GOAL DIGGERS
A NEW IDEA FOR JOB SEARCH FOR THE SUMMER: COFFEE CHATS @ Beacon Community Services Employmnet Centre on Third Street in Sidney - meet potential employers, and review their requirements for application and resumes. First up: McDonald's Restaurants - Thursday June 22, from 3 to 4 p.m.
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 mower work; 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 needs student interested in small business & insurance industry. Part-time into long term career!
(5) MAJOR GROCERY needs DELI CLERK.
(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, see Ms. McNamee next week 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!
TALE SUMMER PROGRAM: Love the outdoors? Want to travel? Be a leader? Schools in Victoria and West Coast Adventure College offer an amazing 8 - week program for students interested in exploring the ADVENTURE TOURISM INDUSTRY. See Ms. McNamee.
SPECIAL EVENT: SIDNEY ELEMENTARY FUN DAY - FRIDAY JUNE 23 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! See Ms. McNamee ASAP!
ALSO AVAILABLE:
(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.
(3) HERITAGE ACRES LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SUMMER - clearing and cleaning, painting, sweeping, greeting the public, gardening, etc., many choices to lend a hand!
94) 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: NOTE LAST DAY FOR CAFETERIA IS FRIDAY JUNE 16TH!
SPECIALS:
Pepperoni Cheese Sticks
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
Veggies & Dip
Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Morning Glory Muffins
Rice Krispies 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.