Daily Announcements

Monday June 19, 2017

 
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Monday June 19, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 19 June 2017, 9:02 AM
 

MONDAY JUNE 19, 2017:

Grads, send baby photo to parklandgradceremony2017@gmail.com. Only half the class has submitted a photo, 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.


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 to learn new songs and choreography from some of Broadway's greatest hits and put together a community show. Registration open through Panorama or see Ms. Sousa or Ms. Frith!


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.

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

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!

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 19 -
TEACHERS versus THE GOAL DIGGERS

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

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 requirements for application and resumes. First up: McDonald's Restaurants - Thursday June 22, from 3 to 4 p.m.


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!



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

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!

(4) 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:
See you in September!
SPECIALS:
SOUPS AND SALAD:
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:

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.