TUESDAY JUNE 20, 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.
YEARBOOKS & TIMETABLES FOR SEPTEMBER will be distributed today in BLOCK B TAG. Please be sure to attend! If you miss this TAG, pick-ups are available @ break, lunch or after school only!
The
last attendance prize winners are Teru Takehisa and Madey Harrison.
Please see Ms. Anderson in the counselling area for your prize.
Congratulations Teru and Madey.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: reminder to hand in your exit survey to Ms. McRae this week, to office in counselling area.
ALL STUDENTS: last chance this school year to purchase PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! See front office for order forms and payment.
FINAL REPORT CARDS will be distributed on Friday June 30th. Please note: pick-up as no report cards will be mailed out.
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.
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: TBA
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!
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: See you in September!
SPECIALS:
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.