Daily Announcements

THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2017

 
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THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 22 June 2017, 8:52 AM
 

THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2017: last daily officially until SEPTEMBER! You can refer back for info details until then...

ALL STUDENTS; DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOUR LOCKER CLEAN-UP! A REMINDER THAT NO ITEMS ARE HELD OVER SUMMER!
FREE BAGS AT FRONT OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXTRA THINGS TO CARRY HOME.

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

Parkland, time to return Library Books!  Please, look through bags, lockers, & at home for books you borrowed.  If you have missing books on your account, you won't be able to get your yearbook.   See Librarian with questions.


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.


FINAL REPORT CARDS will be distributed on Friday June 30th. Please note: pick-up as no report cards will be mailed out.


Looking for something fun to do this summer? Like to sing and dance? Join Ms. Sousa & Ms. Frith July 4-21, Monday to Friday, here at Parkland for Musical Theatre summer camp. Learn new songs & 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 gift to travel safely! Pick up 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 on sale TUESDAY June 20 @ UVIC TICKETS: 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.  Receive monthly reimbursement,  learn about other countries and cultures. 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! Sponsored by Inter-Cultural Association - See Ms. Mac.

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.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: TBA


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

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 ASAP 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! 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.
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.