Daily Announcements

Thursday September 7, 2017 - meetings today!

 
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Thursday September 7, 2017 - meetings today!
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 7 September 2017, 9:11 AM
 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7,  2017: HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL, RESTFUL SUMMER! WELCOME TO all new and returning students for the 2017-2018 school year!


ALL STUDENTS ARE REMINDED: LOCK PURCHASE is available - @ break, @ lunch, or after school. Please do not leave class to
pick things up from front office.

There is a meeting today at lunch in room 100 for all rowers and any students interested in knowing more about the rowing team There is no experience necessary.  Come and find out if this is the sport for you.  Mr. Hilton and Ms. Stelck are available to answer all your questions.


ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL GRADS: If you have not got a grad pinny yet - please see Sara Kjernisted at lunch in the front foyer.

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ALL STUDENTS: YOU CAN NOW purchase PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! See front office for order forms. PICK UP NEXT WEEK!


LEADERSHIP STARTS NEXT WEEK! All Senior and Junior Leadership students need to meet in the THEATRE, on Wednesday September 13 @ lunch for the first meeting of the year.


PHOTO DAY: Wednesday September 13 - in the GYM. All students need to have their photos taken - for student cards, yearbook, and possible package purchase. Return all photo package order forms to the photographer on photo day.


LAST DAY FOR COURSE CHANGE REQUESTS: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14. Make your appointment ASAP!


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If you are a student interested in athletics, sports teams, and team try-outs, please see athletic department for upcoming schedule.

IMPORTANT VOLLEYBALL START-UP DATES:

THURSDAY SEPT 7 - from 3 to 5 p.m. - OPEN GYM- Grades 9 to 12; boys and girls welcome.

GIRLS TRYOUTS;
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11: from 3 to 5 p.m.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12: from 3 to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13: from 2 to 4 p.m.

BOYS TRYOUTS:
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12: from 3 to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13: from 2 to 4 p.m.




CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING: see below.

COURSES COMING UP LOCALLY:
FOOD SAFE OCTOBER 20 ( on non-instructional day), & FIRST AID NOVEMBER 4.
FALL YEP COURSE SCHEDULE COMING SOON - STAY POSTED! See Ms. McNamee for registration details.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP: See Ms. McNamee for details and possible credits! Check the notice boards for info.

WORK EXPERIENCE: See Ms. McNamee for starting your work experience paperwork. Remember: hours cannot be recorded for your work experience credits until you have initiated the process with Ms. McNamee!

NEW JOB POSTINGS:
(1) COLEMAN FLOWERS - looking for a student to make flower bouquets. Each Tuesday afternoon starting @ 3:30 p.m., for approximately 4 hours a week. Must be able to stand for 4 hours. Job starts this week - starting wage: $11.35 per hour.
See Ms. McNamee for application details. Deadline to apply: asap!

(2) SIDNEY / NORTH SAANICH LIBRARY - part-time LIBRARY PAGE job openings. Must be committed to quality customer service; provide good verbal and written communication; be able to work with people of all ages; enjoy completing tasks on time; be enthusiastic about innovation and working with the community. Work 6 to 10 hours per week; may include after school, evenings, weekend shifts. See Ms. McNamee about application. Deadline to apply: Sseptember 20 @ 4 p.m.

TUTORIALS AND COURSEWORK ASSISTANCE: see below.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL:   check for availability when schedule is set.
MATH HELP CENTRE: check for availability when schedule is set.

ENGLISH HELP CENTRE:   check for availability when schedule is set.

SIDES HELP CENTRE: check for availability when schedule is set.
CULTURAL ROOM TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE: check for availability when schedule is set.


ALL STUDENTS: regarding use of MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: TO USE THIS AREA, PLEASE INQUIRE WITH P.E. teachers.


MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday and Wednesday morning each week;  CONCERT BAND - Tuesday and Thursday morning each week; CHOIR - Friday morning each week. ALL REHEARSALS start SEPTEMBER 18TH, begin promptly at 7 a.m., and take place IN THE MUSIC ROOM. See Ms. Sousa for any further info.

BAGEL BREAKFAST:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings, before school, at the BLUE TABLES area.
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PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
please note - CAFETERIA IS NOT OPEN THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL.  OPENING DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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.