Daily Announcements

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 - THANKS FOR THIS WEEK, A LITTLE RAIN!

 
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 - THANKS FOR THIS WEEK, A LITTLE RAIN!
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 8:59 AM
 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017: SEE FRONT FOYER NOTICE BOARD IF YOU NEED ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS!

ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - there is an important meeting in the theatre at lunch TODAY Tuesday September 19. Pizza will be provided, so please attend on time!


ATTENTION ALL ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP INTRAMURAL students. Please meet in the Gym today at lunch and Thursday September 22 at lunch.

ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS wanting to go to Camp Qwanoes Field Trip, please see Ms. McRae in Counselling at break or lunch.


GRADE TWELVE STUDENTS: If you would like to receive emails about scholarships, post secondary application and admission information, please Mr. Choo with your email address to be added to his contact list.  Some major scholarships will be available very soon.
 
GRADE 12 STUDENTS: LORAN scholarship now accepting applications.  The LORAN scholarship is worth over $100,000.  If you would like your application to be sponsored by Parkland, deadline is October 18th.  If applying on your own, deadline is October 25th.  Email Mr. Choo for details.


ALL STUDENTS: YOU CAN NOW purchase PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! See front office for order forms. PICK UP end of each day!


SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 - SEASIDE 5 & 10 K FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN RUN, Sidney - registration and race details @ www.seaside10K.com.


HALF A WORLD THEATRE IS BEGINNING A DRAMA COURSE: McTavish Academy of Art, from October 3 to December 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each week. More information and registration @ mctavishacademy.ca.


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:

ATTENTION ALL boys soccer players - there is practice Tuesday September 19th, and Thursday September 22. The league starts September 25 so all must attend.

ATTENTION: ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN RUNNING CROSS COUNTRY. There will be a short team practice Thursday after school. Please meet on the track, ready to run at 3:20 p.m. If you would like to run but can not make practice, please see Ms. Dibblee in the PE office at lunch on Friday.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS; NEXT WEEK SCHEDULE TBA.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS: next week TBA.


ATTENTION ALL HOCKEY PLAYERS: Do you want to be part of this year's hockey academy, but are financially unable to be?
If so, please see Mr. Sutton for information.


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

COURSES COMING UP LOCALLY:
FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1 -  OCTOBER 20 - 8:30 to 4:30; @ SHOAL CENTRE; cost is $50 ( on non-instructional day).

ALERT FIRST AID NOVEMBER 4, all day @ Shoal Centre; cost is $50.00. See Ms. McNamee to register.

BASICS OF BANKING & FINANCE: OCTOBER 28, FROM 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. @ Shoal Centre. BUDGETING AND BASIC BANKING; classes courtesy of VanCity Credit Union. Learn how to create a budget, reach your financial goals, adjust spending to accomplish life goals, choose the right bank account, make interest work for you and not against you, and other tips! See Ms. McNamee for how to register!

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) KUMON MATH AND READING CENTRE: looking to hire two grade 11 students with strong English skills, who may be thinking of a career in Teaching!  READING ASSISTANTS must be available after school on weekdays. Please see Ms. McNamee for further information, and find out how to apply.

(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: September 20 @ 4 p.m.

FOR THIS HIRING:  The Sidney Public library is looking for 3 pages. SEE
http://virl.bc.ca/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies. Applications will be accepted until September 20.

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 OPEN next WEEK!
 FULL OPENING DATE for CAFETERIA - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2017.


SPECIALS:
Thai Thighs on Rice
Hot Dogs
Hamburgers & Fries



SOUPS AND SALAD:
Chicken Noodle Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches / Grilled Cheese & Ham
Veggies & Dip
Sue's Pasta with Greek Seasoning
Fried Rice

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffins
Strawberry Rhubarb
Rice Krispie Squares
Seven Layers Square

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.