Daily Announcements

Wednesday October 18, 2017

 
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Wednesday October 18, 2017
by Cathy Ford - Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 9:04 AM
 

Wednesday October 18, 2017:

Parkland DANCE CLUB takes place today after school, every Wednesday in the theatre, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. See you there!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Vancouver Field Trip application forms available. Deadline is next Thursday, October 26th. See Ms. McRae in Counselling.


BE MY BOO CANDYGRAMS WILL BE SOLD FOR HALLOWEEN STARTING Monday October 23 to Friday October 27. "BE MY BOO" candygrams will be on sale BY LEADERSHIP STUDENTS during lunch in the front foyer throughout the week.

Monday, Oct 23rd is DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY!  We are hoping all Parkland students can make a point of coming down to the Library Learning Commons to pick out a book!  We have lots of new books & recommended reading, so just drop by!

ALL GRADS: SIGN UP ON-LINE WITH LIFETOUCH for your GRAD PHOTOS - which take place MONDAY October 23 to FRIDAY October 27 - book early as the schedule fills up quickly! Instruction sheets available at front office.

ALL STUDENTS: please pick up your school photo PROOFS and STUDENT CARD this week IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO.

ALL STUDENTS: SCHOOL PHOTO RETAKE DAY IS THURSDAY OCTOBER 26. Stay tuned for schedule!

ALL STUDENTS: PENINSULA YOUTH HEALTH CLINIC hours changed to 5 to 7 p.m., and clinic is open THURSDAY NIGHTS @ Ocean Pier Medical Clinic.

ALL STUDENT DRIVERS: If you have not yet registered your vehicle with the forms available from the front office, and placed your Parkland decal on the back of your rearview mirror, please do so ASAP to keep your parking privileges. 


CENTRE FOR SPORTS AND EXERCISE EDUCATION @ CAMOSUN: third Thursday of each month, introduction and information, PISE BUILDING, Room 329A, Interurban Campus. NEXT INFO NIGHT: THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, FROM 6 TO 7 P.M.

The next Mandarin 12 Challenge will be held on Monday, November 6 at 4 p.m. at SIDES.  The exam will cost $150.  Please see Mrs. McRae for the application form.    Please check that the universities you are applying to will accept a mark from a challenge course.


MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017: for grad 2018, and all other interested parents - PARENTS AS CAREER COACHES - FREE SEMINAR FOR PARENTS - from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., @ Stelly's Secondary School:  Capilano University Instructor Marion Haythorne will be presenting workshop on how to guide your high school grad through the many post-secondary choices available. Become confident in helping your students discover their values, interested and skills, and match them to potential education and career pathways.

   
Are you an artist, wordsmith or filmmaker? Essays, poems, posters welcome. Create ART OR LITERATURE about Remembrance Day, what it means to you and Canada. Deadline: Nov 15, 2017; entry forms available front office.

STUDENT GROUP BAND LOOKING FOR MEMBERS: bass, piano player, and singer needed. Music genres: funk, blues, soul, and rock. Contact international student: Hannes Hacke. See notice board for further details.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION:

GRADE 12 'S: LORAN scholarship - worth over $100,000 - now accepting applications.  To have application sponsored by Parkland, deadline is October 18th.  If applying on your own, deadline:  October 25th.  Email Mr. Choo for details.


GRADE 12 'S: U of Toronto NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP  accepting applications. This scholarship fully covers tuition & expenses for four years of undergrad study at U of T. Deadline: Nov 3, 2017. Email Mr. Choo or Ms. Rioux for details.

GRADE TWELVE STUDENTS: to receive emails about scholarships, post secondary application and admission information, please EMAIL Mr. Choo WITH YOUR RETURN EMAIL to be added to his contact list.  Some major scholarships will be available very soon.
 

ALL STUDENTS: YOU CAN NOW purchase PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Order forms @ front office. PICK UP end of the day!


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NOTICE TO ALL JUNIOR BOYS (GRADES 9 AND 10) BASKETBALL players: First official try-out is FRIDAY OCTOBER 20 FROM 2 P. M. TO 3:45 P .M. in the gym. Please ensure that you are in the gym and ready to play by 2 p.m., and don't forget to bring your waterbottle - as well, please let Mr. Buckham know if you are unable to make it to first try-out date!


NOW STARTING ON THE PENINSULA: ARCHERY CLASSES - Pacific Archery Academy - register now @ www.pacificarcherybc.com, oro call: 250-415-1130.

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19 - TEAM PAPI CHULO versus REALLY GOOD


 SENIOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM  - next game - @ Blue Heron on Tuesday October 24.


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

NEW DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM OPTIONS COMING UP AT CAMOSUN COLLEGE:  Office Administration, Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office Assistant - see Ms. McNamee if you are in Grade 11 or 12 and interested in these career paths!

IMAGINING POSSIBILITIES CONFERENCE - FREE WORKSHOP & EXHIBIT FOR YOUNG WOMEN, ages 15 and up. ALL DAY, THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, from 9 to 2:20 p.m. See Ms. McNamee to sign up and attend. THIS EVENT IS AMAZING!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
(1) SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING: @ Miracle Lanes in Sidney -  5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday.

(2 FACE PAINTING SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 AT HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT; from 11 to 2 p.m., at Beacon Park.

(3) GINGERBREAD SHOWCASE VOLUNTEER AMBASSADORS - from November 18 to January 2 - various shifts available.

(4) ARTS REACH YOUTH COUNCIL seeking youth volunteers for 4 hours per month at community events.

CAREER COURSES COMING UP:
FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1 -  OCTOBER 20 - 8:30 to 4:30; @ SHOAL CENTRE; cost is $50 ( on non-instructional day). This is a great one to attend. Course is filling up fast, so see Ms. McNamee ASAP!

BASICS OF BANKING & FINANCE: OCTOBER 28, FROM 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. @ Shoal Centre. BUDGETING & BASIC BANKING.

ALERT FIRST AID NOVEMBER 24 with CPR "C" AND AED - 8:30 TO 4 P.M. @ Shoal Centre; cost is $50.00. See Ms. McNamee to register, and get start times!

NEW JOB POSTINGS: See Ms. McNamee for further information.

LOCAL COFFEE HOUSE looking for a student to work one weekend shift and one afternoon shift per week. Need to have great customer service skills. See Ms. McNamee ASAP for this great job!

TUTORIALS AND COURSEWORK ASSISTANCE:

TUTORIALS IN LEARNING CENTRE: every day after school. Wednesday & Friday are good for completing longer tests & assignments.

LEARNING COMMONS SUPPORT: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday day after school until 3:40 p.m., Wednesday & Friday until 3:35 p.m.
 ELL TUTOR also available at these times.

CULTURAL ROOM TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE: Wednesdays and Fridays after school


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 & Wednesday morning each week;  CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday morning each week; CHOIR - Friday morning each week. ALL REHEARSALS start SEPTEMBER 18TH, begin promptly at 7 a.m., 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 now open!

SPECIALS:

Lasagna & Garlic Bread - Chicken Souvlaki - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALAD:
Tomato Soup - Veggies & Dip - Grilled Cheese - Grilled Ham & Cheese - Greek Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Cookies - Cup Cakes

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.