THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2017:
Basics of Finance – Credits & Loans. In this session you will learn all about credit cards and pre-paid cards and loans, the advantages and disadvantages, what to look for and how to calculate the “real” cost of a loan. January 27th 10:00am – 11:30 am SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, SidneyThe Island Health Tobacco and Vapour Prevention & Control Program is hiring for Minor Test Shoppers! This is a part-time paid position, approximately $14/hour; after school and weekend shifts. Working under the direct supervision of a Tobacco & Vapour Enforcement Officer (TVEO), Minor Test Shoppers are required to enter stores and attempt to buy tobacco or vapour products. Visit the Career Center and see Ms. McNamee for more information.
ALL BUS STUDENTS: Notice to all students who have signed up to catch SD63 SCHOOL BUSES - BUS CARDS WILL BE MANDATORY BEGINNING THIS WEEK - come at break, at lunch or after school TO PICK UP YOUR BUS CARD!
Tickets for the December 7th Winter Semi Formal will go on sale today for grade 12s. Tickets can be purchased from Ms. Bennett in the office or at lunch at the ticket booth in the foyer. Last day to purchase a ticket is December 5th.
Ms. Chicanot would like to meet with any students in grade 9 or 10 who are interested in the IB program. Please plan to attend an information meeting on Thursday (Today!) November 30th at lunch in the FOODS room. See Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions.
ALL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS, please return your uniform to the office or to Tommi ASAP!
PARKLAND FOOD DRIVE STARTS THIS WEEK: November 28 UNTIL FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 - Please bring non-perishable food items to your Block C class. Even better, you are welcome to bring money. Each dollar is worth three items as the food bank can purchase wholesale. Prizes will be given for top class in each grade and a prize will also go to the overall winning class. We will collect items on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
ATTENTION GRADE 12'S: Are you thinking of attending UVIC next year? Would you like to earn a $10 UVIC giftcard? Come see Ms. Rioux for an opportunity to participate in a unique research opportunity to help UVIC redesign their website.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1 - ROWING AWARDS & BANQUET - see Mr. Hilton for information.
ALL GRADS: GRAD WINTER SEMI-FORMAL DANCE: THURSDAY DECEMBER 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. TICKETS ON SALE: Grads only - $40 each, on sale from November 28 to December 5. Be sure to secure your ticket early!
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES: MONDAY DECEMBER 11 @ 6:30 p.m. - FLUTE ENSEMBLE; 7 P.M. - BRUCE HAM conducting SIDNEY CONCERT BAND. Tickets available at the door; $10 suggestion donation, and food bank items encouraged. Proceeds to the 3 PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAMS.
SAANICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL WINTER SEMI-FORMAL DANCE - Tuesday, December 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., @ Stelly's Secondary School MultiPurpose Room. Food, fun, Music and Visit from Santa Claus. See Ms. McRae to sign up today!
ALL STUDENTS: Remember - TALK TO SANTA CLAUS! SCHOOL CLOTHING AVAILABLE - place order at front office, and pick up later the same day! Also - CAFETERIA CARDS $25 - make that lunch time line-up easier!
SALTS - SAIL AND LIFE TRAINING SOCIETY - SUMMER 2018 BOOKINGS now open - experience life-changing ten days on a tall ship - around Vancouver Island. Desolation Sound, Inside Passage, Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii! Check info website: www.salts.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: tba
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL:
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30 - JJ versus SANSBURY SNAKES; CANNON versus TEACHERS
TIMES COLONIST 10k: Registration is now open for next year's race, April 29, 2018. You can register at: https://raceroster.com/events/2018/14562/29th-annual-tc10k Our team name is the Parkland Pant'ers in the Island Farms School Challenge. To receive customized team t-shirts with our team name printed on the back, our team must have a minimum of 10 members by noon on Friday, April 6, 2018. See Ms. Dibblee for further information. Reminder closer to early bird registration date in February will be posted at later date.
NOW STARTING ON THE PENINSULA: ARCHERY CLASSES - Pacific Archery Academy - register now @ www.pacificarcherybc.com.
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING:
CHECK OUT JOB AND VOLUNTEER BOARDS FOR THE LATEST POSTINGS. INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A JOB, SEE MS. MCNAMEE!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
(1) BC AVIATION MUSEUM KIDS FEST - DECEMBER 28 AND DECEMBER 29 - from 11 to 3 each day. Help out with flight simulators, games and craft area several shifts available. Takes place at Aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Road.
(2) New Year’s Tea Mary Winspear Centre January 1 2018, 1:30-5:30 pm Mayor & Council’s New Year’s Day Tea Volunteers to help the Sidney Mayor’s office for a New Year’s Celebration of all that contributions volunteers have made to events throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to make some connections and to gain experience in serving at events. Volunteers will be taking tickets, helping people find their seats, serving and clearing tables. All volunteers will receive a free meal too!
TUTORIALS AND COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE: LOTS OF HELP AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE!
(1) TUTORIALS IN LEARNING CENTRE: REMINDER TO ALL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS - TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE daily after school. Wednesday & Friday best for longer tests & assignments.
(2) LEARNING COMMONS SUPPORT: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday day after school until 3:40 p.m., Wednesday & Friday until 3:35 p.m. note: ELL TUTOR also available Wednesday & Friday after school.
MEZZANINE USE: 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 mornings; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday mornings - CHOIR - Friday mornings. GOOD HEALTH, AND STARTING THE SCHOOL DAY with BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings, before school, at the BLUE TABLES area.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
SPECIALS: Meatball Subs / Personal Pizzas / Hot Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Tomato Soup / Cheese Sticks / Grilled Cheese / Grilled Cheese with Ham / Pasta Salad / Veggies & Dip
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Apple Cinnamon Muffins / Rice Krispies
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.