Tuesday January 16, 2018 - WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! note: end of Semester 1 coming soon...last day January 26th!
Announcement: Hello Parkland, as we are at the end of the Semester, it's time to return your textbooks and books to the library! All textbooks need to be returned before the start of Semester 2. You will not be able to get new textbooks for next semester's classes until you have returned all your overdues. Come and see us in the library to see what you still have out and need to return. Be sure to remember to carry your Parkland ID!
ALL
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: We have a very special gathering and
acknowledgement this Friday JANUARY 19 AT 2 P.M. in the Theatre. This is
a special farewell gathering for the any students who will be leaving
Parkland and going back to their home countries at the end of this
semester. We will meet right after school this Friday. Be sure to plan
on being there at 2 p.m. in the theatre.
HMCS
MALAHAT is coming to school at lunch TODAY TUESDAY JANUARY 16 to
provide recruiting information for any interested students. See booth in
front foyer.
REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS & STAFF REGARDNG OUR UPCOMING EXAM WEEK -
from MONDAY JANUARY 22 TO FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2018;
Exam
schedule is now posted on the main page of our Parkland website; please
ensure that you check to see when your exams are scheduled. More
importantly to all students - if you have any exam conflicts listed -
two or more exams running at the same time - PLEASE CHECK with your
teachers as well as Mr. Buckham to have a plan put in place for you to
write one of your conflicting exams at another time during exam week.
ALL GRADS: GRAD PHOTO RETAKES TAKE PLACE @ Parkland - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2. Please book appointment on-line with LIFETOUCH.
NEWCOMERS
OPEN HOUSE for IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES - Friday February 2 from 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m. - @ Beacon Employment Services, Third Street, Sidney.
Connect with local service providers, agencies and community members.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
PARKLAND MUSICAL THEATRE: INTO THE WOODS ticket are going fast!
Show runs Wednesday, January 31 - Saturday,
February 3, 2018.
Theatre doors open at 6:40 p.m. - show begins
promptly at 7:00 p.m. All evening ticket prices are $15.00.
We are
excited to announce a Saturday Matinee for our younger audiences at a
reduced price this year! Matinee tickets are $12.00. Theatre doors
open at 1:40 p.m.; show begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. This show is
appropriate for kids 6 years and up.
TICKETS - PARKLAND FRONT OFFICE: 250-655-2736. Spring musical usually sells out - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
BUS
STUDENTS: Notice to all students who have signed up to catch SD63
SCHOOL BUSES - BUS CARDS ARE NOW MANDATORY - some more bus cards have come in, so come at break, at lunch
or after school to pick up your bus card!
START THE SCHOOL DAY HEALTHY with BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday mornings, before school, BLUE TABLES area.
MEZZANINE USE: ALL STUDENTS - Regarding use of MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA - PLEASE INQUIRE for permission WITH P.E. teachers.
CLUBS:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: tba
ALL
GRADE 12 STUDENTS PLEASE REMEMBER - WHEN REQUESTING OFFICIAL
TRANSCRIPTS FOR EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS, OR FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND
BURSARIES, AT LEAST ONE FULL DAY'S NOTICE IS REQUIRED.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
INTRAMURAL HANDBALL WILL BE STARTING ON FEBRUARY 1 SO GET YOUR TEAM SIGNED UP BY JANUARY 26. GET A SIGN-UP SHEET FROM THE MAIN OFFICE OR FROM SUTTY IN THE GYM.
Also,
Congratulations to our SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM who exhibited some
great team play in their games in Cowichan this weekend!
NOTICE
TO ALL RUGBY PLAYERS: because of recent poor weather, and the upcoming
exam week, rugby practices will be postponed for the next few eeks, and
will start up again on Wednesday January 31 at 2:15 p.m.
TIMES COLONIST 10k: Registration now open for race, April 29, 2018. Register at: https://raceroster.com/events/2018/14562/29th-annual-tc10k. Our team name is: Parkland Panthers in the Island Farms School Challenge. To receive customized team t-shirts, we must have a minimum of 10 team members by noon Friday, April 6, 2018. See Ms. Dibblee for info.
BASEBALL
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ON THE PENINSULA: ages 3 to 16 years; see
poster on notice boards and front office window; visit www.cslittleleague.com for detailed information.
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING:
CHECK OUT JOB & VOLUNTEER BOARDS FOR THE LATEST POSTINGS. INTERESTED IN APPLYING, SEE MS. MCNAMEE!
NEW JOBS:
1. MAPLE PALACE - looking for a delivery driver, dishwasher, as well as waiter, waitress positions.
2. SIDNEY BOTTLE DEPOT - students to work weekends, and full-time in summer.
3. SIDNEY BAKERY - workers for after school, and on weekends.
4. SLEGG LUMBER, SIDNEY - part-time employees for cashier, and replenishment team. See Career Centre posters for details.
5. HAWTHORNE PLACE - $15 per hour, 4 hours weekly; looking for landscaping, yardwork help.
6. RESTHAVEN DRIVE - $15.00 per hour; two students needed to help with moving in Sidney, from townhouse to condo.
NEW VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
1. YOUTH CULINARY - COOKING -
takes places at North Saanich Middle School; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., every
second Tuesday; starts February 6. See Ms. McNamee for info and
application process through Panorama Recreation Centre. Details - Career Boards.
2. YOUTH CULINARY - BAKING - takes place at North Saanich Middle School; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., every second Thursday; starts February 15. See Ms. McNamee for details on application through Panorama Recreation Centre. Details - Career Boards.
3. BRENTWOOD BAY THRIFT SHOP - cashier and customer service volunteer wanted. Saturdays.
NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
1. BASICS OF FINANCE - January 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. @ Shoal Centre. See Ms. McNamee to register.
2. FREE RETAIL TRAINING - BRENTWOOD BAY: certificate program in retail and other work environments; Sundays shifts x 4 days.
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 tutorial times are 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. PLEASE NOTE: ELL TUTOR also available Wednesday & Friday after school.
BAND:
MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR: JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday mornings; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday mornings - CHOIR - Friday mornings.
PARKLAND
CAFETERIA: now open!
SPECIALS:
Hamburgers / Veggie Burgers & Fries
Thai Chicken Wraps
Hot Dogs
Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH:
Veggies & Dip
Rustic Turkey on a Ciabatta Bun
Sue's Pasta with Greek Seasoning
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Brownies
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.