THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2018 - PARKLAND MUSICAL THEATRE - "INTO THE WOODS" - now playing!
ALL
STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: BUS REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER
FEBRUARY 1, FOR THE REST OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR. Please go on-line to
register, or pick up paper application from front office TODAY!
ATTENTION
SEMESTER 1 ART STUDENTS: please pick up your sketchbooks and final
projects by the end of this week. Anything not claimed by the end of
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 will be thrown out or recycled.
PARKLAND MUSICAL THEATRE: INTO THE WOODS - Evening show runs THURSDAY, FRIDAY, UNTIL 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.
ALSO:
special SATURDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3 - for our
younger audiences - 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!
ALL
GRADS: PHOTO RETAKES @ Parkland - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2, & MONDAY
FEBRUARY 5. Please book appointment on-line with LIFETOUCH.
NEWCOMERS
OPEN HOUSE for IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES - Friday February 2 from 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m. - @ Beacon Employment Services, Sidney.
Connect with service providers, agencies, community members. Everyone
welcome!
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 3 - JOIN GREATER VICTORIA GREEN TEAM - clear invasive species
plants from local parks - contact Caitlyn @ 250-812-8133 if you are
interested. This Saturday is @ Fort Rodd Hill, but there may be some
events closer to peninsula later on.
ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SAILING: There will be a SAILING meeting, Monday February 5th at lunch in Room 103. Please come to this meeting if you are interested in signing up for sailing this spring.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS: the deadline for the Mount Washington Ski Trip application is
Friday, February 9th. See Ms. McRae in Counselling for information.
ALL
GRADS: repeat GT SESSION - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16 from 2:`5 p.m. to 4 0.m.
in the Learning Commons - all grads are required to attend at least one
GT session in prep for GRAD qualification. Be sure to attend if you need
additional assistance following session one - THE DEADLINE IS COMING
FAST!
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2018 -
ANNUAL EXPLORE UVIC DAY - full day event which enables students to visit
UVIC, and explore INFORMATION FAIR on all aspects of admissions, co-op
education, financial aid, student awards, athletics and recreation,
residence services. Campus tours, sample lectures, student panels. For
further information, and registration: see uvic.ca/explore.
WITT - WOMEN IN TRADES & TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION DAY - Wednesday February 21, 2018 - @ CAMOSUN COLLEGE from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Explore
trades & technologies career pathways - electricians, auto service
techs, sheet metal fabricators, carpenters, civil engineering, computer
science, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering. FUN, HANDS-ON
ACTIVITIES - see Ms. McNamee to register! PARKLAND STUDENTS WILL BE ATTENDING, BUSES PROVIDED.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM JOB FAIR @ Shoal Centre, Sidney - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - meet employers with summer and part-time job openings! Door prizes for the first 50 registrants!
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 24 - SOLDIER FOR A DAY - from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 715 Bay
Street, Victoria, B.C. For all students interested in CANADIAN ARMED
FORCES RESERVES, how a soldier is trained, what equipment and vehicles
are used. Experience a portion of the annual fitness test, and receive
basic instruction in marching and drill. SPACE IS LIMITED, so early
registration is encouraged. See Ms. McNamee for registration details,
and further information about the day.
SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND SKILLS CANADA REGIONAL COMPETITION - DISCOVER TRADES & TECHNOLOGY EVENT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 @ CAMOSUN COLLEGE - INTERURBAN CAMPUS. Some of our Parkland students will participate in this annual competition. Parents and spectators are welcome! For more info, go to:
www.skillscanada.bc.ca/competitions/regional-competitions/.
SCHOOL DAY HEALTHY Start: BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday,
Tuesday, & Thursday mornings, before school, @ BLUE TABLES.
MEZZANINE USE: ALL STUDENTS - for use of MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA - Please INQUIRE for permission WITH P.E. teachers.
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:
TIMES COLONIST 10k:Registration prices go up February 1 by noon, so get your registration in TODAY! Registration now open for race, April 29, 2018. Team name is: Parkland Panthers in Island Farms School Challenge. For customized team t-shirts, we need 10 team members by noon Friday, April 6, 2018. See Ms. Dibblee for info.
Congratulations to the Jr Girls Basketball team on their impressive win over St. Margaret's last night, Way to go girls!
CONGRATULATIONS
SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM on an impressive & gritty performance
Tuesday night at Stelly's! A comment from their athletic director sums
it up perfectly: "Parkland girls were nothing but class & should be
commended on their sportsmanship, their work ethic, & the example
they set for their fellow students!" Way to go girls, Parkland is super
proud of you!
PENINSULA
LACROSSE OPEN: Returning players, please register by February 2 at 6
p.m.; waitlist formed after this date and time. See:
http://www.penlax.com/clubs/2628/pages/74861.
PENINSULA BASEBALL REGISTRATION open: ages 3 -16 years; poster on notice boards; or see www.cslittleleague.com.
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING:
JOB FAIRS:
1. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 - from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - BUTCHART GARDENS - recruiting for spring and summer employment; wages start @ $15 per hour; bring resume and cover letter, or an application (available on-line). Exclusive gate opening JOB FAIR NIGHT with complimentary admission for JOB FAIR. GROW WITH BUTCHART GARDENS!
CHECK OUT JOB & VOLUNTEER BOARDS FOR THE LATEST POSTINGS. INTERESTED IN APPLYING, SEE MS. MCNAMEE!
NEW JOBS:
1.
SHAW CENTRE FOR THE SALISH SEA: cashier, information, merchandising,
telephone reception, clean-up - $12 per hour, part-time, Saturdays and
Sundays, usually 10 to 12 hours per week. Some evenings required. See
Ms. McNamee.
2. NORTH SAANICH YARD WORK - work alongside avid gardener & artist, start ASAP. Four hours a week, $15.00 per hour.
3.
ELK LAKE YARD AND HOUSEWORK - two students needed; one outside and one
inside help required; Saturdays for 6 hours each day, starting in March
@ $12.00 per hour.
4. KITTIWAKE PLACE, NORTH SAANICH - branch and leaf collection and bagging; 4 hours, $12.00 per hour.
VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:
1.
NEW VOLUNTEER POSTING - Volunteers needed - looking for energetic,
patient & FUN volunteers for the English Language Learners group!
For the past 3 years Parkland students have volunteered with elementary
school-aged English language learners at North Saanich Middle School, in
partnership with the Inter-Cultural Association & ELL students in
SD63. Volunteers partner with a little buddy, to play games, draw,
talk, & enjoy a snack together. The group meets at NSMS every
Thursday after school, starting February 8 to March 15. If interested,
see Ms. McNamee ASAP.
NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
1. FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1 - MONDAY MARCH 5 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - food service, food retail, food processing. $50 fee.
2. WORK SAFE FOR YEP - Friday May 4 - 3 hour FREE WORKSHOP; great for resume.
3. ALERT FIRST AID - SATURDAY MAY 5 - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - basic CPR, first aid, hands-on training. $50 registration.
4. THREE OPENINGS - RETAIL TRAINING - SIDNEY & BRENTWOOD BAY. Sundays, March - April - May. See Ms. McNamee.
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: CLOSED EXAM WEEK! See you Semester Two!
SPECIALS: Chicken Caesar Wraps - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP,
SALAD & SANDWICH: Beef Chili - Veggies and Dip
BAKED
GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffins - Squares
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.
(Edited by Carol Gribling - original submission Thursday, 1 February 2018, 9:02 AM)