FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2018
COURSE SELECTION FAIR DAY today : PLEASE NOTE all course selection forms are due in by MARCH 9 deadline!
ALL
GRADS: repeat GT SESSION - today FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16 from 2:`15 p.m. to 4
p.m.in the Learning Commons - all grads must attend. Get some help if
you need additional assistance - DEADLINE for completed GT BOOKLET IS
COMING FAST!
ALL
GRADS: WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DATE FOR ORDERING YOUR 2018 GRAD HOODIE!
You have until TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20. Please get your orders and payment
handed in! This is your last chance!
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 17, 2018 - ANNUAL EXPLORE UVIC DAY - full day event enables
students to visit UVIC, and explore all aspects of admissions, co-op
ed, financial aid, awards, athletics and recreation, residence services.
Campus tours, sample lectures, student panels. For further information,
and registration: see uvic.ca/explore.
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 19, 2018 - CLAREMONT BLOOD DRIVE - students must be 17+ years
old to donate blood. You have the power to give life through Claremont
Blood Drive - book appointment thorugh Ms. Chapman @ Claremont, or
through: blood.ca.
ATTENTION
ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: We will be having an important lunch
meeting in the Theatre this Tuesday,February 20th. Please come to the
Theatre at lunch, and we will have pizza or another choice for you to
eat. Please help everyone to get there!
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; computer science; civil,
electronic & mechanical engineering. See Ms. McNamee to register!
ALL
GRADS: WRITE-UPS FOR THE YEARBOOK ARE DUE FEBRUARY 22! Follow the link
on the Parkland website to the google form. You must use your SD63
account to submit. See Mrs. Antonik or Mr. Mueller if you have
questions.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23 -
LIVING IN THE MOMENT PRESENTATION at Sidney Public Library - Time is an
illusion; time stands still, and yet time flies. Being in the "now"
moment enables us to create a memorable past and a hopeful future.
Presented by Sidney / North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group
especially for teens and their adults. Please register by email: sidney@virl.bc.ca or come to the Parkland Library Learning Commons for more info.
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 23 - YEP 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! Employers: B.C. TRANSIT, BLACK PRESS,
FAIRWAYS, NAVAL RESERVE, MCDONALD'S, PACIFIC PADDLE, RHINO LABOUR,
PANORAMA RECREATION, SAVE-ON, SLEGG LUMBER.
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 - find out how soldiers are trained, what equipment and
vehicles are used. Experience annual fitness test, receive basic
instruction in marching and drill. SPACE LIMITED, so early registration
is encouraged. See Ms. McNamee for details.
ANTI-BULLYING DAY IS COMING UP ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28TH. Wear a pink shirt to symbolize a stand against bullying.
SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND SKILLS CANADA REGIONAL COMPETITION - DISCOVER TRADES & TECHNOLOGY EVENT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 @ CAMOSUN COLLEGE - INTERURBAN CAMPUS. 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/.
ALL STUDENTS: want to see your ARTWORK OR POETRY FEATURED IN THE YEARBOOK? Submit any original works to Mrs. Antonik BEFORE spring break!
VIDEOGRAPHERS:
MARCH 28, 2018 is the deadline for FOCUS ON SAFETY YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST
for high school students; prizes awarded by WORK SAFE B.C. Looking for
creative and original video productions that explore the topic of
listening to your gut and trusting your instincts to stay safe at work.
Cash prize, and bonus prize lunch with prominent Canadian filmmaker,
behind the scenes tour, and more! See worksafebc.cam/studentvideocontest for further details, entry form.
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:
TRACK
AND FIELD TEAM: Love running, jumping, and throwing objects??!! This is
the team for YOU! Come to a meeting at lunch in the Career Centre on
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 - PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! Track and Field
Season begins on Wednesday April 5 right after spring break. Anyone
interested, or who has questions, please see Ms. McNamee this week!
TIMES COLONIST 10k: 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.
CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING:
NEW
MARINE TRADES TRAINING PROGRAM @ CAMOSUN COLLEGE: 12 weeks - includes
on-line training, and hands-on instruction. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
March 16, 2018 - see Ms. McNamee and Career Board posters for further
info.
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, application. Exclusive gate opening JOB
FAIR NIGHT!
CHECK OUT JOB & VOLUNTEER BOARDS FOR THE LATEST POSTINGS. INTERESTED IN APPLYING, SEE MS. MCNAMEE!
NEW JOBS:
HOT OFF THE PRESS -
1. STAR CINEMA IS HIRING! Must be available to work weekends and week nights, during spring break, and summer. Flexibility required for shift coverage; customer service training, math comfort, and cleaning experience all considered assets. Perks of this job include movie watching with a guest on your time off!
2.
LONGVIEW FARMS URGENTLY NEEDS DAFFODIL PICKERS. PIECEWORK @ $20 PER
BOX. An average picker does 4 to 5 per day; good pickers over 10 boxes
per day! See Ms. McNamee for further information.
ALSO -
3.
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.
4. NORTH SAANICH YARD WORK - work alongside avid gardener & artist, start ASAP. Four hours a week, $15.00 per hour.
5.
ELK LAKE YARD AND HOUSEWORK - two students needed; outside and inside
help required; Saturdays 6 hours each day, starting in March @ $12.00
per hour.
6. KITTIWAKE PLACE, NORTH SAANICH - branch and leaf collection and bagging; 4 hours, $12.00 per hour.
7. MOVING A CORD OF WOOD - Forest Park Drive area, $15 per hour.
8. MARINER'S PIZZA - see Ms. McNamee for further information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP: see Ms. McNamee
1. ROYAL B.C. MUSEUM
2. SHAW CENTRE FOR THE SALISH SEA
3. PENINSULA PLAYERS
4.
YEP volunteers wanted for YEP JOB FAIR on February 23. Help employers
as they arrive, and set up their station. Welcome job seekers, and hand
out grab bags to winners!
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:
SPECIALS: Breaky Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Tacos - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP,
SALAD & SANDWICH: Beef Barley Soup - Veggies & Dip - Fruit Salad
BAKED
GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Blueberry Bran Muffins
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.