Parkland Secondary School

Tuesday February 20, 2018

ALL STUDENTS GOING TO THE WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY DAY @ Camosun  on Wednesday February 21 need to come to a brief meeting TODAY Tuesday February 20 - that's TODAY - @ first morning break in the Career Centre.

(please note: the bus leaves on Wednesday morning at 8:20 a.m. bound for Camosun Interurban)

A very warm and nice grey winter jacket was left in the library / learning commons last week. Come and see us to claim it!

Reminder: YEARBOOK MEETING today - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 - @ LUNCH, in Lab 301.

ALL GRADS: there will be a GRAD COMMITTEE at lunch on Tuesday February 20 in the Foods Room. All grads are welcome to attend!

ALL GRADS: WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DATE FOR ORDERING YOUR 2018 GRAD  HOODIE! You have until today TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20. Please get your orders and payment handed in! This is your last chance!

There will be a mock trial meeting this Wednesday February 21 in the library after school. This is the last meeting at which we wlll be accepting new members so please come if you are interested in the mock trial.

If there are any students still in the process of applying for the IB program, but who have not submitted their applications yet, please see Ms. Chicanot so your name can be included on the list.

ALL GRADS: WRITE-UPS FOR THE YEARBOOK ARE DUE THURSDAY 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 ?

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23 - LIVING IN THE MOMENT PRESENTATION at Sidney Public Library - Time is an illusion; time stands still, and yet time flies.  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 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! See Ms. McNamee for assistance with your resume!

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, experience annual fitness test, receive basic instruction in marching and drill. SPACE LIMITED, so early registration is encouraged. See Ms. McNamee for details.

PINK SHIRT DAY: ANTI-BULLYING DAY COMING UP - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28TH. Wear a pink shirt to symbolize a stand against bullying, and to support anti-bullying day. Please come to the foyer at lunch and show your support, and collect a ribbon!

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!

GIRLS SOCCER - ATTENTION ALL GIRLS WANTING TO PLAY SOCCER THIS YEAR - please come by the PE OFFICE at lunch on Tuesday February 20 to sign up with Ms. Dibblee. Soccer players in grades 9 to 12 are welcome and encouraged to come out for the team this year!

INTRAMURAL SOCCER is starting up soon. You can pick up a registration form from the PE office or main office. Get your team roster into Mr. Sutton by March 1st!

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:

HOT NEWS - NAV CANADA'S EXPLORE AVIATION CAMP for girls interested in a career in aviation. Summer Camp in Cornwall, Ontario, for one week of learning, fun, friendship - with a focus on AVIATION. All-expenses paid camp with hands-on learning! Deadline: March 9, 2018 - see MS. MCNAMEE ASAP if you are interested in applying!

other opportunities:

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: Butter Chicken on Rice  - Fettuccine Alfredo - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs

SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Hamburger Soup - Veggies & Dip - Sue's Pasta with Greek Seasoning - Clubhouse Bagel

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Espresso 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.