Wednesday February 28, 2018
PINK
SHIRT DAY: ANTI-BULLYING DAY today - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28TH is
PINK SHIRT DAY! Let's show our support for anti-bullying by wearing
pink! During Block B we will be having leadership students
coming around to each classroom to determine which one is the PINKIEST!
Prize will be timbits for the class. We encourage you to dress in
as much PINK as possible! Don't have any pink? No problem! Wednesday at
lunch we will be giving out PINK RIBBONS so you can show your support!
ATTENTION ALL GRADS: there a number of events and activities coming up!
(1) this Friday March 2 is twin day - find your double and dress alike.
(2) Saturday March 10 - grads are having a bottle drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We need volunteers to sort and to drive. Pick up a few posters at the office and help spread the word.
(3) Grad sleepover forms are due at the office by March 16th. Grad sleepover is planned for April 5.
ANY
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE 26TH ISLANDS YOUTH PARLIAMENT - taking place
this year March 9 to 11 on Salt Spring Island @ Gulf Islands Secondary
School - please see Ms. McNamee ASAP for application - due March 2.
This is a high school student's
opportunity
to learn PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE, DEBATE, WRITE LEGISLATION, DISCUSS
IMPORTANT CURRENT ISSUES. Students interested in POLITICS, LAW,
ACTIVISM, COMMUNITY SERVICE, LEADERSHIP - should attend!
All
grade 9 to 11 students are reminded to turn in their course selection
forms as soon as possible (last date for submission is March 9th). If
you have lost your form, we have extras at the front office.
MONDAY
MARCH 5 - GRAD CLASS OF 2018 FUNDRAISER - PARKLAND BURGER & BEER
NIGHT - Monday March 5, 7 p.m., @ Boondocks, Sidney. $25 per ticket, of
which $10 goes toward Parkland Dry Grad After Grad evening. Limited
number of tickets on sale now at SCHOOL OFFICE.
MONDAY MARCH 5 - NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY - NO SCHOOL. See you Tuesday March 6!
IMPORTANT
MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 6 for all students attending SKILLS CANADA
COMPETITION on March 7 - @ lunch in the Career Centre. All participants
must attend!
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: Keep MAGIC WAND in mind when planning your grad outfit! Rent or
buy from Magic Wand; outfits can be tailored for fit, and choices are
available for female and male grads. Phone 250-658-0246 for information,
or see website.
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/.
THURSDAY MARCH 8 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
FRIDAY MARCH 9 - GRAD GT PACKAGES DUE! HAND IN AT FRONT OFFICE.
FRIDAY MARCH 9 - PANTHER CUP AFTERNOON, @ PANORAMA!
SATURDAY MARCH 10 - GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE - FROM 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
THURSDAY
MARCH 15 - PROGRAM INFO NIGHT - INTERURBAN CAMPUS, CAMOSUN COLLEGE -
learn about which programs may interest you, what high school courses
and grades you need, how much it will cost, and what career
opportunities are available. EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PROGRAMS
IN BUSINESS, SPORT AND EXERCISE, TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES @ CAMOSUN
COLLEGE!
ALL STUDENTS: want to see your ARTWORK OR POETRY IN YEARBOOK? Submit your 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:
GIRLS SOCCER TRY-OUTS FOR GRADES 9 TO 12 will be today - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28 in the GYM from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Please see Ms. Dibblee if you can not attend, and want to play 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.
CHECK
OUT JOB & VOLUNTEER BOARDS FOR THE LATEST POSTINGS. INTERESTED IN
APPLYING, SEE MS. MCNAMEE!
JOB FAIR:
BUILD
YOUR FUTURE SPRING OPPORTUNITIES FAIR: WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 2018 @
CAMOSUN INTERURBAN, CAFETERIA, FROM 4:15 TO 5:30 P.M. Connect with
construction industry employers to gain a better understanding of the
attitude, skills and knowledge required to get work experience. See Ms.
McNamee for further details.
NEW JOBS:
1.
COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS YOUTH INTERN PROGRAM: combine real world paid
experience with public community events. For students entering grades 11
or 12, great lead-in to financial services education and employment.
See Ms. McNamee for details - application deadline April 11.18.
2. STAR CINEMA IS HIRING! Must be available to work weekends and week nights, during spring break, and summer. Flexibility required for shift coverage ;perks of this job include movie watching with a guest on your time off!
3.
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.
4. MARINER'S PIZZA - see Ms. McNamee for further information.
5. TERN PLACE, NORTH SAANICH - raking leaves and cedar branches - students need transportation. Four hours, @ $15 per hour.
6. EAST SAANICH ROAD - digging holes for tree planting.
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: Lasagna & Garlic Bread - Beef with Broccoli - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP,
SALAD & SANDWICH: Chili & Bun - Veggies & Dip - Turkey on Rustic Ciabatta Bun - Mediterranean Couscous Salad
BAKED
GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Lemon Blueberry Muffins - Cookies - Butter Tart Slice
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.