Friday March 2, 2018
There will be a MOCK TRIAL MEETING today - Friday March 2 - in the library after school. All mock trial team members, please attend!
PARKLAND
IS VERY PROUD OF OUR STUDENT - DESIREE YOUNG - she brought home GOLD
with her Wheelchair Basketball team representing Vancouver Island at the
B.C. WINTER GAMES! Check out the current news as well - about Desiree's
clothing line "WHEEL & AXLE", which celebrates diversity and sport!
ATTENTION ALL GRADS: there a number of events and activities coming up!
(1) TODAY - Friday March 2 is twin day - find your double and dress alike.
(2) Saturday March 10 - GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE - 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.
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; $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!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: TWO IMPORTANT NOTICES
(1) ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD TRIP APPLICATIONS are due Wednesday March 7 - only 10 spaces left! See Ms. McRae.
(2) Wednesday March 7 is also the deadline for any MARCH BREAK TRIP APPLICATIONS - if you intend to travel, you must get the paperwork and permissions done!
ALL GRADS: Keep MAGIC WAND in mind when planning your grad
outfit! BORROW 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 FOR BOUTIQUE DAY APPOINTMENTS. See GRAD
BOARD FOR MORE DETAILS - WHY SPEND $ WHEN YOU CAN FIND A PERFECT FIT @
MAGIC WAND?
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!
STUDENTS: want to see your ARTWORK OR POETRY IN YEARBOOK? Submit original works to Mrs. Antonik BEFORE spring break!
VIDEOGRAPHERS: MARCH 28, 2018 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 trusting your instincts to stay safe at work. Cash prize, and bonus lunch with prominent Canadian filmmaker, behind the scenes tour, and more! See worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest for further details.
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
ANY PARKLAND 2018 GRADS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA: there is a special registration and information session in Victoria - Wednesday March 14, Magnolia Hotel, from 7 to 9 p.m. See Ms. McNamee for info.
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: TBA
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. Great lead-in to
financial services education and employment. See Ms. McNamee for details
- application deadline April 11.18.
2. TERN PLACE, NORTH SAANICH - raking leaves and cedar branches - students need transportation. Four hours, @ $15 per hour.
3. EAST SAANICH ROAD - digging holes for tree planting.
4. BROOKLEIGH ROAD - ELK LAKE - spring clean-up inside, windows; $12 per hour, 6 hours per week on Saturdays.
NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:
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 - 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. WORK SAFE FOR YEP - Friday May 4 - 3 hour FREE WORKSHOP; great for resume.
2 ALERT FIRST AID - SATURDAY MAY 5 - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - basic CPR, first aid, hands-on training. $50 registration.
3. RETAIL TRAINING - 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: Breakfast Platters with Tater Tots - Soft TAcos - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Beef Barley - Fruit Salad - Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffins - Cinnamon Buns
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria.
To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front
office.