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Thursday March 8, 2018 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!

 
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Thursday March 8, 2018 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 8 March 2018, 9:16 AM
 

THURSDAY MARCH 8, 2018


THURSDAY MARCH 8 - TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!


notice to all GRADS AND PARKLAND COMMUNITY: GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE - SATURDAY MARCH 10, FROM 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. IS ON! Call school office by Friday March 9 @ 3 p.m. for pick-up!


REMINDER TO ALL ELL BUDDIES of your day today after school at North Saanich Middle School! You are amazing ROLE MODELS for these younger students!


CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PARKLAND STUDENTS who participated in the Skills Canada Competition. You represented our school, district and trades so well! Your future is bright! Some of our students reached the podium:

OLIVIA ERFLE - 2nd in Graphic Designs; AARON BURTON - 2nd in Joinery; QUINTEN ERICHSON -1st in Auto Mechanics! Quinten will represent the Lower Island in the B.C. Skills Competition in Abbotsford in April. We are so proud of all our Parkland students!


WOULD ALL MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR GIRLS AND JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS please meet @ lunch in the Career Centre today - Thursday March 8 - it will be a short but important meeting. Please spread the word and be there!


REMINDER FOR ALL GRADS FOR THIS WEEK: there are a number of events and activities coming up!

(1) There is  a quick but important meeting TODAY THURSDAY MARCH 8 @ Morning Break in the GYM - please ensure that you attend!

(2) Your GRAD TRANSITION requirements are due in THIS FRIDAY MARCH 9TH: Make sure that you have all 8 elements uploaded to your MyBluePrint account by the end of Friday.

(3) Grad sleepover forms are due at the office by March 16th. Grad sleepover is planned for April 5.


FRIDAY MARCH 9 - TRACK AND FIELD MEETING FRIDAY MARCH 9 @ lunch in the Career Centre. If you are interested in joining the team, it is not too late! Season begins April 4th.


FRIDAY MARCH 9 - GRAD GT PACKAGES DUE! HAND IN AT FRONT OFFICE. PLEASE NOTE: several GRAD NOTICES THIS WEEK!


FRIDAY MARCH 9 - PANTHER CUP AFTERNOON, @ PANORAMA! It's Teachers versus Students on ice at Panorama Recreation Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. - more info to come in your Block D classes this week! STUDENTS MUST HAVE SIGNED PERMISSION FORMS IN ORDER TO TAKE THE BUS UP TO PANORAMA! Permission forms should be handed in to your Block D teacher.


FRIDAY MARCH  9 - ALL COURSE SELECTIONS ARE DUE! All grade 9 to 11 students are reminded to turn in their course selection forms as soon as possible (last date for submission is Friday March 9th). If you have lost your form, we have extras at the front office.


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!


COME CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY with KON THE LEPRECHAUN on Friday, March 16th at lunch in the front foyer! There will be a bake sale, scavenger hunt, and a fun relay race! There will also be fun St. Patrick's themed prizes for the winners!


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?


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:

GIRLS SOCCER PRACTICE :  Friday after school this week. Please bring your runners and cleats!

INTRAMURAL SOCCER SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:

THURSDAY MARCH 8 - SENIOR HOCKEY BOYS versus PAPI CHULO

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY MARCH 12 - OPEN GYM

TUESDAY MARCH 13 - TEACHERS versus TEAM BROWNIES

THURSDAY MARCH 15 - SENIOR HOCKEY BOYS versus TEAM BROWNIES


CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING:


EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY - the high tech pilot project - EXPERIENCE INNOVATION - develop skills! High school students can apply to be part of technical training program at UVIC's Computer Science department. Participate in 6 full day workshops each Saturday - eligible for both WEX 12A and WEZ 12B CREDITS! See Ms. McNamee ASAP for further details, and application. Deadline to apply: March 16, 2018.


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!


NEW JOBS:

1. GAMES2U - unique interactive entertainment company works with school age children, looking for Game Coaches to provide quality customer service for video game theatres, high-tech laser tag, bumper balls, inflatables and more. See Ms. McNamee for details, and application process. 10 to 20 hours per week, evenings and weekends, $13 per hour.

2. MARIA'S SOUVLAKI: pART-TIME, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. Server, hostess, cashier position. See Ms. McNamee ASAP - this is a great job!

3. MARKET GARDEN SMALL FARM - spring break assistance - moving aged manure, weeding, cleaning up garden beds. Could work into summer job for the right candidate. A physical job, worker must be able to work unsupervised, and follow general instructions. $13 per hour. See Ms. McNamee for further details.

4. 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.
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.

7. 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: FRIDAY 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.

3. MATH HELP TUTORIALavailable most Wednesdays after school, from 2 to 3 p.m., in Room 201.


BAND - MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday mornings;
CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday mornings
CHOIR - Friday mornings.


PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
SPECIALS: Shepherd's Pie - Personal Pizzas - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Chicken Noodle Soup - Veggies & Dip - Cheese Sticks, Pepperoni Sticks - Sue's Pasta with Greek
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Apple Cinnamon 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.