Daily Announcements

Wednesday April 4, 2018

 
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Wednesday April 4, 2018
by Cathy Ford - Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 9:22 AM
 

WEDNESDAY APRIL 4, 2018 - welcome back everyone!


TRACK & FIELD MEETING TODAY AT LUNCH IN THE CAREER CENTRE - very important meeting today! See Ms. McNamee for season start-up information.`


ALL GRADS: THURSDAY APRIL 5 - Grad Sleepover - have you signed up?


FRIDAY APRIL 6 - GRAD BREAKFAST @ 7:45 A.M.

FRIDAY APRIL 6 - GRAD ASSEMBLY - BLOCK A - THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY - ALL GRADS MUST ATTEND!

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?


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.


all grads: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: 

The Parkland Internal Scholarships application form is now available from Mr. Choo.  Many scholarships are available for your non academic accomplishments in sports, community services, fine arts, trades, second languages and more.   Deadline is Friday April 13th.

If you're a community minded resident of North Saanich, you can apply for a $1500 bursary sponsored by the North Saanich Volunteer Firefighters.  Volunteer service to the community is an important criteria.  Deadline is May 3rd.  Mr. Choo has more details.


If you're related to a current or past member of the BCGEU and able to write a short essay about protest and activism, you could qualify for a $2000 scholarship.  Deadline is April 29 at midnight.  Mr. Choo has more details.


BEACON COMMUNITY SERVICES offers $1500 scholarships for 3 graduating students dedicated to community service and volunteerism. Scholarship applications must be received before end of the day, Tuesday May 1, 2018. 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

RUGBY HOME GAME AFTER SCHOOL - WEDNESDAY APRIL 4!


INTRAMURAL SOCCER SCHEDULE :

Thursday April 5 - TBA

Monday April 9 - OPEN GYM

Tuesday April 10 -  Semi Finals - 1st place versus 4th place

Thursday April 12 - Semi Finals - 2nd place versus 3rd place


PARKLAND TEAM FOR 29TH ANNUAL TIMES COLONIST 10 K - sign up by April 6 @ 12 p.m. - see Ms. Dibblee if you have questions!


FIFTH ANNUAL SEASIDE MAGAZINE "TAKING IT TO THE STREET" ROAD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT - Saturday June 9, 2018  from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Contact: sue@seasidemagazine.ca to participate, or to register your team for the tournament! Takes place in conjunction with HELP FILL A DREAM FOUNDATION. What can you do to be a dream maker in your community?


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


CHECK OUT JOB & VOLUNTEER BOARDS FOR THE LATEST POSTINGS. INTERESTED IN APPLYING, SEE MS. MCNAMEE!


JOBS:

1. JAMES ISLAND - labourers on the golf course, and 2 workers for guest services and housekeeping. James Island is a privately owned island with an 18 hole Jack Nicklaus golf course - pay $15 hour to start. See Ms. McNamee for details on these jobs!

2. new job at LOCAL BAKERY - see Ms. McNamee ASAP! Great job at Sidney Bakery!

3. VICTORIA FLYING CLUB - customer service. Full time job for the summer. See Ms. McNamee for details.

4. RUM RUNNER PUB - HOSTESS - see Ms. McNamee for information.

5. NORTH SAANICH YACHT CLUB - Prep cook, dishwasher. See Ms. McNamee for details - this is a good opportunity!

6. 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.

7. MARIA'S SOUVLAKI: PART-TIME, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. Server, hostess, cashier position. See Ms. McNamee ASAP !

8. 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.


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 & SIDNEY- monthly on Sundays, April - May. See Ms. McNamee.


TUTORIALS AND COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE: LOTS OF HELP AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE!


new AFTER SCHOOL MATH / SCIENCE TUTORIAL NOW STARTING:

ROOM 201, EACH DAY FOR 1 HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES, with Mr. Morley - available to help students with MATH, CALCULUS, SCIENCE, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY. Available to all students, including those working on SIDES courses. See you there!

also:

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 & SCIENCE HELPavailable every day after school in Room 208.


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


PARKLAND CAFETERIA: 
SPECIALS:  Chicken Strips & Fries - Mac & cheese - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - BLT - Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowl
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:  Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffins - Sunny Lemon Squares - Angel Food Cake

Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.