THURSDAY APRIL 5, 2018 - welcome back everyone!
TOFINO
TRIP APPLICATIONS for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS now available from Ms.
McRae in counselling. Deadline is next Friday, April 13th.
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 27th.
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. iN OTHER WORDS, scholarships for those
students who exemplify our Beacon chairty's mission of helping people
and improving lives! 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
PARKLAND TRACK & FIELD HAS HAD A GREAT START TO THE SEASON: Our small but powerful team got three FIRSTS in our first meet: Ben Sammons - 1st in 200 m Sr Boys; Alexis VanderBulk - 1st in 200 m Jr. Girls - she beat Sr girls too!; Misaki Akutagawa - 1st in Sr. Girls Javelin; Leona Yan - top three in Triple Jump! REMEMBER: it's not too late to join the team!
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 ULTIMATE IS STARTING Monday April 9 at 3:15 on the upper field. Everyone welcome, boys and girls, grades 9 to 12. No experience necessary! Meeting TODAY THURSDAY APRIL 5 at lunch in Room 104 - Ms. Wilson's room, for more details.
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: 10 GREAT JOBS AVAILABLE - GET YOUR SUMMER WORK NAILED DOWN!
1. SAVE-ON FOODS, SIDNEY: Job openings for cashier positions, and other responsibilities. See Ms. McNamee to prep resume.
2.
GREENHOUSE ASSISTANT APPLIED BIONOMICS: Watering and moving plants;
cleaning plant pots; replacing growing mediums, and light maintenance
duties. See Ms. McNamee for further details.
3. 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!
4. new job at LOCAL BAKERY - see Ms. McNamee ASAP! Great job at Sidney Bakery!
5. VICTORIA FLYING CLUB - customer service. Full time job for the summer. See Ms. McNamee for details.
6. RUM RUNNER PUB - HOSTESS - see Ms. McNamee for information.
7. NORTH SAANICH YACHT CLUB - Prep cook, dishwasher. See Ms. McNamee for details - this is a good opportunity!
8. 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.
9. MARIA'S SOUVLAKI: PART-TIME, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. Server, hostess, cashier position. See Ms. McNamee ASAP !
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 HELP: available 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: Lasagna & Garlic Break - Fried Rice - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Chicken Tortilla Soup - Veggies & Dip - Grilled Cheese - Grilled Cheese & Ham - Pizza Pops -Sue's Pasta
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Raspberry Crumble - Cookies & Cream Cake
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.
(Edited by Carol Gribling - original submission Thursday, 5 April 2018, 9:03 AM)