Daily Announcements

Tuesday April 17, 2018

 
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Tuesday April 17, 2018
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 9:09 AM
 

TUESDAY APRIL 17,  2018 - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK and  EARTH WEEK


ALL GRADS: GRAD PACKAGES ARE NOW DUE. Please turn in your completed packages asap. DEADLINE: APRIL 27, 2018.


PARKLAND METAL DONATION BIN is now on site - back staff parking lot! Bin will be here until the end of May - thank you everyone for your contribution to our donation bin!


ALL GRADE 11'S: today is the last day for voting on Grad 2019 COLOURS! Make sure you vote! See ballots and box @ front office.


ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Pizza lunch and meeting TODAY TUESDAY APRIL 17 -  @ LUNCH IN THE THEATRE; PIZZA PROVIDED. Please attend the meeting as it will have some important information for you. See you there!


YEARBOOK TEAM: this is our last week of meetings so we will meet in LAB 301 on Tuesday and Thursday at lunch, and after school. Pizza will be provided on Tuesday after school! See you there!


Tyesha Miggitsch is fundraising to go to Fiji to help clean up the beaches there! Help support her and this great project by purchasing an OCEAN AMBASSADORS STAINLESS STEEL REUSABLE water bottle! See Ms. Bennett or Tyesha directly if you are interested in purchasing a water bottle for Fiji!


Thursday APRIL 19 - LAST DAY TERM THREE - GET THOSE PROJECTS DONE! Catch up on any incomplete work - tutoring available!


FRIDAY APRIL 20- NON - INSTRUCTIONAL DAY - NO SCHOOL! See you Monday April 23 - have a nice long weekend!


GRAD SPONSORED TALENT SHOW takes place Thursday April 26th. Start planning your act, and stay tuned for application process!


SATURDAY APRIL 21, SHARED CLOSET from 1 to 4 p.m.; Monday April 23, from 9 to 4 - @ Saanichton Bible Fellowship Church on Mt. Newton - bring home a new wardrobe at no cost. Men, women, children, babies - choose a new wardrobe. Also if you have clothes to donate, bring them along. For more information: 250-652-6311.


GRADS: Magic Wand outfits can be tailored, and choices are available for females and males. Phone 250-658-0246 for info, or check website FOR BOUTIQUE APPOINTMENTS. See GRAD BOARD - WHY SPEND $ WHEN YOU CAN BORROW A PERFECT FIT @ MAGIC WAND?


STUDIO 63 NOW OPEN - Studio 63 Teaching Salon @ Saanichton Learning Centre - SALON HOURS Monday to Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.;  Thursday, 12 to 6 p.m. Please call 250-652-5381 to book your appointment.


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:

43 DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR - EACH $1250! 43 SCHOLARSHIPS to award to Canadian students for their achievement in the following areas: Applied Skills, Community Service, Fine Arts, Indigenous Languages & Cultures, International Languages, Physical Activity, Technical & Trades Training. See Mr. Choo ASAP to apply!


A LARGE NUMBER OF UBC APPLICANTS MISTAKENLY RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM UBC RECENTLY ASKING THEM TO REGISTER FOR THE JUMP START ORIENTATION. If you have applied to UBC, please check with Mr. Choo regarding the status of your offer.


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 - NEW DATE!


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 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.


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.


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

INTRAMURAL SOCCER SCHEDULE :

Tuesday April 17th - Senior Hockey Boys versus Teachers

Thursday April 19 - FINALS


Thursday April 19 - Senior Girls SOCCER HOME GAME versus 100 Mile House - come out and support Parkland Panthers!


PARKLAND ULTIMATE takes place Mondays at 3:15 p.m. on upper field. Everyone welcome, boys & girls, grades 9 to 12. No experience necessary!


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 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:


VOLUNTEERS:

a. SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has their annual SPRING FLING on Friday May 25th. If you are interested in volunteering for this fabulous community event, please see Ms. McNamee ASAP.


b. DEAN PARK PET HOSPITAL is on the search for volunteers - that may or may not lead to a paid position! If you have an interest in working with animals, this is a perfect position for you! See Ms. McNamee for more details!


JOBS: GREAT JOBS AVAILABLE - GET YOUR SUMMER WORK NAILED DOWN! SEE MS. MCNAMEE ASAP!

1. SIDNEY YARDWORK - $15 AN HOUR - this is a great job - steady work fron now until end of summer! Need super reliable student.

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


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.

4. PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING WORKSHOP: free! May 26 - from 1 to 3 p.m. @ Shoal Centre, Sidney - bring your imagination, and get ready to help YEP at the summer markets, or start your own business! See Ms. McNamee to sign up.


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: Perogies & Sausage - Thai Thighs on Rice - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Broccoli Buffet Salad - Pepperoni Sticks - Cheese Sticks
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Blueberry Bran Muffins - Brownies

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