Parkland Secondary School

MONDAY APRIL 23,  2018:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHO ARE GOING ON TOFINO TRIP: there is a meeting for all international students going to Tofino, TOMORROW TUESDAY April 24, @ lunch, in room 212.

GRADS 2018: YOU HAVE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A GRAD HOODIE! If you missed the first order and would like to purchase a hoodie, please see Mrs. Bennett in the office ASAP. There is a limited time for this order!

CAREER FAIR: EMPRESS HOTEL - WEDNESDAY APRIL 25, 2018 - FROM 9 A.M. TO 12 P.M. , Crystal Ballroom, harbour downtown. Hiring for room attendants, hoursepersons, turndown, steward's helpers, servers, hosts, bartenders, banquet servers, cook's assistants and more! Competitive wages and benefits - see Mr. McNamee for Fairmont Empress info!

THURSDAY APRIL 26 - TALENT SHOW @ 7 P.M., Parkland Theatre.

ALL GRADS: VALEDICORIAN & MC FORMS DUE TO THE FRONT OFFICE TODAY!

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

PARKLAND METAL DONATION BIN - back staff parking lot! Bin here until end of May - thanks everyone for contributing!

Tyesha Miggitsch is going to Fiji to help clean up the beaches! Support her and this great project by purchasing an OCEAN AMBASSADORS STAINLESS STEEL REUSABLE water bottle! See Ms. Bennett or Tyesha directly to purchase!

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

FRIDAY APRIL 27: from 2 to 3 p.m. - EARTH WEEK CELEBRATIONS - Sidney Public Library introduction to living ZERO WASTE: Paula & Nairn from  Zero Waste Emporium share tricks & tips to help reduce waste at home. Everybody welcome.

GRADS: Magic Wand outfits can be tailored, and choices are available for females & males. Phone 250-658-0246 for info, or check website FOR BOUTIQUE APPOINTMENTS. 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 - EACH $1250! Awards to Canadian students in: Applied Skills, Community Service, Fine Arts, Indigenous Languages & Cultures, International Languages, Physical Activity, Technical & Trades. DEADLINE: FRIDAY APRIL 27TH. Don't miss it! See Mr. Choo to apply.

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

Parkland Internal Scholarships application form available from Mr. Choo.  Many scholarships available for your non- academic accomplishments in sports, community services, fine arts, trades, second languages and more.   Deadline: Friday April 27TH -

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, support for those who exemplify our mission of helping people and improving lives! Deadline: Tuesday May 1, 2018.

If you're a community minded resident of North Saanich, you can apply for $1500 bursary sponsored by 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

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!

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. GRADE 12 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: GET ON BOARD WITH THE STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS -new event sponsored by SURFCANADA and Town of Sidney. Variety of volunteer jobs - SATURDAY MAY 26 , SUNDAY MAY 27.

c. 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, moving plants; cleaning plant pots; replacing growing mediums, etc.

3. JAMES ISLAND - golf course labourers, 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. VICTORIA FLYING CLUB - customer service. Full time job for the summer. See Ms. McNamee for details.

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

6. 7. 8. 9.: North Saanich, Towner Park; North Saanich, Hawthorne Place; Sidney, Marina Way; North Saanich, East Saanich Road - lawn mowing and general yardwork - from $15 per hour to $25 per week. See Ms. McNamee for details on each one.

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!

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

2. 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.
3. 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.

4. 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: Chicken Strips & Fries - Fried Rice - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Cheesy Bread & Dip - Clubhouse Bagel
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Carrot Cake - Chocolate Chip Krispies - Chocolate Brownies

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