FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2018: REPORT CARD DAY - BLOCK D!
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT GRAD PACKAGES ARE DUE TODAY at the front office - FRIDAY APRIL 27.
Grads - please ensure that you get all your forms signed and turned
into the office this Friday at the latest. Applications for
Valedictorian and MC are also due this Friday. Please submit these
applications to the office.
NEW TALENT SHOW INFORMATION:
1. ALL THOSE PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE TALENT SHOW, please meet in the Foods room on Tuesday May 1 at lunch.
2.
ATTENTION EVERYONE: the PARKLAND TALENT SHOW will take place on Tuesday
May 8 at lunch in the theatre. Please bring a donation to Grad 2018 for
admission.
AN
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS: YOU NEED TO BE 70% complete
in any SIDES course required for graduation by May 1. Please make an
appointment with Ms. Chicanot if you need to discuss your eligibility
for grad.
GRADS 2018: YOU HAVE ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A GRAD HOODIE! Please see Mrs. Bennett in the office ASAP.
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.
3 MESSAGES FROM PARKLAND PAC:
1. PARKLAND PAC AGM - TUESDAY MAY 1, @ 7 P.M., IN THE LEARNING COMMONS: All Parkland parents are encouraged to join this important group of parent / guardian representatives. See Parkland website link for more information.
2.
STAFF APPRECIATION DINNER - THURSDAY MAY 10 - Parkland PAC is
organizing a Staff Appreciation meal, to show Parkland staff how much
they are appreciated. See website link to become involved, to
contribute, and to volunteer.
3. Do you know Parkland has
a BAGEL PROGRAM? Bagels and juice boxes are available Mondays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 each week, @ 25 cents each, funded by
the PAC group, as well as local donations. More volunteers are needed
to keep this program running. Shifts available in May and June, and the
next school year. Please contact Christine - lainecrt@telus.net.
OSEF EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: INDIVIDUAL RECIPROCAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 13 to 17 - either 1 month summer program, or 3 month student program in Europe! See: www.osef.ca website for details, posters on notice and grad boards. See Ms. McNamee for further information. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 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!
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:
TODAY
is the deadline for your best chance at a Parkland scholarship. More
than $50,000 worth of scholarships are available for non-academic areas
such as fine arts, trades, community service, international languages,
and physical activity. Over 50 scholarships available and only six
applications have been received so far! See Mr. Choo this week about
this excellent opportunity.
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DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - EACH $1250! Awards to Canadian
students in: Applied Skills, Fine Arts, Indigenous Languages &
Cultures, International Languages, Physical Activity, Technical &
Trades. DEADLINE: TODAY! Don't miss it!
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
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER TEAM for their first win of the season - 5 to 0 yesterday - over St. Margaret's. Alexis Van Den Bulk scored a hat trick and Karla Castaneda and Saki Takahashi both scored a goal each. Rachael CArter and Herlande Aubourg shared the shut-out in net. The girls have been working hard to improve and yesterday's victory was the result of excellent teamwork. The Panthers play their last game of the season on Tuesday at 3:45 at Blue Heron versus Lambrick Park.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO Parkland's CAITLIN GAULT for being selected on the SOUTH VANCOUVER
ISLAND BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION JUVENILE TEAM that will travel to
Vancouver, Las Vegas, Anahein and Seattle in the next few months.
PARKLAND ULTIMATE - Mondays & Wednesdays, after school, either 3:15 or 2:15 p.m., 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!
CAREER
CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING:
PLEASE SEE MS. MCNAMEE ASAP TO GET YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS AND CREDITS, AND
YOUR NEW SUMMER JOB APPLIED FOR!
VOLUNTEERS:
a. SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL - FRIDAY MAY 11 @ SHOAL CENTRE - help set up author reading, sell tickets, serve coffee, clean up.
b. 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.
c.
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.
d.
BRENTWOOD FESTIVAL - from 9 a.m. to 1, or 12 to 4 p.m. - help at the
children's activities booth by face painting, demonstrating
crafts,colouring activities.
e.
ACCESS AWARENESS - SATURDAY JUNE 2, from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. - @ Shoal
Centre - run the accessibility challenge, act as support through the
event - created in conjunction with Rick Hansen's "Man in Motion" tour.
f.
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. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14:
North Saanich, Towner Park; Sidney, Mills Road; North Saanich,
Hawthorne Place; Sidney, Marina Way; North Saanich, East Saanich Road;
Sidney, AllBay Road; Sidney, Adela Place; Sidney, Fifth Street; - 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: Breakfast Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Tacos - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Grilled Turkey On Marble Rye - Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Lemon Blueberry Muffins - Squares
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.