MONDAY APRIL 30, 2018
REMINDER TO ANY STUDENTS WHO DID NOT PICK UP THEIR REPORT CARDS LAST FRIDAY - come to the office before school, at break, at lunch, or after school for pick-up! Please do not leave classes to collect report cards!
GRAD PACKAGES ARE NOW OVERDUE! Please turn in your completed package ASAP to front 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.
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS - TAKING PLACE ON Thursday May 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. can be scheduled by calling: school office @ 250 - 655 - 2700.
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 A LAST OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A GRAD HOODIE! Please see Mrs. Bennett in the office.
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. Volunteers are needed to
keep this program running. To help out, 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 May 31st - 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:
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
3 - $1500 scholarships for students dedicated to community service
& volunteerism. IN OTHER WORDS, support for those who exemplify our
mission of helping people & 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 - over St. Margaret's. Alexis Van Den Bulk scored a hat trick and Karla Castaneda and Saki Takahashi 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 home game of the season on TOMORROW Tuesday May 1 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 team!
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.
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 -Saturday June 2 - 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 GREENHOUSE ASSISTANT APPLIED BIONOMICS: Watering, moving plants; cleaning plant pots; replacing growing mediums, etc.
2.
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!
3. VICTORIA FLYING CLUB - customer service. Full time job for the summer. See Ms. McNamee for details.
4. 5. 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 - May 1 full! See Ms. McNamee for next possible date.
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.
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 - Sweet & Sour Pork - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Turkey on Rustic Ciabatta Bun - Macaroni Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Squares - Chocolate Chip Cookies - Squares
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.