TUESDAY MAY 1, 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 TODAY Tuesday May 1 @ 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.
FOR
ALL THOSE STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR MUSICAL THEATRE NEXT YEAR, or for all
those who may want to join - we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT on Thursday May 3
@ lunch in Ms. Irving's classroom - room 109. Time to get excited for
next year's performance!
GRADS
2018: YOU HAVE A LAST OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A GRAD HOODIE! ABSOLUTE
LAST FINAL DEADLINE IS: TUESDAY MAY 8TH! Please see Mrs. Bennett in the
office.
PARENT-TEACHER
INTERVIEWS - TAKING PLACE ON Thursday May 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
can now scheduled by calling: school office @ 250 - 655 - 2700.
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! Exchanges to: France, Belgium or Spain. See: www.osef.ca website for details, posters on notice and grad boards. See Ms. McNamee for further information. NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 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
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
SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER TEAM playS their last home game of the season TODAY Tuesday May 1 at 3:45 at Blue Heron versus Lambrick Park.
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. WOODSHED PIZZA - local funky pizza restaurant looking for dishwasher, prep cook - minimum wage, but TIPS!
2. BEACON LANDING - hiring hosts, hostesses, and dishwashers for the summer - apply in person with resume.
3.
URBAN BEE - looking for Grade 12 or graduated student as BEEKEEPER'S
ASSISTANT who will attend college or university in September. Looking to
hire a student who also wants to rent furnished suite for the year
while continuing part-time work. Ideal candidate will be energetic
multi-tasker who enjoys working with others, and has some beekeeping
knowledge. All gear will be provided for this full-time job. Job could
continue part-time once person goes to school in the fall.
Accommodations can be rented by the month, as long as work on the bee
farm continues. $12.65 per hour, apply with cover letter, and give
detail of any beekeeping experience.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14:
MANY YARDWORK AND LANDSCAPING JOBS: 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. ALERT FIRST AID - SATURDAY MAY 5 - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - basic CPR, first aid, hands-on training. $50 registration.
2. RETAIL TRAINING - BRENTWOOD BAY & SIDNEY- monthly on Sundays, April - May. See Ms. McNamee.
3. 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: Baked Spaghetti - Beef Taco Salad - 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 - Chocolate Chip Cookies
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.