Daily Announcements

Monday May 7, 2018

 
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Monday May 7, 2018
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 7 May 2018, 9:14 AM
 

MONDAY MAY 7, 2018

GRAD PACKAGES ARE NOW OVERDUE! Please turn in your completed package ASAP to front office.


AN IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS: YOU NEEDED 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.


The PARKLAND 2018 GRAD CLASS is sponsoring the 2018 Talent Show. It will take place TOMORROW  Tuesday May 8 at lunch time, in the theatre. Cost is by donation. Come and see some of Parkland's wonderful talent. All money raised goes towards the 2018 Grad!


GRADS 2018: YOU HAVE A LAST OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A GRAD 2018 HOODIE! ABSOLUTE last ditch FINAL DEADLINE IS: TOMORROW TUESDAY MAY 8TH! Please see Mrs. Bennett in the front office.


PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS - Thursday May 10 -  5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To schedule interview, call: school office @ 250 - 655 - 2700.


2 MESSAGES FROM PARKLAND PAC:

1. 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.

2. Do you know Parkland has a BAGEL PROGRAM? Bagels and juice boxes available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 a.m., @ 25 cents each, funded by PAC group, and local donations.  Volunteers needed to keep program running. To help out,  please contact Christine - lainecrt@telus.net.


OSEF EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: INDIVIDUAL RECIPROCAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ages 13 to 17 - 1 month summer program, or 3 month on-going program in Europe! Exchanges to: France, Belgium or Spain. See: www.osef.ca website for details. See Ms. McNamee for further information, application forms. NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2018.


PARKLAND METAL DONATION BIN - back staff parking lot! Bin here until May 31st - thanks TO OUR COMMUNITY 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

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

PARKLAND ULTIMATE - Mondays & Wednesdays,either 3:15 or 2:15 p.m., upper field. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary!


5TH 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!


YOUNG WOMEN IN OCEAN LITERACY CONSERVATION CONFERENCE: for female students, includes kayaking, team building, hiking, leadership training. Four credit program, subsidy opportunities for $500 fee; meals, accommodation and course material provided. Takes place at Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, July 15 to 19, 2018 - see Ms. McNamee if you are interested, and for application details.


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. Please volunteer for this fabulous community event!

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, crafts.

e. ACCESS AWARENESS - SATURDAY JUNE 2, from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. - @ Shoal Centre - run the accessibility challenge, event support.


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


NEW JOB: SAANICH FORESTRY CENTRE LOOKING FOR STUDENTS FOR OUTDOOR WORK, AND FIR CONES HARVEST: proper work gear needed, and work on orchard ladders included. Last two weeks of August employment harvesting fir cones, may continue part-time into September. Base rate currently $13.30 an hour; See Ms. McNamee for application and interview process.


Other local jobs:

1. CHEF ON THE RUN - Saturdays, and perhaps one night per week; excellent entry level job for grade 9 or 10 student.

2. WOODSHED PIZZA - local funky pizza restaurant looking for dishwasher, prep cook - minimum wage, but TIPS!

3. BEACON LANDING - hiring hosts, hostesses, and dishwashers for the summer - apply in person with resume.

4. URBAN BEE - Grade 12 or graduated student wanted as BEEKEEPER'S ASSISTANT - attending college or university in September. Ideal candidate energetic multi-tasker who enjoys working with others, with some beekeeping knowledge. All gear provided. Job could continue part-time in the fall. Accommodations monthly, while work continues. $12.65 per hour, apply with cover letter.

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. FOOD SAFE - NEW FOOD SAFE COURSE BOOKED FOR Saturday JUNE 9 - these classes fill quickly! Useful for working in food service, retail, or processing industries. Learn how to handle food safely. Level 1 - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring a lunch. Fee: $50.

2. 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 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:  Chicken Strips & Fries - Baked Mac & Cheese - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Clubhouse Bagel - Mediterranean Couscous Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Peanut Butter Cookies

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