Parkland Secondary School

Friday May 11, 2018

ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE UPCOMING C. TECH SUMMIT - organized by Ms. McNamee, Mr. Wong, Mr. Horncastle - MUST HAND IN COMPLETED FIELD TRIP FORMS IN today FRIDAY MAY 11 - to teacher, careers, or front office. DON'T BE LATE!

ALL STUDENTS: OUR CAREER CENTRE HAS SO MANY SUMMER JOBS POSTED MS. MCNAMEE IS HAVING A SPECIAL "job meeting at lunch" TODAY in the Career Centre for those interested in fast-tracking their way to summer employment. Many summer job opportunities for keen and eager students wanting to develop skills and earn $$$. Come to the Career Centre TODAY @ lunch, hear more about jobs and how to prepare ... resume, cover letter, interview tips, etc. AND -  where and how to apply for a good summer job!

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: please check the SPREADSHEET ON YOUR GRAD BOARD, make sure there is an x in each column; If not, please see Ms. Gribling in the office to find out what you are missing. TIME IS UP TO GET THIS DONE!

THURSDAY NIGHTS - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - SAANICH PENINSULA YOUTH HEALTH CLINIC - walk- ins welcome! Judgement free zone. Free and confidential care. Bring any medical concern; speak with a counsellor; access tests & prescriptions. See posters on hall boards.

PARKLAND PAC runs Parkland BAGEL PROGRAM: Bagels & juice boxes available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 a.m., @ 25 cents each, funded by PAC, & local donations.  Volunteers needed. Please contact Christine: lainecrt@telus.net.

ALL GRADS: 2018 GRAD CEREMONY TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY Monday May 14  - SEE CAROL In front office, or call 250-655-2700.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: THE SPRING FOOD DRIVE is happening from May 14 to 18. Make sure to donate non-perishable food items or money to support our local food bank. Collection happens in Block B.

TUESDAY MAY 15 - ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: MEETING @ lunch in the theatre, PIZZA LUNCH, and important information!

OSEF EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: INDIVIDUAL RECIPROCAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ages 13 to 17 - 1 month summer program, or 3 months in Europe! Exchanges to: France, Belgium or Spain. See: www.osef.ca website for details.  DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2018.

FRIDAY MAY 18: BIG DAY AT PARKLAND! - Spirit Assembly, PAC LUNCH for all students; GRAD ASSEMBLY BLOCK C. Don't miss it!

PARKLAND METAL DONATION BIN - back staff parking lot! 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

WSANEC SCHOOL BOARD First Nations Fine Arts / Practical Arts / Athletics Award for graduating high school student - see Mr. Choo or Ms. Crawford for detailed application information. DEADLINE:  June 4, 2018 before noon - no exceptions!

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TRACK AND FIELD TEAM AT CITY FINALS! Everyone had a fabulous meet Wednesday with some having a PERSONAL BEST! BEN SAMMONS was recognized as the Top Male on the Track, of the entire Track and Field League, for his 1st in 400 metre, and wins in 200 metre, and 5th in 100 metre. MISAKI AKUTAGAWA was recognized as the Top Woman in the Field Events for the City Finals, with a First Place in Javelin with a throw of 36.80 - beting the nearest competitor by 6 meters!

AT THE MEET YESTERDAY - MAY 9, 2018:

BEN SAMMONS - 1st in Senior Boys 400 metre, and 2nd in Boys 200 metre, 5th in 100 metre; MISAKI AKUTAGAWA - 1st in Girls Javelin.

COOPER LANGARD - 2nd in Senior Boys 1500 metre; LEONA YAO - 7th in Long Jump; 5th in Triple Jump; ALEXIS VANDEN BULK - 1st in Grade 9 Girls Discus; 2nd in 200 metre; AVA BLAKELY - 4th in Grade 9 Girls - 1500 metre; BOYS RELAY TEAM - COOPER LANGARD, BEN SAMMONS, JON COWLY, AND CONNER MCCULLOUGH - 4th in the City! IT IS OFF TO THE ISLANDS FOR ALL OUR TRACK STARS! CONGRATULATIONS, PANTHERS!

WOULD ANY GIRLS WANTING TO PLAY BASKETBALL next year, please see Ms. Gribling in the office.

PARKLAND ULTIMATE - Mondays & Wednesdays, either 3:15 or 2:15 p.m., upper field. Everyone welcome!

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: for female students, includes kayaking, team building, hiking, leadership. Four credit program, subsidy opportunities; meals, accommodation & course material provided. Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, July 15 to 19, 2018 - see Ms. McNamee if you are interested.

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. VOLUNTEER AT THE ROYAL WEDDING - putting on the ritz at the Shoal Centre - MAY 19 FROM 8 A.M. TO 11 A.M. - help out at breakfast as everyone watches the royal wedding on a big screen!

c. SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  annual SPRING FLING on Friday May 25th. Volunteer for this fabulous community event!

d. 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.

e. BRENTWOOD FESTIVAL -Saturday June 2 - from 9 a.m. to 1, or 12 to 4 p.m.  -  Children's activities booth, face painting, crafts.

f. ACCESS AWARENESS - SAT JUNE 2, from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. - @ Shoal Centre - accessibility challenge, event support.

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

NEW: SUMMER CAMP COORDINATOR, MAINTENANCE SUPPORT, KITCHEN SUPPORT - POSITIONS AVAILABLE @ Victoria Native Friendship Centre, YOUTH TEAM - see notice boards, and Ms. McNamee for details. All full-time over the summer, $12.65 per hour.

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

NEW: FAMILY HELPER, DINNER PREP / MAKING, clean-up  - two days a week, three hours per day from 4 to 7 p.m.; @ $15 per hour.

NEW: PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET - two students hired to help out at weekly market all summer. Work outdoors, enjoy live music, fresh fruit & veggies - a wonderful summer job!

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; Resthaven Drive, Sidney - lawn mowing and general yardwork - from $15 per hour to $25 per week.

Other Opportunities:

1. NEW FOOD SAFE COURSE - 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 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:  Breaky Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Tacos - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Clubhouse Bagels - Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Morning Glory 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.