TUESDAY MAY 15, 2018
ALL GRADS: There will be a Grad Committee meeting today - Tuesday May 15 - in the Foods room at lunch. All grads are welcome!
TODAY TUESDAY MAY 15 - ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: MEETING @ lunch in theatre, PIZZA LUNCH, and important information!
FRENCH
11 / 12 IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE FOOD DRIVE BY HAVING A BAKE SALE, AND
NUTELLA CREPES SALE - 75 AND 50 CENTS - OUTSIDE ROOM 112, TODAY TUESDAY
MAY 15!
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: TODAY MAY 15, 2018.
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!
ALL GRADS: 2018 GRAD CEREMONY TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE - SEE CAROL In front office, or call 250-655-2700.
ATTENTION
ALL STUDENTS: SCHOOL BUS REGISTRATION for 2018 - 2019 is now open - see
link from Parkland website for registration form and other information
including deadline.
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.
ALL
GRADS: There will be an important Grad Assembly this Friday May 18th in
C block in the theatre. It is important for all grads to be in
attendance.
FRIDAY
MAY 18TH is SPIRIT DAY - WEAR YOUR PARKLAND GEAR! There will be a
Spirit Assembly in Block B followed by the Spring BBQ sponsored by the
Parkland PAC.
FRIDAY
MAY 18: BIG DAY AT PARKLAND! - Spirit Assembly, SPRING BAR B Q PAC
LUNCH for all students; IMPORTANT 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
LAST RUGBY HOME GAMES: TUESDAY MAY 15 - TODAY! _ @ 3:45 P.M., VERSUS Royal Bay, and Spectrum. See you there!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE PARKLAND SAILING TEAM for competing in the regatta this past
weekend. There was great wind and great racing! The team included:
Harrison Martin, Ethan Demers-Kovac, Connor Larkey, Ryan Jacob, Dylan
Krieger, Sussie Poole and Kate Powell. Way to go team!
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.
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!
B. SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL annual SPRING FLING on Friday May 25th. 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. - Children's activities booth, face painting, crafts.
E. 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 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: Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers & Fries - Thai Chicken Wraps - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Chickpea Feta and Tomato Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Chocolate Chip Cookies - Brownies - Nanaimo Bars
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.