Daily Announcements

Tuesday May 22, 2018

 
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Tuesday May 22, 2018
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 9:17 AM
 

TUESDAY MAY 22, 2018 - welcome back!

BIG CONGRATS TO THE PARKLAND SMALL BUT MIGHTY TRACK AND FIELD TEAM - everyone did so well at the meet in Port Alberni last week! Every athlete we sent received at least one top 8 placing in the ISLANDS which is a fabulous achievement! 

Misaki Akutagawa place 1st in Senior Girls Javelin - with a throw of 39.65 metres - 6.5 metres better than 2nd place! All the other javelin throwers and spectators cheered her on! Wonderful to see such sportsmanship at her event! Ben Sammons placed 2nd in two Seniors Boys events: 200 meetre, and 400 metre. Extremely close races in very hot conditions, and a wonderful result! Cooper Langar place 3rd in 1500 metres - the top three finishers were in a photo finish, a very exciting race! Cooper also placed 5th in the 3000 metres, in another very close race. Alexis Vander Bulk came 5th in Junior Girls Shot Put, and 9th in 100 metres. Leona Yao, came 6th in Senior Girls Long Jump, and 7th in Triple Jump! Congratulations, Leona! Ava Blakely, in grade 9, came 8th in the 3000.

Top 5 finishers in each category go on to the B.C.'S, so Misaki, Ben, Cooper, and Alexis will represent Parkland and the Island at the next round - our athletes are all heart, and Parkland CONGRATULATES every one! Thank you too, for Ms. McNamee, for leading and supporting and cheering on!


PARKLAND GRAD PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING: Grad parent committee is inviting all grad parents to the next grad parent meeting- WEDNESDAY MAY 23 @ 7 P.M. in the Learning Commons. Parent volunteers are needed for the following tasks: volunteers for June 27 set-up; card dealers for casino tables; handing out t-shirts; providing board games; donating cookie trays, fruit and veggie trays, etc. Parent volunteers are necessary to ensure the success of the After Grad event. Any support parents can donate would be greatly appreciated! Please contact PARKLANDGRADPARENT@gmail.com, and come out to the planning meeting!


MESSAGE TO ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK THE LOST & FOUND CLOTHES RACK AND AREA IN FRONT FOYER FOR ANY MISSING ITEMS. Any remaining items will be donated to charity by the end of May.


PARKLAND METAL DONATION BIN - back staff parking lot! Until May 31st - thanks TO OUR COMMUNITY for contributing!


SIDFEST: FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2018 - DOORS OPEN 7 P.M. -  $10 - SOME TICKETS AVAILABLE @ school office. Come out and enjoy the BANKES BROTHERS, MANGO PARADE, GLEN CYRUZ REGALADO; RYAN KELLY; COR VANSTOLK; RUTH MANESE; MORGAN LAURO-GEE and more! Sponsored by Sidney RCMP, MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE, SIDNEY COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL. This is a great annual show - come out and support your local musicians and performers! All proceeds to the PENINSULA YOUTH HEALTH CLINIC!


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.


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 GRADS: there will be a meeting this THURSDAY MAY 24 @ lunch in room 103 for all winners of the $1250 District Scholarship. At 11:40 a.m., Mr. Choo will explain how the recipients receive their money. Lists of recipients will be posted on the GRAD 2018 boqard and the entrance door from the student parking lot.


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!


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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, hiking, leadership. Four credit program, subsidy opportunities; meals, accommodation provided. Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, July 15 to 19, 2018 - see Ms. McNamee.


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

b. 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.

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

d. 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: ODYSSIA  IS LOOKING FOR A DISHWASHER. See Ms. McNamee for details, and brush up your resume to apply!


NEW: CALIBRE DOORS - small joinery business located in Sidney; opportunity for student pursue carpentry career; full apprenticeship or part-time work for the summer available for motivated student. Must be keen, outgoing, serious about working in this career. See Ms. McNamee for information about applying.


NEW: SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM MONITOR - Parks & Recreation Services @ PANORAMA - special events program monitor is responsible for  assisting in set up and delivery of various special events in the community; acts as liaision between Panorama and community. Up to 15 hours per week, @ $15.85 per hour plus additional in lieu of benefits. See Ms. McNamee for assistance with application details, including transportation for this peninsula-wide job! Application deadline: May 25, 2018.


NEW: NORTH SAANICH PUROLATOR IS HIRING - morning warehouse sorter position - excellent opportunity for local high school students. See Ms. McNamee for details.


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, 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!


ALSO: MANY YARDWORK and GARDENING and MOVING jobs available - Central Saanich Road; Tsaykum Road; Turnmill Close; Resthaven Drive; Cooperidge Drive; Cypress Road; Sea Wind Way, Mainwaring Road. See posters, and Ms. McNamee for details.


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.

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 Bagels - Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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