Daily Announcements

Friday May 25, 2018

 
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Friday May 25, 2018
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 25 May 2018, 9:23 AM
 

Friday May 25, 2018

"SOLO" fundraiser movie tickets available at front office - $5 per ticket - opening night tonight! Friday May 25, Sidney Cinema! All proceeds go to Sidney Food Bank.


REMINDER FOR THOSE STUDENTS HELPING OUT WITH THE SPRING FAIR @ SIDNEY ELEMENTARY to be on time today, and bring your PARKLAND PANTHER SPIRIT! Thank you for your volunteer dedication!


WOULD ALL THOSE JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS who still have SHORTS / UNIFORMS out, please return them to the front office to be returned to Coach Larry Green, as soon as possible.


REMINDER: ALL THOSE STUDENTS INVOLVED IN TASK INTERVIEWS NEXT WEEK, please see Ms. McNamee TODAY  Friday May 25 at lunch in the Career Centre, for preparation!


TASK INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE MONDAY MAY 28 @ LUNCH IN THE FRONT OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM. All students involved in these interviews - please be sure to come on time, right at the beginning of lunch!


STUDIO 63 VISITS PARKLAND TUESDAY MAY 29 @ lunch - UP DO'S AND NECK MASSAGES available for free! Come and check out the hair program and get a practice hairstyle for grad!


SIDFEST: FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2018 - DOORS OPEN 7 P.M. -  $10 -  TICKETS AVAILABLE @ school office.  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. A great annual show - support your local musicians and performers! All proceeds to PENINSULA YOUTH HEALTH CLINIC!


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!


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 Ms. Gribling 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

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 welcom


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. 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.

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

C. 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: FARM AND VINEYARD, North Saanich - looking to hire student for part-time work in summer. See Ms. McNamee for details.

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 to pursue carpentry career; full apprenticeship or part-time work \available for motivated student. Must be keen, serious about working in this career.

NEW: SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM MONITOR - Parks & Recreation Services @ PANORAMA - 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 application details. Deadline: May 25, 2018.

NEW: SAANICH FORESTRY CENTRE LOOKING FOR STUDENTS FOR OUTDOOR WORK, & FIR CONES HARVEST: proper work gear needed, climbing 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: 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!

new: MANY YARDWORK, GARDENING & MOVING jobs available - Central Saanich Road; Tsaykum Road; Turnmill Close; Resthaven Drive; Cooperidge Drive; Cypress Road; Sea Wind Way, Mainwaring Road. See 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: Breaky Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Taco Wrap - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye - Fruit Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso 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.