TUESDAY JUNE 12, 2018
TO ALL GRADS: please stop by the office to vote for your choice for the grad song. Voting closes on the last day of classes.
VERY IMPORTANT WORK EXPERIENCE NOTICES:
1. ALL STUDENTS finishing up their WORK EXPERIENCE need to see Ms. McNamee ASAP!
2. ALL STUDENTS, ALL GRADES - Students who are planning on taking WORK EXPERIENCE next year, and who have a job this summer, need to see Ms. McNamee if they want to ACTIVATE THE COURSE in July - remember, your hours don't count until the course is ACTIVATED!
REMINDER FOR ALL GRADE 11 STUDENTS: website to order grad pinneys for next year's grads will be available starting Monday June 11. ORDERNG DEADLINE: June 22, 2018. Please see Olivia Erfle if you have any questions.
From the French department: Come and talk about SPRING BREAK 2020 TODAY Tuesday June 12, in Room 112, at lunch. See you there!
Top of the morning to you, Parkland! If you''d like to discover if it's possible to get a tan by standing in the English rain, come to Room 112 at lunch TODAY Tuesday June 12 for high tea. Cheerio and all that!
PARKLAND DANCE SHOWCASE: TUESDAY JUNE 19 @ 7 p.m. Tickets available in the front office - $5 for students; $7.50 for general public. Drop in or call: 250-655-2736.
PENINSULA PLAYERS welcomes Parkland students for on-stage and back-stage auditions and participation. Auditions will be held for murder mystery play by Agatha Christie called "The Mousetrap" in July. Students can register as members on Peninsula Players website. If interested in work experience credits - see Ms. Irving.
TOMATO PLANTS FOR FREE: see Ms. Stinson's classroom, free starter tomato plants! Room 102.
PURCHASE PARKLAND SCHOOL GEAR BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! Samples of hoodies, t-shirts, sweats in case in front foyer. Order forms at front office - place your order and pick up by the end of the day!
MISSING FROM GIRLS LOCKER ROOM Friday June 1 - Vans old style type, black with white stripe runners, size 7-8. If found, please bring to front office so they can be returned to owner.
For Parkland's National Aboriginal Day celebrations this month, Fried Bread will be sold in the foyer Wednesdays at lunch; $2 each piece or you may bring in a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food bank. If you do not want the bread but still want to donate, you can still come by to pay it forward for someone else!
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 - June 29, 2018.
WOULD ALL THOSE JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS who still have SHORTS / UNIFORMS out, please return them to Ms. Gribling in the front office, as soon as possible.
Tyesha Miggitsch is going to Fiji to clean up the beaches! Support 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, & 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 OUTFIT ?
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.
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 WITH P.E. teachers.
ALL GRADS: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION - tba
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tickets for ATHLETIC BANQUET on Monday June 18 , 5 TO 7:30 P.M. - can be picked up from Mr. Sutton, or the front office. Please make sure to spread the word & get as many players & coaches from your team as possible to attend!
WOULD ANY GIRLS WANTING TO PLAY BASKETBALL next year, please see Ms. Gribling in the office.
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, Sidney. Contact: seasidemagazine.ca to participate, or register !
YOUNG WOMEN IN OCEAN LITERACY CONSERVATION: female students - kayaking, hiking, leadership. Four credits, subsidy; meals, accommodation. Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, July 15 to 19 - 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:
- JULY 1 - PENINSULA CELEBRATION SOCIETY needs some volunteers for July 1 events. FAMILY FUN FAIR IS AN ANNUAL EVENT held at Iroquois Park in Sidney. Distribute ice cream, help with watermelon contest. Please see Ms. McNamee to be added to volunteer list, or call 250-655-0563.
- SUMMER DAY CAMP @ HIGHWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - July 16 to 20. Volunteers needed to help lead students in day activities - crafts, games, sports, drama, set up of stage decor and work stations. See Ms. McNamee for details.
- DO YOU LIVE BY AMICA / BEECHWOOD? Can you spare 5 minutes a day, 3 or 4 days per week; June through October - doing some watering - See Ms. McNamee for further details.
JOBS: GREAT JOBS AVAILABLE - GET YOUR SUMMER WORK NAILED DOWN! SEE MS. MCNAMEE ASAP!
new: JOB OPPORTUNITY AT LOCAL LAW FIRM - summer employment for mature, reliable and responsible senior student within a professional office setting. See Ms. McNamee about applying.
new: KITCHEN HELP & HOUSEMAN'S JOB AT LOCAL YACHT CLUB - see Ms. McNamee about applying to SIDNEY NORTH SAANICH YACHT CLUB, summer jobs!
new: VAN ISLE MARINA - looking to hire students for yacht park, and fuel dock - starting wage at Yacht Park is $17 per hour; application forms on Van Isle Marina website. See Mr. Caddell or Ms. McNamee for further info.
new: LOCAL electric CAR DEALERSHIP looking for students interested in washing, cleaning cars - summer job!
new: the ROOST FARM AND VINEYARD, North Saanich - needs student for part-time work in summer; June, July and August. Leaf pulling, and vine tying; $13 per hour with performance raise possible. See Ms. McNamee.
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!
ongoing: MANY YARDWORK, GARDENING & MOVING jobs - Central Saanich Rd; Tsaykum Rd; Turnmill Close; Resthaven Drive; Cooperidge Drive; Cypress Rd; Sea Wind Way, Mainwaring Rd; Barratt Drive; Webster Place.
Other Opportunities:
NEW FOOD SAFE COURSE - Saturday JUNE 9 - 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.
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 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 HELP: available every day after school in Room 208.
BAND - MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday a.m.; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday a.m.; CHOIR - Friday a.m.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA: LAST DAY FOR CAFETERIA TO BE ANNOUNCED!
SPECIALS: Sushi - Burgers & Fries - Hot Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Taco Salad - Clubhouse Sandwich
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Nanaimo Bars - 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.