Friday June 15, 2018
A BIG THANK YOU to Katie Lee and all the musicians that made the Panthers for Patients concert such a success. Over $1500 was raised to support the fight against lung cancer!
Great article and front cover photo in today's Peninsula Review for
SIDFEST Fundraiser for Youth Clinic - $1500 donated to another good
cause - congratulations to all Parkland's musicians and volunteers!
IB
STUDENTS: There will be an IB meeting at lunch in the Learning Commons
on Monday June 18. Please pick up your notification slip from the office
today.
EUROPE TRIP SPRING BREAK 2020: There will be a student meeting at lunch on Tuesday June 19 in Room 112.
EUROPE
TRIP SPRING BREAK PARENTS FOR 2020: There will be a PARENT MEETING
Tuesday evening June 19 at 6:30 p.m. for interested students and their
parents. Please attempt to find out more about our detailed itinerary to
London, Paris and Barcelona.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the PARKLAND SAILING TEAM who finished their season at the Discovery
Cup Regatta at Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Everyone raced well & had
a great time, even in the extreme winds! Way to go, team!
GRADE 11 PARENT HELP NEEDED: Every year Grade 11 parents are asked to help the grad parents on Graduation Day. This help is given back the next year following. Help needed is to deal with all after-grad clothing bags on June 27th at the photos at the pier event, 10:30 a.m.. Additional assistance is needed collecting grad gowns on the students return from the UVIC ceremony to Mary Winspear, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 27. If any grade 11 student's parents can lend a hand, please contact: parklandgradparents@gmail.com.
ALL GRADS: please stop by office to vote for your choice for the grad song. Voting closes Wednesday June 20.
For
Parkland's National Aboriginal Day celebrations this month, Fried Bread
will be sold in the foyer Wednesdays at lunch; $2 each piece or
bring non-perishable food item to donate to the local food bank, or a school friend.
please note: TWO VERY IMPORTANT WORK EXPERIENCE NOTICES:
1. ALL STUDENTS finishing up their WORK EXPERIENCE PAPERWORK need to see Ms. McNamee ASAP!
2.
ALL STUDENTS, ALL GRADES - Students taking WORK EXPERIENCE next year,
and who have a job this summer, see Ms. McNamee to ACTIVATE THE COURSE
in July - hours don't count until course is ACTIVATED!
REMINDER
FOR ALL GRADE 11 STUDENTS: facebook website to order grad pinneys for next
year's grads will be available starting Monday June 11. ORDER DEADLINE: June 22, 2018. Please see Olivia Erfle
with questions.
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.
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.
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 ANNOUNCEMENT
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.
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:
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JULY 1 - PENINSULA CELEBRATION SOCIETY needs volunteers. FAMILY FUN
FAIR IS AN ANNUAL EVENT held at Iroquois Park in Sidney. Distribute ice
cream, help with watermelon contest. Please see Ms. McNamee.
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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.
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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!
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; Kingcome Crescent, Colinwood Roa, Goddard Road, Melville Drive,
Webster Place.
Other Opportunities:
NEW
SUMMER CAMP FOR TRADES PROGRAMS @ CAMOSUN: FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY -
Grades 8, 9 and 10 - intro courses in CARPENTRY, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE -
one week camp for students TRADE CURIOUS! Only $35 for the Camp, 9 a.m.
to 2:30; August 13 to 17, and August 20 to 24. See Ms. McNamee ASAP TO
APPLY!
TEX PROGRAM: Trades
Exploration Program - Want to learn more about work as a carpenter,
plumber, electrician, or welder? Register in Semester 2 Trades
Exploration Program, in partnership with Camosun College at Claremont
in 2018-2019 school year. Fast track your future, and earn up to 24
credits toward grad by completing 6 courses! Please see Ms. McNamee in
the Career Centre.
FREE RETAIL
TRAINING: In Sidney and In Brentwood Bay - certificate program prepares
you for first time work in retail - training includes cash register,
counting cash, customer service, creating displays, inventory, pricing,
opening and closing procedures. See Ms. McNamee to apply.
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: Breaky Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Tacos - Hot Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye - Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Morning Glory Muffins - Rice Krispie Squares
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.