Daily Announcements

Monday June 18, 2018

 
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Monday June 18, 2018
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 18 June 2018, 8:59 AM
 

Monday June 18,  2018

ANY STUDENTS WHO NEED TO PICK UP THEIR NEW TIMETABLES, please pick up from the front office:

AT BREAK, AT LUNCH, BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL ONLY!


REMINDER TO ALL IB STUDENTS: There will be an IB meeting at lunch TODAY  in the Learning Commons on Monday June 18. We will be providing Popsicles but please do bring your lunch.


REMINDER TO ALL ATHLETES: Athletic Banquet is tonight from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Please ensure that  you have a ticket - from Mr. Sutton, or the front office. Also, if you are available, come out after school to participate in outdoor volleyball before dinner.


REMINDERS FOR OUR UPCOMING EXAM WEEK: check exam schedule - posted today online through the school website, and in block C on the front foyer notice boards. Any exam conflicts see Mr. Buckham ASAP. All grade 11 students - check the time and day you will be writing the NUMERACY ASSESSMENT. Finally - for ALL EXAMS - students must show up at least 15 minutes early, and bring the necessary materials with them - calculators, pencils, pens, etc.


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.


MS. JONES from North Saanich is looking for a lifeguard to come with her class on a trip to Sidney Island on June 21 and 22. Please contact her, or Ms. Dibblee if you are certified and interested in helping her out.


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 attend to find out more about our detailed itinerary to London, Paris and Barcelona.


CALLING ALL JUNIOR AND SENIOR GIRLS WHO WANT TO PLAY BASKETBALL NEXT YEAR: please come to a meeting @ lunch on Wednesday June 20 in the Career Centre.


ATTENTION ALL JOURNALISM AND WRITING 12 STUDENTS from last semester: We are having a Preview Party for the Yearbook! Come to Mrs. Antonik's classroom #111 at lunch this WEDNESDAY JUNE 20 to get your yearbook a day early! P.S. It looks awesome!


ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: THE GREAT PARKLAND YEARBOOK WILL BE DISTRIBUTED STARTING @ LUNCH -  BETWEEN EXAMS, THURSDAY JUNE 21 from the LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS. Please note: you must have all your library books and textbooks returned  BEFORE you get your yearbook. Thank you!


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.


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.


ALL GRADS: please stop by office to vote for your choice for the grad song.  Voting closes Wednesday June 20.


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!


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!


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

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL PARKLAND ATHLETES (INCLUDING ALL ATHLETES WHO PLAYED A SPORT FOR PARKLAND THIS YEAR):

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:

- 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.


- 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: EPICURE is hiring! Super job for Graduating student. See Ms. McNamee to apply right away!

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 HELPavailable 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:  HAMBURGERS - HOT DOGS - PIZZA
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: n/a

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: n/a

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