WEDNESDAY JUNE 20, 2018 - LAST DAY OF CLASSES! exams begin tomorrow!
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 TODAY WEDNESDAY JUNE 20 to get your yearbook a
day early! P.S. It looks awesome!
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.
For
Parkland's National Aboriginal Day celebrations this month, Fried Bread
will be sold in the foyer TODAY 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 TODAY Wednesday June 20.
2017
- 2018 PARKLAND YEARBOOKS have arrived! If students have pre-purchased a
yearbook they will be able to collect yearbooks in the Library /
Learning Commons starting at LUNCH ON THURSDAY JUNE 21. Students must
have all overdue library books returned and student fees must all be
paid and up to date.
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!
REMINDERS
FOR UPCOMING EXAM WEEK: check exam schedule - NOW POSTED through school
website, and 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.
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.
GRADE 11 PARENT HELP NEEDED: annually Grade 11 parents are asked to help on Graduation Day; help is given back the year following. TO BE DONE: deal with after-grad clothing bags on June 27th dropped off 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.
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.
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.
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
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: CURVES SIDNEY
is looking for a female student, interested in working in the health
and fitness industry. This student would be workinig with women ranging
from 20 to 95, with different workout abilities and goals. On the job
training provided, but FIRST AID is a must. See Ms. McNamee for further
information.
new: THRIFTY'S SIDNEY, DELI AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS - see Ms. McNamee for the inside scoop on these job openings!
new: MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT JOB
- Walk-in Clinic in Royal Oak on Chatterton, looking for mature grade
12 student to work on Saturdays. Great opportunity for anyone interested
in the Health Care professions, or Medical Office Assistant
certification. See Ms. McNamee for assistance in making a great
application!
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: Trades Exploration
Program - Want to learn more about work as a carpenter, plumber,
electrician, or welder? Register in Semester 2 TEX, in partnership with
Camosun College at Claremont in 2018-2019. 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 is WEDNESDAY JUNE 20!
ALL STUDENTS - REMEMBER TO BRING A NUTRITIOUS SNACK AND / OR LUNCH FOR EXAM DAYS!
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.