MONDAY JUNE 25, 2018 - THIS LAST school WEEK - REMINDERS ONLY!
NO NEWS! Just a couple of reminders re EXAMS! YEAR BOOK PICK-UP!
REMINDERS
FOR EXAM WEEK: CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR EXAM TIMES! Any
exam conflicts see Mr. Buckham ASAP. All grade 11 students - check the
time and day you will be writing the NUMERACY ASSESSMENT. FOR
ALL EXAMS - students must show up at least 15 minutes early, and bring
necessary materials with them - calculators, pencils, pens, etc.
2017 - 2018 PARKLAND YEARBOOKS CAN
NOW BE PICKED UP! If students have pre-purchased a yearbook they will
be able to collect yearbooks in the Library / Learning Commons. Students
must have all overdue library books returned and student fees must all
be paid and up to date.
ALL STUDENTS - REMEMBER TO BRING A NUTRITIOUS SNACK AND / OR LUNCH FOR EXAM DAYS!
ALL STUDENTS - NOTICE RE LOCKER CLEAN-OUT:
ALL LOCKERS MUST BE CLEANED OUT BY NEXT WEDNESDAY JUNE 27.
Both your SCHOOL and PE LOCKERS must be completed cleaned out. Any
remaining items will be bagged and either recycled or thrown out by June
29. The school will not be responsible for any items that are missing
in this process.
HELP GREEN PARKLAND: any
school locker items that can be recycled, PLEASE DONATE to the front
office - including lined paper, graph paper, binders, pens, pencils,
pencil cases, etc. Also, school locks for any students not returning to
Parkland in September, to be used for next year's students. Thank you in
advance!
GRADE 11 PARENT HELP NEEDED: annually Grade 11 parents are asked to help on Grad 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 for collecting grad gowns on the students' return from UVIC ceremony to Mary Winspear, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 27. Please contact: parklandgradparents@gmail.com.
FOOD BANK DONATION FUNDRAISER @ STAR CINEMA:
Thursday July 5, @ 9:15 p.m. - film "BABY DRIVER" - Ticket price $6,
for everyone. Thanks to Star Cinema and Parkland Secondary Students for
this community event!
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!
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
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.
- JULY 1 - CANADA DAY CELEBRATION - serve pancakes and sausage before the parade - from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. @ Mary Winspear Centre.
AVIATION MUSEUM -
Monday July 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - help mind a stall at Sidney
Sidewalk Sale on Beacon Avenue in celebration of Canada Day weekend. See
Ms. McNamee for details.
JOBS: GREAT JOBS AVAILABLE - GET YOUR SUMMER WORK NAILED DOWN! SEE MS. MCNAMEE ASAP!
1. NEW: BELINDA'S BISCOTTI - looking for kitchen help, dishes, chocolate dipping of biscotti. See Ms. McNamee!
2. NEW: SMITTY'S DISHWASHER: $13 per hour, plus tip share weekly, free meal each shift. See Ms. McNamee!
3. NEW: CURVES SIDNEY
is looking for a female student, interested in working in the health
and fitness industry. Student would be workinig with women 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.
4. new: THRIFTY'S SIDNEY, DELI & OTHER DEPARTMENTS - see Ms. McNamee for the inside scoop on postings!
5. 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!
Other Opportunities:
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.
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 for
August 5 to August 26 intake.
TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - LOTS OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE! IN SEPTEMBER:
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: cafeteria is now closed until SEPTEMBER BACK TO SCHOOL!
ALL STUDENTS - REMEMBER TO BRING A NUTRITIOUS SNACK AND / OR LUNCH FOR EXAM DAYS!
SPECIALS: n/a
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.