Daily Announcements

Thursday September 6, 2018 - first full day of classes!

 
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Thursday September 6, 2018 - first full day of classes!
by Cathy Ford - Thursday, 6 September 2018, 9:17 AM
 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6,  2018 -  Welcome back to everyone returning, & FRESH welcome to everyone new!

LOCKS AND LOCKERS ASSIGNMENTS: see your TAG TEACHER for LOCKER ASSIGNMENT, AND TO RECORD YOUR INFORMATION WITH YOUR TAG TEACHER. All locks - $5 for recycled, $10 for new - see front office BEFORE SCHOOL, AT BREAK, AT LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL!


ALL STUDENTS: please return your annual student start-up envelope and all updated information forms to the front office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!


ANY GIRLS WANTING TO PLAY BASKETBALL THIS SCHOOL YEAR, please see Ms. Gribling in front office.


TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4 - Adult Community Boating Courses begin - EVERY Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - community boating and marine basics, until November.


Europe 2020 meeting FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7 @ lunch, Room 112:  Are you interested in travelling to Europe on a school trip over Spring Break in 2020? If you have already signed up, or if you are interested in going with us, please attend a lunch hour meeting on Friday, September 7, in Room 112. Everyone welcome - see you there!


VOLLEYBALL TRY-OUTS girls and boys, grades 9 to 12 - BEGIN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 3 to 5 p.m.; TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 3 TO 5P.M.;  WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2 TO 4 P.M.;  THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 3 TO 5 P.M. Welcome back! and see you there!


SAILING IS STARTING SOON! There will be a meeting on tuesday September 11 at 3:15 in the front foyer outside the school office. This meeting is for new sailors and those already signed up for FALL and SPRING sailing. See you there!


PICTURE DAY - WEDNESDAY September 12 this year! Bring your photo envelope and payment this date to give to photographer - do not return in student start-up envelope please!


MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT - Thursday September 13 - from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: NO EARLY DISMISSAL this date.


Reminders re REPORT CARD PICK-UP! Anyone who did not pick up their June report card, YOUR JUNE REPORT CARD IS IN YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION PACKAGE. Please remember to return all SCHOOL forms ASAP!


ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: SCHOOL BUS REGISTRATION for 2018 - 2019 is open - see link from Parkland website for registration form and other information.


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 GAMES ANNOUNCEMENTS - tba


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  JOB APPLIED FOR!


(1) NEW JOB POSTING: "SURLY MERMAID"  looking for two dishwashers, $15 per hour, plus tip share. Shifts from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; 2 to 3 days per week. Requires fun / positive attitude!


PARKLAND HAS RECEIVED MANY WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER AND NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY IN THE PAST YEAR! Many thanks to all for your support of our careers, volunteer, and work placements!

See Ms. McNamee for assistance in registering and initiating your work experience and work experience credits!


TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - LOTS OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE! IN SEPTEMBER:

1. ROOM 201, EACH DAY FOR 1 HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES - help with MATH, CALCULUS, SCIENCE, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY. OPEN to all students, including those working on SIDES courses. TO BE CONFIRMED.

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. TO BE CONFIRMED.
3. LEARNING COMMONS SUPPORT: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday day after school until 3:40 p.m., Wednesday & Friday until 3:35 p.m. TO BE CONFIRMED.

4. MATH & SCIENCE HELPavailable every day after school in Room 208. TO BE CONFIRMED.


BAND - MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR: see Ms. Sousa for schedule. REGULAR MUSIC REHEARSAL SCHEDULE STARTS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14.
JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday a.m.; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday a.m.; CHOIR - Friday a.m.


PARKLAND CAFETERIA: RE-OPENING SOON! LIMITED MENU FOR FIRST WEEK - SEE notice board.

ALL STUDENTS - REMEMBER TO BRING A NUTRITIOUS SNACK AND / OR LUNCH FOR FIRST WEEK!
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.