Wednesday November 28, 2018
REMINDER: there is a leadership meeting today WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, at lunch in the theatre, and tomorrow THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29 at lunch in Room 108.
GRAD WINTER SEMI FORMAL DINNER / DANCE TICKETS for $40, AND GRAD LANYARDS for only $5 will be for sale at lunch in the front foyer today! Winter Wonderland Dinner/Dance is Thursday December 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. Get your tickets right away!
ROWING TEAM: There is a team photo being taken today, Wednesday November 28, for all rowers in the gym right after school. there will be uniforms provided, but bring yours if you have not yet returned it.
ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK THE LOST & FOUND NEAR THE PAY PHONE IN THE FRONT FOYER - all unclaimed items will be donated to charity before Christmas break!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29 - EARLY DISMISSAL FOR PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS NIGHT. NOTE: Buses run at regular times!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29 - PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS FROM 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please call 250 - 655 - 2700 to make appointment.
Friday SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: every Friday, sign language club meets in Room 206 2 lunch. See you there!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30 - PAJAMA DAY! MAKE SURE YOU REMEMBER TO Wear your p.j.'s to school! Dress WARM!
HIGH TECH U - UX DAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 @ UVIC FROM 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. - free admission to this RETHINK THINKING day for teachers, parents, and students to learn more about the great programs for youth interested in SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY available on southern Vancouver Island - at UVIC, and through other education focussed organizations.
CHRISTMAS CANNED FOOD DRIVE STARTS: Monday December 3, 2018. Bring in a donation! DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED IN BLOCK C CLASSES - PRIZES AWARDED FOR THE TOP CLASS! All donations will be given to the Sidney Lions Food Bank!
PARKLAND IS HOSTING THE CANADIAN COAST GUARD - THURSDAY DECEMBER 6 - special display at lunch; classroom visits in the afternoon. Information about the Coast Guard Officer Training program, in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. In joining this four year training program, the officer cadet receives tuition free education, as well as training allowance, free room and board, textbooks and uniforms, medical and dental coverage, and upon completion of the four year program - guaranteed employment with the Canadian Coast Guard. Students who excel in math and sciences, who are seeking adventure as well as opportunity to serve their country, are encouraged to apply for this challenging, exciting training and career program. Meet Christiane Carrier Kennedy, Recruitment Officer!
FILM CAN UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION: new competition presented by VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL. For student film-makers, grades 9 to 12. Winning films screened at 2019 Victoria Film Festival. See posters for website, rules of competition, tutorials. Deadline: Dec 19, 2018.
WORKSAFE B.C. INVITES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 14TH ANNUAL STUDENT SAFETY VIDEO CONTEST:
Submit your video and you could win a cash prize! Also: Lunch with a prominent filmmaker, visit behind the scenes with a local production, and more! Deadline: Friday March 22, 2019. Visit worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest.com for further details.
PAC Volunteer Opportunities: Parents and Guardians - to volunteer, please contact us at: parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com
BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday a.m., before school, @ BLUE TABLES, 25 cents!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
REMINDER TO GRADE 12'S that the APPLICATION DEADLINES, if you want to be considered for entrance scholarships, are: December 1 for UBC, and December 3rd, for SFU.
GRADE 12'S: DISCOVER UVIC, MONDAY DECEMBER 3, 2019 REGISTER @ uvic.ca/discover. Special event, intro to UVIC campus, courses, registration, accommadations. Plan ahead!
WHY BUY A GRAD DRESS OR TUX WHEN YOU CAN BORROW ONE? Complete outfits available - dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes & accessories. MAGIC WAND is a non-profit organization offering eco-friendly & inexpensive alternatives to grad outfits for female & male students. TAKING APPOINTMENTS for AFTER FEBRUARY 1 - see posters on grad boards, or email: esurerus@telus.net.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAMES ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT @ CLAREMONT - starts Friday November 30. Go Panthers!
SPORTS TEAMS IN ACTION THIS WEEK:
CAREER CENTRE: EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee
(1) NEW OPPORTUNITIES AT SHOAL CENTRE - energetic students needed to help over many scheduled Christmas events: serving, clearing and dishwashing. Shifts 4 hours long, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; wages $17 per hour! Food Safe and WHIMIS preferred.
(2) NEW JOB POSTINGS: Ardmore; North Saanich; Sidney - garden work, raking, transplanting, labourer for yard work, firewood, greenhouse, digging - $15 per hour, 2 to 3 hours per week. See Ms. McNamee for details.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: see Ms. McNamee ASAP!
(1) LIONS CLUB - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA- SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 - serving food to young families whose children come to see Santa.
(2) SIDNEY SPARKLES PARADE - SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 - decorate the Beacon Community Services truck, and walk in the parade!
(3) SHOAL CENTRE BRIDGE CLUB DINNER - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5 - serving and banquet help. Check for evening start time!
(4) SIDNEY AVIATION OPEN HOUSE - FRIDAY DECEMBER 28 - museum, old planes, paper airplane making, crafts, aircraft carrier demonstration, flight simulators, new flying maze, and more!
TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE!
1. TUTORIALS IN LEARNING CENTRE, ROOM 204: SUPERVISED TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE daily after school, TO CATCH UP ON SCHOOL WORK, & TO DO MISSED TESTS. note: Wednesday & Friday tutorials are best for longer tests & assignments.
2. TUTORIALS IN THE LEARNING COMMONS: every day after school
3. AFTER SCHOOL FRENCH has now been moved to Room 112, Wednesdays after school.
4. MATH & SCIENCE HELP CENTRE: Monday, Tuesday. Thursday from 3:15 to 4 p.m.; every second Wednesday, from 2:15 to 3 p.m., ROOM 201. Get help with any Math or Science course you are taking this semester!
BAND - MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR: see Ms. Sousa for special event details.
JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday a.m.; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday a.m.; CHOIR - Friday a.m.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA: NOW OPEN FOR THE YEAR WITH FULL MENU!
SPECIALS: Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas - Hamburgers & Fries - Fried Rice - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD , SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowl - Clubhouse Bagels
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS : Maple Pecan 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.