TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2018
BAKE SALE by YCI and LEADERSHIP students: TODAY TUESDAY DECEMBER 11 @ BREAK, AND @ LUNCH in the front foyer. Proceeds will go to support the Sidney Lions Food Bank!
ANY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL, please attend our first meeting TODAY in Room 108, Tuesday December 11 @ lunch.
CHRISTMAS CANNED FOOD DRIVE: Bring in a donation! DONATIONS OF CANNED GOOD OR CASH WILL BE COLLECTED IN BLOCK C - PRIZES AWARDED FOR THE TOP CLASS! All donations will be given to the Sidney Lions Food Bank!
SAILING PHOTO: All spring and fall SAILORS - we will be taking a group photo on Wednesday December 12 at 12:05 in the GYM, just at the end of lunch break. We want everyone there!
If you are in GRADE 9, turn in your IMMUNIZATION FORMS, ASAP! These forms are now OVERDUE!
ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: CHRISTMAS DANCE is at Stelly's Thursday, December 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sign-up sheet on the International Bulletin Board, or see Ms. McKinney, in counselling area. Be sure to attend!
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 - CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT @ Parkland Theatre, donations at the door.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 - PICTURES WITH SANTA, @ LUNCH! Santa will be here! For a small donation to the food bank, you can get your picture taken with Santa and his elves. Come to the front foyer at lunch on Friday to meet the big guy in red!
ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK LOST & FOUND NEAR PAY PHONE IN FRONT FOYER - all unclaimed items will be donated to charity before Christmas break!
Friday SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: every Friday, sign language club meets in Room 206 2 lunch. See you there!
FILM CAN UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION: competition presented by VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL. For student film-makers, grades 9 to 12. Winners screened at 2019 Festival. See website, rules of competition, tutorials. Deadline: Dec 19, 2018.
HIGH TECH U: AN INITIATIVE OF UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA - working to empower the next generation of innovators in computer programs and technology, through real-world, experiential learning opportunities. Seven week intensive weekend program called THE ACADEMY, offered Saturdays from 10 to 4, on UVic campus. Learn using professional tools, gain exposure to software development, and build practical skills to succeed in the ever-changing tech sector. Test drive a career in high-tech, work in an interdisciplinary team to build and deploy a custom web application. You may qualify for application to a SUMMER INTERNSHIP! See Ms. McNamee for further details, and first application. DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 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 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
If you're interested in becoming Parkland's nominee for the $100,00 or $80,000 Schulich Leader Scholarships, email or meet with Mr. Choo for details. The Schulich nominee will be enrolling in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics program, and has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and / or financial need. The deadline for students to submit a completed application package to Mr. Choo is Friday January 18, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
ZONTA'S "YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD" is accepting applications from women tat are 16 to 19 years old, and committed to volunteerism and experience in local government. The deadline for $2000 first place, and $1000 second place, award is January 31, 2019. Email or meet with Mr. Choo for details and the application form.
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: see below
ALL STUDENTS: INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL will be getting underway very soon. Please see Sutty in PE office for sign-up sheet.
SPORTS TEAMS IN ACTION THIS WEEK:
A BIG CONGRATS goes out to all of the members of our Junior Boys Basketball Team who took down Oak Bay last night in our Parkland Gym - final score was 43 to 37 for the home squad. Way to go, boys! Special congrats goes to Liam B., Ashton C., and Nic C. for lifting our team with their individual performances on the court - next game for the Junior Boys will be next week Tuesday December 18!
TUESDAY DEC 11 JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL HOME GAME versus SMUS, 5:45 p.m., followed by
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL HOME GAME versus St. Andrews, 7:30 p.m.
CAREER CENTRE: EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee
ANNOUNCING SCHOOL DISTRICT 63'S NEW CARPENTRY PROGRAM - building a small house - 3 days classroom, 2 days job site program - see Ms. McNamee for this news about this exciting hands-on training program! Applications welcome!
NEW JOB WITH ISLAND HEALTH: Tobacco and Vapour Prevention and Control Program = Minor Test Shopper. Your job is to enter and attempt to buy tobacco or vapour products; document experiences; work shifts primarily after school; be a witness at hearings as needed. $14 per hour; 14 years of age, non-smoker, valid driver's license or identity card. See Ms. McNamee for further info and application process.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: see Ms. McNamee ASAP!
(1) 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: Hamburgers with Fries - Veggie Burgers with Fries - Thai Thighs on Rice with Veggies
SOUP, SALAD , SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Grilled Ham & Cheese - Grilled Cheese
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS : Blueberry Bran - Banana Bread - Assorted Cookies
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.