Thursday January 17, 2019
Today at lunch is INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY! Food, prepared by our International Leadership students, will be sold for $5 a plate in the main foyer at lunch. If you were ever curious what food from Brazil, Mexico, Italy or Germany is like, now is your chance. Hope to see you at lunch this Thursday with your $5!
TONIGHT - INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE INFORMATION EVENING, @ 7.p.m. For parents of students in grades 9 or 10, who may be be interested in the two year international baccalaureate program that begins in grade 11 @ Parkland. The IB program develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people, motivated to succeed. Completion of Diploma program will gain students credit for first year at university for a number of courses. Come and find out more about this academically engaging program!
BE THE FIRST - BUY YOUR PARKLAND SOX TODAY! Small, medium, large, extra - black, white, blue! $15 pair - order forms, front office.
International Students - there is a meeting on Friday after school. There will be pizza, performances and a farewell to everyone leaving. Meet in the theatre at 2:15.
GREASE! - MUSICAL THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE ! Performances: Wednesday January 30 to Saturday February 2; TICKETS $15 evenings; $12 matinee. Call / see front office accounts. These shows sell out - get your tickets early!
PARKLAND GRAD 2019 HOODIE ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE at front office. Sample hoodies available to try on. Cost: $40 per hoodie. Please pay accounts at front office; cash, cheque, credit or debit. Order forms must be returned by Wednesday January 23!
ALL GRADS: AS PART OF YOUR QUALIFICATION FOR GRAD TRANSITIONS, AND 2019 GRADUATION, YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED the HOURS, and the PAPERWORK FOR: Work Experience, 30 Hours Work Experience, or 30 Hours Volunteering. If you have not yet started your 30 HOURS, see Ms. McNamee or Ms. Ford in the Career Centre for information, the correct forms, AND GET STARTED!
PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS IN FOR: HANDBAGS FOR HOPE 2019! Donations of handbags, purses, wallets, jewellery, scarves - being collected for charity fundraiser in greater Victoria. 100% of proceeds go to B.C. Children's Hospital, research into Neuroblastoma - terminal form of childhood cancer. Donations collected at Parkland front office, for auction and sale February 22, Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress, 7 to 9 p.m.
GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: Monday February 4 - please go ON-LINE with LIFETOUCH and make your appointment. PLEASE NOTE: all grads must have a photo taken - whether you want a package of photos or not - as these are used for the YEARBOOK. Make your date!
2019 STUDENT SAFETY VIDEO CONTEST: Submit your video on keeping young workers safe, and win a cash prize! Bonus prize - aspiring filmmaker award! Deadline for original video production: FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2019. See front foyer board for further information.
PAC Volunteer Opportunities: Parents / 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. Nominee will be enrolling in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, and demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and / or financial need. Deadline for students to submit completed application 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 that are 16 to 19 years old, committed to volunteerism and experience in local government. Deadline for $2000 first place, and $1000 second place, award is Thursday 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:
PARKLAND PANTHERS REGISTRATION FOR TIMES COLONIST RUN taking place on April 28 - register online, as part of an Island Farms school Team, select Parkland Pant'ers. Early bird $35 until Jan 31st!
PENINSULA BASEBALL & SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Check it out at: www.PBSA.CA. Baseball age 3 to adults; Softball 5 to 19. Registration open until February 28, 2019. Sign up now!
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE @ LUNCH:
THURSDAY JANUARY 17 - GOAT versus RED FLOWER; and FAMILIA GELATINA versus TEACHERS
SPORTS TEAMS IN ACTION THIS WEEK:
THURSDAY JANUARY 17 -
SENIOR BOYS AWAY TOURNEY - SALTSPRING ISLAND, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
FRIDAY JANUARY 18 -
JUNIOR BOYS AWAY TOURNEY - Reynolds Tourney, Friday and Saturday.
CAREER CENTRE: SPECIAL EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee
NEW YOUTH JOB BLAST: LIST OF LOCAL HIRING POSITIONS AVAILABLE, JOB OPPORTUNITIES through GT HIRING SOLUTIONS.
See Facebook or Instagram connection; posters on job board outside Career Centre. Comes out twice a month, packed with info!
NEW JOBS:
FAIRWAYS MARKET: part-time job opening in local grocery store. Take current resume in to Sidney Fairway, and ask for Store Manager. You may get on-the-spot interview! See Ms. McNamee asap for further information.
GARDEN AND YARDWORK, west of airport. Approximately 4 hours per workday, part-time, $13 per hour. Great opportunity for student; last Parkland student had this job for over two years! Can be heavy work, so student should be fit! See Ms. McNamee for further details.
EVENTS:
upcoming CAREER FAIR @ FAIRMONT EMPRESS HOTEL: full-time, part-time, and temporary summer positions all available - in all areas of hospitality. Bring your resume, in-person interviews available. THURSDAY JANUARY 24, 2019 FROM 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
upcoming JOB FAIR @ SHOAL CENTRE, SIDNEY - free event for students ages 13 to 18; FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon; many local employers attending. Bring your resume! See Ms. McNamee for registration.
WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION DAY - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2019 - from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Explore rewarding careers, through fun, hands-on activities in all day Career Pathways exploration day @ CAMOSUN. See Ms. McNamee for info.
EVENTS:
ANIMAL LOGIC WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK - spring break in Vancouver! WANT TO WORK IN THE MOVIES IN ANIMATION? Fabulous work experience program at Animation Studio, Animal Logic, March 18 to March 22, 2019. See Ms. McNamee ASAP for further info, application.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: see Ms. McNamee ASAP!
MOST POPULAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY COMING UP FAST: BUDDIES FOR ELL STUDENTS, program runs after school, one day at week, at NSMS. See Ms. McNamee ASAP to sign up!
BEACON STAFF APPRECIATION BANQUET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tuesday February 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. Welcome guests, distribute t-shirts, serve punch, take photos, help with tear-down. See Ms. McNamee for further information.
YEP JOB FAIR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Tuesday February 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - registration table, and photographers needed. See Ms. McNamee for volunteer form, and to register.
TSUKINO - CON - Victoria's Anime Convention @ UVIC looking for volunteers, February 22 to 24th. Free admission for volunteers, earn volunteer hours. See Ms. McNamee for more details.
FREE RETAIL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: spots available in Sidney and Brentwood Bay, starting in February. Classes are 4 Sundays: cash register, counting cash, customer service, creating displays, sorting inventory, pricing, opening and closing procedures. You will be treated as a employee, and work with a busy team of staff members. Great training for first time work experience in retail. See Ms. McNamee to sign up!
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: please note: CAFETERIA re-opens!
SPECIALS: Thai Thighs on Rice with Veggies - Veggie Baked Spaghetti
SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - BLT Bagels - Pepperoni Cheese Sticks / Cheese Sticks
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS : Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Nanaimo Bars
Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.