MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2019
GRAD PHOTO RETAKES: LAST DAY! only Monday February 4 remaining - please go ON-LINE with LIFETOUCH to make appointment. NOTE: all grads must have photo taken - whether you want a package of photos or not - these are used for the YEARBOOK.
REMINDER TO ALL GRADS: there will be an important GRAD COMMITTEE meeting at lunch today - Monday February 4 - in the Foods Room. If you are interested in Grad Committee but haven't attended yet - now is your chance. We need committed grads that will work harder to make this last semester of your grade 12 years a great one!
TO ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS: plan to be in the Parkland Gym this coming Thursday February 7 to take in some exciting basketball action! Our SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM is poised to take on St. Andrews in one of their final league game of the year at 7:30 p.m., just after the conclusion of our Parkland Community Open House. Dress in your Parkland colours, bring some noisemakers, and come out to cheer on the Panthers - hope to see you there!
PARKLAND CONCERT BAND is fundraising with Purdy's Chocolates, just in time for Easter! ORDER DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2019. If you'd like to support the concert band, purchase some very sweet Easter gifts for friends, family, and yourself, through the link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/619842-63774
PLEASE BRING DONATIONS IN: HANDBAGS FOR HOPE 2019! Bags, purses, wallets, jewellery, scarves - all proceeds to Children's Hospital, Neuroblastoma research - terminal childhood cancer. Donations to front office. Deadline: February 8!
BE THE FIRST - BUY YOUR PARKLAND SOX TODAY! S, M, L, X L - black, white, blue! $15 pair - order forms, front office.
GRADS: AS PART OF QUALIFICATION FOR GRAD TRANSITIONS, AND 2019 GRAD, YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED HOURS, and PAPERWORK FOR: Work Experience, 30 Hours WEX or Volunteering. If you have not started, see Ms. McNamee ASAP!
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: FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2019. See front foyer board for info.
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
WHY BUY A GRAD DRESS OR TUX WHEN YOU CAN BORROW ONE? Complete outfits available - dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes & accessories. Dresses and tuxes are like new, and any student is eligible. MAGIC WAND is a non-profit organization offering eco-friendly & inexpensive alternatives for female & male students. Now TAKING APPOINTMENTS - see posters on grad boards, or contact ahead for appointment, via email: esurerus@telus.net.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAMES ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BOYS AND GIRLS RUGBY PRACTICES will be starting after school Tuesday and Thursdays.
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.
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:
MONDAY FEBRUARY 4 - OPEN GYM
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5 - RED FLOWER versus TEACHERS; and FAX versus FAMILIA GELATINA
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7 - GURV versus GOAT, and RED FLOWER versus FAMILIA GELATINA
MONDAY FEBRUARY 13 - open gym
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14 - PLAYOFFS: 1ST VERSUS 4TH, and 2ND VERSUS 3RD. See you there!
SPORTS TEAMS IN ACTION THIS WEEK:
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM won 60 to 59 with a last second foul shot by John Mark to give the boys a hard fought victory over Mt. Doug; Panthers now third place in the league. Come watch them play in the Spirit Game next Thursday!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM who won their final regular league game - great winning streak girls! Keep up the good teamwork, and good luck with your Lower Islands Tournament at PCS, February 7, 8 and 9!
CAREER CENTRE: SPECIAL EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee
NEW YOUTH JOB BLAST: LOCAL HIRING POSITIONS AVAILABLE, JOB OPPORTUNITIES through GT HIRING SOLUTIONS.
See Facebook or Instagram connection; posters on Career Centre board. Comes out twice a month, packed with info!
NEW JOBS: THERE ARE MANY JOB OPENINGS RIGHT NOW - EXTENDING INTO SUMMER! GET YOUR SUMMER JOB LOCKED! See Ms. McNamee ASAP!
THRIFTY FOODS - FLORAL DEPARTMENT - three students needed, part-time, after school, weekends, summer holidays - wrap bouquets, customer service, floral arranging, processing flowers - see Ms. McNamee for details on applying.
VAN ISLE MARINA: HIRING 1 permanent full-time, and two part-time employees ASAP! Boating experience an asset, boatyard cleaning, boat care, hands-on multi-tasking; painting, power tool use, forklift driving. See Ms. McNamee for further details.
BRACKENHURST FARM POSITION: feeding calves, cleaning pens, maintaining clean work environment. Working with and around large animals and heavy machinery. Ability to work independently is an asset. Starting @ 8 hours per week, from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. See Ms. McNamee to upgrade your resume for sending to: cows.milk@shaw.ca.
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.
EVENTS:
BUTCHART GARDENS JOB FAIR: food services, visitor services, seed & gift store, gardening. Job Fair: Wednesday February 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., bring resume. $15.45 minimum wage, on the job training, uniforms provided, shift flexibility.
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 exploration@ CAMOSUN. See Ms. McNamee for info.
ANIMAL LOGIC WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK - 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, apps.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: see Ms. McNamee ASAP!
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.
SIDNEY MUSEUM is looking for volunteers for LEGO DAY - FEBRUARY 17 AND 18, SHIFTS from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Assist children in building a mosaic from Lego.
WANTED (ALIVE!) students for REACH PERFORMING COMPANY - work with differently-abled youth and adults, weekly. Should have an interest in performing arts, working with a diverse and fun group of people. See Ms. McNamee for info.
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.
TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT Semester 2! PLEASE CHECK START TIMES FOR AFTER SCHOOL!
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:
MAIN DISHES: Chicken Strips & Fries - Baked Mac & Cheese - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Greek Salad - Clubhouse Sandwich
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS : Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Carrot Cake - Cookies
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.