FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2019 - snowy February!
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22 - COURSE SELECTION ASSEMBLY & TOURS Blocks A & B - classes will be notified over PA system; altered bells.
DEBATE CLUB: Anyone who is interested in joining the Debate Club, please come to the first meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 111.
ALL GRADS: GRAD WRITE UP DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit your GRAD WRITE-UP for the YEARBOOK by this Friday February 22. Go to the Grad Page on the Parkland Website, and follow the link!
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22 the movie Black Panther will be playing in the theatre, @ 2:30 p.m. FREE MOVIE AFTERNOON sponsored by the Student Council; FREE ADMISSION; popcorn $2.00. Hope to see you there!
ANY GRADS INTERESTED IN ORDERING A GRAD HOODIE in the re-order round, please see Caitlin Gault, ASAP!
PARKLAND & NSMS BAND PROGRAMS FUNDRAISER: BURGER & BEVERAGE @ BOONDOCKS! Monday, February 25th, from 6 to 9 p.m., Fundraiser for band programs, and upcoming band trips. Tickets $25 each; includes burger, beverage, taxes and gratuity. Tickets from Parkland office by debit or credit card, 250-655-2700.
FIND YOUR FIT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - @ BAYSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL - students and teachers visit all day; parents and community members welcome from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. EXPLORE IN-DEMAND CAREERS: interactive event - try skills needed for different careers in demand across the province. Help youth apply real life experiences to career planning. Parents and family members welcome; no charge. Presented by: WORKBC and SD 63.
PARKLAND CONCERT BAND fundraiser: Purdy's Chocolates, just in time for Easter! ORDER DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2019. To support the concert band, purchase some sweet Easter gifts for friends, and family, through the link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/619842-63774
BUY YOUR PARKLAND SOCKS & SPIRIT WEAR TODAY! - order forms at front office.
GRADS: AS PART OF QUALIFICATION FOR GRAD TRANSITIONS, YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED HOURS, and PAPERWORK FOR: Work Experience, 30 Hours WEX or Volunteering, as well as GT PORTFOLIO. If you have not started, see Ms. McNamee or Mr. Buckham ASAP!
SIDNEY CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA YOUNG SOLOISTS CONCERT: Sunday March 3, 2019 @ 2:30 p.m., Stl Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Sidney, B.C. Free concert for students 19 and under, with one accompanying adult. Tickets at the door, or Tanners, $25.
PAC Volunteer Opportunities: Parents / Guardians - to volunteer, please contact us at: parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.comBAGEL 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
An ADVISOR FOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES at Parkland at the end of block D, and after school, on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH. Meet her in Mr. Choo's office to learn about admission to an American university. Advisor is based at TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY in Kentucky!
BORROW 2019 GRAD OUTFIT FROM MAGIC WAND: Dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes & accessories. Dresses & tuxes like new. Any student eligible; non-profit organization offers eco-friendly & inexpensive alternatives for female & male students. APPOINTMENTS - email: esurerus@telus.net.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAMES ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HARDWORKING AND TEAM FOCUSED Senior Boys Basketball Team who went into the Island Championships seeded #4, and won over the #1 seed, North Ladysmith Thursday night. Final score was 73 to 67! Semi-finals against SMU today - fingers crossed for another amazing performance!
GIRLS SOCCER TRY-OUTS for all players Grades 9 to 12 continue this Friday and next Wednesday and Friday from 2:15 to 3:30 in the gym. If you cannot make this Friday's try-out, please make sure you see Ms. Dibblee and let her know you want to play!
BOYS AND GIRLS RUGBY PRACTICES - after school Tuesday and Thursdays.
PARKLAND PANTHERS / TIMES COLONIST RUN takes place April 28 - register online, Island Farms school Team -" Parkland Pant'ers".
CAREER CENTRE: SPECIAL EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee
JOB TRAINING, FIRST AID:
FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1 - Monday April 8, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - @ Shoal Centre. $50 fee - useful for anyone in food service, food retail, food processing. Learn how to handle food safely, earn certificate for job placement. See Ms. McNamee for registration.
ALERT FIRST AID with CPR C & AED: Saturday April 6, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Shoal Centre - $50 fee. First Aid for life threatening emergencies; hands-on first aid training. See Ms. McNamee for registration.
NEW JOBS:
POSTER DELIVERY AROUND SIDNEY for upcoming musical performance. 40 posters, $60 payment. See Ms. McNamee for details.
HOUSEKEEPING AND YARDWORK: West Saanich Road, Malaview Avenue - see Ms. McNamee for details, $15 per hour, various hours.
MARIA'S SOUVLAKI hiring part-time servers. Great job for students, evening shifts, weekends. PLEASE BRING RESUME IN PERSON!
LOCAL PHARMACY - CUSTOMER SERVICE & CASHIER POSITION: after school / weekends; excellent job opportunity.
THRIFTY FOODS - FLORAL DEPARTMENT - 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: NOW HIRING one 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 details.
EVENTS:
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: tba
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: additional items tba
MAIN DISHES: Breakfast Platters - Beef Soft Tacos - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Fruit Salad - Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Blueberry Bran Muffins - Cake - Rice Krispie Squares
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.