Monday February 25, 2019 - sunny!
There will be an important GRAD COMMITTEE MEETING today at Lunch in the Foods Room. We will be planning the bottle drive and need lots of help! 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., 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 / teachers visit all day; parents / community members 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. EXPLORE IN-DEMAND CAREERS: interactive event - help youth apply real life experiences to career planning. Parents and family members welcome; no charge. Presented by: WORKBC and SD 63.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: there is a meeting for all INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS on Thursday at lunch. There will be Pizza - be there!
SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB EVERY FRIDAY @ lunch, in room 206. See you there!
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.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
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:
RBC TRAINING GROUND PRESENTATION: Representative from ROWING CANADA is coming to present to some of our classes, but also talk to students over lunch in the main foyer - Thursday February 28, in the building from 10 a.m. to noon. Find out about an opportunity to be tested to see what area or sports are your strengths!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM who finished 4th in the Island Championships this past weekend. The boys received MOST SPORTSMAN-LIKE TEAM of the tournament, Congratulations also to John Mark Sorio for his selection to the FIRST ALLSTAR team, and Jon Cowley for his section the SECOND ALLSTAR team. What a great way to finish the season - great job Panthers!
GIRLS SOCCER TRY-OUTS for all players Grades 9 to 12 continue 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
EVENTS:
FAIRMONT EMPRESS CAREER FAIR - March 6, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Fairmont Empress. Hiring all positions, 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.
conferences, programs, special interest:
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.
SALISH SEA SCIENCE PROGRAM @ Tribune Bay, April 26 to 28, 2019, students grades 10 to12; rope courses, kayaking, intertidal study.
See Ms. McNamee for details.
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: Chicken Strips & Fries - Quiche Lorraine - Shrimp Pad Thai - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Turkey BLT Bagels
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Carrot Cake - Chocolate Chip Cookies
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.