Tuesday February 26, 2019 - sunny!
IT'S KINDNESS WEEK! Have you done something nice for someone else, just because you felt like it? If you have or if you are thinking about it, make sure you visit the front foyer to post about your random act of kindness! Also, FLOWER GRAMS will be on sale all this week at lunch in the front foyer for $2. Proceeds from these sales will go to benefit homeless youth in our communities.
GRAD MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 @ lunch in Mr. McKinney's room to discuss pranks and talent show! Don't miss it!
ANY GRADS INTERESTED IN ORDERING A GRAD HOODIE in the re-order round, please see Caitlin Gault, ASAP!
FIND YOUR FIT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - @ BAYSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL - parents / community members 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. EXPLORE IN-DEMAND CAREERS: interactive event - help apply real life experiences to career planning.No charge. Presented by: WORKBC and SD 63.
PINK SHIRT DAY - TOMORROW WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27 - CROSS CANADA NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING DAY - wear your pink shirt to show your support for anti-bullying!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: there is a meeting for all INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS on Thursday at lunch. There will be Pizza - be there!
ATHLETICS SEASON IS GETTING UNDERWAY! Do you love to Run? Jump? throw? Track and Field Season is just around the corner! Come join Cooper and Alexis on the Parkland Track and Field Team. There will be a meeting for all students interested in Track & Field, Friday March 1, at lunch in the Career Centre. Everyone welcome!
RUGBY HOODIE ORDER FORMS are DUE Friday March 1 to Ms. Thompson, or at the office!
SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB EVERY FRIDAY @ lunch, in room 206. See you there!
MONDAY MARCH 4, 2019 - NON INSTRUCTIONAL DAY - NO SCHOOL! Have a nice long weekend, see you on Tuesday!
Tuesday March 5 - PARKLAND PAC PARENT MEETING - 7 p.m. Learning Commons.
COURSE SELECTION FORMS DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 8 - all course selection forms are due! Hand in to front office.
ALL GRADS: GT PACKAGES DUE - FRIDAY MARCH 8. All paperwork & My BluePrint completion due. Questions: see Mr. Buckham ASAP.
PANTHER CUP: FRIDAY MARCH 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Panorama Recreation Centre. Further details tba.
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., St 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:
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 good 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: Pork Noodle Box - chicken & Black Bean Quesadillas - Poutine - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Clubhouse Sandwich - Quinoa Black Bean Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Pina Colada Muffins - Rice Krispies - Peanut Butter Cookies
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.