Thursday February 28, 2019 

WHO, @ PARKLAND, do you think is most likely to be a great Internet sensation? Who do you think is the cutest couple? Or the most athletic? Come VOTE for a variety of categories in the main foyer at lunch THIS WEEK ONLY. See the results in the Yearbook!

Gnomes have come to visit the school today, if you come across any please bring them to the office so they can all be reunited and return from whence they came.

HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT UPCOMING: Victoria High School Chess Championships take place at the Hotel Grand Pacific on April 19. Team and individual trophies! If you are interested in being part of the team, please talk to Inna Rabinovich. Let's go, Panthers!

ANY GRADS INTERESTED IN ORDERING A GRAD HOODIE in the re-order round, please see Caitlin Gault, ASAP!

Spring Sailing is starting April 6th - June 8th.   Beginner and experienced sailors are welcome!  

If you are interested in sailing please come to a meeting Wednesday,  March 6 at 2:05 in the foyer. 

If you have any 

questions please contact Christine Bennett at cbennett@saanichschools.ca . Application forms can be found on our website under Parkland Marine Academy.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: there is a meeting for all INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS on Thursday at lunch. There will be Pizza - be there!

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28 - INFO NIGHT 2019 @ CAMOSUN COLLEGE - reps from all areas of study; info sessions; campus tours; admissions, financial aid, SIP and CE info. Parking is free, snacks available!Landsdowne campus, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bring a friend, bring a parent!

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

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!

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: 

CHUCK'S BURGER BAR IS HIRING! Dishwasher needed Thursday to Saturday - wages plus tips share. No experience needed, but a positive attitude is a must! Willing to train for prep and cooking on line for summer months. Flexible around student schedules. See Ms. McNamee for more details, and to update your resume to apply!

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: Baron of Beef - Perogies & Sausage - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs

SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH: Chili - Veggies & Dip - Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowl / Veg Option - Thai Chicken Wraps

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Raspberry Crumble Muffins - Cookies - Cake

Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.