TUESDAY MARCH 5, 2019
METAL RECYCLE BIN HAS ARRIVED AGAIN AT PARKLAND - DONATIONS WELCOME; ALL PROCEEDS TO ATHLETIC PROGRAMS!
GRAD COMMITTEE: meeting today in Mr. McKinney's room. don't forget - BOTTLE DRIVE THIS SATURDAY from 11 to 3 p.m.
REACH OPEN HOUSE: THURSDAY MARCH 9 @ Saanich Commonwealth Place - community performance group; integrated arts performers welcome!
PARKLAND GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE - SATURDAY MARCH 9 - tennis courts parking lot. Drop offs welcome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LOST CELL PHONE: If you lost a MOTO cell phone in the last couple of weeks, please come to the office to identify.
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 starts April 6th - June 8th. Beginner and experienced sailors welcome! If you are interested in sailing, please come to a meeting Wednesday, March 6 at 2:05 in the foyer. Any questions - contact Christine Bennett at cbennett@saanichschools.ca.
Application forms can be found on our website under Parkland Marine Academy.
SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB EVERY FRIDAY @ lunch, in room 206. See you there!
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. PERMISSION FORMS MUST BE HANDED IN when you get on the bus at the start of Block D.
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
ART HIVE YOUTH DROP-IN: Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - explore art-making! Free@ The Arts Centre @ Cedar Hhill, phone 250-475-5557.
FREE SUMMER SAILING BERTH COMPETITION: SALTS tall ship sailing competition open for video entry. See posters @ Career Centre, office.
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:
GIRLS SOCCER TRY-OUTS: the final two GIRLS SOCCER TRY-OUTS will be this Wednsday and Friday from 2:15 to 3:30 at Blue Heron field.
Anyone who wants to play but cannot attend, must see Ms. Dibblee asap!
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!
OPEN HOUSE: PACIFIC DESIGN ACADEMY THURSDAY MARCH 14, FROM 4 TO 7 P.M. - school offers app and web design; graphic design; apparent design; building design; digital photography. Yearning for the creative life? Come out and meet instructors and graduates; see courses available. Drop in @ Wharf Street, Victoria.
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:
WEST WIND HARDWOOD: local specialty wood product company offering two jobs. Great job after school and weekends, for students interested in woodwork trades. See Ms. McNamee for details.
WEST WIND HARDWOOD: full time JOINERY JOB OPEN for graduated student. See or call Ms. McNamee for details.
RECRUITMENT FOR COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS YOUTH GET IT INTERN PROGRAM: If you are interested in applying for this exciting employment and community service program, please see Ms. McNamee as soon as possible.
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.
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 - Baked Mac & Cheese - Poutine - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Chicken Caesar Wraps - Turkey BLT Bagel - Sue's Pasta with Greek Seasoning
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Rice Krispies - Peanut Butter
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.