Friday May 24, 2019: message to teachers - please read important news to B Block classes***
***GRAD CEREMONY TICKETS NOW ON SALE. See Ms. Gribling at front office. REMINDER: you or your parents / guardians cannot purchase Grad Ceremony tickets until you are fully qualified for grad, all grad paperwork is in, GT complete and all fees paid! SEE GRAD NOTICE BOARD FOR 2 SETS OF SPREADSHEETS - (1) GT QUALIFICATION, and (2) GRAD CEREMONY paperwork.
***FRIDAY MAY 24 - GSA MEETING @ lunch - usual place! Also front foyer support table for Day of Silence.
***FRIDAY MAY 24 - SIGN LANGUAGE MEETING @ lunch - usual classroom!
***FRIDAY MAY 24 - DAY OF SILENCE -in solidarity with those LGBTQ youth in our Parkland community who may spend their days in an isolating silence in regard to who they are and who they might feel safe to love. Those who have chosen to remain silent may be wearing a predominantly orange sticker, while those who support but choose to talk, or have to talk, will have the blue sticker. Please support in any way you can. Those that have one, it would be great if you wore your "Love Is Love" t-shirt tomorrow!
***date change: MOVIE IN PARKLAND THEATRE; 2:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY MAY 29 - free admission. Popcorn $2.00
7TH ANNUAL SIDFEST: FRIDAY MAY 24, 2019 @ MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE - tickets $10 available from Parkland school office, or any of the musicians. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30. THIS SHOW SELLS OUT - get your tickets early! Musicians this year include: BANKES BROTHERS, BLISH, MADRONA DRIVE, MANGO PARADE, ALEXIS VAN DEN BULK; SLOW DAYS; CLAYTON HARRIS; NICOLE GLOVER. All proceeds go to the SAANICH PENINSULA YOUTH HEALTH CLINIC!
BIKE TO WORK WEEK BEGINS: Monday May 27 - get involved! See Ms. Griblng at the front office.
MONDAY MAY 27 - ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY RECRUITMENT BUS visits Parkland all day - take a tour and explore this exciting, challenging career choice - many different paths toward education, service, special training. The Navy bus showcases what the Royal Canadian Navy does, both here in Canada and all over the world. It has interactive displays and a theatre onboard. A great opportunity for high school students to learn more about job opportunities and careers in the Navy, both full-time and part-time. The bus will be available for all students to visit at lunch. See Ms. McNamee for more info.
STUDIO 63 HAIRSTYLIST PROGRAM WILL VISIT PARKLAND: Tuesday May 28 for demos, updo's, hairstyle try-outs. Come down to the front foyer and see what they can do! Grad style examples welcome!
Thursday May 30 - SAANICH VOCAL MUSIC SHOWCASE - 7 p.m. @ CLAREMONT SECONDARY SCHOOL.
PARKLAND GRAD CLASS 2019 FUNDRAISING:
Pick up SMILE CARD FOR THRIFTY FOODS at front office - 5% of your grocery order value donated to Grad Class 2019.
OCEAN LITERACY LEADERSHIP CAMP FOR YOUNG WOMEN: Hornby Island - July 14 to 19. Info: tribunebayoutdoored.ca
BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday a.m., before school, @ the 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:
***DEADLINE: FRIDAY MAY 24, 2019 - CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP - 300 TO 500 word essay discussing your interest in Canadian politics, policy and citizenship.
DEADLINE: THURSDAY MAY 30, 2019 - CLEAN ENERGY STUDENT SCHOLARHSHIP ($1000) - 500 work response to "Why is clean energy important to me as a young person in B.C.?"
DEADLINE: SUNDAY JUNE 30, 2019 - CONSTABLE SARAH BECKETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2000) - prospective law enforcement career plans.
DEADLINE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - SAANICH PENINSULA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY BURSARY ($2500) - students choosing healthcare as a profession may apply.
ALL GRADS: CLASS OF 2019 - Affinity Nails special offer for grads - manicures, newset, fills, gel polish, acrylic and gel nails - see grad board; call 778-677-3747.
***ALL GRADS: THIRD ANNUAL GRAD BOUTIQUE - FRIDAY MAY 24TH IN VICTORIA - boutique of formal attire including dresses, suits, jewellery, purse and shoes donated by greater Victoria community. Boutique open 10 to 4 on May 24th by appointment. Please contact: Ashley.Baur@gov.bc.ca or CarrieAnn.Crowley@gov.bc.ca.
BORROW 2019 GRAD OUTFIT FROM MAGIC WAND in Saanich: Dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes & accessories. Any student eligible; eco-friendly & inexpensive alternatives for female & male students. APPOINTMENTS - email: esurerus@telus.net.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Intramural Soccer @ LUNCH in the gym. Check the gym for the schedule.
MONDAY MAY 27 - CUERVOS NEGROS SOLVEJES DE NUEVO TELEDO versus CHAZZLE DAZZLE
TUESDAY MAY 28 - TEACHERS versus ALYSSA MOONEY'S
THURSDAY MAY 30 - CHAZZLE DAZZLE versus FAX
CONGRATULATIONS to the Parkland Sailing Team who competed in the Discovery Cup Regatta last weekend at Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Next regatta is SATURDAY JUNE 8 at Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Parkland has 7 international students sailing this season, along with 7 more for a team of 14! Watch for team photos on the school t.v. screen!
PARKLAND TRACK & FIELD TEAM RESULTS: Results at the Island Championships were fantastic! Six students qualified for B.C. Track & Field Championships at the end of May in Kelowna! Congratulations to the following students for their dedication and 2019 achievements: Cooper Langard, Taiga Okamoto, Carlos Flores Troncoso, Alexis Van Den Bulk, Blanca Ros Moreno, Jaylyn Wolfe, Gaby Fernandez, Jose Ballenza Villanueva! and many thanks to Ms. McNamee as coach, and Ms. Beaucamp, assistance.
CAREER CENTRE: SPECIAL EVENTS, TRAVEL, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee
TEAC 105 EXPLORES FOUR TECHNOLOGIES - mechanical engineering, electronics, civil engineering, computer science - course takes place @ CAMOSUN INTERURBAN, FRIDAY AFTERNOONs. Hands-on activities, and project-based learning! See Ms. McNamee if interested. Start dates: September and February each year: 3 hours per week, for 13 weeks.
Last call: ANY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LATTITUDE PROGRAM - applications due by May 31 for GAP YEARS in International Exchange Program in summer 2019. See Ms. McNamee for promo code discount on program fees, apps.
NEW JOBS:
MIKE GERIC CONSTRUCTION: general labourer needed for local contractor - see Career Centre board for details - great summer job which could lead to educational and full-time employment opportunities. See Ms. McNamee for further info!
SKILLS READY SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE PROJECT - deadline June 16, 2019 - connect with seasonal work experience in the trades; enter the training ground for the next generation of skilled workers in the province; proceed to an apprenticeship in CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURING, OR AUTOMOTIVE available in our area. See Ms. McNamee ASAP if you are interested in this amazing opportunity!
B.C. REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS - SUMMER 2019 student employment - work for union contractors, benefit from pre-work training seminars and certificates. Great opportunity to sample full time summer work in the construction sector, mostly in commercial build settings.
See Ms. MsNcamee ASAP to apply - first info meeting is June 12!
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING FLING - Friday May 24, 2019 - 5 to 8 p.m. - volunteers needed for school community event. See Ms. McNamee for further information, and shift availability times.
VOLUNTEER FOR CULTURE DAY 2019 - Victoria Multi-cultural Association looking for student volunteers for Culture Day, Saturday May 25. Celebrate multi-culturalism with performances and food from different countries. See Ms. McNamee !
BRENTWOOD FESTIVAL - SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2019 - FROM 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. @ Pioneer Park - 4 students needed each shift; volunteers for fun family event - artisans, concerts, farm stands, children's activities, face painting and crafts. See Ms. McNamee for details.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 - RAINCOAST CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - inspiring youth event @ SHAW CENTRE FOR THE SALISH SEA - 5:30 TO 8:30 P.M. - Salish Sea Stewards Celebration. See Ms. McNamee - get involved as a youth volunteer!
KELSET ELEMENTARY SPRING FUNDRAISER: FRIDAY JUNE 7 - volunteers needed for carnival games, face painting, craft tables, ticket booths and more. Fair runs 5 to 8 p.m., set up and clean up crews also needed. See Ms. McNamee to volunteer.
TOWN OF SIDNEY COMIC CON - SUNDAY JUNE 9 - volunteers needed for front door, games room, cosplay contest, set up and take down - orientation, volunteer ID, lunch or dinner provided - see Ms. McNamee to sign up!
STEP UP YOUTH PROGRAM: DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2019. Volunteer opportunities in healthcare settings - learn about Island Health's C.A.R.E. values, policies, patient-centred care. Interview in July, train in August, for September to April position. Leadership roles, Vancouver Island - @ Royal Jubilee, Victoria General. Anyone interested in healthcare should apply!
ENGINEERING FOR KIDS - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES from July 2 to August 30 - summer camps for kids interested in science, engineering, math or technology - enjoy hands-on, building minecraft / lego robotics / 3D design. See Ms. McNamee for on-line application and engineering for kids website. Camps at: Saanich Commonwealth Pool; Panorama Recreation.
TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT
1. TUTORIALS IN LEARNING CENTRE, ROOM 204: SUPERVISED TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE daily after school, TO CATCH UP ON SCHOOL WORK, & TO WRITE 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: Room 112, Wednesdays after school.
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:
MAIN DISHES: Breakfast Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Tacos - Pancakes & Sausage or Bacon - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICHES: Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye - Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso - Cake
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.