PARKLAND DAILY NEWS: Friday September 27, 2019: - send in your info, notice of clubs, meetings, special events
*** TERRY FOX RUN - today - FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH BLOCK B - Friday at the end of Block B, 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. - the whole school will participate in the Terry Fox Run. Fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation. If we - as a school - raise enough money, 5 teachers have agreed to do the run in a silly costume. Wednesday and Thursday @ lunch, leadership students will be collecting money in the front foyer. If we get $200 in each jar, Mr. McKinney, Mr. Thomas, Ms. Dibblee, Ms. Thomson, and Mr. Sutton will all dress up! And run!
*** VICTORIA CLIMATE STRIKE / STUDENT DEMONSTRATION AT LEGISLATURE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27; from 11 a.m. on - Demonstration of concern for action on climate change - young people leading! Be sure to have your parent / guardian call in excused absence if you are taking part!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR BOYS SOCCER TEAM who defeated Belmont 7 to 2 on Thursday September 26. Great game by all! Goals scored by Ryan, Brendon, Chad, Alejandro (2), and Stephen (2).
WOULD THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS please report to MR. SUTTON IN THE GYM: Tuesday October 1 @ lunch. Students: Payton Billy-Smith; Zach Byers; Braydon Day; Spencer Harman; Sheldon Haynes; Dimitrios Kaffentzis; Bruno Moret Cueller; and Hugo Rodriquez Herrero.
SHARED CLOSET - SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 (from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), AND MONDAY OCTOBER 7 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Community event where you can make a clothing donation and / or bring home a new wardrobe FOR FREE! Saanichton Bible Fellowship Church, @ 2159 Mount Newton X Road - all welcome!
BIG BIG NEWS: METAL RECYCLING BIN HAS RETURNED TO PARKLAND! Please spread the word about this fundraiser for Parkland's athletic programs. All metal donations welcome. Please drop off in the bin the second parking lot at Parkland.
ALL STUDENTS: ORDER PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Forms at front office - pay to place your order - pick up end of the day!
ALL 2019 GRADS: transcripts ARE NO LONGER BE MAILED FROM MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Graduated students must go on-line & log on to: Student Transcripts Service TO ORDER GRAD TRANSCRIPT. Grads may pick up their GRAD CERTIFICATE and GRAD CLASS PHOTO from the Parkland school office, in person, please!
BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday a.m., before school, @ BLUE TABLES, 25 cents!
MEZZANINE USE: YEAR ROUND - ALL STUDENTS - for use of MEZZANINE - Please INQUIRE WITH P.E. teachers.
ALL GRADS: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: email Mr. Choo for further details.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS: TBA
***JUNIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL - any Grade 9 or Grade 10 Boys interested in playing BASKETBALL this season, please meet in Room 104 at the start of lunch on Monday September 30. See you there!
***ANY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PLAYING VOLLEYBALL AT LUNCH - Get your TEAM SIGNED UP for INTRAMURALS with Mr. Sutton in the PE office by Friday October 3rd.
*** Any girls - JUNIOR AND SENIOR - INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS BASKETBALL THIS YEAR, please see Ms. Gribling in front office.
CAREER CENTRE: Events, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, TRAVEL, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - email Ms. McNamee!
*** GIRLS! LEARN ABOUT A CAREER IN ENGINEERING! Register now for UVIC's free Women in Engineering & Computer Science Day - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, @ UVIC, Engineers are problem solvers and innovators. Found in every field - medical technology, water issues, robotics, artificial intelligence, interactive entertainment, and more! Sign in @ 4:30 p.m.; take part in a hands-on engineering challenge; stay for dinner, and hear four inspiring women engineers speak! See Ms. McNamee for further information.
*** VICTORIA CAREER AND JOB FAIR - If you are in grade 12, and starting to think of life after high school - GET INSPIRED, OBTAIN NEW SKILLS, BUILD YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS - Thursday October 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Bay Street Armoury - Bring your resume, apply to get hired. Free admission!
*** ANY STUDENTS WHO currently have a JOB, come see Ms. McNamee regarding enrolling in Work Experience courses!
NEW JOBS: make an application on your own for a great part-time job!
TIM HORTON'S, SIDNEY: Hiring students for evening and weekend shifts. Minimum wage to start. Perks include staff discount on food and drinks. Great training and work environment; apply in person to manager, Charles Paluch.
STAR CINEMA: looking for special employee who works well with other people & the public, great with math & cleaning. Work evenings, weekends, long weekends and school breaks. Perks include movie watching with a guest on your time off! Grade's 10 & 11 students preferred, shifts are short, 2 to 3 hours each. See Ms. McNamee for information, & find out how to apply for this sweet spot!
STUDENT JOBS FOR ELECTIONS CANADA: work Election Day Monday October 21, as well as Advance Poll shifts, October 11 to 14. Required: literacy skills, attention to detail, ability to follow directions & learn quickly. Must have basic math, be willing to work long days, perform repetitive tasks, serve electors with disabilities; be Canadian citizens & at least 16 years of age. Call Recruitment Officer, Saanich Gulf Islands, ELECTIONS CANADA 1-866-546-7620 FOR APPLICATION FORMS & PROCESS. Also, see Ms. McNamee for further details.
WESTWIND HARDWOOD: clean up, after school hours, start at minimum wage. Clean lumber shop, sort lumber, assist on machines. Great for Joinery or Carpentry student. Ideal if you have a spare in Block 4. Apply in person with resume. See Ms. McNamee for info.
TEMPORARY PART-TIME OFFICE JOB: Arbutus Grove Nursery nursery - expanding to include office & payroll assistant. Work 8 to 15 hours per week, October to March. Duties: data entry, reports, scheduling, minutes, filing, scanning and other duties. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. Wages: $13.85 to $15.85 per hour. Submit cover letter & resume by email: employment@arbutusgrove.com.
JOIN THE CO-OP TEAM: McDonald Park Gas Centre as well as other Peninsula Co-ops, looking for new staff. See Ms. McNamee for info.
LOCAL DENTAL OFFICE HIRING JUNIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT: Monday to Friday, 2 to 3 hours after school - sterilizing dental instruments, clerical duties, basic clean-up. Must be trustworthy, dependable; character references required. Please email resume to: landmarkdental@shaw.ca.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
SAANICH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS: many different activities - yoga, bingo, gardening, special events, mealtime, music, and much more! If you are interested in health care, this is a wonderful opportunity!
TRAINING AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:
FOOD SAFE LEVEL ONE: FRIDAY October 25th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - $50 - useful certification for anyone working in the food service, food retails, or food processing industries. Learn how to handle food safely. Sign up early - this course usually fills up!
ALERT FIRST AID WITH CPR AND AED: FRIDAY November 22; from 8:30 to 4 p,m.; fun and interactive course give training in reacting and improvising time priority, lie threatening emergencies. Covers all aspects of first aid. Sign up early - this course fills fast!
TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT
1. AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL - for making up tests & assignments: Monday / Tuesday / Thursday from 3:30 to 4 p.m. (Room 204);
Wednesday / Friday from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Room 204)
2. AFTER SCHOOL MATH HELP CENTRE - for extra Math help (any level): Wednesday from 2 TO 3:30 p.m. (Room 201)
BAND - MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday a.m.; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday a.m.; CHOIR - Friday a.m. Same start times EACH DAY: 7 TO 8:20 A.M.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA: CAFETERIA is open!
MAIN DISHES: Breakfast Platters - Beef Soft Tacos - Hot Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICHES: Fresh Fruit Salad - Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffins
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.
CLUBS, Sports teams, INTEREST GROUPS, WEEKLY MEETINGS:
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1. LEADERSHIP - Tuesday and Wednesday @ lunch in the Theatre - see Ms. Frith or Mr. Mikkelson
2. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS - Wednesday @ after school 2 p.m. in Room 200 - see Ms. Zeindler
3. CROSS COUNTRY - Wednesday and Friday @ after school 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Track - see Ms. Dibblee
4. TECH CLUB - Thursday @ lunch in the Library / Learning Commons - see Mr. Mueller
5. ASL / SIGN LANGUAGE - Friday @ lunch in Room 206 - see Ms. Bancroft
to come: DANCE CLUB (see Ms. Frith); SAILING (see Ms. Bennett); VOLLEYBALL (see Ms. Thompson); BASKETBALL, SOCCER, other groups, teams, and clubs to be announced.