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Wednesday October 16, 2019 Parkland Daily News

 
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Wednesday October 16, 2019 Parkland Daily News
by Cathy Ford - Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 9:03 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:    Wednesday October 16, 2019

***ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: there will be a short special meeting for all International Students this Thursday October 17 @ lunch in the theatre. We would like international students from all grades, regardless of the year that you started, to be present so that a group picture can be taken. Additionally, a special guest from Claremont Secondary School will be visiting to speak about an exciting opportunity.


***INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Whistler Ski Trip forms now available. See Ms. McKinney in Counselling, & CHECK YOUR EMAIL!


***INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Vancouver Trip is scheduled for November 13th. See Ms. McKinney in Counselling for an application. The deadline for applications is Tuesday October 29th, so don't delay!


***JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: try-outs are on Friday October 18 from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Any Grade 9 or 10 boys who are interested in playing, but can not make it to the try-out, please connect with Mr. Walia in Room 104 before Friday.


GRAD PARENTS OF 2020 GRADS: MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 - meeting at 6 p.m. in the Library / Learning Commons - this meeting is the start of getting organized for the After Grad event in June 2020. Come and learn how it all happens. Don't forget to subscribe to the Grad Forum.


EXPLORING AVIATION: VICTORIA FLYING CLUB - Thursday October 17, 1800 to 2030 hours - fun and engaging tour of Victoria Flying Club, short presentation about  Viking Air, and screening of the feature film: AS THE CROW FLIES - a 1.5 hour documentary showcasing an inspiring seven week aviation journey of Royal Canadian Air Cadets.


Friday October 18 - SPIRIT ASSEMBLY AND PAC SPONSORED LUNCH for all students. 


FUWSE - ASSOCIATION FOR FUTURE WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS - presentation Monday October 21, 11:30 to 12:30, Textiles Room. Come and explore future science and engineering education and careers for women - mentoring from role models; self-organization and self-motivation; inspritation from role models; gender equality. Check out STEM - Science Technology Engineering Math @ stem@fuwse.com.


***ALL GRADS: BOOK YOUR GRAD PHOTO APPOINTMENT NOW: Go to links through Parkland GRAD PAGE, then choose website through LIFETOUCH @ schedule.prestigeportraits.ca. Select NORTH SAANICH as city, & make your appointment as soon as possible. Appointments from October 21 to October 25 only.


VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT - MONDAY OCTOBER 28 @ Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch - 10 to 4:30 p.m. Time control, five rounds, both individual and team prizes. Register team members: dgardner@saanichschools.ca by Friday October 25. Entry is free; on-site check-in no later than 9:30 a.m. Monday October 28. All equipment provided. Sponsored by: Victoria Chess.


THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ARTSY: 2019 Parkland Arts Fundraiser - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 , from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - visit an instrument petting zoo! See performances by Parkland Musical Theatre, Parkland Dancers, Mufaro Marima, and Blish! Participate in a silent auction, & more! 50% of proceeds go to save the Children's Healing & Education through the Arts Program. Entrance by Donation. 


METAL RECYCLING BIN @ 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 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.

***PREPARE FOR THE SAT: REGISTRATION DEADLINE Wednesday October 16th. Contact Mr. Choo for details about preparing for the SAT. The Princeton Review - the world's largest and most successful provider of SAT prep courses, books and online services, is pleased to provide a SAT course onsite at St. Michael's University School. Program tuition is $899 plus tax plus shipping, and includes all materials. See Mr. Choo for further information.


UPCOMING UNIVERSITY EVENTS IN OUR AREA:

October 24 - THURSDAY          9 to 11 a.m.             @ Parkland - University of Toronto; individual appointments

October 28 - MONDAY          11:30 a.m.  to 12:10      @ Parkland Room 404 - University of British Columbia; general information

***October 29 - SATURDAY          10 a.m. to 2              @ UVIC - Discover UVIC for International students UVIC IS HOSTING A SPECIAL DAY JUST FOR GRADE 12 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. It's an all day event on Tuesday, October 29th, including free lunch and transportation. See Mr. Choo for details.

October 30 - WEDNESDAY           8:30 to 11:30 a.m.    @ Parkland; counselling area - individual appointments with UVIC advisor

October 31 THURSDAY          2:50 to 3:30 p.m.     @ Parkland; front entrance - general information with Western University advisor

November 13       6 to 7:30 p.m.           @ St. Michael's - SMUS - Art Colleges Fair - U.S. and Canadian Art Schools

November 14        6 to 8 p.m.               @ Parkland; various classrooms - PSBC - Post Secondary Universities & Colleges of B.C.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE: 

Thursday October 17 - VSCO Gorls versus GameON

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***JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL - Open gyms coming up - please see Mr. Bathurst-Hunt for dates and times.


*** Sr Girls Basketball tryouts Wednesday, October 16 - 4 to 5:45 p.m.

CAREER CENTRE:  Events, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, TRAVEL, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - email Ms. McNamee!

VICTORIA CAREER & JOB FAIR - If you are in grade 12, & thinking of life after high school - GET INSPIRED, OBTAIN NEW SKILLS, BUILD CAREER ASPIRATIONS - Thursday October 24 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Bay Street Armoury - Bring resume, get hired. Free admission!


PENINSULA STREAMS SOCIETY FUNDRAISER - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 @ Saanich Fairgrounds - volunteer to help serve fundraiser dinner and assist at auction event. Fantastic conservation organization - lend them a hand!


SHOAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. - @ Shoal Centre! Serve coffee and cookies; work the YEP gift wrap table. See Ms. McNamee for details.


LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST with SANTA - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30 - time TBA - @ MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE - serve breakfast to young families who come to meet Santa! See Ms. McNamee to volunteer.


SIDNEY SPARKLES PARADE - SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 - time TBA - many volunteers needed to decorate Beacon Community Services truck for parade, and walk the parade. Meet at Shoal Centre, then walk the parade. See Ms. McNamee to sign up.


BRIDGE PLAYERS CHRISTMAS DINNER - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 - 5 to 9 p.m. - annual dinner needs servers, serving and cleaning.


NEW JOBS: make an application on your own for a great part-time job!

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN creator for local realtor - $20 per hour; must be able to make short video clips on iphone. See Ms. McNamee for further details.


FORESTRY NURSERY WORKERS: ARBUTUS GROVE NURSERY - new jobs with Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. schedule. Seasonal nursery workers; start November 2019 to February 2020; some Saturdays also available. Starting wage $13.85 per hour with incremental increases per hours worked.


TWO NEW JOBS AT SIDNEY PHARMASAVE: Cashier, and cashier / cosmetics area - evenings and weekends; minimum wage to start; great working environment. Drop off your current resume to Bob at Pharmasave!


NEW JOB POSTING: SIDNEY DOLLAR STORE - great job to learn customer service skills. See Ms. McNamee for details.


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.


TRAINING AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:

STAC: SKILLS TRAINING APPRENTICESHIP CARPENTRY and TEX: TRADE SAMPLER PROGRAM - two new programs to explore the trades; through SD63 District Programs - starting February 2020. See Ms. McNamee for details on making an application!


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: M / T / T from 3:30 to 4 p.m. (Room 204); 

                                                                                                                     W / F 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 - M & W a.m.; CONCERT BAND - T & T a.m.; CHOIR - F a.m. Start times EACH DAY: classes run from  7 TO 8:20 a.m..


PARKLAND CAFETERIA:  CAFETERIA is open!

MAIN DISHES: Shepherd's Pie - Fried Rice - Butter Chicken on Rice - Hot Dogs

SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICHES: Veggies & Dip - Tuna Melts

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

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. Mickelson

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); BASKETBALL, SOCCER, other groups, teams, and clubs to be announced.