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MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PARKLAND DAILY NEWS

 
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MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 18 November 2019, 9:58 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:   MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 - WELCOME BACK!


*** GRAD MEETING @ lunch today - Monday November 18 - in room 108.


 ***JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL: next try-out is scheduled Wednesday November 20 from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. See you there!


HONOUR ROLL: Certificates now available at front office for all students on Honour Roll. Check your name on posted list in front foyer. If you think you should be on the Honour Roll, but don't see your name on the list, please see Ms. Chicanot. Congratulations, everyone! 


ALL STUDENTS: ORDER PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Forms at front office - pay to place your order - pick up end of the day!


TRANSCRIPTS ARE NO LONGER BE MAILED FROM MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Graduated students must go on-line to: Student Transcripts Service TO ORDER GRAD TRANSCRIPT. 2019 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.

UPCOMING UNIVERSITY EVENTS IN OUR AREA: TBA


*** Would you like to spend a subsidized week in Ottawa learning about an interest area of your choice? See Mr. Choo for details.


***Mr. Choo will be convening a repeat of the Post Secondary Admissions information meeting. Last week's Post Secondary information night was cancelled so this will be an excellent opportunity for students to ask questions about university and college applications and porgrams. Please meet in Room 404 (the textiles room) at lunchtime on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE: TBA


JUNIOR BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS: check with your coaches for practice times.


VOLLEYBALL TEAMS: check with your coaches as to practice and game times.


CAREER CENTRE:  SPECIAL PROGRAMS, TRAVEL, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee for info

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.


TSUKINO-CON CONVENTION- takes place February 21 to 23, 2020 @ UVIC - get your name in to volunteer early! Annual anime, games, and Japanese culture convention, supports a variety of local charities. Registration, technicians, concession volunteers needed. See Ms. McNamee for volunteer registration, more information.

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

PENINSULA CO-OP GAS BAR in Deep Cove - new job openings. See Ms. McNamee.


TRAINING AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:

HIGH TECH U - for students interested in COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. Develop a network with like-minded peers,  explore technology and how it can be used positively to impact our world. This year, SD 63 students can apply for Skills Academy and AUDIT the Dual Credit Course at UVIC! See Ms. MsNamee for details. DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 1, 2019.


INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FIRST RESPONDER? JDF FIRE / RESCUE CADET CAMP - spring break, March 16 to 21, 2020 - Metchosin. Basic elements of firefighting, search and rescue, medical response, technical rescue. Emphasis on team work, physical fitness, community service. Applications must be submitted by: December 18, 2019. See Ms. McNamee ASAP!


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


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:  menu tba

MAIN DISHES: 

SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICHES: 

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: 

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. FRANCE TRIP / EUROPE 2020 - Monday @ lunch in Room 112 - see Ms. Hassett, regular check-in each week

2. LEADERSHIP  - Tuesday and Wednesday  @ lunch in the Theatre - see Ms. Frith or Mr. Mickelson

3. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS - Wednesday @ after school 2 p.m. in Room 200 - see Ms. Zeindler

4. CROSS COUNTRY - Wednesday and Friday @ after school 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Track - see Ms. Dibblee

5. TECH CLUB - Thursday @ lunch in the Library / Learning Commons - see Mr. Mueller

6. 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.