PARKLAND DAILY NEWS: TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2019 - making a list, checking it twice!
*** ALL STUDENTS: FREE STUDENT COUPONS FOR VICTORIA ROYALS HOCKEY GAMES - Friday December 27 and Saturday December 28 - adult ticket must be purchased with this companion coupon; students must be 14 years of age or under. Pick up at front office.
*** CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ENVIRONMENT: Are you concerned about Climate Change and the environment? Do you want to take action? Ms. Chicanot would like to meet with interested students to set up a Parkland Climate Change Action Committee. If you are interested, please meet in the Textiles room on Thursday December 19th at lunch. There is also an opportunity to sit on the District of North Saanich's Climate Change commitee. Come out and find ways to make a difference!
ALL STUDENTS: are you interested in playing INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL? If so please get your team sign up sheet from Sutty in the PE office. Team registration is DUE DECEMBER 20!
*** DOOR DECORATING HAS BEGUN! Give your classroom door a festive look!
*** THURSDAY DECEMBER 19: SANTA PHOTOS WITH STUDENTS - front foyer! and karoake???!!! Don't miss it!
*** FRIDAY DECEMBER 20: Theme Day - UGLY SWEATER DAY - hmmm where are those Christmas sweaters?
***LAST WEEK OF FOOD DRIVE: PARKLAND CANNED FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES THIS WEEK, FOR SIDNEY LIONS FOOD BANK: until December 20. Donations of canned goods or cash can be brought to block C classes. Prizes will be awarded to the top class in each grade, and a Pizza lunch will be provided for the top class in the school! Let's give to make this year the best ever.
***PARKLAND CLOTHING DRIVE BIN at entry to front office - until December 20. Please bring in clean, useful and warm winter clothing in great shape! Thank you for your donations to our local community!
FRIDAY DECEMBER 20 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK. See you on our return: MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2020.
*** ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK THE LOST & FOUND IN front foyer for any lost clothing or school items. The rack and bins will be donated to charity by mid-December.
ALL STUDENTS & STAFF: ANY FUN PHOTOS you'd like to see in the yearbook? Email any photos of teams, clubs, classes, friends and life at Parkland, etc., to Mrs. Antonik: dantonik@saanichschools.ca - ASAP!
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SAILING, LIFE AT SEA: SALTS REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2020 NOW OPEN: info@salts.ca
Sail and life training aboard beautiful tall ship out of Victoria. Two choices of ship for ten day long trips on Pacific Grace or the Pacific Swift begin June 27th, through August 28, 2020. THESE TRIPS FILL QUICKLY - check it out! IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
ALL STUDENTS: ORDER PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Forms at front office - pay to place your order - pick up end of the day! p.s. mention these great spirit wear hoodies, t's, pants, socks to Santa.
CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING AND OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY JANUARY 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - takes place @ North Saanich Fire Hall, Wain Road. Tree collection also at: McTavish Fire Hall. Cost: by donation, directed to CFAX'S SANTA'S ANONYMOUS. North Saanich and Sidney residents may call: 250 - 656 - 1931 prior to this date to arrange for Christmas tree pick up with a minimum $20 donation. Thank you for support.
PARENTS AS EDUCATION AND CAREER COACHES: Thursday January 30th, 6:30 p.m.; @ Stelly's Secondary School. Parents of high school students - would you like to be able to help your student with career choices? Interactive workshop designed to give you the skills and confidence you need. No pre-registration required, but this evening very popular with our community, so be sure to come on time!
TRANSCRIPTS ARE NO LONGER MAILED FROM MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Graduated students must go on-line to: Student Transcripts Service TO ORDER GRAD TRANSCRIPT. 2019 Grads pick up GRAD CERTIFICATE and GRAD CLASS PHOTO from Parkland office.
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.
$100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship - an entrance scholarship, worth up to $100,000, for student studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Deadline for applying to be considered as Parkland's nominee: Friday January 17, 2020.
Please contact Mr. Choo for details.
$40,000 Cmolik Foundation Scholarship: Cmolik Foundation will provide up to $40,000 to a youth who has experience financial need and faced adversity in their life. Deadline for applying to be selected as Parkland's single nominee is Friday, January 31st. Please contact Mr. Choo for details. The application will take some time to complete, so don't procrastinate.
*** Would you like to spend a subsidized week in Ottawa learning about an interest area of your choice? See Mr. Choo for details.
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES OF B.C. @ PARKLAND: Tuesday January 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come out and explore your options for college and university in your home province!
FEBRUARY 1, 2020 @ UVIC: campus tours, mock lectures, faculty information, grade 10 to 12 students and families welcome! Register online: www.uvic.ca/future-students/undergraduates/events/explore/index.php
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CONGRATS TO SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM for fantastic Sooke Tournament results! Game 1 versus Ballenas, every player scored for a 119 to 65 win! Saturday was a second win versus Spectrum, 62 to 55. Third game was a loss, but the whole team played well.
JUNIOR BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS: check with your coaches for practice, games, and tournament times.
CAREER CENTRE: SPECIAL PROGRAMS, TRAVEL, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS - see Ms. McNamee for info
WOMEN TRADES DAY AT CAMOSUN: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2020! Buses available for this all day special event. See Ms. McNamee to sign up!
YEP RETAIL TRAINING: courses available in Brentwood Bay and Sidney starting in January. 4 Sundays, January 5 to 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash register, cash count, customer service, displays, inventory, pricing, opening and closing procedures. Great prep for new job!
NEW JOBS: make an application on your own for a great part-time job! See Ms.McNamee for My Blueprint or resume assistance!
ARBUTUS GROVE NURSERY: 5 students needed to work Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. to help package trees for shipment. Starting wage increased to $14.60 per hour!
PENINSULA CO-OP GAS BAR in Deep Cove - new job openings. See Ms. McNamee.
INFORMATION SESSIONS: TRAINING AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:
TEAC 105 explores FOUR TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING - 3 hours per week; 13 weeks @ CAMOSUN, Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m., Limited seats. See Ms. McNamee if you are interested in: CIVIL ENGINEERING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; ELECTRONICS; COMPUTER SCIENCE!
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!
UVIC AND CAMOSUN: INDIGENOUS EDUCATION FAIR - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2020; from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - presentations; student panels; bone games; includes lunch and registration workshop; door prizes. See Ms. McNamee or Mr. Poon if you would like to attend!
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:
MAIN DISHES: Butter Chicken on Rice - Hamburger Casserole - Hot Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICHES: Veggies & Dip - Tuna Melts - BLT Bagels - Garden Salad
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffins - Squares - 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. 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.