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FRIDAY MAY 1, 2015 - NEW VERSION

 
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FRIDAY MAY 1, 2015 - NEW VERSION
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 1 May 2015, 10:09 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Friday May 1, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Attention Grads
1) Grad packages are NOW OVERDUE.  Please return to front office asap.
2) Nomination forms for MCs, Valedictorians, and musical performers for Grad are due April 30th but a one day extension has been granted.  Forms must be in by this Friday May 1st.
3) Grad sleepover permission forms will be available on Friday May 1st from the office.  They are due back on Friday May 8th.  No exceptions or extensions will be given.
4) Grad dinner dance guest forms will be available Mid-May.

New Chatterhigh competition is underway. Go to www.chatterhigh.com and start earning money for Parland and great prizes for yourself! Let's catch up...

VISUAL ART STUDENTS showing their art! @ Tulista Gallery. continues to April 30.

FRIDAY MAY 1 - QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY DUE!

SPRING FOOD DRIVE STARTS FRIDAY MAY 1. Bring your charitable donation!


EPIC DIGITAL MEDIA TRIP TO VANCOUVER is on again! Parkland students interested in tours of post-secondary colleges in Vancouver should attend.  Tip: Tuesday May 12, & Wednesday May 13. Please contact Ms. Miller ASAP if interested.

All grads: remember MAGIC WAND is a wonderful alternative way to get your grad dress-up wear! See poster on grad board
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GRADUATION 2015


INTERNATIONAL


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL  continuing on THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON - FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL. All welcome!

INTRAMURAL : SOCCER SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym
Friday May 1 - Leo's team versus Team King


SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & COMPETITIONS

Educational Facility Managers Association of B.C. offering 4 $1000 bursaries. Deadline: April 30th.

LISA (The Lower Island Soccer Association) has 4 scholarships at $1000 each. Deadline: April 30th.

Application forms for the Parkland Community scholarships now available from Mr. Choo.  These scholarships for achievement in non academic areas such as Judo, Carpentry, Musical Theatre or volunteer work . Deadline of Thursday April 30th.

$1500 Major Gerry Edwards Scholarship available to student who has demonstrated community leadership and volunteerism.  Deadline: Friday, May 1st.  See Mr. Choo for details.

Two Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarships available at $500. Deadline is May 1st.

Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon & Rotaract: "Adventures in Technologyā€¯: tour Canada's research facilities & corporations for those interested in science, engineering or technology. Registration fee: $350 for food & social events, plus travel expenses to & from Saskatoon. Deadline: May 14.

GR 12's: if applying for Community Drug Education & Prevention award funded by Canada's Temperance Foundation, please see Mr. Choo.  Deadline: May 15th.

CAREER CENTRE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: St. Paul's Church requests student help at fundraising concert, May 8 & May 9. Duties will include: greeting people, selling tickets, serving refreshments. All proceeds Sidney Food Bank. Shifts start @ 6:45 p.m. on Friday May 8, and 2:15 p.m. Saturday May 9. See Ms. McNamee if you can help out at this event.

Saturday May 9  @ 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at SHOAL Centre - $50.00. Looking for work in tourism, recreation or working with the public? Alert Emergency First-Aid with CPR "C" + AED. See Ms. McNamee for more info.

CAFETERIA

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS
Sausages, Bacon, Eggs Ole, Eggs Benedict, Waffles
Schwartzies Hashbrowns
Grilled Turkey on Rye
Soft Tacos
Breakfast Croissants
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALAD
Beef Barley Soup
Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Italian Subs
Veggie subs
Bunwiches
Fruit Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS

7 Layer Square
Blueberry Muffins
Cheese & Dill
Cinnamon Buns
Yogurt & Muesli
note: pre-paid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria.
 If you would like to use a Debit or Credit Card, purchase at front office. Each card $50 value.



AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT ALL YEAR

Rehearsal Schedule: Mon (7-8:15am) -Sectionals to be announced; Tues (7-8:15am) - Senior  
    Band;  Wed (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band;  Thurs (7-8:15am) - Senior Band; Fri (7-8:15am) - Choir .

MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR

BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE : MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS.
AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: Wednesday & Friday, after school, Rm 204.


BEFORE SCHOOL BAGEL BREAKFASTS ALL YEAR