Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
WEDNESDAY SEPT 18, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, SPECIAL EVENTS:
The VITAL YOUTH TEAM is starting up again – meeting Wednesday Sept 18, in Room 107 at lunch. We need more students! If you like giving money to local charities, this is the group for you!

INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAY PICNIC TODAY Wednesday Sept 18 at 5 p.m., in Tulista Park in Sidney. Bring a picnic dinner, and the whole family. Games organized by our peer helpers. A great opportunity to meet students, families, and staff. Let's have some fun together! Weather permitting – and it looks good!

BC TRANSIT YOUTH PASSES, & SD 63 BUS PASSES NOW AVAILABLE AT FRONT OFFICE – PLEASE INQUIRE AT BREAK, LUNCH, OR AFTER SCHOOL ONLY.

All INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS please go to International office to pick up your BC TRANSIT YOUTH PASSES.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: MORNING BAGELS & JUICE Tuesday & Thursday each week, upper mezzanine, near the blue tables, each item 25 cents each.

REMINDER: AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC TUTORIAL will be running every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, starting this week in the Learning Commons.

SIDNEY BLOOD DONOR CLINIC takes place Wed Sept 18 and Thurs Sept 19 at Mary Winspear Centre, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. this week. Donate blood to honour childhood cancer survivors, and to remember those childhood heroes who have lost their lives. Book your appointment to save a life.

JOURNALISM CLASS:
Thursday after school, 2:15 p.m.to 3:15 p.m.; in room 171.
Remember, all classes are mandatory.

Next GREEN TEAM MEETING: Monday September 23 in Room 104 at lunch. If you are interested in the environment and want to help make your school, community, and the world a better place – this is the club for you. New members always welcome!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
COME OUT TO WATCH SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL – team in action this Wednesday Sept 18 at 6 p.m., as they take on Mt. Doug, and Pacific Christian in our first Parkland home game of the season!

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL THIS WEEK:
Wednesday Sept 18 – Team International vs Kaleb Richmond's team
Thursday Sept 19 – Josh Carmichael's team vs Godwin's team

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL practices: Tuesday to Friday after school.

MR. CHAN is looking for a student assistant for his PE class in Block B and in Block C. If you are interested, please see Mr. Chan in the gym.

MUSIC REHEARSALS before school:
Wednesday morning – JAZZ BAND.
Thursday morning – SENIOR CONCERT BAND.
Friday morning – VOCAL MUSIC.

STUDIO 63 – School District 63 Hairdressing Program
IS NOW OPEN!
FREE Haircut, Style, Blowdry – MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.
Tuesday and Wednesday, from 12 to 4 p.m.;
Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m.
Call for an appointment: 250-652-5381.

COUNSELLOR APPOINTMENTS:
Sign up for appointment with a Counsellor on their office door calendar. If you have to leave class for an appointment, please be sure to let your teacher know.


GRAD 2013 INFO:
GRAD COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY September 19 at lunch, Room 116.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS  -   deadlines:
Watch this space & school website for scholarship info. When applying for scholarships or post-secondary entrance, request transcripts well ahead of time!