Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, SPECIAL EVENTS:
GRAD COMMITTEE MEETING today THURSDAY September 19 at lunch, Room 116.

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

SIDNEY BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Wed Sept 18 & Thurs Sept 19 at Mary Winspear Centre, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donate blood to honour cancer survivors, & remember 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.

ATTENTION ALL BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS: There is a very important meeting Mondoay September 23 at lunch in Room 114. All players must attend.

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!

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

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.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM were in action in their home matches Wednesday night; beating Mt. Doug in two straight games, but losing to defending Island Champions, Pacific Christian School. The Parkland team plays in the Camosun tournament this weekend. A special thanks for the scorekeepers and lines people for last night's game.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM. They just won their first league match. They beat Spectrum 3 games to 1 in a best of 5 match.

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL THIS WEEK:
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!