Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Monday October 7, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, SPECIAL EVENTS:

BIG Parkland WELCOME to our Student Teachers who start today: Mr. Kyle Slydell (Science, Biology), Mr. Brody Winters (English, Socials), Ms. Kayla Muller (English, Socials) and Ms.Manon Elder (Art).

IMPORTANT MEETING TODAY MONDAY OCTOBER 7 for all GRADUATING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Room 120 at lunch.

PARKLAND ROWING METAL REYCLING FUNDRAISER from October 7 to 21st! See bins off Staff Parking lot.

All students taking SAANICH SCHOOL BUS will be required to show their cards beginning Wednesday October 9. If you ordered a bus card, please be sure your card is picked up this week.

CUE: CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES EVENT takes place this year: Thursday October 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. At Glenlyon Norfolk School. See Parkland website for info link.

Meeting Thursday October 10 at lunch in the gym: ALL GIRLS SENIOR AND JUNIOR WANTING TO PLAY BASKETBALL THIS YEAR!

ROTARY EXCHANGE: DEADLINE __FRIDAY October 11, 2013.
Sidney Rotary International Youth Exchange Program
Are you ready to Explore the world and Discover yourself:
Are you ready to:
Form life-long international friendships,
Learn new languages & ways to communicate,
Gain a fresh understanding of yourself and others,
Immerse yourself in a different culture,
Appreciate others' ways of doing things, and
Act as an ambassador for, and educate others about your country.
Deadline for applications is October 11, 2013.  See:  rye5520.org for application – link on school website.
STUDENT PHOTO RETAKE DAY IS: THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2013.

NEW CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION is underway. Log on and help Parkland win some money! Be sure to get involved – go to website: Chatterhigh.ca.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT PARKLAND: HALLOWEEN DANCE – WEDNESDAY OCT 30TH. Followed by PAJAMA DAY – FRIDAY NOV 1ST. Stay tuned for ticket info for dance!

WEEKLY – ALL YEAR:

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

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: Wednesday & Friday - Room 115, after school.

ACADEMIC TUTORIAL: Tues, Wed, & Thurs - in the Learning Commons, after school.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL UPCOMING:
Monday Oct 7: Caelen's team vs the Teachers
Tues Oct 8: The Plugs vs Michael Ram's team
Wed Oct 9: Caelen's team vs Michale Ram's team
Thurs Oct 10: The Plugs vs Richard's team

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

COUNSELLOR APPOINTMENTS:
Sign up for appointment with a Counsellor on their office door calendar. To leave class for an appointment, please request teacher's permission.

GRAD 2013 INFO: keep in touch via school website and check for next meeting.

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