Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Tuesday October 8, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, SPECIAL EVENTS:

BIG Parkland WELCOME to our new Student Teachers: Mr. Slydell , Mr. Winters , Ms. Muller and Ms. Elder .

All students wanting to run to CROSS COUNTRY RACE Wednesday October 9 @ Beacon Hill Park, please see or email Ms. Dibblee today to arrange transportation.

Reminder that COOKIE CLUB starts this Wednesday October 9 at lunch. $30 is now due. Please bring cheque or cash to Mrs. Mazzocchi.

Reserves ready in Learning Commons for Sara Green, Sarah Keating, and Delany Delknap.

Students taking SAANICH SCHOOL BUS will be required to show their cards beginning Wednesday October 9. 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 PLEASE ATTEND!

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

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!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL UPCOMING:
Tues Oct 8: Caelen's team vs The Teachers
Wed Oct 9: Caelen's team vs Michael Ram's team
Thurs Oct 10: The Plugs vs Richard's team
Fri Oct 11: The Plugs vs Michael Ram's team

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

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.

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!