Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Thursday October 24, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

COOKIE CLUB: today THURSDAY @ lunch, this week.

GRAD 2014 COMMITTEE MEETING today Thursday October 24 at lunch.

Congratulations to all members of the Parkland Cross Country team for an excellent showing at yesterday's Island Meet. Extra big congratulations to Chloe Hegland who finished in second place & will represent Parkland at the Provincials next week.

Halloween Dance Tickets on Sale in front Foyer @ Lunchtime - $5 each!  

MONTHLY PLASTICS DEPOT DROP-OFF at Stelly's, this Saturday, October 26 from 9 to 12 every fourth Saturday of the month. Reduce your carbon footprint – bring recyclable items otherwise not taken in blue box program, and contribute to environmental projects in local schools.

Support PUMPKINS ON THE PIER: drop off new unwrapped toys at Mary Winspear Centre, this week.  On Saturday, October 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. -Halloween Contests; Open Stage for youth musicians. Costumed children trick or treat through downtown Sidney; ends with pumpkin parade.

B-Block Teachers & Classes! Please come B-block to check out a book, magazine, newspaper, e-reader, or  things to read on Smartphone!for  "DROP EVERYTHING AND READ" for 20 minutes Monday, Oct 28th!

All students interested in  a half day tour of UVic's Engineering facility – Parkland will try to reschedule for spring as fall is already full. Please see Mr. Choo if interested.

COMING SOON: PAJAMA DAY – after Halloween - FRIDAY NOV 1ST.

ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: November Vancouver Trip consent forms now available in International office. Deadline November 7, or until buses are full!

CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION – Go to website: Chatterhigh.ca.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
All girls interested in playing BASKETBALL – TRYOUTS for JUNIOR & SENIOR GIRLS – Everyone welcome,GYM, THURSDAY OCTOBER 24 after school, from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and Monday OCTOBER 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL : next OPEN GYMS THIS WEEK:THURSDAY OCT 24 – 6:45 a.m.; and FRIDAY OCT 25 @ 1:45 p.m.

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL: next OPEN GYM, 7 P.M. THURSDAY Oct 24.

Intramurals:
Any students wanting to play in the Intramural Handball league, please pick up an entry form from the gym.

THURSDAY October 24 – Open gym BADMINTON – must have gym strip!

MUSIC REHEARSALS before school:

Wed a.m. – JAZZ BAND;Thurs a.m. – SR CONCERT BAND;Fri a.m. – VOCAL MUSIC.

WEEKLY – ALL YEAR:

BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE Tuesday & Thursday, upper mezz, each 25 cents.
AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: Wednesday & Friday - Room 115, after school.
ACADEMIC TUTORIAL: Tues, Wed, & Thurs - in the Learning Commons, after school.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS:DEADLINE:NOV 15, 2013.
ARTISTS, WORDSMITHS, OR FILMMAKERS LEGION REMEMBRANCE DAY CONTEST in  ART, VIDEO,& WRITING now open. Competition rules: www.legionbcyukon.ca.  

GRAD 2014 INFO: be in touch via school website & check for next meeting.
GRAD 2014 BOTTLE DRIVE: Saturday Nov 16, 2013 - 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. - student parking lot. Deposit bottles at Parkland, or place in driveways for pick-up in: Sidney, Deep Cove, & Dean Park. Volunteers: please contact Madison through school office.