Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Wednesday October 30, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

TODAY Wednesday October 30th – Peer Helpers BAKE SALE during lunch hour in main foyer by front office. All proceeds go to Salvation Army. Many delicious treats!

Any students interested in being part of DANCE CLUB please meet with Ms. Frith TODAY Wednesday October 30 @ lunch in room 206.

HALLOWEEN DANCE WEDNESDAY OCT 30 FROM 6:30 TO 9:30 – BE SAFE, HAVE FUN!

"Vital Youth is supporting the We Scare Hunger Campaign. This Halloween, stop hunger before it strikes! Collect non-perishable food items for your local food bank. "Trick or Treat, give me food to eat."

THURSDAY OCTOBER 31 – VISIT FROM KICHIJI JAPAN – 86 Japanese students, & chaperones. Please give a warm Parkland welcome to all our visitors, AND THANKS TO THEIR PARKLAND BUDDIES!

Attention all international students: Please get your forms & payment to the international office by Friday November 1 for  November 21st. Vancouver trip. Space is limited, SO SIGN UP EARLY!

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

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL : last OPEN GYM Thursday October 31 from 6:45 a.m. To 8 a.m. Next week will be OFFICIAL TRYOUTS!

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL: next OPEN GYM, 7 P.M. THURSDAY October 31.

Intramurals:
OEN GYM DODGEBALL at lunch today. Please bring gym strip. DEADLINE FOR INTRAMURAL HANDBALL ENTRIES IS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30, TO MR. CHAN.
Also, important meeting for the intramural class on Friday Nov 1 at lunch – GYM.

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:

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

The Horatio Alger Jim Pattison BC Scholarship program  offers $5000 scholarships to a graduate starting at a post secondary institution no later than fall of 2014. Applicant must have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and has critical financial need, and a minimum grade percentage of 65%.  Deadline is December 1st, 2013. See Mr. Choo for more details or apply at www.horatioalger.ca/scholarships.

There are twenty  $70 000 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership available to students that have shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their community.  Deadline is December 6, 2013.  See Mr. Choo for details or apply at www.td.com/scholarships.

GRAD 2014 INFO: be in touch via school website & check for next meeting.

The November 15th deadline for students taking online courses and wishing to be eligible for the Winter Dance is rapidly approaching.  Any grade 12 students taking required courses through an online school to meet minimum graduation requirements must show that they have at least two assignments completed by November 15th.  The list of 29 students needing to verify is currently posted on the bulletin board in the counselling waiting area.  Mr. Choo will start asking for your verification after Hallowe'en.

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.