Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 31, 2013 – HALLOWEEN!
Be safe & have fun...

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

THANKS EVERYONE FOR COMING OUT AND HELPING OUT AND HAVING FUN TOGETHER AT THE PARKLAND HALLOWEEN DANCE LAST NIGHT! It's great to see so many Halloween costumes at school today as well!

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

Remember: if Trick or Treating tonight - "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. Just say:  "Trick or Treat, give me food to eat."

Lexie Fleming please see Mrs. Allen in the Learning Commons.  Reserve ready for Dane Dirkson.

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 – right after Halloween - FRIDAY NOV 1ST.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL : Next week will be OFFICIAL TRYOUTS!

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL: next OPEN GYM - Monday November 4 at 7 p.m.

Intramurals:

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.  

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

Twenty $70 000 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership available to students with exceptional initiative in making a meaningful & 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.

November 15th is deadline for students taking online courses & wishing to be eligible for Grad Winter Dance - Thursday December 5. 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. List of 29 students needing to verify is currently posted on the bulletin board in 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.