Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Wednesday Dec 11, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

PARKLAND BAND CONCERT: 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Dec 11 - In the Parkland theatre.

LOST: a "Black IPhone 4S in a Black Life Proof Case " was lost last week. Financial reward available in front office in exchange for safe return (no questions asked)!!

Congratulations to the winners of this year's door decorating contest! In the traditional category, the winner was Ms Irving's Room 109 & honourable mention goes to Ms Pryhitka's class. In the department theme category, there were 2 winners: Mr Horncastle's door & Ms Stokes' door, with honourable mention to Ms Wilson's door. Prizes will be delivered TODAY. Thanks to everyone who participated!

COOKIE CLUB IS CANCELLED FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY THIS WEEK.

YEARBOOK PURCHASE FINAL DEADLINE: THURSDAY Dec 12 – CHECK THE LIST POSTED ON FRONT FOYER NOTICE BOARD. If you are not on list, you have not paid.

GRAD COMMITTEE MEETING this week, THURSDAY DEC 12 @ LUNCH, Room 206.

FREE STUDENT TICKET: Coupons for student tickets to VICTORIA ROYALS HOCKEY GAMES – must be redeemed with purchase of adult ticket. Pick up at front office.

ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK LOST & FOUND FOR JACKETS, WATERBOTTLES, SHOES, SWEATERS, HATS, ETC. Remaining items will be donated to charity.

CREPES AT LUNCH: every Friday until January 17. Entrepreneurship Class: do you like crepes? Come on Friday to the Cafeteria at lunch, for $2 Nutella or Strawberry Crepes.

SAANICH VOICE ONLINE WRITING COMPETITION: Deadline: Wed Dec 18, 2013.
Students Grades 9 to 12. See English teacher, or front office window FOR DETAILS.

TACKY SWEATER DAY: Thurs Dec 19 – wear your tacky sweaters, get into the Holiday spirit! Be creative & decorate a sweater! Fundraiser for the Food Bank.

PICTURES WITH SANTA & THE ELVES: Thurs Dec 19 @ Lunch; come down to front foyer & get your pictures taken with Santa. Bring camera or phone for pictures,& ONE dollar or a CAN of non-perishable food as payment. Donations to Food Bank.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE TO Thursday Dec 19– LET'S BREAK LAST YEAR'S RECORD! Donations: to SIDNEY FOOD BANK, cash, canned goods. Prizes for winning classes.

CHRISTMAS RECYCLED DECORATIONS - FRONT FOYER: to December 20TH: GREEN TEAM setting up trees. Take part in exploring creative recycling - everyone welcome!

SAANICH SCHOOL BUS CARDS Please pick up at front office.

WINTER VACATION: schools closed from December 23 to January 3, 2014. Last school day before break: Friday December 20. Return to school: Monday January 6, 2014.

GRAD CAP AND GOWN PHOTOS: RETAKE DAY JANUARY 10, 2014. Book appointments on-line starting January 3: www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURAL HANDBALL SCHEDULE
Wednesday Dec 11 – Tier 11 semi-final: Austin's team versus Jonny Cayou's team
Thursday Dec 12 – Tier 11 Semi-final: Sayril's team versus Ethan's team
next week:
Monday December 16: (Quarter-final)
The Plugs vs Francis's team

Tuesday December 17:  (Quarter-final)
Kyle Dong's team vs Morgan's team

Wednesday December 18: (Semi-final)
Harrison's team vs Winner of Tuesday's game

Thursday December 19: (Semi-final)
Teachers vs winner of Monday's game

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for details
$500 ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY ESSAY COMPETITION: see front office window for rules, regulations, word length & topics. Deadline Fri, January 31, 2014.

BEAVERBROOK VIMY PRIZE: question on Vimy ridge website. Deadline: midnight Feb 1, 2014. Front office window for details. Study in Britain, Belgium or France 2014!

GRAD 2014 INFO: be in touch via school website & check for next meeting.
GRAD MOVIE NIGHT – WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18 – fundraising event for Grad 2013 class. Tickets on sale in December. Movie “ELF”.