Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Friday May 16, 2014


MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

A blue, North Face, 2-man tent has gone missing from the school. It belongs to Ms. Rioux, who will reward its return with a gift card, no questions asked. Please see Ms. Rioux in room 111 if you have any information. Thank you!

Congratulations to the following students who competed at the Island Track & Field championships this week. Sayril Silaya, Jacqueline Gaby, Courtney Neville-Rutherford, Sarah Gibson, Emma Dennis, Michaela Pennell, Lexie Fleming, Caelan MacEwan & Malte Schnabel.   These students did exceptionally well in all their events. Together, Parkland got three 1st, one 2nd, two 3rd & two 4th place finishes along with much more. Special recognition to Sayril - first in Triple Jump; Courtney who won her Hammer event; &Caelan - first in 400m Hurdles. Way to go Parkland & best of luck at Provincials!

Reminder to all international students not returning to Parkland next September: Please complete your exit survey today to be included in the draw. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Downs in the international office

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE: June 5 @ 6:30 p.m. - Appetizers, Mystery #1, Main Course, Mystery #2 - TICKETS ON SALE  TUESDAY MAY 20 - $20 Parkland Box Office; assigned seating only.

GRAD ASSEMBLY FRIDAY MAY 16 Block C assembly in theatre – all grads please attend!

Grad raffle tickets will be on sale at Thrifty's in Sidney, Saturday May 17th & Monday May 19th.  Grads: please contact Ms. Chicanot if you are able to help sell.

REMEMBER: ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS: Monday May 19 is VICTORIA DAY – Stat Holiday – NO SCHOOL! See you Tuesday May 20.

UVic rep at Parkland Wed May 21st to assist students with registering for UVic fall classes. Sign up for appointment on Mr. Choo's door.

“Regalia” show & talk in support of Stephen Lewis Foundation against HIV / AIDS in Africa – Holy Trinity Grannies host show& explanation of ceremonoial regalia blankets depicting culture of First Nations people, @ Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sat May 24, @ 2 p.m.. Tickets: $10, call 250-656-0113 for reservation.

METAL RECYCLING FUNDRAISER: continues to Monday May 26 – bins back parking lot – thanks for your support of Parkland Rowing!

SAANICH INTERNATIONAL FAREWELL FOR ALL INTERNATIONALS LEAVING IN JUNE - @ PARKLAND ON WEDNESDAY MAY 28 AT 4:30PM.

Ideas for a movie or TV show? Write one-page outline & email::  myscript@schoolcreative.com. Deadline: June 1. See Mrs. Shook for info.

ChatterHigh competition now underway.Win great prizes for yourself & help the school earn money! Go to  Chatterhigh.com today to sign up.

June 7 and 8 – SIDNEY ACCESS AWARENESS FAIR – Open House, and Scooter Rodeo – celebrate access to all Sidney public spaces, and
meet community leaders working to ensure accessibility for everyone.

CELEBRATE SIDNEY OCEANS DAY – SUNDAY JUNE 8. Special events all over town!

THE PANTHER MILE: Your local track is falling apart. We need your help to fix it. Please come out to our race to help replace your local track – Wednesday June 11, starting at 4 p.m. @ PARKLAND SECONDARY.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURAL SOCCER SCHEDULE
SEE NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Attention student athletes:  ROW TO THE PODIUM EVENT: If you are interested in Olympic rowing, please come to search event to be held at PISE on May 25th.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS:
See Mr. Choo about these upcoming scholarships:

(1) Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society    $500    May 16 deadline

(2) Coast Capital    $2000 to $5000    May 19 deadline

(3) North Saanich Volunteer Firefighters    $1500    May 23 deadline