Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday September 24, 2014

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE! PLEASE MAKE ALL OUR MANY NEW STUDENTS WELCOME, AND SEND THEM TO FRONT OFFICE IF THEY NEED ASSISTANCE.

LOCK SALES: AT BREAK, LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL TO PURCHASE & TO HAVE locker number * lock combination RECORDED. $8 NEW, $4 USED.

CAFETERIA OPENS ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, BUT LIGHT ITEMS ONLY THIS WEEK!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: MEETING Wednesday September 24 at lunch in the theatre. Very important information meeting, so everyone please attend.

ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: PLEASE pick up your WHISTLER SKI TRIP application forms today from Mrs. Downs in the International office.

ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: If you wish to purchase a B.C. TRANSIT PASS, which is good to use from October 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, please see Mrs. Downs in the International office for the forms. Forms must be returned by Thursday September 25.

GRADE 10 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN INTERNATIONAL ROTARY EXCHANGE, PLEASE INQUIRE AT FRONT OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.

VITAL YOUTH GROUP meets every Wednesday during lunch break in Room 212. If you have an interest in giving money to charities, this is the group for you. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested but cannot attend meeting, please see Ms. Hackman.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Boys Volleyball please Mr. Chan or Sutton...practices start in a week
Girls Volleyball please see Ms. Thompson
X country running, please see Ms. Dibblee
Boys soccer please see Mr. Sutton ...there will be a meeting at lunch on Wed (Sept 24th) in room 200
Swim Team please see Ms Berinstain
Open gym for girls wanting to play basketball this year today from 5:00 to 7:00 tonight Wednesday September 24.

Students who are interested in running on the Parkland Cross Country team need to see Ms. Dibblee at the START of lunch today (Wed) or Thursday in Room 102.


Anyone interested in joining the PARKLAND SWIM TEAM please meet in Room 112 at lunch on Thursday, or see Ms. Beristain for more information.

ATTENTION ALL BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS: Important meeting at lunch today in Room 200. If you are interested in playing soccer this year, please attend. See Mr. Sutton.

Student helpers are wanted for Mr. Chan's PE classes in Blocks A, C and D. If you are available and interested in receiving credit as a student assistant, please see Mr. Chan as soon as possible.

INTRAMURAL CLASS: please meet in GYM at lunch on Wednesdays. See Mr. Chan.

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL – practice in the GYM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after school All students welcome to try out. See Mr. Chan.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee
ALL SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS  - please hand in all completed paperwork before end of this week, to Ms. McNamee.

   MUSIC REHEARSALS before school in the mornings:
    Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band; Tuesday (7-8:15am) - Senior Concert Band;  Wednesday (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band;  Thursday (7-8:15am) - Senior Concert Band;  Friday (7-8:15am) - Choir .

Announcements:
1) There will be a mandatory meeting for all Jazz Band members on Wednesday September 24th starting at 7:45am in the Band Room. Instruments will not be needed on this day.
2) There will be a mandatory meeting for all Senior Concert Band members on Thursday September 25th starting at 7:45am in the Band Room. Instruments will not be needed on this day.
3) There will be a mandatory meeting for all Choir members on Friday September 26th from starting at 7:45am in the Band Room.

WEEKLY – ALL YEAR:
BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE : TBA; start date later this term.

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: TBA will start later this term.

PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
opening WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns
Grilled Cheese
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Italian Chickpea & Pasta
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Instant Happiness Squares
Morning Glory Muffins

note: pre-paid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. If you would like to use a Debit or Credit Card,
 please purchase at front office. Each card $50 value.