Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday October 1, 2014

October 1 – CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

IF ANYONE FOUND: AN IPHONE – gold case, OR white case; OR an ipad, TURN IN TO OFFICE.

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

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.

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46 universities will have recruiters in our gymnasium on Wednesday October 1 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. to answer students' questions about admission, program, and scholarships.

8:30 to 9:00 will be reserved primarily for grade 12s
9:00 to 10:00 for visiting schools
9:30 to 10:00 will be reserved for grade 11s.

International students are encouraged to attend as UBC, University of Toronto, and Waterloo University will be represented.
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All students: Library / Learning Commons will be closed after school on Wed Oct 1.

ALL GRADS: Meeting for all those interested in being part of Grad Committee, Thursday October 2, at lunch in Ms. Thompson's room 108. All Grads interested in helping plan grad events must attend!

THURSDAY OCTOBER 2 WILL BE AN EARLY DISMISSAL DAY (AT 2:03 P.M.) for “Meet the Teacher” evening, which takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m.. Meet the Teacher is followed by PAC MEETING, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library / Learning Commons.

Like to read books?  Like to talk to other people about books your reading?  Well consider joining Parkland's Book Club!  We will be meeting in the Library at Lunch on Friday to select our first book.  This is open to everyone in the school, students and staff.  See you on Friday!


If you have not yet picked up your 2013-2014 YEARBOOK, plase see Mrs. Allen in the Library / Learning Commons.

MATH & SCIENCE WORKBOOKS, STUDENT AGENDAS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT FRONT ACCOUNTS OFFICE. Please see Mrs. Wigbers.

B.C. TRANSIT & SOME SCHOOL BUS PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT FRONT OFFICE.

ALL STUDENTS: please return your brown STUDENT FORMS and invoices ENVELOPE to the front office as soon as possible this week.

Attention all INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Whistler trip application deadline is fast approaching, please pick up your forms from Mrs. Downs in international office today.

OSEF EUROPEAN SUMMER EXCHANGE applications are now open. Please check the website www.osef.ca for upcoming information meetings. Applications now accepted, until
April, for July and August 2015 exchange trips.See front office window and announcement board for more detailed information.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

BOYS VOLLEYBALL: please Mr. Chan or Sutton...practices start this week
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: please see Ms. Thompson
X COUNTRY RUNNING: please see Ms. Dibblee
BOYS SOCCER: please see Mr. Sutton
SWIM TEAM: please see Ms Beristain

INTRAMURAL CLASS:  meet in the GYM Tuesday and Thursday @ Lunch.

1.  Reminder that today is the deadline for intramural volleyball entries.  Get entry forms to Mr Chan by the end of today to be entered in to the league.

2.  The Parkland Sr Boys volleyball team are in action tonight here against Stelly's.  Come out tonight at 6pm to cheer on our Panthers in our home gym opener.

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

PARKING LOT ATTENDANT NEEDED: October 4 and 5 to coordinate parking at Saanich Fairgrounds for Jewellery Show. Looking for 4 students; $10.25 per hour; 7 hours per day. See Ms. McNamee asap if you are interested.

CENTRE FOR SPORT & EXERCISE ED at Camosun College is having an information session for students interested in their programs – THURSDAY OCTOBER 16 & THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20. Programs include: Athletic and Exercise Therapy, Sports Management, Sport Performance, many more. See Ms. McNamee for info.

   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: if you miss MUSIC DEPT  morning meetings - please see Mr. Ziegler.

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:NOW OPEN

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS
Veggie Chili
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cream of Tomato Soup
Spinach Salad
Yogurt & Granola

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Espresso Chocolate 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.