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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS WED OCT 8, 2014

 
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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS WED OCT 8, 2014
by Cathy Ford - Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 9:38 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday October 8, 2014

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

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
GRADE 9'S please HAND IN THEIR IMMUNIZATION PACKAGES TODAY! TOMORROW - THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 IS GRADE 9 IMMUNIZATION DAY!

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR SCHOOL BUS PASS TODAY! Drivers will soon be looking for them.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 IS FALL BBQ AND SPIRIT ASSEMBLY DAY!

MONDAY OCTOBER 13 IS THANKSGIVING DAY – NO SCHOOL! See you Tuesday!

MATH & SCIENCE WORKBOOKS, and STUDENT AGENDAS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT FRONT ACCOUNTS OFFICE. Please see Mrs. Wigbers, Monday to Thursday only.

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

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

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
Any Cross Country runner who would like to race at Beaver Lake needs to confirm with Ms. Dibblee!

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE:STARTS TODAY AT LUNCH
WEDNESDAY OCT 8 – Ethan's team versus Jonny's team
THURSDAY OCT 9 – Teachers versus Francis's team

Sr. Boys SOCCER team is off to a great start for the year. Come out and watch them play at Parkland after school Thursday, Oct 9.

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS Thursday October 9 at 7 p.m., in the gym. Try-outs are open to all boys in Grades 10 to 12.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO
The University of Toronto will have a recruiter at Parkland this Friday morning.  Please sign up with Mr. Choo if you're interested in a private consultation with the U of T recruiter.

The LORAN scholarship is now available for students that have an 85% average and have demonstrated extraordinary character, service, and leadership. The LORAN is valued at up to $100,000 with a school deadline of October 17th.  See Mr. Choo for details of this $100,000 scholarship.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee
CHAPTERS AND INDIGO JOB FAIR – retail sales – are you passionate about books, gifts and lifestyle products? Chapters / Indogo may be the right fit for you! Bring resume and be prepared for an on-site interview. THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2014, from 10 am. To 2 p.m., or call: Shauna at 250-708-2442.

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.   See Ms. McNamee for info.

   MUSIC REHEARSALS before school in the mornings:
     Rehearsal Schedule: Mon (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band; Tues (7-8:15am) - Senior Concert  
   ;  Wed (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band;  Thurs (7-8:15am) - Senior Concert; Fri (7-8:15am) - Choir .

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

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: starts TODAY Wednesday October 8, each Wednesday and Friday,  after school, in Learning Services Room 204.

PARKLAND CAFETERIA:NOW OPEN
please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS
Lasagna & Garlic Bread - Pasta Primavera
Hot Dogs - Breakfast Buns
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Country Chicken Noodle Soup
Cold Sandwiches - Caesar Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Sunny Lemon Square
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cheese Scone - Cheese Sticks - Cinnamon Buns

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