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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS WED OCT 15.2014

 
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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS WED OCT 15.2014
by Cathy Ford - Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 9:52 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday October 15, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

ANY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF STUDENT COUNCIL: meeting TODAY in Room 208 at lunch on Wednesday October 15. All interested students welcome!

FIRST NATIONS STUDENTS SPAGHETTI LUNCH TODAY at lunchtime. See Ms. Jones.

GRAD PARENT MEETING 7 p.m. in the Theatre TONIGHT! Wed October 15, 2014!

WELCOME BACK, MR. OHL In the International Program, and WELCOME new teachers Tyler Thomas (Earth Science) and Donal Duncan (Math).

New CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION is under way – we need both staff and students to sigh up and start earning points for Parkland. Let's beat Claremont! Got to Chatterhigh.com and start earning for your school!

WANTED: wool or knitting needles for students starting knitting club, making items for scarves, toques, & blankets charity donation. Please see Ms. Hackman or Ms. March.

KNITTING FOR THE HOMELESS: Livnig homeless, especially during the winter months, is a nard reality for some. If you know how to knot, or are willing to learn, join us Thursdays @ lunch, in room 212, and help warm the homeless!

ArtSea Festival Gala Concert: Arts in the Schools Fundraiser The Parkland School Jazz Band is proud to participate in the 2nd Annual ArtSea Festival Gala Concert on Friday, October 24th at 7 p.m. in the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney. This event will feature show tunes from the Sidney Concert Band, dance performances from the Allegro Performing Arts Academy and a rousing finale from the Parkland School Jazz Band. Proceeds from the concert help to support music and arts education programs in School District 63. Tickets available from Mary Winspear Centre Box Office on 250-656-0275 or online at www.marywinspear.ca. Ticket price of $15 includes light refreshments.  

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 – PUMPKINS ON THE PIER – Parkland musicians playing!

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

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

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

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
Congrats to SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL team on their bronze medal final at VIU tournament in Nanaimo this past weekend. Captain Steve Erhlick led the team with excellent setting. Power hitters Richard Xie & Michael Ram did an incredbile job spiking. Center blockers Harrison Archdekin & Colin Biship were fantastic. Michael Gariguez & Ethan Bond made spectacular defensive plays!

Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Soccer team as the defeated Vic High yesterday afternoon.  Ben Perdigao scored the hat trick while Marcelo Campodarve netted 1.  Great job,  team!

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL plays Wed Oct 15 at 6 p.m. at Parkland. Come our and cheer them on!

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY OUT Thursday this week, at 7 p.m.

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE:next week AT LUNCH
Wednesday October 15 – Matt E's team versus Rhy's team
Thursday October 16 – Jonny Cayou's team versus Matt Evans team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

The LORAN scholarship now available for students with an 85% average demonstration of extraordinary character, service, & leadership. LORAN is valued at up to $100,000; school deadline: October 17th. See Mr. Choo.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee

Business Program Info Night @ CAMOSUN:
Show me Business! Join us on November 20, 2014 @ Interurban Campus 5:30 start time. Centre for Business & Access Building, 2nd Floor AtriumThis free event is open to everyone & provides a unique opportunity for those interested in attending the School of Business @ Camosun to find out more about our full-time, part-time and degree programs all in one place, at one time.An easy and convenient way to get lots of information and explore all that the School of Business at Camosun has to offer! We have only one purpose: answering your questions about college options!

Attention Grade 11 & 12 students interest in a career in Healthcare or Pharmacy: employment opportunity at a local Pharmacy evenings or weekends starts soon. If you are interested in Health Field career, please see Ms. McNamee ASAP.

CHAPTERS AND INDIGO JOB FAIR – retail sales – are you passionate about books? Chapters / Indogo may be the right fit for you! call: Shauna at 250-708-2442.

CENTRE FOR SPORT & EXERCISE ED at Camosun is having an info session for students interested in their programs – THURS OCT 16 & THURS NOV 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 : check near blue tables each morning.

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
Butter Chicken
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Butternut Squash Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Caesar Salad
Yogurt & Granola

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Rice Krispie Square
Pina Colada Muffins
Cheese Scones

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.