Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Monday October 20, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

ALL STUDENTS: SCHOOL BUS PASSES AND STUDENT CARDS THAT HAVE ARRIVED WILL BE AVAILABLE AT LUNCH TODAY IN THE FRONT FOYER.

Ms. Chicanot is looking for two students to be MCs for the Remembrance Day assembly.  There is also room for one more creative piece in the Remembrance Day Assembly such as poem or song.  Please see Ms. Chicanot if you are interested.

Would the following WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS please see Ms. McNamee ASAP:
Molly Andrews; Austin Do Couto, Bryn Flanagan, Dillon Hamilton, Ralfs Lejnieks, Kali Moon-Campbell, Austin Roden, Emily Brown, Rhys Barnett, Sarah Hann, Bryce Isfeld, Brianna McKay, Vhey Sauler, Hope Schmidt, Bowen Sharp.

Any students interested in taking part in BC Hydro Energy Ambassador Program, see Ms. Dibblee to sign up before Thursday Oct 23. This is an opportunity to work with students from Parkland & our district on energy conservation & education issues.

Attention all international students: Applications for the Vancouver trip are now available in the International office. Get yours today.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22 – FIRST NATIONS LUNCH – rescheduled from last week!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 – NON INSTRUCTIONAL DAY – NO SCHOOL! SEE YOU Monday!

THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 – HALLOWEEN DANCE, FROM 6:30 TO 9:30.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 – HALLOWEEN ! WEAR YOUR BEST COSTUME!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 – 80 KICHIJO GIRLS FROM JAPAN VISIT PARKLAND!

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!
 
REGISTRATION FOR TIMES COLONIST 10K, Half Marathon, & 1.5 K Kids run is now open .Parkland Pant'ers team is set up; join us and save the date April 26, 2015.
See new TC10K website and on-line registration!

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!

Arts in the Schools Fundraiser Parkland School Concert and Jazz Bands are proud to participate in the 2nd Annual ArtSea Festival Gala Concert - Friday, Oct 24th at 7 p.m. in Charlie White Theatre in Sidney. Proceeds help support music & arts education in School District 63. Tickets: Mary Winspear Centre Box Office @ 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!


THE VARIETY SHOW: local talent, dinner , music and magaic show to raise funds to send volunteers to build houses in Dominican Republic. Tickets $25, @ Saanch Peninusla Presbyterian Church, East Saanich Road. Call 250-516-0563 or 886-0989 for tickets.

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:

GIRLS OPEN TRY-OUT FOR BASKETBALL:  Wednesday Oct 22 from 5:30 to 7:00 & Friday Oct 24 from 3 to 4:30. Anyone interested in playing must attend.

The Sr boys played their best game of the season so far against Spectrum last week. Their next game is Tuesday October 21 at Blue Heron against Stellys. Come out and support the team

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: next week AT LUNCH
MONDAY OCT 20 – Rhys' team versus Jonny's teams
TUESDAY OCT 21 – Teachers versus Richard's team
WEDNESDAY OCT 22 – Ethan's team versus Rhys' team
THURSDAY OCT 23 – Stevie's team versus Francis' team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee

ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE WORK EXPERIENCE 12A OR 12B ON THEIR TIMETABLE, & WHO HAVE NOT YET MET WITH MS. MCNAMEE, PLEASE SEE HER TODAY. Urgent!

Business Program Info Night @ CAMOSUN:
Show me Business! November 20, 2014 @ Interurban Campus 5:30 start time. Centre for Business & Access Building, 2nd Floor Atrium.Free event open to everyone, unique opportunity for those interested in attending the School of Business @ Camosun to explore full-time, part-time & degree programs.

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 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
5 flavours PIZZA
Breakfast Buns - Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Jumbalaya Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Yogurt & Granola
Romaine with Oranges and Pecans
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Rice Krispie Squares
Morning Glory Muffins - Raisin N Fruit Scone
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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.