Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Thursday October 23, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

For All Parkland Students, Grades 9-12:  Reminder that visiting North Saanich Middle School during the hours of the school day (7:30am - 3:45pm) IS PROHIBITED!!

While it is very encouraging to see our Parkland students wanting to return to North Saanich Middle School to visit previous teachers/classmates, you need to know that this is an interruption to their working environment.  North Saanich has always had a closed campus policy for its students, so if you are wanting to visit with a teacher please do so after 3:45pm.  From this point on we are asking that all Parkland students refrain from visiting NSMS unless you are with a Parkland school group/Parkland teacher that has been given
prior permission.  Thank you for your cooperation with this, any issues/concerns with this can be directed to Mr. Buckham or Ms. Chicanot!

SCHOOL PHOTO PROOFS, SCHOOL BUS PASSES AND STUDENT CARDS AVAILABLE AT LUNCH TODAY IN FRONT FOYER.

HALLOWEEN DANCE TICKETS FOR SALE TODAY IN FRONT FOYER - $5 EACH!
Dance THURSDAY OCTOBER 30, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. REMEMBER: GUEST FORMS ARE DUE IN BY OCTOBER 29, OR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!Wednesday October 29 is the LAST DAY TO BUY DANCE TICKETS!

Ms. Chicanot is looking for two MCs for Remembrance Day assembly. Also room for one more creative piece, poem or song. Please see Ms. Chicanot if interested.

Any students interested in taking part in BC Hydro Energy Ambassador Program, see Ms. Dibblee to sign up TODAY. Work with students from Parkland & our district on energy conservation & education issues.

Parkland Secondary, are you ready to "DROP EVERYTHING AND READ?"   As a whole school, we are going to be dropping everything & reading together for the last 15 mins of B Block on Monday, Oct 27th. Please, bring your Favourite book of all time to school on Monday morning, Oct 27th and share your favourite book with the rest of the school.

PENINSULA PLAYERS IS LOOKING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HELPING ACTORS in upcoming local production of “The Mousetrap” - November 1 and 2 at Charlie White Theatre in Sidney. You will be needed from 6 to 8:30 p.m., for evening production, and 1 to 2:30 for afternoon shows. Call or text: Glen Brown @ 778-677-3876.

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

THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 – HALLOWEEN DANCE! SEE YOU THERE!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 – HALLOWEEN ! WEAR YOUR BEST COSTUME! REMEMBER: all costumes must be SCHOOL APPROPRIATE; FACES MUST BE SEEN; NO REPLICA WEAPONS OF ANY KIND.

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

New CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION is under way – we need both staff & students to sign up and start earning points for Parkland.
Go to Chatterhigh.com and start earning for your school!
 
REGISTRATION FOR TIMES COLONIST 10K, Half Marathon, & 1.5 K Kids run now open Parkland Pant'ers team is set up; save the date April 26, 2015. See new TC10K website and on-line registration!

KNITTING FOR THE HOMELESS: Living homeless, especially during the winter months, is a hard 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: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 5 P.M. local talent, dinner , music and magic 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.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE THEIR FINAL TRY OUT SESSION on Thursday October 23 at 7 p.m. No shooting practice on Friday after school.

GIRLS OPEN TRY-OUT FOR BASKETBALL:  Friday Oct 24 from 3 to 4:30. Anyone interested in playing must attend.

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS: Friday Oct 24 @ 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday Oct 28 @ 4:40 to 6 p.m.; Thursday Oct 30 @ 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. ; Friday Oct 31 @ 3 to 4:40 p.m. See Mr. Buckham if you can make the times above, or for more information!

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: next week AT LUNCH
THURSDAY OCT 23 – Stevie's team versus Francis' team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee

ALL STUDENTS WITH WORK EXPERIENCE ON THEIR TIMETABLE, MUST SEE MS. MCNAMEE THIS WEEK. ANY STUDENTS WITH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK FOR WORK EXPERIENCE CREDITS, PLEASE TURN IN YOUR PAPERWORK!

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.

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: Wednesday & Friday, after school,
in Learning Services Room 204.

PARKLAND CAFETERIA:NOW OPEN
please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS

Baron of Beef & Fries
Macaroni & Cheese
Mexican Chicken Wraps
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Won ton Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Lentil, Chickpea & Feta Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Instant Happines Squares
Chocolate Expresso Muffins
Orange chocolate chip Muffins
Pizza Pretzels

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.