Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Monday October 27, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Parkland Secondary, TODAY is: "DROP EVERYTHING AND READ!" As a whole school, we are going to drop everything & read together from 11:15 a.m. to 11:29, the last fifteen minutes of B Block. Read from your Favourite book of all time and encourage a culture of reading here at Parkland!

Halloween Dance tickets on sale Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday of this week only.
Attendance will be checked for all students who have purchased tickets. Tickets: $5.
Guest forms are due on Tuesday October 28 at the office.
Guidelines for Halloween Costumes:
keep the dress code in mind
no full face masks--we need to see who you are
no weapon replicas (unless they really look fake)
Fireworks are forbidden in and around school--they are dangerous.

AFTER SCHOOL TODAY: MONDAY OCTOBER 27 – MARINE MEETING in Library Learning Commons – 3:30 p.m.

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!! North Saanich has always had a closed campus policy for its students. If you are visiting 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 given prior permission.  Thank you for your cooperation, any issues/concerns can be directed to Mr. Buckham or Ms. Chicanot!

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

PENINSULA PLAYERS LOOKING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HELPING ACTORS in local production of “The Mousetrap” - Nov 1 & 2 at Charlie White Theatre in Sidney;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.

THURSDAY OCT 30 – ALL MEMBERS OF MAYOR'S TASK FORCE – LUNCH TODAY! See Ms. McNamee to confirm.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 – 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.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 – GRAD BAKE SALE! FRONT FOYER...

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

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6 – Remembrance Day Ceremonies at 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!
 
METAL RECYCLING: STARTS NOVEMBER 12 @ PARKLAND – TEACHER PARKING LOT.

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

KNITTING FOR THE HOMELESS: Living homeless is a hard reality for some.Know how to knit, or want to learn? Join us Thursdays @ lunch, in RM 212. Help warm the homeless!

VARIETY SHOW: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 - 5 P.M. local talent, dinner , music & magic show. Funds to send volunteers to build houses in Dominican Republic. Tickets $25, @ Saanch Presbyterian Church, East Saanich Road. Tickets: 250-516-0563 or 886-0989.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Jr Girls Volleyball:


Season opener with back to back home court games against Stelly's and St Margaret's on Monday, October 27  from  3:45 - 6:00 .Come out and cheer them on!

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS: Tues Oct 28 @ 4:40 to 6 p.m.; Thurs Oct 30 @ 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. ; Frid Oct 31 @ 3 to 4:40 p.m. See Mr. Buckham if you cannot make the times above, or for more information!

FEMALE BOX LACROSSE INTRO SESSIONS: Sunday October 26, Wed Nov 12, Sun Nov 23, Sat Dec 13. NO CONTACT BUT FAST PACED GAME! Equipment provided at open sessions. Vancouver Island Female League getting started this year. Questions and registration: penlax.registrar@gmail.com

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: next week AT LUNCH
Monday October 27 – Ethan's team versus Matt E's team
Tuesday October 28 – Francis' team versus Richard's team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee

Beacon Youth Employment Program: Sara Lawton from Beacon Youth Employment Program will be at Parkland Thurs Oct 30th at lunch in the Career Center. YEP is a community sponsored program that provides training, work & volunteer opportunities for youth. Come and learn more on Thursday!

TEX Trades Exploration Program: Any students interested in a Trades Exploration Program please see Ms. McNamee.This a a 5 month program offered by the Saanich School District that is a sampler of Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical.

JOB in the Health Care Field: Are you an enthusiastic, technically inclined, compassionate, grade 11 or 12 student? Energetic & fun?? Need two students, male and/or female who are friends, to help young man with learning challenges do projects for school & beyond.Perfect for Peer Helping students or student tutors! Please contact Ms. McNamee for details

Business Program Info Night @ CAMOSUN:
Show me Business! Thursday, November 20 @ Interurban Campus 5:30 p.m.. Centre for Business & Access Building, 2nd Floor Atrium.Free event open to everyone 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
5 flavours PIZZA
Grilled Ham & cheese - Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Italian chickpea with Pasta Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Oriental Chicken Pasta
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Instant Happiness Squares
Morning Glory Muffins
Raisin Fruit Scones - Carrot 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.