Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday October 28, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

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.

ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PICKED UP SCHOOL PHOTOS, BUS CARD OR STUDENT CARD, PLEASE DO SO TODAY AT LUNCH IN FRONT FOYER!

The Library will be closed after school today - Tuesday October 28.

PENINSULA PLAYERS LOOKING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED in local production of “The Mousetrap” - Nov 1 & 2 at Charlie White Theatre;from 6 to 8:30 p.m.,evening production, and 1 to 2:30 afternoons. Call or text: Glen Brown @ 778-677-3876.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 – ALL MEMBERS OF MAYOR'S TASK FORCE – LUNCH at 11:45 in FOODS ROOM. Come at 11:30 to mingle! 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...

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!

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

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6 – Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Parkland.

CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION is under way – both staff & students 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 for the run. 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:

Congratulations to Arianne Stevenson and Jarrod Harris for their excellent representation of Parkland at the Vancouver Island Cross Country Championship last Wednesday. Arianne has qualified to represent Parkland at B.C.'s this Saturday at the Westshore Recreation Centre in Colwood. Her race starts at 10 a.m. if you would like to come out and cheer her on!

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS: TONIGHT 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
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 YEP will visit Thurs Oct 30th @ lunch in the Career Center. YEP is a community sponsored program – OFFERING 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 ASAP . This 5 month program offered by the Saanich School District is a sampler of Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical.

JOB in the Health Care Field: 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 NOV 20 @ Interurban Campus 5:30 p.m.. Centre for Business & Access Building, 2nd Floor Atrium.Free event open to everyone interested in attending 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
Black Bean / Chicken Chili
Chicken Noodle Boxes
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Sue's Pasta with greek Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Sunny Lemon Square
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cranberry Scone
Cheese Pepperoni Sticks

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.