Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday October 29, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Halloween Dance tickets on sale TODAY – LAST DAY - Wednesday Oct 29 only.
Attendance will be checked for all students who have purchased tickets. Tickets: $5.

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.

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

TOMORROW: THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 – HALLOWEEN DANCE! 6:30 TO 9:30 P.M. - PLEASE NOTE: doors close at 7 p.m., don't be late! 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...

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.

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 a closed campus policy for its students. If visiting a teacher, please do so after 3:45pm.  We are asking that all Parkland students refrain from visiting NSMS unless with a Parkland school group/Parkland teacher given prior permission.  Thank you for your cooperation. Any concerns see Mr. Buckham or Ms. Chicanot!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 – 80 KICHIJO GIRLS FROM JAPAN VISIT PARKLAND! Please make our special visitors welcome, and thank you to all their Parkland buddies today!

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.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13 – PHOTO RETAKE DAY! LAST CHANCE...

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 & 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: SAT NOV 1 - 5 P.M. dinner , music & magic show. Funds 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:
Get your team registered for the Intramural European Handball league.  Get an entry form for the league.  There will be a junior division and a senior division.

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

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS:  Thurs Oct 30 @ 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. ; and Friday Oct 31 @ 3 to 4:40 p.m. See Mr. Buckham if you cannot make the times above!

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: AT LUNCH see schedule next week

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 @ 11:30 sharp - @ lunch only  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

Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Beef Burritos
Clubhouse Bagels - Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS

Vegetable Bean Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Korean Chicken Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS

Maple Pecan Muffins
Cheese & Dill Scones
Cheese Sticks
Cinnamon Buns

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.