Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Thursday October 30, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
TODAY: 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.

TODAY: 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! Wear your best costume!
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: 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.

TOMORROW: 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.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 – 76 KICHIJO GIRLS FROM JAPAN VISIT PARKLAND for blocks a, b, & C! Please make our special visitors welcome, & 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. Know how to knit, or want to learn? Join us today - Thursdays @ lunch, in RM 212. Help warm the homeless!

THIS SATURDAY: VARIETY SHOW and FUNDRAISER FEATURING LOCAL MUSICIANS: SAT NOV 1 - 5 P.M. dinner , music & magic show. Local performers: TRISTAN THOMPSON AND CRAIG HENDERSON will be performing. Tristan has just released his first CD, is already gaining an international fan base, and is volunteering his time and talent with Craig Henderson at this special event. Funds raised are to help build houses in Dominican Republic. Tickets $25, @ Saanch Presbyterian Church, East Saanich Road, by Airport Roundabout. See daily printout for tickets information.
Tickets: 250-516-0563 or 886-0989.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
PING PONG: If you are interested in developing your skills in Ping Pong, come out to the first meeting today – THURSDAY OCT 30 – in Room 208 at lunch!

Congratulations to the Jr. Girls Volleyball team, with a big game versus Stelly's, and a win over St. Margaret's on Monday this week!

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 times!

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 today 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
Baron of Beef & Fries
Chicken Enchilladas
Hot Dogs - Grilled Cheese
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Tomato Soup - Cold Sandwiches
Spinach and Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Butter Tart Slice
Chocolate Espresso Muffins
Blueberry Scones -  Nutty Twists
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.