Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
HAPPY HALLOWEEN -  OCTOBER 31, 2014

October : CANADIAN LIBRARY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

TODAY: 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.

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

PENINSULA PLAYERS LOOKING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED in “The Mousetrap” - Nov 1 & 2 at Charlie White Theatre;from 6 to 8:30 p.m.,evenings 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 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...

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!

TOMORROW NIGHT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1: VARIETY SHOW and FUNDRAISER FEATURING LOCAL MUSICIANS: STARTS - 7 P.M. -  music & magic.

Local performers: TRISTAN THOMPSON & CRAIG HENDERSON will be performing. Tristan is a grade 11 student at Stelly's and has just released his first CD, is already gaining an international fan base, & is volunteering his time and talent with Craig Henderson at this special event. Tickets  available at the door - Students: $10.

Funds raised are to help build houses in Dominican Republic. Dinner and show Tickets $25, @ Saanch Presbyterian Church, East Saanich Road, by Airport Roundabout.

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:  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

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
Breakfast Platter: Bacon, Eggs Benny, Hashbrowns
Soft Tacos
Grilled Turkey on Rye
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cold Sandwiches
Fruit Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Cranberry Lemon Square
Cheese Scone
Cinnamon Buns
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.