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Parkland Daily News Monday November 24, 2014

 
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Parkland Daily News Monday November 24, 2014
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 24 November 2014, 9:57 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2014

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
GRAD WINTER SOCIAL TICKETS ARE ON SALE TODAY IN FRONT FOYER. Also, any grads who have prepaid, please pick up tickets!

CONGRATULATIONS PARKLAND – WE CAME IN 2ND IN CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION. More details on our results later.

COATS FOR KIDS: COATS, HOODIES, SWEATERS, SOCKS, HATS, GLOVES – all being collected in front foyer box. Help keep our community warm – bring a donation!

ALL GRAD PHOTOS: BOOK ONLINE: @ lifetouch.ca – NEARLY DONE –  today Nov 24 or 25 in TRAILER AT PARKLAND. You should already have appointment!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 24 – TERM TWO STARTS TODAY!

Parkland student council will be meeting on Tuesday November 25th at lunch in room 100--Mr. Hilton's room.  Come & get involved in planning some Christmas activities!
All students are welcome to attend!

PING PONG CLUB MEETS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY at lunch in Room 208.

SEMESTER TWO PSYCHOLOGY 12 MEETING @ LUNCH IN ROOM 113, Wed Nov 26.

OSEF OVERSEAS EUROPEAN EXCHANGE MEETING – Wednesday November 26, 6:30 p.m., @ Stelly's, in the library. Nine or eleven week exchange - travel to France, and reciprocal exchange visitors from Europe summer 2015.  Contact www.osef.ca.

KNITTING FOR THE HOMELESS: Living homeless is a hard reality.  Want to learn to knit? Join us  - Thursdays @ lunch, in RM 212. Help warm the homeless!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 – REPORT CARDS GO OUT IN FRIDAY morning TAG.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 – GRAD ASSEMBLY – end of C block, into D block. Be there!

METAL RECYCLING THIS WEEK:  @ PARKLAND – TEACHER PARKING LOT.
PLEASE NOTE: METAL RECYCLING OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 ONLY!

Camosun College: offering free courses to high school students starting in January. Deadline: Dec 1. Please see Ms. Anderson in counselling for details.

MONDAY DECEMBER 1 – WORLD AIDS DAY.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 – PAC MEETING, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 – early dismissal.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 – GRAD WINTER SOCIAL, 6 to 10 p.m.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 – SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT @ Parkland.
STUDIO 63 EXTENDING HOURS: now open Mon, Tues, Wed from 1 to 4 p.m., and Thurs open late, from noon to 6 p.m. FREE Haircut, Style, Blow Dry. Call for appointment: 250-652-5381 or drop by!

Saanich Parks and Recreation Youth Development Strategy Project team is looking for applications from the youth community for new members. Help set the direction for youth recreation services and parks planning within Saanich. If you live in Saanich, and are interested, application forms available on-line.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
Senior girls basketball meeting at lunch today Monday November 24 in the gym.  All girls that want to play must attend the meeting

The following Soccer players need to return their uniforms to Mr. Sutton immediately:
Jonny Cayou; Simon James; Marcelo Capodarve; Frank Liu; Juan Pablo Galen del Rio; Darryl Tom; and Yuto Sato.

The Parkland Senior Boys Volleyball Team are running a Serve-O-Thon to raise money to go to provincials. Please sponsor a team members to help at B.C.'s.

FEMALE BOX LACROSSE INTRO: Sat Dec 13. NO CONTACT, FAST PACED GAME!  Vancouver Island League starting. Registration: penlax.registrar@gmail.com

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: AT LUNCH see schedul
MONDAY NOV 24 – Colin's team versus Stevie's team
TUESDAY NOV 25 – Francis' team versus Spencer's team
WEDNESDAY NOV 26 – Austin's team versus Stevie's team
THURSDAY NOV 27 – Jonny's team versus Weikang's team
FRIDAY NOV 28 – Jonny's team versus Paarth's team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO
Several post secondary Vancouver Island and B.C. colleges and universities  will be at STELLY'S on Monday, November 24, during Block A. Please contact Mr. Choo  to join a school field trip to Stelly's MONDAY to plan your future!

McGill University will have a recruiter here Tuesday, Nov 25th from 9:30 to 10:30 to meet with students, front office conference room. See Mr. Choo.

Claremont Secondary is hosting a UVIC & Camosun event on Wednesday Dec 3, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Claremont Learning Resources Centre. Come and find out how to apply,  access travel or exchange programs, and find increased opportunities for scholarships.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee
NEW YEP RETAIL TRAINING: Sundays, starting December 14, to January 4. Certificate program & training in: cash register, customer service, and more. See Ms. McNamee SOON to sign up.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES START THIS WEEKEND: Christmas Dinner at Shoal Centre (Dec 10), Christmas Village Lions Lunchbox (Dec 5 to 7, & Dec 12 to 14). See Ms. McNamee ASAP to get involved. Volunteer hours can go toward GRADE 12 GT credits, a rewarding way to give back!

TEX Trades Exploration Program: students interested in Trades Exploration Program - 5 month program offered by SD63 is a sampler of Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical.
See Ms. McNamee asap for this opportunity!

   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 : MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS.

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 kinds PIZZA
Breakfast Buns –- Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
Black Bean with red peppers salad
Yogurt & Granola
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Rice Krispie Squares
Morning Glory Muffins –- Cranberry Scones
Apple Crisp Zuccini 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.