Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 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!

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 GRADS: Last day for GRAD PHOTOS:  today in TRAILER AT PARKLAND!

PARKLAND STUDENT COUNCILmeeting today, 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, tomorrow Wed Nov 26.

OSEF OVERSEAS EUROPEAN EXCHANGE MEETING – tomorrow night Wednesday November 26, 6:30 p.m., @ Stelly's, in the library. Travel to France, and have reciprocal exchange visitors from Europe summer 2015.  Information on line at: 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. Be there!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 – GRAD ASSEMBLY – Important assembly for all grade 12s at 12:30 on Friday.  If you have a spare, make sure that you are in attendance as you do not want to miss the important information discussed at this assembly.

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. Parent / Teacher interviews, p.m.

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

FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 – SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT @ Parkland.

STUDIO 63 @ ILC Saanichton - EXTENDING HOURS: 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!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

The Senior Boys Volleyball team is off to the provincial championships this afternoon.  The team would like to the thanks the students and staff for your support!  Good luck in the B.C.'s, Panthers!

Any Soccer players who still need to return their uniforms to Mr. Sutton, please do so immediately: Jonny Cayou; Simon James; Marcelo Capodarve; Frank Liu; Juan Pablo Galen del Rio; Darryl Tom; and Yuto Sato.

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 schedule
TUESDAY NOV 25 – Francis' team versus Spencer's team
WEDNESDAY NOV 26 –
Weds game between Stevie's team and Austin's team has been postponed until Friday, Dec 12th.
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

McGill University has a recruiter here today, Nov 25th from 9:30 to 10:30, in front office conference room -  to meet with students, and answer any questions about application, programs, support funding. 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
Black Bean Quesadillas
Shephard's Pie
Perogies
Hot Dogs
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Breakfast Buns
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Potato Leek Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Sue's Pasta Salad with Greek
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Brownies
Maple Pecan Muffins
Raisin N Fruit Scones
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.