Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2014

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

GRAD WINTER SOCIAL TICKETS ARE ON SALE TODAY IN FRONT FOYER. Any grads who have prepaid, please pick up your tickets asap!

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

OSEF OVERSEAS EUROPEAN EXCHANGE MEETING – tonight Wednesday November 26, 6:30 p.m., @ Stelly's, in the library. Travel to France, with reciprocal exchange visitors from Europe, summer 2015.

PARKLAND MUSIC DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER – poinsettas on sale NOW – please pick up order forms, and turn in orders by Thursday Nov 27 to front office. Delivery will be December 9 for XMAS concert pick-up.

Important INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MEETING at lunch Thursday November 27 in the theatre.

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!

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

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!

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

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 Sr. Girls VOLLEYBALL team will be meeting in the gym today (Wednesday) after school to take a team photo in uniform. Bring your uniforms quickly after school.

Any Soccer players who still need to return their uniforms to Mr. Sutton, please do so immediately to front office or gym office: 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
Today's / Wednesday's 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
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
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Grilled Cheese
Veggie Stuffed Tortillas
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cream of Tomato Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Clubhouse Sandwiches
Caesar Salad
Yogurt & Granola

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Butter Tart Slice
Pina Colada
Orange Chocolate Chip Scone
Pizza Pretzels
Chocolate Pudding

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.