Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Thursday November 27, 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!

Please TURN IN YOUR ORDER FORMS TODAY for PARKLAND MUSIC DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER – poinsettas on sale  – pick up order forms, and turn in orders Thursday Nov 27 to front office. Delivery 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.

MODEL UN MEETING today THURSDAY NOV 27 - right after school in Room 212. Everyone welcome to join this new Parkland United Nations initiative! See you there.

PURDY'S ORDER FORMS – Parkland Band Fundraiser - DUE IN TOMORROW, FRIDAY NOV 28. Please turn in to front office.

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!

SWEENIE FAMILY FOUNDATION – MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER – Fundraiser event and silent auction for community family; SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30, @ 9 P.M. - PLAYNG “Madagascar Penguins”, and 50 /50; Admission and small popcorn $15.00. Tickets available at Parkland school office, DFH Real Estate, Haven Spa, White Spot and Star Cinema. See you there!

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:

Attention all Girls Volleyball players, Uniforms are due back to Tommi ASAP. Cheques will be deposited December 5th.

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
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
Baron of Beef & Fries
Pad Thai
Curried Chicken Crepes
Hawaiian Pizza Pops
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Won Ton soup
Cold Sandwiches
Spinach Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cheese & Dill Scones
Pepperoni Cheese 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.