Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2014

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Reminder to Stagecraft students - class is scheduled today after school. Please meet in the woodshop.

Book Club meets today TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 at lunchtime in the Learning Commons.

This is FOOD DRIVE MONTH @ Parkland! Please bring in donations for school-wide, by grade contribution to community, and prize winning competition!

First Nations brunch on Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 at 11:52 at North Saanich Middle School. The students will need to walk from Parkland at 11:40 to middle school. 

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

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

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 – early dismissal. Parent / Teacher interviews, p.m.

Post Secondary & Unique Opportunities Information Night being held @ CLAREMONT,  Wednesday, December 3rd from 7:00 - 9:00pm.  Presentations from UVic, Camosun & VIU take place in the Learning Commons. The mini fair for private colleges and unique opportunities will be in the student lounge. All SD 63 interested students and parents welcome to attend.

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

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 DECEMBER 5 – SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT @ Parkland.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 – PARKLAND BAND BOTTLE DRIVE – DROP OFF FROM 10 A.M. To 1 P.M. STUDENT PARKING LOT – thank you for your support!

GRAD GINGERBREAD COMPETITION – DECEMBER 18 - @ LUNCH, FRONT FOYER.

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:

Junior Boys Basketball Win First Game of the Season
Congrats to our Junior Boys BBall team who won their first game of the season 49-42 over Vic High. The boys had a slow start, going down 12-0 in the first quarter, but they sorted things out by the halfway mark of the game and ended up going on a 20-2 run in the third.  Good luck team at their next games in the Spectrum XMas Tournament this coming Fri/Sat!!

Are you a basketball fan & need VOLUNTEER HOURS? On Dec 5/6, Parkland SR Boys Basketball Team are hosting a tournament at Parkland. They needSCOREKEEPERS!!  Training is provided.Games Friday and Saturday. See Ms. McNamee if you can help!

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

Attention all Sr. and Jr. Girls Volleyball Players, there will be a meeting today (Tuesday December 2) at lunch in Tommi's room to discuss the year end banquet.

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

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: AT LUNCH see schedule
TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 – Colin's team versus Francis' team
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 – Donald's team vesu Weikang
THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 – Weikang's team versus Paarth's team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

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
Baked Spaghetti
Pasta Crab & Basil
Hawaiian Pizza Pops
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Minestone Milanese Soup
Clubhouse Bagels
Romaine with Oranges & Pecans

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Cranberry Pecan Squares
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Raisin n Fruit Scones
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.