Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2014

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

This is FOOD DRIVE MONTH @ Parkland! Please bring in donations for school-wide, by grade contribution to community, and enter your class into prize winning competition!HELP FILL THOSE BOXES!

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 STUDENTS: Please check lost and found. Any clothing items left by December 15 will be donated to local charities.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 – early dismissal, at 2:03 p.m. today. . Parent / Teacher interviews, starting at 5 p.m. tonight.

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.

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

tomorrow: 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!

Tomorrow: PING PONG CLUB MEETS EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY at lunch in Rm 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:

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.

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
No intramural game today at lunch.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 – Weikang's team versus Paarth's team
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 – POSTPONED FOR NOW

There will be OPEN GYM weight training Thursdays after school for any students interested in working out.

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
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Pasta Primavera
Salami Pizza Pops
Spring Rolls
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Mediterranean Couscous Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Sunny Lemon Square
Bluebery Lemon Muffin
Cheese Scone
Cheese Sticks
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.