Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Thursday January 8, 2015
HAPPY New Year! TODAY IS
ELVIS' 80TH birthday...

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF RE UPCOMING CHANGES
TO PARKING:

SPECIAL NOTICE for all students & staff, who park or who will park in Parkland's Student Parking Lot:

As a result of work related to seismic upgrades that will begin as early as next week at our school, a portion of the parking spots in the Student Lot will need to become dedicated Teacher parking spots. Unfortunately, this will become a permanent solution over the next two years as seismic work will be ongoing until summer 2017.

The spots affected by this change are ALL PARKING SPOTS THAT FACE OUR PLAYING FIELD - students are asked to park only in the centre spots and those spots that face McDonald Park Road. This change will take place this coming MON, JAN.12TH!!

Also, considering the fact that this parking lot will now be much 'busier' and space will become limited on some days, please ensure that:

* your STUDENT parking sticker is visible (on front windshield); if you do not have a parking sticker, please come to the office to get an application for a parking decal.
* you use up all of the available student spots only (NOT the visitor parking spots).
* you are parked properly in your spot (not sideways or on a diagonal).
* STAFF: if you do not have a parking decal, please see Ms. Gribling asap.

Most importantly, there will be an increase in monitoring of this lot: once things get settled & we all adapt to the new routine, if there are any student cars which continue to be parked improperly, they will risk having parking privileges revoked and/or being towed. If you have any questions/ concerns with this change, please feel free to chat with Mr. Buckham.

FINALLY: there should be NO STUDENT DROP-OFF IN THE BACK STUDENT PARKING LOT EXCEPT FOR PALS STUDENTS, FROM NOW ON!

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR YOUR SEISMIC COOPERATION!

urgent message ALL GRADS: GRAD PHOTO RETAKES ARE THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 9, FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.. Please go on-line with LIFETOUCH to book your appointment!

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: - all hand-ins to front office, please
1. Yellow DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY forms  due ASAP.
2. GRAD WRITE UPS DUE JANUARY 16, OR BEFORE!
3. 30 hour WORK EXPERIENCE OR VOLUNTEER FORMS NOW DUE.
4. ATTENTION: ALL GRADS – GRAD PHOTOS proofs to be picked up, front office.

Attention all INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Applications for the March Whistler Ski Trip are available at the international office, pick yours up today.

RESERVE READY FOR PICK UP in Library / Learning Commons for: Hunter Meyer.

GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE – SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2015 – STUDENT PARKING LOT, FROM 12 TO 3:30 P.M.

Monday January 12 – MUSICAL THEATRE TICKETS GO ON SALE!

Friday January 16 – Elizabeth May visits Parkland!

Saturday January 17 @ 7:30 p.m. – A NORTHERN TAPESTRY – celebration of Canadian landscape and artists, over 400 images, words and music from Canadian photographers, poets and writers, featuring Geoff Noble, Susan Shillingford and Arthur Black. Mary Winspear Centre for tickets: adults $28, students $16.

Tuesday January 27 – PARKLAND SPIRIT GAME!

ALL STUDENTS: please check NEW NOTICE BOARD –  LARGE WHITEBOARD  on ROLLING BILLBOARD, FRONT FOYER. Have you got a message. or a pick-up?

PING PONG CLUB MEETS EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY at lunch in Rm 208.

Parkland Writing class is collecting work for  a publication of writing from our talented students. See posters in hallways or see Mr. Wong, for details.

STUDIO 63 @ ILC Saanichton - EXTENDED HOURS: open Mon, Tues, Wed from and Thurs. FREE Haircut, Style, Blow Dry. Appointments: 250-652-5381.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

A big congratulations to the Parkland JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL  team that started the season with 9 wins, 2 losses. Over the holidays, the British Columbia Senior Secondary Girls Basketball Association posted the rankings for the province and the Parkland Junior Girls basketball team is currently ranked 6th in the province. What an incredible achievement to be in the top 10 in the province  - something that has not happened at our school for a very long time.

Important Reminders for Jr Boys Basketball Team members:
* Practices for this week (Jan 5th - 9th) are:
    Thurs @ 4:45pm
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL HOME GAME:
Home Game this Wednesday January 7 @ 4:15pm:  Jr Boys vs Spectrum!!


INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: AT LUNCH see schedule
THURSDAY JANUARY 8 – Sayril's team versus Ethan's team

OPEN GYM weight training Thursdays after school for any students interested in working out. See Mr. Chan.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee with any queries

Want to get a jump on Summer Job Applications??  There is a great workshop coming up to get you JOB READY!
RESUME WRITING and INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP
All students ages 14-18 in School District 63; Friday February 13th
@ Shoal Centre; Time 2:00-4:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Beacon Community Youth Employment Program presents
YOUTH JOB FAIR
Friday February 20th ( Pro D day) – from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn about employment opportunities and volunteer opportunities in Sidney and beyond. Businesses, educational institutions, organizations and youth agencies will all be present.Do not miss this amazing opportunity.  More information to come!!


Grade 11 and 12 Volunteer Opportunity at the Shoal Center
Are you interested in the Health Care Field?  Thinking of a career in Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Medicine? Looking for mature Caring & Compassionate students wanting to volunteer with seniors at the Shoal Center.Please see Ms. McNamee if interested!

Volunteer Opportunity at Lavender Farm.  Are you interested in Horticulture, Animals & Local Farming??  If so, this is a great opportunity to gain experience and volunteer at the Victoria Lavender Farm. Volunteers needed for their local organic farm and their petting zoo. If you have any interest, please see Ms. McNamee! Also, check Career Centre website links for information.

Saanich Peninsula Power and Sail Squadron will present two Boating courses @ Parkland, STARTING JANUARY 13, 2015. Training opportunity to qualify for safe boating in our local waters. Courses run 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. on Tuesday evenings, & include self study & practical exercises. Subsequent training includes ten in- depth sessions for Boating Essentials. Cover all necessary topics to plan & carry out safe navigation, anchoring & cruising in our local waters. Course costs reduced for Parkland students. Info available at Saanich Peninsula Squadron website: www.sppss.org. In person registration for first session will be at 6:45 on the 13th of January, 2015.

NAVAL RESERVE HMCS Malahat: Tuesday January 20, 2015 – NAVAL RESERVES DISPLAY AT PARKLAND, @ LUNCH, front foyer.

Naval Reserve Open House - Saturday, January 31st, 2015. Free event includes boat rides & ship tours. Anyone who has questions about exactly what the Naval Reserve does, should attend! This event showcases each trade & what it means to join the Reserves.

PLAN AHEAD FOR 3RD ANNUAL AVIATION CAREER DAY: Saturday Feb 21, from 10 to 3 @ B.C. AVIATION MUSEUM, Sidney, B.C.  “The sky's the limit” corporate employers & post
 secondary educators will be represented , including: BCIT Aerospace, Dept of National Defense, Viking Air, Victoria Flying Club, Transport Canada, NAV Canada, Victoria Airport Authority, Air Cadets,& others.

   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, Rm 204.


PARKLAND CAFETERIA:NOW OPEN

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS
Baron of Beef & Fries
Baked Spaghetti
Pasta Meatball Stew
Hot Dogs
Grilled Cheese
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Italian and Pasta Soup
Caesar Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Butter Tart Slice
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Blueberry Scone
Nutty Twists

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.