Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday January 13, 2015
FIRST week OF PARKING LOT SEISMIC SHUFFLE!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: - all hand-ins to front office, please
1. Yellow DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY forms  due ASAP.
2. GRAD WRITE UPS DUE THIS FRIDAY 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.

MUSICAL THEATRE TICKETS now ON SALE! Once Upon A Mattress, February 11 to 14, @ 7 p.m.; tickets $12 each.

PCEC 1000 X 5 CHILDREN'S BOOK RECYCLING PROJECT: More than 88,000 chldren's picture book have been redistributed in the past seven years. Please bring your donated books for children living on the Saanich Peninsula; from ages 0 to 6 years old,  to Parkland office for delivery to book project committee.

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.

Monday January 19 – Elizabeth May visits Parkland! 10:30 to 11:30 in the theatre.

Thursday January 22: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FAREWELL @ LUNCH, THEATRE
for those International Students leaving end of Semester One.

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.

SPECIAL NOTICE for all students & staff, who park in Parkland's Student Parking Lot: Seismic upgrades begin this week at our school. Some of the parking spots in the Student Lot have become dedicated Teacher parking.  - Students are asked NOT TO PARK in spaces 13 to 38.
- STUDENTS & STAFF: if you do not have a parking decal, see front office.
 - 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!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: AT LUNCH see schedule
TUESDAY JANUARY 13 – TIER 1 – SECOND PLACE VS TIER 1 – THIRD PLACE
    COLIN'S TEAM VERSUS AUSTIN'S TEAM
WEDNESDAY JAN 14 – TIER 11 – FIRST PLACE VS TIER 11 – FOUTH PLACE
    PAARTH'S TEAM VERSUS KANG'S TEAM
THURSDAY JAN 15 – TIER 22 – SECOND PLACE VS TIER 11 – THIRD PLACE
    JONNY'S TEAM VERSUS ETHAN'S TEAM

Congratulations to Jr. Girls Basketball Team - Placed 2nd at The Riverside Jr. Girls Tournament this weekend
Game 1 -Friday January 9th:  Parkland 61 - Elgin Park 34 (Top scorers Emma Dennis 25 points & MVP of the Game, Ari Stevenson 23 points, Lauren Fanelli 9 points); Game 2 -Saturday January 10th:  Parkland 60 – W.J. Mouat 48 (Top Scorers Ari Stevenson 32 points & MVP of the Game, Sarah Gibson 16 points, Emma Dennis 10 points); Game 3 Final -Abbotsford Christian 1st place, Parkland 2nd place Final score 49-36  (Top scorers Lauren Fanelli 13 points & MVP of the Game, Ari Stevenson 13 points, Sarah Gibson 10 points).All of the Team played Great ball at this Tournament.  Many Thanks to the many Parents who travelled to Port Coquitlam to Cheer them on!
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14- BASKETBALL HOME GAMES VERSUS OAK BAY. Junior Girls @ 4:15 p.m,; Junior Boys @ 5:45 p.m. - come out and support your Parkland teams!

Intramural Dodgeball entry forms for Jr and Sr teams are available in the gym if students want to play in the league. Get your entry forms in!

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

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

Reminder to grade 12s that any online courses that are required to complete your graduation program must be completed by April 15th if you plan to attend your graduation ceremony.  Please meet with Mr. Choo if you are uncertain of your status.


Interested in an $80,000 scholarship?  See Mr. Choo for details about how to become Parkland's nominee for the $80,000 Schulich scholarship for students of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.  Application deadline: Friday, January 23rd.


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

CENTRE FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE EDUCATION info sessions this week at CAMOSUN campus, PISE, Thursday January 16, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Want to get a jump on Summer Job Applications??  There is a great workshop coming up to get you JOB READY!
RESUME WRITING & 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 & 12 Volunteer Opportunity at the Shoal Center: 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
Baked Spaghetti
Veggie Stuffed Tortillas
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs


SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Roasted Veggie Wraps
Romaine with Oranges and Pecan


BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Maple Pecan Muffins
Cheese Scone
Pizza Pretzels


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.