Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday January 14, 2015
FIRST week OF PARKING LOT SEISMIC SHUFFLE!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: All grad-related information will be posted on othe GRAD 2015 NOTICE BOARD. Please look out for information on grad wear details coming up on the board. Also, if you are not already on the email list for grad committee, please leave your email on the sheet on the board so you get all the current grad info!

PARKLAND GRAD 2015 THIRFITY'S FUNDRAISING SMILE CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE FRONT OFFICE.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: YEARBOOK LIST IS NOW POSTED ON FRONT OFFICE WINDOW. If your name is NOT on the list, you have not yet ordered or paid for a year book. Please check the list, and get your orders in ASAP, as list is closing soon.Also, if there is an amount still remaining to be paid, please pay Mrs. Wigbers at front office.

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 poets, photographers, and writers.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.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: AT LUNCH see schedule
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 who placed 2nd in The Riverside Jr. Girls Tournament this past weekend.
They had two wins, with the 1st game beating Elgin Park 61- 34 (Top scorers Emma Dennis 25 points & MVP of the Game, Ari Stevenson 23 points, Lauren Fanelli 9 points).In their 2nd game , they won against another ranked team, W. J. Mouat 60-48 (Top Scorers Ari Stevenson 32 points & MVP of the Game, Sarah Gibson 16 points, Emma Dennis 10 points). Parkland took 2nd place in this tournament after the final game against Abbotsford Christian 49-36  (Top scorers Lauren Fanelli 13 points & MVP of the Game, Ari Stevenson 13 points, Sarah Gibson 10 points).The entire Team played great ball at this Tournament.  Many thanks to the many Parents who travelled to Vancouver to Cheer them on!

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14- JUNIOR 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!

REGISTER NOW FOR TIMES COLONIST 10k: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS January 31 – sign up now and join the Parkland Pant'er team. See large rolling notice board for details.

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.

Get a jump on Summer Job Applications?? Great workshop coming up to get you JOB READY! RESUME WRITING & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP - All students ages 14-18 in SD 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. Interested in Horticulture, Animals & Local Farming??Great opportunity to gain experience at Victoria Lavender Farm. Volunteers needed for local organic farm and their petting zoo. P lease see Ms. McNamee! Also, check Career Centre website links for information.

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
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
BLT's
Thai Chicken Curry
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs


SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Minestrone Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Caesar Salad
Veggies &Dip


BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Sunny Lemon Square
Pina Coloda Miffins
Raisin N Fruit Scone
Pizza Pretzels
Cinnamon Buns
Chocolate Pudding

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.