Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Monday January 19, 2015
THANKS EVERYONE for the PARKING LOT SEISMIC SHUFFLE!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Norman Rockwell Calendar has gone missing, from classroom 104.  Please return to room 104, or front office TODAY. This item was a sentimental gift and much valued by the classroom teacher.
 
ATTENTION ALL GRADS: All grad-related info will be posted on the GRAD 2015 NOTICE BOARD. Info on grad wear details coming up! Make sure you are on Grad Facebook or email list to keep up with all the grad news!

PARKLAND GRAD 2015 THRIFTY'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 now overdue!
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 books have been distributed over 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.

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 FINALS:

Monday Jan 19: Tier 11 Gold Medal final – Sayril's team vs Jonny's team
Tuesday Jan 20: Tier 1 Gold Medal final – Stevie's team vs Austin's team

Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Basketball team who came in 3rd at the Esquimalt Fire Basketball Tournament this past weekend. MVP’s were given to Godwin for 1st game, Harrison 2nd game and Justine 3rd game. Bryce won player of the Tournament and Harrison won Tournament All-Star team.The boys are currently tied for first place in their league.
Come cheer them on at their next home game Tuesday, Jan. 20th against Esquimalt. Way to go boys!!

JR. Girl’s Basketball: Bad news is the Game Today Monday January 19 has been Cancelled by Mt. Doug. The Good news is the Team has moved up to 5th Place in the Provincial Rankings! Next game at St. Michael’s Wednesday 5:45 p.m.

JR BOYS BASKETBALL: Home game versus Mt Doug @ 5:30 p.m., Mon Jan 19.

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 & 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

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.

Grade 12s: any online courses required to complete your grad program must be completed by April 15th, 2015 if you plan to attend grad ceremony. Please meet with Mr. Choo if you are uncertain of your grad status.

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

PLUMBING:  Plumbers are the ones who install, repair and maintain the pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment that we depend on every day. Sidney Plumbing is looking for a work experience student with a keen interest in the Plumbing trade. Please see Ms. McNamee for application details.

 
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 to volunteer with seniors at 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.

JOB OPENING: SIDNEY / NORTH SAANICH LIBRARY: Duties include shelving, routine library tasks. Hours: Sunday and Friday afternoons, evenings. Rate of pay $10.25 per hous. Deadline for applications: January 26,  @ 4 p.m. See Ms. McNamee for more information.

Naval Reserve Open House - Saturday, January 31st, 2015. Free event includes boat rides & ship tours. Find out what the Naval Reserve does! Event showcases each trade & what it means to join the Reserves.

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.

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

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 . See you there!

SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND SKILLS CANADA REGIONAL CONTEST: takes place at Camosun College Friday February 17, 2015. See Ms. McNamee for details if interested.

   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
5 flavours PIZZA
Butter Chicken with Rice
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Vegetable Bean Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Sue's Pasta with Greek

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Rice Krispie Squares
Pina Colada Muffins
Cranberry Scone
Carrot Cake

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.