Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday January 21, 2015
THANKS EVERYONE for the PARKING LOT SEISMIC SHUFFLE!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

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

NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS: LAST DAY FOR COURSE CHANGE REQUESTS FOR SEMESTER TWO IS: February 5. Pick up course change request form at front office.

MAGIC WAND: OUTFITS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING after February 1; Boutique weekend March 14, 15, 2015. You can borrow a grad dress or tuxedo! Email or call for appointment – see notice on Grad Board.

Norman Rockwell Calendar has gone missing, from classroom 104.  Please return to room 104. 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 yearbook. Please check list, and get 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 given out, over seven years. Please bring your donated books for children on Saanich Peninsula; from ages 0 to 6 years old,  to office for book  committee.

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:

Congratulations to the SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL team. They beat Esquimalt in last night's game, 62 to 48. Justine Porlares finished with 14 points; Colin Bishop had 15 points, and Godwin Porlares was the top scorer with 20 points for the game. The boys are currently tied for first place in their league.

JR. Girl’s Basketball:  Good news - the Team has moved up to 5th Place in the Provincial Rankings! Next game TODAY at St. Michael’s, Wednesday January 21 @ 5:45 p.m.

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 theSchulich scholarship for students of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.  Application deadline: Friday, January 23rd.

Students related to BCGEU members, that's the BC Government and Service Employees' Union, can apply for a $3000 scholarship if you're planning to attend university or college full time, and $2000 if you are planning to attend part time.  Deadline: Friday, February 27th.  Ask Mr. Choo for details.

The Royal Bank is offering its Aboriginal Students scholarships worth up to $4000 per academic year for students that are status, non-status, Inuit or Metis.  Deadline: February 28th. Ask Mr. Choo for details.

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

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING Basic Training Program at Northern Lights College – intake February and September. See poster outside Career Centre, and Ms. McNamee for further details.

PLUMBING:  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 Health Care?  Thinking of a career in Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Medicine?  Mature, Caring & Compassionate students needed to volunteer with seniors at Shoal Center.

Volunteer Opportunity at Lavender Farm: great opportunity to gain experience at Victoria Lavender Farm. Volunteers needed for local organic farm and petting zoo. Please see Ms. McNamee! Check Career Centre website links for information.

JOB OPENING: SIDNEY / NORTH SAANICH LIBRARY: Duties include shelving, routine library tasks. Hours: Sunday & Friday afternoons, evenings. Pay $10.25 per hour. Deadline : Monday January 26,  @ 4 p.m.

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. FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS THAT HMCS MALAHAT HAS OPENED FOR PUBLIC EVENT!

GET JOB READY! RESUME WRITING & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP - All students, 14-18, in SD 63 WELCOME; Friday Feb 13th, @ Shoal Centre;  2:00-4:00 p.m.

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

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!

So you think you want to be a Doctor?? Come find out more at one of UVIC's info sessions.Wednesday February 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.,  Room MSB 150 in the Medical Science Building @ UVIC. See Information board outside Ms. McNamee Office

   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
B L T's
Brakfast Buns
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Italian Chickpea & Pasta Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Mediterranean Couccous Salad
Yogurt & Granola

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Blueberry Muffins
Cheese & Dill Scones
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.