Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Friday January 30, 2015
note: MRS. MAZZOCCHI'S LAST DAY!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

ALL PARKLAND GIRLS: Are you interested in Rugby? Please come out to a very important meeting: TODAY Friday Jan 30 @ lunch, Rm 113.

A very important message to some grade 12s.  A list with names of grade 12s that need to provide missing information about their graduation requirements will be attached to the Grad Board today.  If your name is on the list, please meet with Mr. Choo before semester 2 to let him know your progress and grad status.

Help welcome new international students for semester 2. Volunteers wanted for orientation day on Tuesday, Feb 3 from 9 to 11:30. Please see Ms. Anderson in the counselling office if you can help out.

Attention all INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Whistler Spring ski trip is coming up fast. Deadline for applications: next Monday, Feb 2, 2015.

EXAM WEEK: Quiet room available in Mr. Tudela's Rm 210 from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. ,and 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Not sure the quiet room is for you? There will also be a sampler table in the Learning Commons.

Grade 11s: Would you like to go to New York in July? Victoria Odd Fellows accepting applications for speech-off in February. Deadline: Jan 31. See Ms. Anderson for info.

ALL GRADS must complete their Grad Transition Plan by March 6th! Ms. Hackman will be available in the career centre during exam week : Thursday from 12 to 2 and Friday from 10 to noon, if you need assistance.

Notice to all past woodworking students: Mr. Caddell will be recycling any old unclaimed projects during exam week.  Please claim any old projects ASAP!

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.

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

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: YEARBOOK LIST IS POSTED ON FRONT OFFICE WINDOW. If your name is NOT on the list, you have not ordered yearbook.See Mrs. Wigbers, office.

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

MAGIC WAND: OUTFITS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING  - Boutique weekend March 14, 15, 2015. Borrow a grad dress or tuxedo! Email or call for appointment – see Grad Board.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURAL : new schedule coming soon

REGISTER FOR TC 10k: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS January 31 – sign up & join Parkland Pant'er team. See large rolling notice board for info.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO
Any students of any grade planning to major in Psychology at UVic should speak with Mr. Choo about some little known math requirements.

Any grade 12s planning to apply for the UVic Gustavson School of Business should speak with Mr. Choo immediately about the supplemental application.

Students related to BCGEU members can apply for a $3000 scholarship for post-secondary full time, & $2000 for part-time studies.  Deadline: Friday, Feb 27th.  Ask Mr. Choo for details.

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

Grade 12's: any online courses required to complete grad program must be done by April 15th, 2015. HAVE YOU STARTED YOUR ONLINE COURSE YET? See Mr. Choo.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee with any queries
Naval Reserve Open House – THIS SATURDAY - Saturday, January 31st, 2015. Free event includes boat rides & ship tours. FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS THAT HMCS MALAHAT HAS OPENED FOR PUBLIC EVENT!

TIM HORTON'S JOB FAIR: Tuesday February 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; @ GT Hiring Solutions.  24 hour restaurant opening March 2015, downtown. See Career Centre boards for more info.

Another Library Job! Sidney Library is looking for another student! Duties include shelving materials and routine library tasks. After school hours. Rate of pay $10.25 per hour. Job application deadline: Feb 6th.See New Posting outside the Career Office.

BE JOB READY! RESUME  & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP - All students, 14-18, WELCOME; Friday Feb 13th, @ Shoal Centre;  2 - 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 & volunteer opportunities in Sidney. Businesses, educational institutions & youth agencies  all present. More info 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”  See you there!

So you think you want to be a Doctor??  UVIC's info session, Wednesday February 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.,  Rm MSB 150 in Medical Science Building. See Careers info board.

STUDY AND GO ABROAD EVENT takes place in Vancouver, February 25 - @ Vancouver Convention Centre. Ifyou are interested in travel, gap year education and volunteering, scholarship assistance and more adventures, this is for you! Free event.

GOTTACON: Friday February 27th at Victoria Convention Centre. Great opportunity for students interested in careers related to computer gaming. See you there.

   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
Breakfast Platter: Bacon, Eggs Benny, Hashbrowns
Soft Tacos
Grilled Turkey on Tye
Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Beef Barley Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
sinfully Delicious Brownies
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cheese Scones
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.