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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday February 17, 2015
MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
REPORT CARDS were DISTRIBUTED Monday -if you missed TAG, please pick up at break, lunch or after school only.
Reminder to all stagecraft students to meet in the theatre TODAY Tuesday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. to remove the set.
All students in Ms. Stinson's Biology 11 class from Semester 1, important aquarium field trip meeting at lunch TUESDAY in room 102. Students who would like to attend Vancouver Aquarium field trip must attend.
Could all journalism students registered for semester 2 please meet with Mr. Wong for a few minutes at the beginning of lunch at his office?
AFTER SCHOOL JUDO PRACTICE begins Tuesday @ 3:30 p.m. in the mez, and continues Tuesday and Thursday after school for 6 to 8 weeks. Please see Mr. Gogol or Mr. Fitzgerald for further information.
MEDIA ARTS is meeting TODAY Tuesday after school, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Ms. Miller's room.
HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR YEARBOOK? . If your name is NOT listed,
on yearbook list posted at front office, you do not yet have yearbook ordered. Please see Mrs. Wigbers, Monday to Thursday, place your order and pay!
GRAD ASSEMBLY: Block B, Thursday February 19 - don't miss it!
Any boys or girls in grades 9 to 12 are welcome to join the Parkland Ultimate Frisbee Team! No experience necessary! Please come to a meeting Thursday at lunch in room 201 (Ms Wilson's room) on Thursday at lunch to find out more. This is an exciting and growing sport and we are looking for more players for this season!
ISLAND SERIES JUDO TOURNAMENT - Saturday February 21, 2015.
SENIOR BAND BOTTLE DRIVE - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2015.
ANTI-BULLYING DAY - WEDNESDAY FEB 25 - GET YOUR PINK ON!
COURSE SELECTION FAIR & COURSE SELECTION - adjusted schedule - THURSDAY FEB 26.
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL GAME AND SPIRIT GAME - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26.
List of grade 12s missing information about grad requirements is attached to Grad Board. If your name is on the list, please meet with Mr. Choo to check grad status.
ALL GRADS must complete Grad Transition Plan by March 6th! Please see Ms. Hackman if you need assistance.
PARKLAND GRAD 2015 THRIFTY'S FUNDRAISING SMILE CARDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE FRONT OFFICE.
MAGIC WAND: OUTFITS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING - Boutique weekend March 21, 22 2015. Borrow a grad dress or tuxedo! Email or call for appointment - see Grad Board.
YOUTHSPACE.CA: non-judgemental crisis response and emotional support; open from 6 p.m. to midnight; based in Victoria: www.youthspace.ca and @youthspace.ca or support@youthspace.ca.
SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
Girls Soccer Try-Outs will start Tuesday & Wednesday after school from 3:30 to 5. Please bring runners & cleats. Interested girls in GR 9 to 2 are welcome. See Ms. Dibblee if you want to play and can not make try-outs.
The JR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ended their amazing season in 2nd place at City Championships. Final 77-59 for Oak Bay. Top Scorers: Arianne (33 points/MVP of the game), Lauren (14 points/Outstanding hustle), and Emma (5 points/Incredible blocks).The whole team played with true grit and made Coaches, Families and Fans extremely proud! The team's GOAL has always been to win Island Championships which is held in Nanaimo later this week. The team is well on their way to reaching their goal with continued Hard work, Determination and the Expert Coaching Staff of Larry and Stasia! Many Thanks to all of their Fundraising Supporters who helped the team raise over $1200.00 at their car wash on Saturday! This will help the Girls get to Provincials.
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM lost the last game of their season - but had a good year all round. Thanks for representing Parkland so well!
SR Boys Basketball team hosts the South Islands Playoff on Thursday, Feb 19th & Friday, Feb 20th. Please come out and show your school spirit and support the team!
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM will also host the "AAA" Islands from Thursday, Feb 26th, Friday 27th, and Saturday, Feb 28th. Top three teams from the Island qualify for the Provincials.
INTRAMURAL : DODGEBALL SCHEDULE
Tuesday Feb 17 - Josh's team versus Melhman's team
Wednesday Feb 18 - Jonny's team versus Sayrill's team
Thursday Feb 19 - Avery's team versus Sayril's team
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO
Fantastic opportunity for any grade 12s, or grade 11s, wanting admission, program, or scholarship information about University of Victoria. UVic has extended their visit here TODAY TUESDAY Feb 17 to accommodate more appointments, so sign up on Mr. Choo's door to see a UVic advisor on Tuesday.
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.
RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence is offering 16 $1000 bursaries. The application deadline is March 9th.
Two Dave Gifford Memorial scholarships for athletes are available at $700 each. The application deadline is April 24th.
Two Zone scholarships for BCSS athletes are available at $500 each. The application deadline is April 24th.
The Educational Facility Managers Association of BC is offering 4 $1000 bursaries. The application deadline is April 30th.
LISA (The Lower Island Soccer Association)is offering 4 scholarships at $1000 each. The application deadline is April 30th.
Two Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarships are available at $500. The application deadline is May 1st.
The Rotary clubs of Saskatoon and Rotaract are presenting "Adventures in Technology” which is a tour of Canada's research facilities and finest corporations for students interested in a career in science, engineering or technology. The registration fee is $350 including food and social events, plus travel expenses to and from Saskatoon. The application deadline is May 14th.
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
SUMMER SAILING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP: Interested in learning how to sail? Love the ocean but have never felt the joy and thrill of sailing? Thought you could never afford the lessons? Come and see Ms. McNamee about an amazing opportunity for Parkland students. Parkland has 4 free sears in a week long summer sailing course - no experience necessary, and no cost! Act fast to capture this opportunity!
Business Program Info Night at Camosun -"Show me Business" - Thursday February 19th at Interurban Campus. Free event that provides a unique opportunity for those interested in attending the School of Business. Easy and convient way to get lots of information and explore all the School of Business has to offer.
SAILOR FOR A WEEK At HMCS MALAHAT from 16 to 20st, March 2015 (Spring Break). See Ms McNamee for more details.
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 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 :Vancouver, February 25 - @ Vancouver Convention Centre. If you are interested in travel, gap year education and volunteering, scholarship assistance and more adventures, this is for you! Free event.
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND SKILLS CANADA REGIONAL CONTEST: takes place at Camosun College Friday February 27, 2015. See Ms. McNamee for details if interested.
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) -Sectionals to be announced; Tues (7-8:15am) - Senior
Band; Wed (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band; Thurs (7-8:15am) - Senior Band; 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:
please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS
Baked Spaghetti
Chicken Quesadillas
Black Bean Quesadillas
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Won Ton soup
Cold Sandwiches
Caesar Salad
Veggies & Dip
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Cranberry Scones
Cheese Sticks
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.