Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Thursday Feb 26, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Lost : two very special sketchbooks - one with key and one with gears design on front. Please return to front office if found.

MEETING FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. This meeting is postponed until Tuesday March 3 at lunch, in the theatre.

REMINDER FOR ALL USERS OF STUDENT PARKING LOT: #'s 13 to 38 are now designated for staff use only. Also, students and staff,  please ensure you have proper PARKLAND PARKING DECALS. Any questions or concerns, see front office.

PARKLAND COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE: Thursday February 26, @ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Course displays, music, dance, languages, academies presentations, careers & apprenticeships info.Fun for everyone -  chili and a bun, carnival games for kids. Community members and families all welcome! Event includes:  SR BOYS BASKETBALL GAME, 5:45 p.m.

MOVIE FUNDRAISER FOR PARKLAND JR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: "Happy Feet Two” playing at Star Cinema, Saturday February 28, 3:30 p.m. Tickets available from players, $10.

ALL GRADS must complete Grad Transition Plan by March 6th!
THE COUNTDOWN IS NOW ON! Please see Ms. Hackman if you need assistance. DPA and 30 HOUR WORK EXPERIENCE  FORMS must ALSO be turned in, before a GT interview appointment is booked.

AFTER SCHOOL JUDO PRACTICE  continues Tuesday & Thursday after school. Please see Mr. Gogol or Mr. Fitzgerald for further info.

Want a YEARBOOK? . If your name is NOT listed, on yearbook list posted at front office, you have not ordered. Please see Mrs. Wigbers, order and pay!

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.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Attention all Track and Field athletes, there will be be practice on Tuesday and Thursday next week.  Please meet on the Track at 3:15 P.M.

Students interested in running the Bazan Bay 5K on March 8th in Sidney, please see Ms. Dibblee for more information. If we get a school team of 10 student runners, your registration will be covered by the school and you can run for FREE! Deadline to register is Thursday March 3 - see Ms. Dibblee for further information.

Parkland is hosting the Islands starting this Thursday and will play Carihi first @ 5:45 p.m.,  Thursday Feb 26. Please come out and support the team later this week, at SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL "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
THURSDAY FEB 26 - JONNY'S TEAM VERSUS SAYRIL'S TEAM
FRIDAY FEB 27 - Avery's team vs Sayril's team (NOTE: RESCHEDULED)

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO
Students related to BCGEU members can apply for $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.  Deadline: February 27th. See Mr. Choo.

RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence offering 16 $1000 bursaries. Due:  March 9th.

Two Dave Gifford Memorial scholarships for athletes available, $700 each. Deadline is April 24th.

Two Zone scholarships for BCSS athletes available at $500 each. Application deadline is April 24th.

Educational Facility Managers Association of B.C. offering 4 $1000 bursaries. Deadline is April 30th.

LISA (The Lower Island Soccer Association)has 4 scholarships at $1000 each. Deadline: April 30th.

Two Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarships available at $500. Deadline is May 1st.

The Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon and Rotaract present "Adventures in Technology”: a tour of Canada's research facilities & finest corporations for students interested in a career in science, engineering or technology. Registration fee: $350 including food and social events, plus travel expenses to and from Saskatoon. Application deadline is May 14,.


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

SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND SKILLS CANADA REGIONAL CONTEST: takes place at Camosun College Friday February 27, 2015. Five Parkland students are participating!

YOUTH TEAM OPPORTUNITY: Want a job that can help your Career? Are you entering Grade 11 or 12 in September 2015? Join the Youth team at Coast Capital Savings. Applications are being accepted starting Friday February 27th. Check out the link: https://ww.coastcawpitalsavings.com/About_Coast_Capital_Savings/Helping_Communities/Community_Initiatives/Youth_Team/
Applications are due March 30th 2015.

Panorama: Looking to work at summer camps and children programs at Panorama. Check out the Leadership Class at Panorama during spring break! See Ms. McNamee for more details.
SUMMER SAILING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP:  Interested in learning how to sail? Amazing opportunity for Parkland students - FREE! Act fast to capture opportunity!

Three volunteers needed as STUDY BUDDY / CULTURAL ASSISTANTS for visiting Japanese students - March 20 and 23. See Ms. McNamee for further information.

SAILOR FOR A WEEK At HMCS MALAHAT from 16 to 20st, March  2015 (Spring Break). See Ms McNamee for more details.

Big news: Please subscribe to new CAREERS web page for the most up to date info!

   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
Baron of Beef & Fries
Red Thai Curry
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Butternut Squash Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Romaine with Orange & Pecans Salad
Yogurt & Granola

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Marbled Brownies
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Orange Chocolate Chip Scones
Pepperoni Cheese Sticks
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.