Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday March 3, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  LUNCHEON today TUESDAY MARCH 3 @ lunch, in the theatre.

All 2015 grads PLEASE MEET TOMORROW WEDNESDAY MARCH 4 in the GYM immediately at the beginning of lunch for a grad photo for the yearbook.

Field trip to Honduras? Parkland students have opportunity to go on Honduras marine & forest biology research trip during Spring Break 2016. Info meeting about this once-in a lifetime trip: Thursday March 5th @ lunch, room 102. See Ms. Dibblee, Mr. Hilton, or Ms. Stinson for details.

ALL GRADS must complete Grad Transition Plan by FRIDAY March 6th! THE COUNTDOWN IS 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.

Applications for Leadership 9-12 course offered next year available from front office. Returnforms to the office when completed. Please see Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions.

ALL STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: Course selection forms should be turned in BY FRIDAY MARCH 6, but MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN
before they are turned in. Please see a counsellor if you need advice.

District of North Saanich celebrates its 50th anniversary in August, & is sponsoring two contests:  Time Capsule contest & Art in the Park.  If you have an item that would be good for the time capsule see Ms. Chicanot--deadline: June 15th. Art in the Park deadline: April 25th.  See Mr. Gogol for more info.

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

REMINDER FOR ALL USERS OF STUDENT PARKING LOT: #'s 13 to 38 are now designated for staff use only. PARKLAND PARKING DECALS are required.  Any questions, see front office.

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

Attention Parkland. Come out & cheer for the PARKLAND Hockey Academy students as they take on the teachers in this year's Panther Cup. The SENIORS take to the ice on Thursday March 26,  while the JUNIORS play the following Tuesday March 31. Come out and cheer them on!

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.

LOCAL FUNDRAISER "Bowl for Kids Sake” - Register a team and help Big Brothers Big Sisters raise funds to match children in our community with mentors. April 12 at Miracle Lanes in Sidney. See front foyer announcement board for full details.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

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

Any junior boys or girls wanting to play volleyball, come out to a practice after school on Wednesday March 4.

There will be a practice for the senior boys volleyball team on Thursday March 5 after school.

Congratulations to the Senior Boys Basketball Team for an outstanding season. They won the "AAA" city league and the South Island "AAA" Basketball Championship. Unfortunately, they fell one game short of qualifying for the Provincials at the Island Championship. Godwin Porlares was selected to the Island "AAA" 2nd All-Star Team.
The team would like to thank the players of the Junior Boys and Girls Basketball teams who helped with the scorekeeping in this past weekend's tournament. A special thank you to Jerry Chu and Kiddle for scorekeeping six games, and Mr.Kirk, Mr.Chan and Mr.Sutton for supervising the scorekeepers. A big thank you to Harry Bisjack, Larry Green, Christine Bennett &Mr.Buckham for being there for most of the weekend. Parkland should be extremely proud for hosting a very successful Island "AAA" tournament.The team would like to thank all the students, teachers and parents who supported them throughout the season.

TO ALL FRIENDS AND SUPPPORTERS OF THE PARKLAND JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: please see Parkland website for special year-end report on the team's play this season, and team photo!

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.

INTRAMURAL : DODGEBALL SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please 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

Parkland students who participated in the SKILLS CANADA EVENT last Friday DID VERY WELL! Tyler Rogers won first in Welding; Theo Duquesney second, Welding; and Tyler Strank third in Joinery. Riley Gee represented our school in the Auto competition. Tyler Rogers will go on to compete in the B.C. finals - congratulations everyone for representing our school so well!

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
Chicken Quesadillas
Pad Thai
Baked Spaghetti
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cold Sandwiches
Broccoli Buffet Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Sunny Lemon Square
Espresso Chocolate Muffins
Cranberry Scones
Pizza Pretzels

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.