Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Monday March 23, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

VOTE VOTE VOTE FOR CANADA'S HOCKEYVILLE: Panorama Recreation Centre is up for Kraft Canada's Hockeyville award. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! http://www.khv2015.ca/en/

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

A reminder to all international students: Pick up your Vancouver trip application form from the international office today. MONDAY MARCH 23!

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.

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.

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 Friday March 27 @ 2 TO 3:30 P.M., ,  while the JUNIORS play the following Tuesday March 31 @ 3:30 TO 5 P.M..

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!

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:

Reminder to the Sr.  Girls Soccer team of practice Tues and Thurs this week at 3:30 at Blue Heron.

March 31st is the deadline to register as part of the Parkland Pant'ers TC 10K or Half Marathon team. Staff and students can register online at www.tc10k.ca. Please see Ms. Dibblee for more info.

We are doing our Parkland Terry Fox Run on April 13th at 9:00 & 2:00. PE classes in A and D block and any other interested students will be able to participate.  The course will be either a 1.2K walk or 2 loop (2.4K) run around Parkland and into Blue Heron forest.The link to donate is:  http://www.terryfox.org/Donate/Donate_to_a_Participant_Team_or_Event.html then click on National School Run Day and find Parkland in the list. (The general info site is terryfox.org)
Students can go to the PE office if they would like pledge forms or they can register online.

INTRAMURAL : DODGEBALL SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO

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

JOB AT DAIRY QUEEN as a Grill Cook.  Are you a responsible, hard working, grade 10-12 young man? If so a local "Cool Treats" Fast food restaurant is looking for Grill Cooks and Prep Cooks.See Ms. McNamee for more details! Bring your resume

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

   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
Macaroni & cheese
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns
Grilled Cheese
B L T's

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cream of Tomato Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Spinach Salda
Yogurt & Granola Cups

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Instant Happiness Square
Chocolate Expresso Muffins
Cranberry Scones


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.