Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday March 25, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Grade 10 students who wrote English 10 Provincial exam in February can now check exam results online. If assistance is needed, please see one of the counsellors.

It is Panther Cup time!  This Friday the SENIOR boys hockey academy students take on the teachers at Panorama.  The game goes from 2 to 4:00 p.m. If you would like a ride to the game, permission forms will be available from your D block teachers on Wednesday and Thursday. Signed permission forms will allow you to leave class at 1:30 on Friday & board the bus to Panorama.  You will need to find your own way home after the game.  We have ordered three buses to take students to the game.  First come, first served!

Attention all international students: The May Tofino trip application forms are available from Mrs. Downs in the international office. Space is limited so pick yours up today."
 
Cheer for the PARKLAND Hockey Academy students as they take on the teachers in this year's Panther Cup.SENIORS take to the ice this Friday,  while JUNIORS play Tuesday March 31 @ 3:30 TO 5 P.M..

Leadership 9-12 course applications for next year are available from front office. Please see Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions.

District of North Saanich celebrates its 50th anniversary in August, & is sponsoring two contests:  Time Capsule & Art in the Park.  If you have an item for the time capsule see Ms. Chicanot--deadline: June 15th. PLEASE SEE POSTERS ON ROLLING BULLETIN BOARDS FOR TIME CAPSULE SPECIFICATIONS. Art in the Park IDEAS deadline: April 25th. See Mr. Gogol for more art in the park info.

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

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.

Track and Field team: All students on, and interested in, Parkland Panthers Track team need to attend a very important meeting TODAY Wednesday March 25 @ lunch in the Career Center. See Mr Kirk or Ms. McNamee if you cannot attend. First meet is this Wednesday at UVIC for Hurdlers, 3000 m race walk, 800m, 200m, 3000m, Girls Triple Jump, Boys Javelin, Boys High Jump, Boys Discus, Girls Javelin, Girls Shot Put.

NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: open gym volleyball this Weds and Thursday after school.

March 31st is deadline to register as part of the Parkland Pant'ers TC 10K or Half Marathon team. Staff & 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. 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. (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
Wednesday March 25 - Jonny's team versus Sayril's team
Thursday March 26 - Avery's team versus Sayril's team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please 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.

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.

Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon and Rotaract present "Adventures in Technology”: a tour of Canada's research facilities & corporations for students interested 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,.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee with any queries

Would the following students, and ANY others interested in the great opportunity come to a meeting at lunch on Thursday in the Careers Center
Karla Cumming; Jamie Trivett; Sarp Ozcetin; Zach Lanigan

Arm Forces Recruitment Information MEETING:
Interested in a Career in the Armed Forces?Come to Career Center at lunch this Thursday and meet Colin Stephens, a former Parkland Student, and others in the the Canadian Military.They will have information and a Display Booth.

Amazing Job Opportunities for the Summer at Department on National Defence in the following areas:
Various Metal Trades -  Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding; Various Hull Trades - Shipwright/Joiner, Painter;  Electricians;  Machinists;  Millwrights.See Ms. McNamee if you are interested!!Applications Due April 30th.

JOB AT DAIRY QUEEN as a Grill Cook.  Responsible, hard working, grade 10-12 young needed for local "Cool Treats" Fast food restaurant, 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? Entering Grade 11 or 12 in September 2015? Join the Youth team at Coast Capital Savings. Applications now being accepted. Check out the link. Deadline for applications is: March 30, 2015. https://ww.coastcawpitalsavings.com/About_Coast_Capital_Savings/Helping_Communities/Community_Initiatives/Youth_Team/    

Panorama: Looking to work at summer camps & children programs at Panorama. Check out the Leadership Class at Panorama during spring break! See Ms. McNamee
   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
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Veggie Stuffed Tortillas
Pita with Humus & Tzatziki
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cold Sandwiches
Greek Salad
Yogurt & Granola

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Sunny Lemon Square
Cranberry Lemon Muffins
Blueberry Scones
Pizza Pretzels
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.