Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
MONDAY MARCH 30, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Any students interested in participating the Parkland Mountain Bike team and the School Bike League should go to an important meeting today in the woodshop at lunch with Mr. Caddell."

Attention all international students: This is your last chance to sign up for the Capilano Bridge and Vancouver Aquarium trip on April 8th. Please see Mrs. Downs today for the forms.

LIST OF ALL those students who have qualified for their GRAD TRANSITIONS interview, with all paperwork in order, is now posted on GRAD BOARD. If your name does not appear on this list, please see front office, Ms. Hackman or Mr. Buckham, ASAP, to find out what's missing!

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS DVD's for sale, $10 each , at front office.

Cheer for the PARKLAND Hockey Academy students as they take on the teachers in this year's Panther Cup, TOMORROW. JUNIORS play Tuesday March 31 @ 3:30 TO 5 P.M..

BAND PARENT MEETING Wednesday April 1, 6 p.m.

GRAD PARENT MEETING, Wednesday April 1, in theatre.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8 - NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING DAY!

GRAD BREAKFAST: FRIDAY APRIL 10, FOLLOWED BY GRAD ASSEMBLY. Grad packages given out ONLY to those with GT packages in and ready to go.

AFTER GRAD FUNDRAISER: Monday April 13 Burger and Beer and silent auction fundraiser for after grad, @ Prairie Inn, starts at 5 p.m.

GRAD TRANSITIONS INTERVIEW DAY: APRIL 16 - BE READY!

GRAD WEAR FORMS NOW posted ON GRAD BOARD. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS: APRIL 10, 2015. Get your 2015 grad wear!

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

ART CONTEST FOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Local Victoria Eye care and laser surgery office seeking beautiful unique artwork, landscapes and abstract landscapes, for grand opening. Three prizes: $500, and two @ $250.  Deadline May 1, 2015; Inquiries and contest rules: Victoria Eye 250-598-9984.

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 50th anniversary  TWO CONTESTS: (1) If you have an item for Time Capsule see Ms. Chicanot--deadline: June 15th. PLEASE SEE BULLETIN BOARDS FOR TIME CAPSULE SPECIFICATIONS. (2) 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 for children. April 12 at Miracle Lanes in Sidney. See front foyer announcement board for full details.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

PARKLAND PANTHERS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM:
Meet #2 is this Wednesday, April 1st ( it's no joke!) from  4 to -6 p.m.. There is a list of events posted on the door of Ms. McName's office.
Ben S, Arriane S, Sayril S, Lexie F, Micheala P, Emma D are all competing & need to see. McNamee Wednesday April 1 @ lunch. Anyone else interested in joining the TEAM it's not too late! We are looking for more people to join! See Ms. McNamee.

STAFF AND STUDENTS: Register as part of the Parkland Pant'ers TC 10K or Half Marathon team. Register online at www.tc10k.ca. Please see Ms. Dibblee for more info. PLEASE NOTE: We need 2 more runners to be official. Students and staff can register online for $25 at  tc10k.ca. The deadline is March 31st.

Congratulations to the Parkland Track and Field Team. - It was a great first meet at UVIC for our athletes! Jacquelaine Gaby was 1st in the 1500 m race walk. Ben Sammons was 1st in the 300 meter hurdles. Tomas Kalyniuk had a Personal Best in the 3000 meters. Sayril Silaya was 1st in Triple Jump. Well Done Panther Athletes!!

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 welcome 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

Monday March 30 - Richard's team versus Team Mehlman
Tuesday March 31 - Josh's team versus Russell's team
Wednesday April 1 - Richard's team versus Josh's team
Thursday April 2 - Team Mehlman versus Russell'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

Amazing Job Opportunities for 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.

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
5 FLAVOURS PIZZA: Pepperoni, Mexican Chicken, Hawaiian, Beef Feta, Veggie
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Lentil, Chickpea and Feta
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Rice Krispie Sqaures
Morning Glory Muffins
Choclate Chip Scones
Cheese Sticks
Carrot Cake
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.