Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday March 31, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
REMINDER: ALL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR UVIC IN SEPTEMER:
DEADLINE FOR SELF-REPORTING IS TODAY, MARCH 31. You must self report today to be considered for admisson & entrance scholarships.

Book Club meets today - TUESDAY MARCH 31 - at lunch time in the Learning Commons.  New members always welcome!

GRAD COMMITTEE MEETING TODAY Tuesday March 31: @ lunch in Ms. Thompson's room, Room 108.

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

Anyone interested in learning to sail is encouraged to come to a meeting at lunch, Wednesday April 1, in room 103. The sailing league is starting this Saturday & information will be provided at the meeting.No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. See you there!

Attention all international students: Important International meeting tomorrow, Wed, April 1 in the theatre, @ lunch. Please attend.
 
Meeting at lunch on Thursday in the theatre for all students who wrote the English 12 exam in February.  If you took English 12 in first semester & have questions about your grade, you should attend this meeting.

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.

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

GRAD PARENT MEETING, Wednesday April 1, 7 p.m., in theatre.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8 - NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING DAY!

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

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

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!

ART CONTEST FOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Local Victoria Eye care & laser surgery seeking beautiful artwork, landscapes and abstract landscapes,. 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 has put a team together for this year's TC 10K. We would love for you to join us. Registration closes tomorrow, sign up today. The link for the registration ishttp://www.raceonline.ca/events/details/?id=747 We are the Parkland Pant'ers!

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 Ms. 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.

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
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
Application forms for the Parkland Community scholarships are now available from Mr. Choo.  These scholarships for achievement in non academic areas such as Judo, Carpentry, Musical Theatre or volunteer work have a deadline of Thursday April 30th.

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
New Diploma Course available through UVIC: Aviation Option in Business Administratioin - see Ms McNamee about this new course that combines flight training with business diploma tailored to the aviation industry.

Congratulations to Alex Walter for successfully completing her Level 1 in Dairy Production Technician course at UBC/Agassiz. Alex passed her Industry Training Authority exam & already has over 1000 hours working at the Dairy Farm. Well Done, Alex in completing your Skills Training!!

Amazing Summer Job Opportunities at Department on National Defence in:  Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding; Various Hull Trades - Shipwright/Joiner, Painter;  Electricians;  Machinists; Millwrights. Applications Due April 30th.
 
   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
Baked Spaghetti
Pasta with Crab & Basil
Pepperoni Pizza Pops
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Minestrone Milanese Soup
Cold Sandwiches - Clubhouse Bagels
Romaine Salad with Oranges & Pecans
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Cranberry Pecan Squares
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Raisin N Fruit 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.