Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday April 7, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Reminder to those grade 12 students who have not completed their GT package -- it is overdue.  Please submit this week before Friday if you want to get your grad package.  Grad Breakfast is this Friday morning at 7:45 followed by a very important Grad assembly.

(1) ATTENTION ALL GRADS: 103 OF OUR 2015 GRADS HAVE NOW QUALIFIED FOR THEIR GT INTERVIEW. This means that more than 60 students are not yet scheduled. You know who you are. Check out what you are missing, and get this paperwork handed in!
(2) GRADS: If you do not have everything in for the GT INTERVIEW, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR GRAD PACKAGE FRIDAY!
(3) GRADS: LIST OF GRAD STUDENTS HAS NOW CHANGED FROM HAVE TO HAVE NOTS: if your name is now posted on GRAD BOARD, you HAVE NOT YET QUALIFIED FOR YOUR GT INTERVIEW OR TO RECEIVE YOUR GRAD PACKAGE THIS FRIDAY. See office.

Attention International Students: Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up for the Tofino trip. Please see Mrs. Downs in the international office today if you need forms.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8 - NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING DAY!

CBC RADIO ALL POINTS WEST wants to hear from Parkland students - what will the island be like in 2050? What will have changed? What are your concerns for the future? What do you hope the workforce will look like? What will your neighbourhood and local transportation look like? Looking for video blog for CBC, three minutes. Deadline April 8. Email to: allpointswest@cbc.ca.

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 SCHEDULED FOR GT INTERVIW.

Camosun is hosting a Comic Arts Conference on Saturday April 11 at Lansdowne campus. Admission is free.  It's a Who's Who event in the world of comics and graphic novels. Superheroes of Victoria will be there as live models for people to draw, and cosplay is encouraged. Details are in the attached document and here:  http://camosun.ca/news/press-releases/2015/march/comics-festival.html

MONDAY APRIL 13 - TERRY FOX RUN, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

STUDIO 63 OPENING APRIL 13, ON Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, longer hours on Thursday - haircuts for the whole family! School District 63 hair design students now available! Free up-do's available for try-outs for grad prep, & men's haircuts also available. Call 250-652-5381 for appointment, or drop in to ILC Saanichton, on Mt Newton X Road.

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

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

All grads: remember MAGIC WAND is a wonderful alternative way to get your grad dress-up wear! See poster on grad board.

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 INTERVIEWS: THURSDAY 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.

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.

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” - Help Big Brothers Big Sisters raise funds for children. April 12 at Miracle Lanes, Sidney. See announcement board for full details.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Track and Field: All Track and Field members must come to a meeting Wednesday at lunch.  Please come right after the bell.See events for Wednesday April 8th posted on Ms. Mac's Office door.

The first practice for the Ultimate team this year will be on Wednesday this week! Meet on the lower field after school with cleats if you have them. Girls and boys both welcome, no experience necessary. See Ms Wilson if you have questions.

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO PLAY ON FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL.

Congratulations to the Parkland Track and Field team: Another great day at UVIC  last Wednesday. Emma Dennis came in 2nd in Jr. Girls Javelin. Sayril Silaya was 2nd in Triple Jump & 2nd in 100m. Eric Alliston came in 2. in the 100 meetre Junor Boys. Ben Sammons came first in the 100 murdles, and Second in the 400 metres.
Conor McCullough, Lexi Flemming, Micheala Pennell & Arianne Steveson  also represented Parkland well. See Ms. McNamee to get involved!

Parkland Terry Fox Run takes place 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 : SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym

DODGEBALL PLAYOFFS:
Tuesday April 8 - Richard's team versus Russell's team
Wednesday April 9 - Josh's team versus Melhman's team
Thursday April 10 - Jonny's team versus Avery's team

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO

Application forms for the Parkland Community scholarships 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

Food Safe / Shoal Center: Date: Friday April 24 (Pro D Day) - Cost: $50. Registration Due: April 15th. Food Safe is useful for anyone working in food service, food retail, or food processing. When looking for a summer job, this is great for your resume.

New Diploma Course through UVIC: Aviation Option in Business Administratioin - new course combines flight training with business diploma. See Ms. Mc.

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
FIVE FLAVOURS PIZZA:  Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Mexican Chicken, Veggie, Beef Feta
Thai Wraps     -     Hot Dogs
Sweet & Spicy Cashew Chicken
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Carrot & Corn Chowder
Cold Sandwiches     -     Caesar Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Rice Krispie Squares
Morning Glory Muffins
Raisin N Fruit Scones
Zucchini 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.