Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday April 8, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Reminder to all 45 grade 12 students who have not completed their GT package -- it is OVERDUE.  Please submit all paperwork by THURSDAY THIS WEEK 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: NOT YET QUALIFIED FOR YOUR GT INTERVIEW? You know who you are. Check what you are missing, & get paperwork handed in!
(2) If you do not have everything in for the GT INTERVIEW, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR GRAD PACKAGE FRIDAY!

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8 - NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING DAY!

CBC RADIO ALL POINTS WEST wants to hear from Parkland students - what will the island and island life be like in 2050? What will have changed?  Looking for video blog for CBC, three minutes. Deadline April 8. Email to: allpointswest@cbc.ca.

GRAD BREAKFAST: 7:45 a.m. 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.  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. 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! SD 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;  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.

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.

Congratulations to Senior Girls Soccer team who had their first game & win yesterday with a 9-0 victory over SMS. Vanessa Guerra & Jeanna Sheppard shared the shut out & goals were scored by Sarah Gibson (4), Charlotte Junker (2), Zoe King, Paris Stratton & Erin Pomphrey. The whole team had an amazing game of beautiful passing. Well done ladies!

Anyone wanting to play Intramural soccer, please sign up an entry form on the gym wall, or see Mr. Chan for more information.

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYS.

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

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:
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.

The  $1500 Major Gerry Edwards Scholarship is available to a student that has demonstrated community leadership and outstanding volunteer efforts.  The deadline is Friday, May 1st.  See Mr. Choo for details.

BEACON COMMUNITY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD OF $1500 available to those who have demonstrated community service. Deadline May 1. See Mr. Choo or Beacon Community Services for submission requirements.

Grade 12's: any online courses required to complete grad program must be done by April 15th, 2015. HAVE YOU FINISHED 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
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Beef with Broccoli & Rice
Pepperoni Pizza Pops     -     B L T'S
Breakfast Buns     -     Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Jumbalaya Soup
Cold Sandwiches     -     Three Bean Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Chewy Peanut Square
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Cranberry Scones     -      Cheese Sticks

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.