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 if you want to get your grad package. See GRAD BOARD - YELLOW LIST - NOT QUALIFIED FOR INTERVIEW!
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.
AFTER GRAD FUNDRAISER: Monday April 13 Burger and Beer and silent auction fundraiser for after grad, @ Prairie Inn, starts at 5 p.m.
All students who are interested in a Spring Break trip to Honduras next year, please attend the information meeting next Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 100. For more information see Ms. Dibblee, Ms. Stinson or Mr. Hilton.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS DVD's for sale, $10 each , at front office.
All grads: remember MAGIC WAND is a wonderful alternative way to get your grad dress-up wear! See poster on grad board.
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!
SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
Another great day for the small but strong Parkland Track and Field Team.
All athletes did amazingly well!
Some highlights:
Sayril Silaya - 1st in 200 m, 2nd in Triple Jump
Ben Sammons - 1st in 300 m Hurdle, 1st in 200 m
Sarah Gibson - 1st in Javelin, 4th in shot put
Emma Dennis - 2nd in Javelin, 3rd in shot put
Jacqueline Gaby - 1st in 1500m Race Walk
Well Done Parkland!
Congratulations to Senior Girls Soccer team who had their first game & win this week 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!
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.Students can go to the PE office if they would like pledge forms or they can register online.
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:
Monday April 13 - Tier 1 Gold finals - Richard's team vs Josh's team
Tuesday April 14 - Tier 11 Gold finals - Sayril's team vs Jonny's team
REMINDER: ALL SOCCER INTRAMURAL ENTRIES NEED TO BE IN BY WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK.
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.
PACIFIC SKY FLIGHT TRAINING, Wed April 22 at lunch in the Career Centre - interested in an aviation career? Want to learn to fly for fun? Pilots from Pacific Sky are coming to talk about flying. See you there.
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
Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, Eggs Benedict, Hashbrowns
Grilled Turkey on Rye
Soft Tacos
Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Beef Barley Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Fruit Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Chocolate Espresso Muffins
Ham & Cheese Scones
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.