Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Thursday April 16, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Today is GRAD TRANSITIONS INTERVIEW DAY at Parkland. Thank you all staff and students and community members for your support. Any students or teachers wanting to check interview times, see front office, grad board, or staff email for schedules.

HELLO FELLOW STUDENTS: Please come out to our Grad Variety Show, Wednesday April 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, and will be sold at lunch in the front foyer and at the door the night of the show. See you there and thanks for your support Parkland.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZING AND GREAT SUCCESS OF DRY GRAD FUNDRAISER AND SILENT AUCTION Monday night - over $6000 was raised! Thanks also to the Prairie Inn and staff for all their support!

STUDIO 63 OPEN: ON Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,  Thursday - haircuts for the whole family! Free up-do's for try-outs for grad, & men's haircuts also available. Call 250-652-5381 for appointment, or drop in to ILC Saanichton, on Mt Newton X Road.

New Chatterhigh competition is underway. Go to www.chatterhigh.com and start earning money for Parland and great prizes for yourself!

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.

VISUAL ART STUDENTS OF PARKLAND have an art display at the Tulista Art Gallery, starting TONIGHT with opening reception, Thrusday April 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. Show continues to April 30. See you there.

VITAL YOUTH TEAM at Parkland will be collecting new or gently usedsocks for homeless youoth in Victoria. Foot rot is a very real problem for homeless youth and clean, dry, dark cotton socks are best. Boxes will be placed in classrooms on Monday. 

SATURDAY APRIL 25: Community Spring Clean Driver - from 12 to 3 p.m., please come by Parkland and drop off new or gently used household items to support Anney's Closet. Anney's Closet is a local charity that helps young girls who age out of foster care get set up in an apartment.

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:

Congratulations to Richard's team who won the Tier I dodgeball championships over Josh's team in the final.
Congratulations to Sayril's team who won the Tier II championship over Jonny's team in the final.
The Intramural soccer schedule will be posted in the gym after school today.

The Senior Girls Soccer Team had their first home game of the season yesterday after school  at Blue Heron Field vs Lambrick Park.

Congratulations to Ben Sammons who set a new city record in 300 metre hurdles; breaking the old record set in 2009 by .24 of a second. A major accomplishment, & great news for the future of the Parkland track team!

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL cancelled this WEDNESDAY only AND continuing on THURSDAYS.

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

INTRAMURAL : SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym

REMINDER: ALL SOCCER INTRAMURAL ENTRIES NEED TO BE IN BY WEDNESDAY this WEEK.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO

Attention GR 12's: if you are interested in applying for Community Drug Education and Prevention Scholarship funded by Canada's Temperance Foundation please see Mr. Choo.  Deadline: May 15th.

Grade 12 students--April 15 is the deadline for completion of any online courses required for graduation.  If you have not completed your online course and plan on graduating you must email Ms. Chicanot requesting an extension.  Please provide a good rationale and the date by which you will finish your course.

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 volunteerism.  Deadline is Friday, May 1st.  See Mr. Choo for details.

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 & Rotaract present "Adventures in Technology”: a tour of Canada's research facilities & corporations for those interested in science, engineering or technology. Registration fee: $350 for food and social events, plus travel expenses to & from Saskatoon. Application deadline is May 14,.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee with any queries

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.

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.

   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
Baron of Beef & Fries
Perogies
Beef Chop Suey
Hot Dogs
Grilled Cheese

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Potato Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Sinfully Delicious Brownies
Maple Pecan Muffins
Cranberry Scones
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Loaf

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.