Daily Announcements

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS FRIDAY MAY 8, 2015

 
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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS FRIDAY MAY 8, 2015
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 8 May 2015, 10:46 AM
 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday May 8, 2015

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS

Very Important Meeting for the Ultimate Team in Ms Wilson's room at lunch TODAY, Friday. Bring your lunch.

BAKE SALE AT LUNCH TODAY - front foyer - Cupcakes and Fried Bread - Fundraising for COWICHAN SOCCER TOURNAMENT.
Any students interested in organizing a fundraiser for Nepal please see Ms. Chicanot. 


Would the following students please meet with Ms. McNamee in the Careers Center at Lunch on Tuesday May 12th


Maya Goodsir; Emma Jackson; Nancy Chen; Michelle Haire; Arianne Stevenson; Georgia Patrick; Glen Smith; Zoe King;

Rusi Wang; Connor Cheyne;  Paris Stratton; Chelsea Da Silva; Sadie Glickman.


Attention Grads

  1. Grad packages are now OVERDUE. Please return to front office asap.
  2. Nomination forms for MCs, Valedictorians, and musical performers for Grad should now be all turned in.
  3. Grad sleepover permission forms available  from the office. They are due back on Friday May 8th. No exceptions or extensions will be given.
  4. Grad dinner dance guest forms will be available Mid-May.

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

SPRING FOOD DRIVE : Bring your charitable donation!

Over the next two weeks the peer helpers will be collecting items during Block C for the Sidney Lions Food Bank.  We will be coming around to collect on Tuesday and Thursday.  Please consider donating non-perishable food items to this worthy cause.  Cash works as well.  Thanks for your support for our community!

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

YEAR END DANCE SHOWCASE coming up Thursday June 11. Stay tuned for times and ticket information.


GRADUATION 2015 - watch for special announcements

INTERNATIONAL - watch for special announcements

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS

TRACK & FIELD: all athletes must attend a meeting at lunch TODAY in the Career Centre.

Congratulations to Parkland Track and Field Team - they had a great day at the track on Wednesday this week.

Junior Boys came in 4th in the city overall! Sayril Silaya came First in Long Jump with a personal best.

Ben Sammons won 80 metre hurdles.

Relay team of Sayril, Ben, Eric Alliston and Joseph Dulce came Third.

The girls did fabulously as well, placing 2, 3 and 4 in Junior Girls Javelin with Sarah Gibson, Emma Dennis and Lauren Fanelli having a strong day.

Michaela Pennell came 3rd in High Jump for Senior Girls. Well done EVERYONE!


OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL continuing on THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON - FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL. All welcome!

INTRAMURAL : SOCCER SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym Thursday

     Friday May 8 - Ethan's team versus Shu's team

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS

Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon and Rotaract: "Adventures in Technologyā€¯: tour Canada's research facilities and corporations for those interested in science, engineering or technology. Registration fee: $350 for food and social events, plus travel expenses to and from Saskatoon. Deadline: May 14.

GR 12's: if applying for Community Drug Education and Prevention award funded by Canada's Temperance Foundation, please see Mr. Choo. Deadline: May 15th.

The Coast Capital Standing Tall award of $3500 is available for a student that has "faced significant hardships and not only rose up against the odds, but demonstrate a commitment to continue their education". 

Several other scholarships are also available for students with a passion for studying second languages, music, teaching, land use, or agricultural resources.

Deadline is May 15th.  Application forms are available from Mr. Choo at his office starting this Friday.  If you'd like an application form before Friday email a request to Mr. Choo.

CAREER CENTRE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: St. Paul's Church requests student help at fundraising concert, May 8 and May 9. Duties will include: greeting people, selling tickets, serving refreshments. All proceeds Sidney Food Bank. Shifts start @ 6:45 p.m. on Friday May 8, and 2:15 p.m. Saturday May 9. See Ms. McNamee if you can help out at this event.

Saturday May 9 @ 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at SHOAL Centre - $50.00. Looking for work in tourism, recreation or working with the public? Alert Emergency First-Aid with CPR "C" + AED. See Ms. McNamee for more info.

Sidney Elementary School is looking for student volunteers for their Spring Fling on Friday June 5th from 4;30-8:30.This is a great way for Parkland students to give back to their community and make connections! If you are a future LEADERSHIP student,  this is a great opportunity. Please see Ms. McNamee if interested.

CAFETERIA

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS

Breakfast Platter: Bacon, Eggs Benedict, Hashbrowns
Soft Tacos
Veggie Soft TAcos
Hot Dogs

SOUP and SANDWICHES and SALAD

Beef Barley Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Fruit Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS AND DESSERTS
Rice Krispie Squares
Espresso Chocolate Muffins
Chocolate Chip 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.
MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR

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.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE : MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS.


AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, after school, ROOM 204.