Daily Announcements

PARKLAND DAILY PRINTOUT TUESDAY MAY 12, 2015

 
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PARKLAND DAILY PRINTOUT TUESDAY MAY 12, 2015
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 9:32 AM
 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TUESDAY MAY 12, 2015

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS

ANY STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILY CONTRIBUTED TO THE STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON LAST WEEK, please collect your dishes, pans, food containers from the staff room, for return home. Many thanks!

Would the following students please meet with Ms. McNamee in the Careers Center at Lunch TODAY 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.



Headline: Do you want to throw a pie in a teacher's face?

 If you want the opportunity to throw a pie at a teacher during the Spirit Assembly, come to the front foyer this week at lunch to buy a raffle ticket for 50 cents.  If your name is drawn, you will be the lucky person to throw a pie at a teacher during assembly.

Attention Grads:

     1. Grad Sleepover cancelled. Please see front office at break, lunch or after school for refunds.

     2. Grad Guests forms for dinner dance available mid-May.

     3. If you require transcripts for scholarship or entry applications, please be sure to give at least one day's notice

        for your request to front office.

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


Congrats to the Saanich Panthers for their Win in Cowichan!

A BIG congratulations goes out to a talented collection of our Parkland soccer players who went undefeated and ended up bringing home the first place trophy from the Cowichan Eagles Soccer Club Tournament this past weekend!   Special congrats go out to Aqulina James for her stoic performance at the backline sweeper position, and as well to the big goal scorers including Simon James, Elliott Charlie-Edwards, Darryl Tom, and Sasha James.  Most importantly, a very big thank you goes out to Mr. Tudela for his wonderful coaching and giving up his time on the weekend to be a part of it all, and of course to Mr. Young for quite literally 'getting the ball rolling' with the team earlier on in the year.  Way to go, Panthers - Parkland is proud of you!!

 

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL continuing on THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON - FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL. All welcome!

INTRAMURAL : SOCCER SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym Thursday

   Tuesday May 12 - Teachers versus Montana's team

    Wednesday May 13 - Team King versus Ethan's team

     Thursday May 14 - Team Aqualina versus Shu's team

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS

North Saanich Volunteer Firefighters are sponsoring a $1500 bursary for a student that lives in North Saanich and contributes to the community.  Deadline is May 14th.  See Mr. Choo for application forms


A UVic Advisor will be accepting appointments at Parkland on Wednesday, May 20th to help students with their UVic timetables and how to register for courses.  Sign up sheet is on Mr. Choo's office door.


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.

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

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

Sliders and Fries
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
B L T's
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP and SANDWICHES and SALAD

Country Chicken Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Oriental Chicken Pasta

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS AND DESSERTS
PB & Chocolate Brownies
Pina Colada Muffins
Raisin n Fruit 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.
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.