THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 - TERRY FOX RUN in extended Block A, for whole school; TOUR DE ROCK visit in Block D.
As you are probably aware, tomorrow the WHOLE SCHOOL is going to take part in our Parkland Terry Fox Run to recognize 35 years since Terry started his fundraising run across Canada. The run will be about 2 kilometres so please dress accordingly to be outside on the field and in the forest and don't forget your twoonies for Terry! If every Parkland student and staff brings $2 tomorrow we will easily reach our fundraising goal of $1000 to donate to cancer research.
New
Chatterhigh competition is underway. Go to www.chatterhigh.com and
start earning money for Parkland and great prizes for yourself! Let's
catch up...
A table has been set up in memory of Elise. It is in the front foyer and there is a very large card that we would like a lot of people to sign. This card will be given to Elise's parents at her memorial on Saturday October 3rd. All staff and students are encouraged to sign. You are welcome to just sign your name on the card.
VOLUNTEERS
WANTED FOR PARKLAND SPIRIT DAY and BARBQ, Friday October 9. If your
parents can help with this great event, from 8:45 to 12:15; please
contact Christine for PAC group, @ lainecrt@telus.net.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURALS : see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.
The
next Cross Country Race is TODAY Thursday, October 1st at Cedar Hill
Recreation Centre. The next practice is Tuesday after school with new
runners always welcome.
SENIOR BOYS SOCCER - HOME GAME versus Mount Doug,TODAY THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Congrats to Jr. Girls volleyball team, who won all of their first Sets of the year yesterday, with wins over Vic High, Oak Bay, and Mount Doug!!! Great start girls! The Jr. Girls have a home game Monday OCTOBER 5, 2015, come cheer them on!
SENIOR BOYS
VOLLEYBALL TEAM played well last night in league play, winning 3 games
and losing 3. They beat Mt Doug 2 games to 0; lost to Claremont in a
close match; and split with Belmont. Stay tuned for next home game!
The mezz will now be open at lunch, Monday to Thursday, for PE make-ups and for students to work out. Students must be in full PE strip and should enter through the back door of the mezz. A big thank you to Mrs. Beaucamp for making this happen!
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA rep Shaun Caviliere will visit Parkland @ lunch, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 to meet with students about UBC programs,
applications, etc. Please see UBC rep in upper conference meeting room.
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info - SEE NOTICE BOARDS / CAREER CENTRE DOOR for YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - Volunteer & Summer Job Opportunities! Somehing for everyone
For those interested in a little challenge and fun, the Army Reserve is hosting a Soldier for a Day program on 31 October 2015. This program is an introduction to the role of the Canadian Armed Forces - Army Reserve both here in Canada and around the world. It’s also worth 5 hours of work experience. Students in grades 10 to 12 should see Ms McNamee for more information.
STUDIO
63 HAIR MODELS NEEDED: If you have long hair, and would like some
layers put in, FREE CUT, COLOUR AND UPDO available - November 2, 8:30 to
1 p.m. Please contact Ms. McNamee to volunteer!
SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL: October 2 and 3 - volunteers needed Friday
Oct 2, from 6:30 to 10; Saturday Oct 3, from 9 to 1:30, and 1 to 5, or
6:30 to 10. See Ms. McNamee to volunteer and meet some Canadian authors!
Local Tutoring Job Interested in being a teacher?? Strong English skills, reliability, solid work habits, and a desire to work with students ranging in age from 3 years and up is required. Hours of work would be immediately after school to about 6 p.m. every Monday and Thursday. See Ms. McNamee ASAP
When: Food Safe - October 23 from 9 to 5 @ SHOAL CENTRE - OCTOBER 15 sign up deadline
please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Baron of Beef
Fried Rice
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns
SOUPS & SALADS:
Carrot and Corn Chowder
Romaine Salad with Oranges and Pecans
Pepperoni Sticks
Yogurt and Granola Cups
BAKED GOODS:
Instant Happiness Squares
Maple Pecan Muffins
note: prepaid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. If you would like to use a debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, purchase at front office.
JAZZ BAND - Monday, 7 a.m., Band Room; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday, 7 a.m., Band Room; CHOIR - Friday, 7 a.m., Theatre.
BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday mornings, before school, @ blue tables area.
MATH HELP CENTRE: open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - after school until 4 p.m. for extra math help. Meet in room 105 for help with any math course you are taking this semester.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY from 3:15 to 4: 30 p.m.; FRIDAY from 1:50 to 3:10 p.m. In ROOM 103. .