MONDAY OCTOBER 19, 2015 - OCTOBER!
CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH, AND pumpkin month...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Do you love reading and talking about books? Parkland Book Club starts Monday, October 19th.
If you signed up or would like to join, come to the Learning Commons on Monday at lunch time.
GRAD COMMITTEE MEETING TODAY AT LUNCH, ROOM 108! Everyone please attend to help plan ahead!
tomorrow:
TUESDAY OCTOBER 20 IS PHOTO RETAKE DAY! ANYONE WHO MISSED PHOTO DAY,
please get your photo taken in theatre foyer. Also, anyone wanting
retakes, or who did get their photo done for an SD63 BUS CARD MUST DO SO
TUESDAY!
Anyone taking SD B 63 SCHOOL BUS WILL BE EXPECTED TO SHOW BUS CARD STARTING THIS WEEK!
PICK UP BUS CARDS, PHOTOS, STUDENT CARDS AT FRONT OFFICE - BREAK, LUNCH, AFTER SCHOOL.
Students
are encouraged to check the Honour Roll board outside the office. For
Honour Roll or the Principal's Honour Roll achievement, please go to
the office at break or lunch to pick up your Honour Roll certificate.
If you are interested in working on a video project that documents local marine busineses,
please see Ms. Chicanot or leave your name at the office front desk. We are looking for approximately 5 students
who are interested in journalism and filming. This project could turn into an opportunity to get credits for an
independent directed studies course. Once names are collected we will have a meeting to describe the project.
Chatterhigh competition is now in last week! Go to www.chatterhigh.com TO EARN MONEY for Parkland & great prizes!
MAGIC
WAND is offering early booking: complete outfits for grad - dresses,
suits, tuxedos, shoes, accessories. WHY BUY A GRAD OUTFIT WHEN YOU CAN
BORROW ONE? Find MAGIC WAND on Facebook, and see the website: themagicwandproject.ca.
ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Stay tuned for important announcements!
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURALS: see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY OCTOBER 20 - Teachers versus Jamil's Wakafoka
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 - Caitlin's Cheeky Volleys versus Jonny's team
THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 - Ethan's Slim Yeezus versus Sayril's team
MONDAY news: The Cross Country Team had another amazing race last Thursday with
Joseph Bond finishing 4th in the Grade 9 Boys Race. Tyler Peat was 25th and
Simon James was 31st in the Senior Boys Race. Well done runners!
VERY IMPORTANT - Runner who want to race tomorrow at the Beaver Lake Age Group
Invitational tomorrow MUST SEE Ms. Dibblee today to arrange transportation as the races start early.
Sr. Boys Soccer: Reminder to all Sr. Boys Soccer players to
meet at 2:20 in front of the front office on TUESDAY to leave for the
game against Spectrum.
FOR TUESDAY: Any Cross Country Runner who is planning on racing TUESDAY but has not yet seen
Ms. Dibblee, please come to the gym at the start of lunch for some very important information.
for Parkland Rowing Crews. Parkland earned a 3rd place finish in three quad races
for Junior Men and Women's races, and all crews showed well in the heats leading
to the finals. A special congratulations to junior rower Benjamin who competed in
the senior men's single race and earned a 3rd place finish in his heat!
Well done Panthers - only 3 weeks to the City Championships!
UVIC VIKES SOCCER hosting INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NIGHT: Saturday October 24 @ Centennial Stadium. Women's game @ 5 p.m., Men's game @ 7:15 p.m. First 20 international students from each school at the gate will get FREE ENTRY! Every international student after first twenty will get in to both games for half price, or $3.50. Register Parkland International students group! To register go to: CATCH THE SOCCER VIKES UNDER THE LIGHTS AT CENTENNIAL STADIUM, for Saturday October 24 games.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS B.C. (PSIBC) MINIFAIR is being hosted by Claremont on Thursday October 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. @ Claremont Learning Commons. Ten post-secondary institutions from across B.C. will be participating, including: QUEST, SFU, CAMOSUN, UVIC, VIU and others. A great event to attend with your parents and friends!
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
Snowden House Gourmet and Gifts is looking for TWO workers for Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
This award winning Business focuses on creating high quality products that are produced
in a local environment and, whenever possible, using local farm ingredients. You would be involved in everything, from production of the foods, customer service, working at Craft Fairs, and helping on the farm. A FABULOUS opportunity.See Ms. Mac ASAP!
GET INVOLVED IN PLANNING the new YEP JOB FAIR, to take place SPRING 2016. From October 30 to December 20, get involved in planning, research, invitations, creating posters and promotions. See Ms. McNamee to get involved.
Soldier for a Day program: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2015. Introduces the role of the Canadian Armed Forces - Army Reserve in Canada and internationally. Worth 5 hours work experience. Students grades 10 to 12 should see Ms McNamee for more info.
CAFETERIA:
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
SOUPS & SALADS:
BAKED GOODS:
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.
MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
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.
MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: now open at lunch, Monday to Thursday, for P.E. 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. thank you to Mrs. Beaucamp for making this happen!
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.