WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2015 - OCTOBER!
CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH, AND pumpkin month...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
TICKETS ON SALE TODAY in the
front foyer for the HALLOWEEN DANCE which will take place on Thursday
October 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Doors close at 7 p.m., and any students
who would like to bring a guest must fill in a guest application form
available from the front office. Don't miss out on this fun event!
OK Parkland, here are the results of our Student VOTES!
We had 302 votes, representing a a 64% voter turnout, JUST SHORT OF THE NEW NATIONAL AVERAGE!
Green Party - Elizabeth May won the vote by a large margin - 54% of all votes and is the only GREEN PARTY MEMBER
ELECTED TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Liberal Party - Tim Kane had 22% of the vote
Conservative Party - Robert Boyd had 14% of the vote
NDP - Alicia Cormier had 8% of the vote
Libertarian Party - Megan Porter had 2% of the vote
Thanks for participating in the Student Votes Campaign Parkland!
ANYONE
WHO has found an error in the spelling of your name on your student
card, or school bus card, please call LIFETOUCH directly to have this
corrected, as soon as possible, so a new card can be made, and so your
name is correct in school yearbook. ALSO: there are some local retake
dates if you missed getting your photo taken, at Lifetouch: November 10
and 19, and December 4. Phone 250-744-4100, @ 1740 Old Island Highway.
ANY
STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT YET PICKED UP BUS CARDS, PHOTOS, STUDENT CARDS,
OR Honour Roll Certificates, please do so today AT FRONT OFFICE - @
BREAK, @ LUNCH.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO
TRAVEL OT QUEBEC AND OTTAWA DURING SPRING BREAK? If you would like to
go, or if you have already signed up, please attend a lunch-time meeting
with Ms. Hassett in Room 112 at lunch TODAY Wednesday October 21. We
already have a group of Panthers going, and would love to have more join
us. Come for information as well as donuts! See you there!
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 - tonight - ARTSEA GALA @ Mary Winspear - Parkland Band plays at 7:45 p.m.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 - Grad Parent Meeting @ 7 p.m. in Learning Commons.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 - NON INSTRUCTIONAL DAY - NO SCHOOL! SEE YOU MONDAY!
Hello Parkland!
This Monday, Oct 26th, we hope that everyone in the school will
"DROP EVERYTHING AND READ" for 20 mins at 11 a.m.
Come down and check out a book you want to read
so you are ready to drop everything else and get lost in a good book!
Readers of the World UNITE!
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? Call for an appointment on October 23 to get an early start
on grad! 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:
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 - Caitlin's Cheeky Volleys versus Jonny's team
THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 - Ethan's Slim Yeezus versus Sayril's team
Despite a strong played game by Parkland's defence and a great goal from Dylan Reid,
the Sr. Boys Soccer team was unable to defeat Spectrum yesterday.
Their next game is Tuesday October 27 against Stelly's. Good luck boys.
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
Are you thinking of Becoming an Engineer? Interested in Technology? love an extra four credits?
Dual-credit course offered free at Camosun provides current high school students with an introduction
to careers and basic skills in Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Engineering,
Civil and Mechanical Engineering. This year, an ALL FEMALE COURSE starts in February 2016.
Regular mixed course offered as well.See Ms. Mac.
Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity.
Its mission is to educate young people worldwide by providing inclusive opportunities
to make a positive difference to the lives of others
through challenging, structured and supported international volunteering experiences.
Lattitude offers young adults a unique opportunityto grow and learn while volunteering internationally.
Placements last 3-11 months. See CAREER CENTRE WINDOW for information, and see Ms. Mac if interested.
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.