THURSDAY OCTOBER 29, 2015 - OCTOBER! The
Vital Youth Club is meeting on Monday, Nov 2 @ lunch in the
counselling area. Please see Ms. Anderson if interested.
CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH, AND pumpkin month...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
HALLOWEEN DANCE TODAY Thurs
October 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Doors close 7 p.m.. Be safe and have fun!
Any students who would like to read a poem or perform a number
for the Remembrance Day Assembly, please see Ms. Chicanot with your idea.
We are looking for 2 or 3 pieces for the assembly.
There will be a special meeting for all students registered for Law 12 and
Psychology 12 in second semester TODAY Thursday October 29 in Mr. McKinney's room at lunch.
Please do not miss this meeting. There will be pizza.
On Friday, Oct 30 at lunch, there will be a Halloween Costume contest and photo booth in the main foyer.
Judges will be looking for the scariest, most creative and funniest costumes to give away prizes to.
Come on out, bring your friends and your lunch this Friday in the foyer.
Parkland Contest:
Want to show off your creative side? We are holding a contest inviting students
to come up a strong visual design for our Community Open House invitation.
Samples of previous invitations are available for viewing in the office.
Submit your invitation to the office by Nov 30.
The winning invitation and prize will be announced in December.
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 2 - 86 KICHIJO GIRLS FROM JAPAN VISIT PARKLAND - Thank you to
all student buddies and staff members for making our international
visitors welcome. Activities are organized throughout the day, so please
be sure
to extend a Parkland welcome to these visitors and their chaperones.
If like to work with other creative people, Ms. Irving is looking to start a class to run from January to May 2016. All students, grades 9-12 are welcome to attend a meeting WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4 at lunch time in the theatre.
Any new or returning International Students interested in attending the SISP Vancouver Trip, please pick up consent form from Ms. Jocelyne. Payment and forms due no later than November 5th!
ANYONE
WHO 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, asap. ALSO: there are some local retake dates if you missed
getting your photo taken, at Lifetouch: November 10 & 19, and
December 4. Phone 250-744-4100, @ 1740 Old Island Highway.
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: see posting in gym
THURSDAY OCTOBER 29 - JAMIL'S WAKAFOKA versus SAYRIL'S TEAM
Congratulations to the Parkland Cross Country Team for great races at Islands yesterday.
Simon James, Tyler Peat and Josh Newton all finished their season with excellent races and
Joseph Bond finished 17th in the Junior Boys Races, qualifying himself for Provincials next week. Well done boys!
Congratulations to Kalen Hunter who scored Parklands only goal against Stelly's.
The gang played very well, but could not pull off the victory.
Next game is Thursday October 29 against Lambrick Park. Good luck Boys!
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL INFO
SESSION this Friday @ lunch in Outdoor Ed. Tryouts - Monday November 2 @
5 p.m.; and Friday November 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - change up this Thursday to next Tuesday NOVEMBER 3 FROM 7 to 9 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS B.C. (PSIBC) MINIFAIR is being hosted by Claremont on tonight - 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.
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info
Interested in a Career in Aviation?? Want to fly for fun???
Come to the Career Center at Lunch on Tuesday November 3 to meet Pilots
from the Victoria Flying Club! Please see Ms. Mac if you are interetsed!
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.
Are you thinking of Becoming an Engineer? Interested in Technology? love an extra four credits?
This year, an ALL FEMALE COURSE starts in February 2016. 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. Placements last 3-11 months. See CAREER CENTRE WINDOW for information, and see Ms. Mac if interested.
CAFETERIA:
Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Pulled Pork on a Bun with Coleslaw
Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas
Grilled Cheese & Ham
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns
SOUPS & SALADS:
Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup
Quinoa & Black BeanSalad
Pizza Pretzels
BAKED GOODS:
Butter Tart Slice
Nutty Twists
Maple Pecan Muffins
Cinnamon Buns
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.