Parkland Secondary School

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2015 - NOVEMBER IS HERE!


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

ANY STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT YET PICKED UP THEIR REPORT CARD, PLEASE DO SO TODAY @ front office - at BREAK, at LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL!

TICKETS FOR THE GRAD WINTER SEMI-FORMAL on Thursday December 3, go on sale this week in the front foyer. Get your tickets early for this special grad event, $40 each!
If you have prepaid your ticket, please see Ms. Wigbers in front office to pick up.

Listen up Parkland- it's time to give back this Holiday Season. Beginning next week, December 11, all block B classes will be helping out with not one, but two great causes! Starting on Monday, the annual holiday food drive will be taking place in support of the Sidney Lions Food Bank! Also, New this year, we will also be collecting stocking stuffers for teens in support of Santa's Anonymous. So start getting together your non perishable food items as well as any items you'd like to see in your holiday stocking and bring them to your B block class on Monday. There will be a prize for the class that collects the most items. Stay tuned for further information coming at ya this week! Oh and did we mention that Stelly's has challenged us to see who can raise more- let's show them how thoughtful Parkland Panthers are and beat them!
 
ALL students registered in Psychology 12 and Law 12 next semester must get their applications
in ASAP. Please make an appointment with Ms. Anderson to review your application if need be.

If you want to be part of creating Sidney's new concrete skateboard community facility at Tulista Park, and contribute ideas towards the facility's design and integration into the park, please attend a workshop TONGIHT Tuesday November 24, from 6 to 8 p.m/, at the Sidney Fire Department.

Anyone interested in travelling to Spain, there is a meeting on TOMORROW Wednesday November 25th in Mr. Tudela's room at lunch.

Sidney Public Library is looking for input from Parkland Teens to find out how they can make the Library better.  MEETING:  Wednesday November 25, FROM 4—5:30 pm  Register at the desk, by email or see Mr. Mueller in the Library.  
 
ALL GRADS: for GRAD 2016 Grad Photos,  log into www.lifetouch.ca/victoria to book appointment;  on-site
UNTIL WEDNESDAY NOV 25 only.  Bookings fill quickly, so BOOK EARLY.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26 - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2:03 P.M., FOR Parent - Teacher Interview evening, which begins at
5:30 p.m., to 7:30 p.m. Please note: school buses run at the regular time.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 - Parkland Band plays @ St. Paul's Church. Please see Ms. Sousa for tickets, $15 each.

FREE TEEN FEST EVENT: November 28, 2015 at Pearkes Recreation Centre - Skateboarding, makeovers, free entertainment all day! Pick up entry tickets at school front office if interested.


FREE MUSIC CONCERT FOR STUDENTS 19 and under: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 @ 2:30 p.m.; St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Sidney, includes: Bach piano concertos with Robert Holliston on piano.

ALL GRADS: Many new university, college and trade school academic calendars and
catalogues have arrived in the Career Centre. Come and have a look!

Also: any 2016 GRADS applying for early admission, or for scholarships or bursaries, please give at least two days notice to the front office for obtaining copies of your current transcript.

Parkland Contest: open to all students.
Want to show off your creative side? Come up with strong visual design for our Community Open House invitation.
View previous invitations  in the office. Deadline:  Nov 30. Winning invitation and prize will be announced in December.


ANYONE WHO found an error on student card, or school bus card,  please call LIFETOUCH directly to have this corrected, asap. ALSO: local retake date, at Lifetouch: Dec 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!

International Winter Dance:  district winter dance is on Wednesday, Dec 2nd at Stelly's, from 6 to 8 p.m. 
There is no cost for this fun night but you must sign up in advance with Ms. Jocelyne.  You don't want to miss this event!


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURALS: see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.

Attention all students interested in 3 vs 3 lunch basketball intramurals. Sign up your team by handing in the form to the PE office or the Main Office, by this Friday! League Starts next week.
 

All SENOR BOYS soccer players who are ordering a hoodie or jacket must have their order and money in to Mr. Sutton by Wednesday Nov. 25th.  Also please return your uniform by Friday.

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM played well at Island Championships this past weekend, and ended up winning the consolation final over Highland a 3 set tie-braker. Congratulations to Sayril Silaya who earned an Island All-star.

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information

CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info

North Saanich – Farm Labour- this job is for a student who grew up on a farm or has experience working on a farm.

Costco is looking to hire mature and responsible students for the Holidays.  See Ms. Mac for more details on how to apply!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN  A CAREER IN AVIATION AND DESIGN? New course beginning in February 2016,  High school and Post Secondary credits, tech ed, and flight training included. See Ms. McNamee for details.

Are you skilled with Ipad's and App's?? Local senior needs help with IPAD camera and messaging. Great opportunity to work
with a local senior. See Ms. McNamee to apply.

Do you have your Red Cross in Babysitting? Or lots of experience with young children? Local Sidney family looking for a babysitter for occasional evenings and some weekends. Looks great on a RESUME! Please see Ms. Mac ASAP.

NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for Breakfast with Santa, Duplicate Bridge Christmas Dinner, customer service assistance; office support, reception and filing at YEP offices. See Ms. McNamee for info.

BRAND NEW BUTCHART GARDENS applications have arrived. Apply in time for a part-time job leading into the Christmas season! Please see Ms. McNamee for further information.

CAFETERIA:

Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS:
Tuna Melts
Hot Dogs
Mac & Cheese
Thai Chicken Wrap

SOUPS & SALADS:
Carrot & Corn Chowder
Broccoli Buffet Salad
Cheese Sticks

BAKED GOODS:

Morning Glory Muffins
Cookies TBA
Chocolate Pudding
Banana Bread

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.