Parkland Secondary School

FRIDAY JANUARY 15, 2016 - WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

MOCK TRIAL LAW TEAM MEETS Friday January 15 in Room 111 after school. See you there!

Deadline for spirit wear has been extended! ORDERS NOW DUE Tuesday Jan 19th - LESS THAN ONE WEEK to make a decision! Forms are available at the office for pick up, so come get yours, you don't want to miss out!

There will be an important meeting and semester farewell for all international students on Wednesday, January 20th at lunch.  The meeting will take place in the gym instead of the theatre and will start right after the bell as lunch will be provided!

NOMINATE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS for Hearts of the Community Awards - nominate volunteers who make a difference! See Beacon Community website to complete nomination form. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Thursday January 28, 2016.

Any international students interested in going on the next Whistler ski and snowboarding trip in early March should pick up a consent package from Ms. Jocelyne right away.  The deadline to register is February 4th!

SEMESTER TWO TIMETABLES  - CAN BE PICKED UP AT BREAK, AT LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL FROM FRONT OFFICE.

 

Thinking about yoga and aren't sure where to start? For the month of January, all interested students are welcome to drop in and try out Yoga Before School class, Tuesdays and Thursday at 7 a.m. in the theatre. New students can register for second semester to earn 2 credits.

Call for nominations: COURAGE TO COME BACK AWARD - share the story of someone who has inspired you by overcoming adversity or illness, and gone on to help others. Nomination deadline: February 12, 2016 - @ couragetocomeback.ca, or email: courage@coastmentalhealth.com.

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS WRITING CONTEST: contest for Indigneous student writers to showcase their talents, and present their stories and retold legends. Rules and guidelines: see front office window; Deadline: February 29, 2016.


ATTENTION ALL GRADS:  2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET is now on the Parkland website. See: students / grad page / grad transitions. There are three buttons, or sections, to be completed.  FIRST READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully, and be sure to give full answers throughout. See Ms. McNamee to see a sample paper copy. Each 2016 GRAD must complete booklet and hand it in before GT interview is scheduled in April. Button 4 will be loaded later, to show sample questions for your interview preparation, and schedule.

Grad students are reminded about the opportunity to sign up to be an organ donor.  Application forms at front office.

ALL GRADS: New university, college and trade school academic calendars now in the Career Centre. Come and have a look!

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.

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.

Practices for Basketball: TBA, and check your team schedule

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

CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info

Are you Interested in Medicine?  There is a  fabulous 5 Day opportunity at UIVC February 12, 13, 14, 20 and 21st for one Qualified Parkland Student! MedSS is an intense 5 day medical experience – encompassing medical lectures (by med students and physicians), leadership training, workshops that focus on various medical specialities, clinical skills sessions, professional interview skills training and practice, a PBL-style (Problem-Based Learning) tutorial, and a Health Promotion project. See Ms. Mac TODAY!

CAMOSUN COLLEGE CENTE FOR SPORT & EXERCISE EDUCATION information sessions: Thursday January 21, 2016; February 18, 2016. Find out about sport management, exercise & wellness, fitness leadership programs. Third Thursdays, from 6 to 7 p.m.


CAFETERIA:

Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter
Soft Tacos
Hot Dogs

SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup
Fruit Salad
Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye

BAKED GOODS:
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pina Colada Muffins
Cinnamon Buns