Parkland Weekly Update
November 2, 2016
Coming Events
Alumni Nominations are due Nov 30th for the Parkland Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor. To nominate someone, click here: http://ow.ly/PxDy305KI5l
Register by this Friday to guarantee yourself a RACE T-SHIRT for the 2nd Annual Alumni 5K Turkey Trot at PHS on Nov. 25th! http://www.parklandsd.org/foundation/2nd-annual-alumni-turkey-trot/
Nov 3, Blood Drive at PHS, all day in the Gym. This annual drive typically collects 90-100 pints used to help save lives!
Nov 3, Parkway Manor Fun Run, 10:15 AM. Students will run 30-35 laps around their walking path to help the PTO raise funds for a new outdoor science classroom. Parents are invited to cheer their students on as the whole student body joins together for this great event outdoors. Character and Fitness lessons have all led up to this culminating event.
Nov 4, Mock Election at PHS, PHS Cafeteria during all lunches (great photo opp at 11:30 AM)! Organized by AP American Government Class and teacher Jodi Ferrio, students dressed as past Presidents will help students cast their votes for the current election 5 Presidential candidates as well as all of the state and local candidates. They will also be asking for opinions on various issues. The results will be shared during the PHS morning newscast on Monday morning.
Nov 4, The Parkland High School Chorale will sing LIVE on stage with Patti Lupone at the State Theater. For tickets and info: http://statetheatre.org/events/patti-lupone
Nov 8, Election Day - NO SCHOOL/GET OUT AND VOTE!
Nov 8, Give Back with Outback. Plan to dine at Outback Steakhouse at 3100 W. Tilghman St. on this day and 10% of your bill will be donated to the Parkland School District Education Foundation, 4-9 PM. Bring your flyer or tell them you are with Parkland!
Nov 11-13, PHS Children's Show Seussical Jr., PHS Auditorium, 7:30 PM with repeat performances on November 12 at 11 AM & 3 PM and November 13 at 3 PM
Check out the new Tech Academies that our teachers are attending to enhance instruction! The Academies are taught by our wonderful staff!
All month long, the OMS "Stand for the Silent" Kindness Club is collecting gently used coats for kids (and other warm weather apparel). Donations can be left in the OMS Lobby.
Holiday Wreaths and Greens Sale
Click here for the Wreaths and Greens order form.