Monday, March 28 Even Day Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

March 27 Alieu Crayton Emely Delgado Lorena Munguia-Gutier Mark Townsend

March 28 David Mundeke Juselly Saravia Callejas

Hello Parkland! The 2011 yearbooks are on sale now for the amazing, super value price of just $35.00 They will sell quickly so Don’t Delay!! You can pay by Cash, Check, or Money Order. See Mr. Schwartz in the Guidance office to make payments. You can also order online by going to the Parkland Website and click on the “Jostens Yearbook orders” Link.

The STAR Scholarship Foundation was established by Paul Peck in 1992 to help African-American/black students achieve their higher education goals. The purpose of this foundation is to show African American and Black students that there is hope, the community cares and studying pays.

While the main focus of the program is to award college scholarships to deserving high school students, the foundation does offer merit awards for 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade students who have consistently above average grades, or grades showing significant progressive improvement or significant academic accomplishments.

Star Merit Award winners receive gift cards which can be used as you wish. 8 th graders compete for $150 or $75 cards. 7 th graders compete for $100 or $50 cards and 6 th graders compete for $25 cards. STAR winners also receive recognition at an award ceremony and move onto the fast rack for eligibility in other scholarship opportunities. There is an application and essay form to complete. This form is available online from the school web page or from Guidance. The Deadline is April 1 st. No fooling.

Apply today for a STAR Merit Award. It’s cash money for doing good in school. More details in guidance. Deadline to apply is April 1 st.

April 15 th is the last day before Spring Break and ………it is also ……. Physical Education Sports Day! The 6 th Grade will be going to the Discovery Sports Center. The cost for this trip is $12. The 7 th Grade is on the ice at the Cabin John Ice rink. The cost for this trip is $15. 8 th graders are at Champion Sports Center. The cost for this trip is $15

This will be an exciting day filled full of activities and a major chance to get some good education time away from school. But……..you have to have a signed permission form and payment to participate. All money and permission slips must be turned in at the School Store

Permission Slips must be turned in by the following dates: 6th/ grade April 6,2011 7th/ grade April 7,2011 8th/ grade April 8,2011 All money and permission slips to be turned in at the School Store If you lose your permission slip just pickup another one at the front office

Listen up all 6 th grade boys! If you like basketball and want to play for Parkland next year then you need to see Coach Doye. Look for him during lunch or before school this week.

Purple panther paws will no longer be accepted after the third quarter. Spend them NOW!

SGA Elections See Ms. Marroquin if you are interested in running for an SGA office for the school year. Information Packets are available and MUST be handed in by March 29 th. Elections- April 13 th

Rockville Science Day is coming up on Sunday, April 10. This is a great family event to experience and enjoy science and engineering. It will take place at Montgomery College in Rockville, from noon to 5pm

What’s Happening? Department Meetings Progress Reports in Homeroom Coming up Friday: All Pro Dad Meeting Builder's Club Spring Dance

Now stay tuned for a commercial message brought to you by our principal.

Once again Parkland is selling manure just in time for spring planting. This organic nitrogen rich fertilizer is perfect for flower and vegetable gardening. A 30 pound bag is just $5. Plus, if you buy 5 or more bags, delivery is free. And if you think Manure is just for gardening, then you need the latest edition of The Little Book of Horse Poop.

It’s everything you ever needed to know about this stuff but were afraid to ask.

Anybody want to buy some Panther Poop?