Friday, October 7, 2022 ~ Happy Thanksgiving

Attention Parents: if you are interested in participating in the PAC Breakfast Club, please email parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com. Breakfast Club runs 7:40am-8:20am, selling muffins and juice to our students. Schedules will be done based on parent availability. Thank you for supporting our PAC and our students. Next PAC Meeting is Oct 17 @ 7:00.

UBC Engineering Dept is hosting a virtual Open House on October 13-15, an On-Campus Open House on November 5 at the Vancouver campus and November 19 at the Okanagan campus. Register online by October 13.

Youth Health Clinic is every Thursday night 5:30-7:30 @ Shoreline Medical Clinic.

Order Parkland spirit wear! Forms at front office - email your order to cgribling@saanichschools.ca and pay online - pick up at end of the day, at the front office.

Just a reminder that student drop off/pick up is in the parking lot by the tennis courts. Or you can use the bus loop.

BC Covid 19 Thrive Health App, self assessment and information notice.

PARKLAND CAFETERIA WEEKLY MENU: 

MAIN DISHES: Breakfast Platter  //  Fettuccini Alfredo (V)  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Beef Soft Taco  //  Tater Tots  //  Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Morning Glory Muffins  //  Assorted Cookies

The Cafeteria has a debit tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card $25.00.  Pay online.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Ruby was the first finisher in the SENIOR BOYS race!! Hector was 9th and Ignacio 11th. Nele was 9th in the Senior Girls Race and Marti was 15th in the Jr Boys Race. Sarah, Ludmilla, Camila and Layla also all had great races! It was the biggest Parkland Team in years!!! Thanks to all the volunteers who marshalled too!

Congratulations to the Sr. Boys soccer team who have won their first 3 games of the season.  They are undefeated so far.  They beat Vic High yesterday 4-2.  Goals were scored by Troy Sander 3 and Aurelius 1.  Great game by the entire team. Congrats Boys.

KidSport Greater Victoria is a local organization that exists to help families in need access organized sport opportunities for their children. To be eligible for up to $600 per year in registration fee support, children must be 18 years or under, families must be within financial eligibility limits, and season must be at least 8 weeks long with an eligible sport organization.  For more information, a list of eligible local sport organizations, and to apply, visit www.kidsportvictoria.ca.

CAREER CENTRE:

Volunteer Opportunity - The Sidney Business Association is looking for volunteers for community events such as the Halloween Treat Street event and the Christmas Parade. Come by the Career Center on Monday October 17th at lunch to learn more.

There are many available jobs right now. See Ms. McNamee for more details of any of the following:

Interested in boat building, the Marine Service Industry or Welding and Metal Fabrication? Liquid Metal is hiring for shop cleanup and miscellaneous work. Driver’s License required.

Considering Health Care as a future career? Pharmasave in Sidney is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant. Cashier and Cosmetic Counter help is also required. Training will be provided, evening and weekend shifts.

Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe is seeking a part-time dishwasher. Cash tips and meals are provided to compliment minimum wage. Evening and weekend shifts.

Maria's Souvlaki Greek Restaurant is hiring. Must be willing to work weekends.

Star Cinema is opening a brand-new theatre and has positions to fill.

Local author is seeking computer savvy help for social networking, e-communication and marketing needs. Flexible hours, approx. 2-3/week. $25/hour

Norgarden and The Peninsula require part-time Servers. Shifts are evenings from 3:30pm to 8pm as well as some weekend shifts 7am until 2pm. $19.29/hr.

Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) October issue.

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2022-2023 Google Classroom for details. 

Exciting continuous Grad Fundraiser with LEVEL GROUND!  If you drink coffee, tea or enjoy dried fruit and snacks, we encourage you to check out this LEVEL GROUND fundraiser & support our Grad Parent fundraising. It's super simple:

- www.levelground.com
- do your shopping
- then at the check-out, enter PSSGRAD as the Discount Code
- all orders over $40 will receive free shipping
- for all orders over $40, our Grad Parent Fundraising will receive 20% of the total order
- wait for your order and then enjoy your coffee, tea, etc
**Again, PSSGRAD as the "Discount Code".  Thank you Parkland Community.

TUTORIALS, COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 

Wednesday and Friday after school in Room 204.

CLUBS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, WEEKLY MEETINGS:

SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS are held at lunchtime or after school through the school year. A great opportunity to make new friends, try a new skill, play, learn and have some fun:

Monday's - BIPOC Club @ lunch in Rm 113

Tuesday's - Games Club @ lunch Rm 112 // Girls’ Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106  //  Gardening
                  Club @ lunch outside the library

Wednesday's -  Knitting Club @ lunch in Rm 211

Thursday's -  Tech Club @ lunch in the Learning Commons  //  D & D @ lunch in Rm 208 //  Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106

Friday's - GSA @ lunch Rm 212

Upcoming Days of Note:

Oct 10 - Thanksgiving Day - no school

Oct 13 - Grad Parent info night - MS Teams link to info session 6pm

Oct 21 - Non-Instructional Day

Oct 24-27 - Grad Photo week,by appt only, link to follow

That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!