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Tuesday Post

Tuesday Post

May 16, 2023 

Bus Registration for the 2023/24 school year is now open! Registrations are only accepted online. Here is the registration link.  Student ID number is required.


*** The Parkland PAC currently does not have enough volunteers to hold the Spirit BBQ this Thursday. If we do not have 7 additional volunteers by this evening we will have to cancel the event. Please contact us if you can volunteer some time from 10:30-2:00 at: parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com.

*** Our Leadership class is holding a Bake Sale today at lunch in the front foyer. All donations going to Coastal Mental Health.

The talent Show has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 23, scan the QR Code on the posters to sign up.

SISP is looking for Host Families for International Students for September.

Grade 11s and 12s are invited to read frequently updated scholarship information posted on the Scholarship Google classroom.

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.

Studio 63 Hair Salon is now open for haircuts and styling. Call for an appointment or just walk in.

Just a reminder that student drop off and pick-up is in the parking lot by the tennis courts.

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

IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY

MAIN DISHES: Burger & Fries  //  Creamy Tomatoe Cheese Tortellini (V)  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap  //  Clubhouse  //  Pizza  //  Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins  //  Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Cafeteria accepts debit tap, cash or Cafeteria punch card $30.00.  Pay online.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS

*** Congratulations to our Parkland Sailing team who came in 3rd at the Discovery Cup regatta on Saturday. Way to go team! 

Intramural Soccer Schedule:
May 16 - Dein Hintern ist Sub vs Spider Monkey  


CAREER CENTRE


Career or Educational Information:

*** The Gustavson School of Business at UVic is inviting high school students to join a free financial literacy workshop. Dr. Michael King leads this interactive session for students to strengthen and prepare their financial footing to enter university life. This workshop will give students a taste of Gustavson and finance through a fun and engaging session. This workshop has been designed specifically for grade 9 - 12 students.  The workshop will be delivered via Zoom, click the link to register for either Wednesday, May 17th or Thursday, May 18th.

 

Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunities: Check out the Job Board


NSMS is looking for some student volunteers to be paparazzi at their Grade 8 Farwell night June 26 from 6:30-7:30, see Ms Hardy if interested.

*** Summer painters wanted @ Student Works Painting! $20/hour to start. Working with a group of friends is encouraged! No experience required. Email resume to: Lucc.f@studentworks.com

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity and way to give back to your community? The KELSET PAC Spring Fair is looking for people! Friday May 26, 4:00-9:00 pm; or portion of. Tasks will include set-up/take-down and running games tables. Come to the Career Centre to sign up!

Looking for a summer job working with kids at STEM camps?! Check out this posting

Science Venture is looking for student volunteers this summer! Gain volunteer hours, do fun science experiments and work with kids! Applications due by May 30 @ 4:00 pm.

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

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD
 

*** Grad lanyards are in, pick up at the office. We did order a few extra $8 each or 2 for $15.

Grad UVic tickets are to be reserved between June 1-16 only. Please refer to your blue folded pages for more information.

Grad packages are now overdue, hand them in to Ms. Gribling asap!

Grad Parent Meeting Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00 in the Library Learning Commons.

Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.

Grade 12s are invited to read frequently updated information posted on the Admissions Google classroom.

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.

Math & Science Help Centre Wednesdays after school in Room 201.


CLUBS & SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

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 - BIPOC Club @ lunch in Rm 105

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

Wednesday - Knitting Club @ lunch in Rm 211 //  Electronics Club Rm in 106 after school
Thursday - Tech Club @ lunch in the Learning Commons  //  D & D @ lunch in Rm 208 // 
                    Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106

Friday - GSA @ lunch Rm 212

 

Upcoming Days of Note
 

May 17 - Grad Parent Meeting @ 7:00

May 18 - Spirit Assembly - altered bell schedule

May 19 - Non-Instructional Day - no school

May 22 - Victoria Day - no school

May 23 - Talent Show at lunch in the theatre - sign up via QR code - entrance by donation 

June 1 - first day to reserve grad tickets, email or call Ms Gribling in the office

June 2 - Grad guest forms available

June 9 - Grad guest forms due

June 16 - Grad assembly Bk 3 - mandatory attendance & Bk 4 activities after assembly

June 16 - last day to reserve UVic grad tickets

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