Monday, October 17, 2022

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 tonight @ 7:00.

October is ADHD awareness month. Did you know that children with ADHD develop brain functions such as attention control 30% later than children without ADHD? Or that children with ADHD have less of the neurotransmitter dopamine occurring naturally? This 20 minute video from Kelty mental health clears up some myths about ADHD and gives a helpful overview of the complexity of ADHD. They've also put together an 8-module course for parents of children with ADHD that you can access via the same link. October Snapshot - Healthy Habits and Well-being

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:  Chicken Strips & Fries  //  Veggie Fried Rice (V)  // Pork Schnitzel with Warm Potato Salad  // Mac & Cheese  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap  // Clubhouse  //  Pizza  //  Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: White Chocolate Chip 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:

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.

The Career Center is open for business!! Come by today at lunch to check out all the new University Guides and meet the new team!!  Cheers, Chats and Careers!!  "CCC" 

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.

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

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. 

There will be a grad committee meeting Wednesday at lunch in Ms Frith’s room 108. Any grads wishing to have input on grad wear should be there!

Grad Photo Week is Oct 24-28.  Bookings are by appointment only.

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, 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 21 - Non-Instructional Day

Oct 24-28 - Grad Photo week,by appt only, link to follow

Oct 31-Nov 3 - Numeracy & Literacy Assessments - see Mr. Earnshaw

Nov 3 - Photo retakes - Block 1

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