Monday Post
Monday, April 3, 2023 ~ Welcome back!
Host Families Wanted for September 2023! The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is looking for host families for International Students joining Parkland in September, 2023.
- Duration: students come to Saanich for a stay of 4, 5 or 10 months
- Provide: a private bedroom, three meals a day, healthy snacks, and inclusion in your family life
- Receive: a monthly honorarium of $1,150 per student for expenses incurred, and continued support from the SISP Homestay Team
- Create: relationships and memories that will last a lifetime!
Visit the SISP website, reach out by email, homestay@saanichschools.ca, or read our Homestay Brochure to learn more! Sign up for an in-person Host Family Information Evening HERE.
On April 8th, 2023 Science Venture is hosting the annual, free GoCodeGirl Event to promote computer sciences to girls and gender non-conforming folks. This year, the event is EcoCode themed: participants of any coding level will explore intersections between computer sciences, environmental sciences, and sustainability! Participants will also be provided with lunch and fun swag items to take home. Register today.
RebalanceMD is hosting their 8th Annual Young Artists Competition. The past years have been a great success and a lot of fun. Not to mention, a fantastic chance for students to showcase their talents in the community. Submissions need to be in by May 10.
Grade 11s and 12s are invited to read frequently updated scholarship information posted on the Scholarship Google classroom.
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.
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.
IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY:
MAIN DISHES: Chicken Strips & Fries // Mac & Cheese (V) // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap // Pizza // Clubhouse // 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
Mark your calendars, Saturday, April 8 are the Sr Basketball All-Star Games. Scott Davidson is
playing at 4:00 and Melia Strosher is playing at 5:45. Both games are at Spectrum Community School. Good luck Scott and Melia, we are proud of you for being chosen to represent Parkland!
Sr Girl’s Soccer Home Games 3:30 kick off: April 4, 13 & 18
Rugby Home Games 3:30 tipoff: Boys: April 11, 18, 25 // Girls: April 14, 21, 28
There are many available jobs right now. See Ms. McNamee for more details.
Lordco Auto Parts in Sidney has a cashier job posting. Flexible hours, good pay. Take your resume to the Sidney store.
Shockwave Marine Suspension Seating is looking for a Powder Coat Trade Apprentice. Job link
Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) March issue.
SD63 Career's Newsletter.
GRAD
Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.
Next Grad Parent Meeting is April 13~ 7pm in the Library Learning Commons.
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, 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 - 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
Apr 6 - Grad breakfast 7:30, followed by mandatory block 1 grad assembly
Apr 7 - Good Friday, stat, no school
Apr 10 - Easter Monday, stat, no school
Apr 13 - Grad Capstone Presentations
Apr 14 - last day of Term 3
Apr 14 - Day of Silence
Apr 24 - Non-instructional Day
Apr 25 - Report Cards emailed out at 3:30
Apr 27 - Early dismissal 2:00
Apr 27 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 5-7pm. Call for appts
Apr 28 - Grad package due
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
