Monday Post
May 29, 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.
*** Grads are selling Krispy Kreme Donuts at lunch in the foyer today, $2 each or $20 for a doz.
Library news: Free books in the library! Stop by the library to check out all the free books. Dreams can come true!
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.
IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY
MAIN DISHES: Chicken Strips & Fries // Mac & Cheese (V) // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap // CPizza // Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Morning Glory Muffins // Brownies
The Cafeteria accepts debit tap, cash or Cafeteria punch card $30.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volleyball practice Monday’s after school until 5:30. Everyone is welcome!
Biggest Congratulations to our Parkland Track Team!! A fabulous two days at the Island Championships!! Ruby Broadbent WON GOLD the 800m, 1500m, and the 3000m meter!!! She was awarded the TOP FEMALE athlete of the meet!! She also broke two Island records in the 1500m and the 3000m! Ruby just keeps running stronger and faster!!
Jackson Murray won Gold in the 1500m RW with a PB time of 7:43.12!
Marti Flow also made the podium with a second place finish in the Jr. Boys 1500 m Race Walk (RW)
Hector 800m and 1500m, Hannah 1500m RW and Ignacio 1500m RW and Steeplechase had fabulous races!
Bravo to all the Athletes!
*** Congratulations to Kierra Patterson for representing Parkland and the province so well at the Skills Canada National competition last week, top 12. We are so proud!
Career or Educational Information:
Camosun College is offering an Indigenous Trades in Training sampler program for Indigenous students, 12 weeks, starting in July. The program is fully funded, and students will have the opportunity to try several different trades!
Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunities: Check out the Job Board
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!
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
June 1 - first day to reserve grad tickets, email Ms Gribling in the office with the total number of
tickets - cgribling@saanichschools.ca
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
June 20 - last day of classes
June 21 - Block 1 all morning with course completion in the pm
June 22 - Block 2 all morning with course completion in the pm
June 23 - Block 3 all morning with course completion in the pm
June 26 - Block 4 all morning with course completion in the pm
June 27 - Course completion day
June 28 - Graduation day 2023 !!!
July 4 - Report Cards emailed to students
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
