Monday Post
September 25, 2023
*** There is a short meeting today at lunch in Room 212 for all students going on the CUE field trip tomorrow.
*** Our PAC needs your help. The PAC would like to continue to run the breakfast club 7:45-8:25am, selling muffins and juice boxes to our students. They need parent volunteers to sign up. Thank you for supporting 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 then pay online - pick up at end of the day, at the front office.
Just a reminder that student drop off and pick-up is in the parking lot by the tennis courts. IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY : Weekly menu
MAIN: Mac & Cheese // Butter Chicken on Rice // Hot Dogs
SANDWICHES & SIDES: Breakfast Wrap // Clubhouse // Beef Soft Taco // Veggies & Dip
SWEET TREATS: Assorted Muffins // Assorted Cookies
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volleyball Home Games this week:
Monday - Gr 10 Blue Team 3:45 pm
Tuesday - Sr Girls 6:00 pm
Sr Boys Soccer Home Games this week, 3:30 start time:
Thursday - vs Spectrum
Cross Country Team meets Mondays, 3:30, and Fridays, 2:15, on the track.
Career or Educational Information:
*** Police Camp Info Session! Come to the Career Centre Monday orTuesday at lunch to learn more and sign up!
*** Learning to Lead is a free leadership program open to self-identified girls in Grades 10-12. Participants gain confidence through interactive workshops and activities within a fun and supportive community. Starts October 4! For more info and to register visit: https://minervabc.ca/learning-to-lead/
*** HIGHTECHU - Programs for high school students to get hands-on experience in technology, design, and business, by designing and building their own product. $150, starts October 17. For more info and to register visit.
Community Family and Child Studies - There are two fabulous Camosun courses being offered for FREE in Semester 2 online and Friday afternoon. Are you interested in Community, Family and Child Studies, then this is for you!! We not only pay the tuition but can help with other expenses as well as part of a government grant!
Dual Credit for Grade 12 - If you are interested in taking a Dual Credit Course as part of your career pathway at Camosun in the Winter session, please see Ms. Mac ASAP!
VOLUNTEERING:
*** Sidney Library Teen Advisory Group - Teens ages 13 - 18 years, looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Work on special library and community projects, meet other teens, develop leadership skills, boost your resume, earn volunteer hours and have fun. Saturday, October 7, 10:30 – 11:45 am Need more information? Come to the Library for more info!
If students are looking for easy volunteer hours, they can also send an email bsales@beaconcs.ca to sign up! We're looking for students to help set-up, take down after the event, and help out during the event in various roles.
TRAINING:
Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunities: Check out the Job Board
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.
A 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 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 - Board and card game club at lunch in Room 109
- French Club at lunch Room 112
Tuesday - Ping Pong and Chess at lunch in Room 106
Wednesday - Knitting Club at lunch in room 211.
- Automotive Club after school
Thursday - Ping Pong and Chess at lunch in Room 106
- Tech Club at lunch in the library
Friday - Automotive Club after school
- Cross Country on the track 2:15
Upcoming Days of Note
Sept 29 - Orange Shirt Day
Oct 2 - Stat - no school
Oct 9 - Thanksgiving Day - no school
Oct 12 - Grad Parent info night 6:00
Oct 20 - Non-Instructional Day - no classes
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
