Monday Post
October 16, 2023
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!
*** School Photos have gone home, if you would like to order pictures, feel free to use this promo code for 10% off your order CODE: F2310OFF, offer expires May 1, 2024. Redeem Now.
*** Games club is back on today at lunch, room 109.
Just a reminder for you to report when your student is absent from school, any time of the day. Email: parkland_attendance@saanichschools.ca OR Phone: 250-655-2713.
Graduation diplomas for last year's grads have finally arrived. They can be picked up at the front office.
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: Chicken Strips & Fries // Ginger Beef // Mac & Cheese// Tortellini // Hot Dogs
SANDWICHES & SIDES: Breakfast Wrap // Naan Pizza // Clubhouse // Veggies & Dip
SWEET TREATS: Assorted Muffins // Assorted Cookies
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volleyball Home Games this week: 6:00 start time
Monday Jr Black 3:45 start
***Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Soccer team as they beat Vic High 4-0 with Ryan getting the shutout, Gabriel scoring a hat trick and Jesse adding another. Come out and cheer on the team as they take on PCS in the quarter finals of playoffs. Kick off is at 3:30
*** Attention all Jr. Boys basketball players, there will be team tryouts on Tuesday Oct. 17 and Thursday Oct. 19 from 5:30 - 7:00.
Career or Educational Information:
*** The Navy is coming to visit today at lunch, stop by the Career Centre and learn about all the Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces, with a focus on the Navy!
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!
VOLUNTEERING:
TRAINING:
Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunities: Check out the Job Board
GRAD
Grad photos are coming up, November 1-7, by appt only, book now. Province: BC // City: North Saanich.
Grad parent fundraiser at Brewsky’s Taphouse, Meat Draw and 50/50. Next date is Oct 21.
*** The slideshow from the Grad Parent Info Night. Also available on the Grad Page.
*** UVic Parent virtual info night, November 15, 7:00. Make your calendar and Register.
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, Thursday 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
- D & D after school Room 206
Tuesday - Ping Pong and Chess at lunch in Room 106
- Garden Club at lunch Room 102
Wednesday - Knitting Club at lunch in room 211.
- Automotive Club after school
- D & D after school Room 206
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
Oct 20 - Non-Instructional Day - no classes
Oct. 25-28 - Sayward Lakes - Outdoor Ed
Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 - Literacy/Numeracy Assessments
Nov. 2 - Photo Retake Day - Bk 1 only
Nov. 1 - 7 - Grad Photos - by appt only, book now
Nov. 9 - Term 2 Starts
Nov. 10 - Remembrance Day Assemblies
Nov. 13 - Stat for Remembrance Day
Nov 17 - Report Cards out at 4:00, sign in.
Nov 20 - Non-Instructional Day - no classes
Nov 23- Early dismissal, 2:00
Nov 23 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 5:00-7:00 - by appt
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!