Monday, May 1, 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.

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.

BC Covid 19 Thrive Health App, self assessment and information notice.

IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY:

MAIN DISHES: Ginger Beef with Noodles  //  Chicken Strips & Fries  //  Mac & Cheese (V)  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Clubhouse  //  Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Morning Glory 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

Intramural Soccer Schedule:

 May 1 - Dein Hintern ist Sub vs Staff

 May 2 - Dein Hintern ist Sub vs Spider Monkeys

 May 4 - Staff vs Man Chest Hair United

CAREER CENTRE

*** The Plan A Summer Youth Employment Program provides paid work experience to students interested in a career in Carpentry. As a student, you can earn up to 16 credits towards your high school diploma and may be eligible for a $1000.00 award if requirements are met. You also receive apprentice training and opportunities for advancement and support towards the cost of tuition in moving forward with your Level 1 technical training. We consider skill, safety, quality, productivity, and attitude to be the keys to success in the industry. This program will be offered during July and August. o Monday, May 15th, is the deadline for the Plan A application.  See Ms. McNamee ASAP if you are interested!!!

There are many available jobs right now. See Ms. McNamee for more details.

Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) April issue.

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD
 

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.

Next Grad Parent meeting is tonight at 7:00 in the library.

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
 

May 9 - Talent Show at lunch in the theatre - entrance by donation 

May 18 - Spirit Assembly - altered bell schedule

May 19 - Non-Instructional Day - no school

May 22 - Victoria Day - no school

June 1 - first day to reserve grad tickets, email for call Ms Gribling in the office

June 2 - Grad guest forms available

June 9 - Grad guest forms due

June 16 - Grad assembly Bk 4 - mandatory attendance & activities after assembly

June 16 - last day to reserve UVic grad tickets

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