May 31, 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.

*** ALL IB students in Grade 11 and 12:  important end of year meeting tomorrow Block 1 in the library!

*** MORE Library News: BEAT THE RUSH! Please return all textbooks/novels you no longer need to the library. All textbooks/novels/books  must be returned to the library before the end of the school year.

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: Fettuccine Alfredo (V)  //  Butter Chicken on Rice  //   Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Panini on a Ciabatta  //  Pizza //  Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Double Chocolate Muffins  //  Oatmeal Cookies
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!

CAREER CENTRE

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

*** Sidney Elementary School is having their Spring Fling this Friday and they are needing student volunteers!! Come to the Career Center at lunch and find out how you can volunteer for this awesome event!

HCAP Program at Broadmead Care Society is hiring. Please submit a resume and cover letter to employment@broadmeadcare.com by June 5.

Looking for a summer job working with kids at STEM camps? Check out this posting! 

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!