September 18, 2023

*** PAC is having their first PAC tonight at 7PM in the library. Please join us!

*** Photo day is tomorrow, Blocks 1 and 2. Order forms and money to the photographer.

The Canadian University Event is coming to Claremont in the afternoon of Sept 26th. There will be representatives from major universities across Canada who will be there with information and to answer any questions. Please see Ms. Anderson for the permission form if you want to attend. Signed permissions forms and $5 for the bus are due Thursday, Sept 21.

Parkland Secondary is proud to be participating in the Terry Fox School Run. Please join us and continue the legacy of one of our greatest Canadian heroes. Donate at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/ParklandSecondary Thank you for joining us in the fight against cancer! #terryfoxschoolrun @theterryfoxfoundation.  Thank you for donating if you can.

The School District has implemented a new reporting system for students to access their report cards and time tables. Students can sign in with Saanich Reporting.

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 on Rice  //  Mac & Cheese

SANDWICHES & SIDES: Breakfast Wrap  //  Clubhouse  //  Chicken Caesar Wrap  //  Hot dogs  //  Veggies & Dip

SWEET TREATS: Assorted Muffins  //  Assorted Cookies

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cross Country Practices will run Mondays and Fridays after school. If you would like to run in the first race of the season, next Thursday Sept. 21st at Lambrick Park, make sure you talk to one of the coaches (Mr. Burnham or Ms. Dibblee) before you leave school on Monday!!

Sport Performance Basketball class starts Oct 3. Students make sure you accept the google classroom invite for the most up-to-date information.

CAREER CENTRE

Career or Educational Information:

If you are currently in grades 10-12 and have a job, be sure to sign up for Work Experience and earn four grade 12 credits!! Come to the Career Centre by September 25!

TRAINING: FOODSAFE - Friday, September 22 (Pro-D Day) 9:00am-4:30pm at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney - $60  EMERGENCY FIRST AID with CPR-C - Saturday, October 21, 9:00am-5:00pm at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney - $55

Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunities: Check out the Job Board

Local Senior looking for help with Weeding in the Garden. $20 per hour!  Great job for some extra cash in the fall!!  See the Career Center if interested!!

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

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD
 

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 starting today

CLUBS & SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS  will resume soon

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 - 

Tuesday - 

Wednesday -

Thursday - 

Friday - 

 

Upcoming Days of Note
Sept 19 - Photo day (Blocks 1 and 2) - give order form and money to photographer or order online

Sept 21 - Terry Fox Run

Sept 22 - NID - no classes

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!