Thursday Post
February 1, 2024
Kidovate is back! Kidovate is a fun, free entrepreneurship initiative of UVIC’s Gustavson School of Business for middle school and high school students. Kidovate aims to develop entrepreneurial spirit and acumen by encouraging participants to sell goods or services on Kidovate Market Day. This year’s market will be held on Saturday, April 13th at The Bay Centre. Last year more than 120 young entrepreneurs participated in Kidovate. We do our best to keep the high school students on the same floor of the Bay Centre, and if there is sufficient demand from high school students, we may be able to hold a separate high school market on Sunday, April 14th. There is no cost to participate.
Grade 9 immunization forms are now overdue. Please return forms to the office asap.
Tickets for Musical Theatre production of Mean Girls (PG13) are on sale. Look at the theatre seating to choose your seats then call the Accounts office to reserve (250-655-2736, Th-F, 8-3). Adults $18 // Students $14. Saturday Matinee $14 for everyone. There will be a small concession during intermission, cash only. Live streaming is available for the Friday and Saturday night shows. Cost is $15 for an individual or $30 for a household. Thank you for your support!
The BGC Youth Program has cooking classes at their Central Saanich location for youths 12-16.
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! PAC can be reached at: parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com
Youth Health Clinic is every Thursday night 5:30-7:30 @ Shoreline Medical Clinic.
Order Parkland spirit wear. Email your order to Ms. Gribling, cgribling@saanichschools.ca then pay online - pick up at end of day at the front office.
Just a reminder that student drop off and pick-up is in the parking lot by the tennis court.
IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY : Menu - The cafeteria is now open today and tomorrow.
MAIN: Chicken Strips & Fries // Mac & Cheese // Hot Dogs
SANDWICHES & SIDES: Breakfast Wrap // Naan Pizza // Pepperoni Cheese Stick // Veggies & Dip
SWEET TREATS: Assorted Muffins, Cookies and Baked Treats
Students can pay with debit, cash or Cafeteria lunch cards - $30. You pay for the lunch cards online. Students then pick up at the office.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Intramural Basketball schedule this week:
Thursday - Sexy Reds vs Staff // Romina vs Milkman’s
*** RBC Training Ground will be returning to Victoria March 2 and would like to invite students to attend this incredible opportunity for them to show what they're capable of! For all the information please see is below:
- What is RBC Training Ground: RBC Training Ground is a talent identification and athlete funding program designed to uncover athletes with Olympic potential and provide them with the high-performance sport resources they need to achieve their podium dreams.
- Event Cost: This event is FREE of charge to register and a great way for student athletes to interact with National Sport Organizations such as Rowing Canada, Rugby Canada and Volleyball Canada
- Where: University of Victoria CARSA (Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities) Address: Gabriola Rd, Saanich, BC V8P 5C2
- When: Saturday March 2nd. Testing waves still available include: 2:30pm, 3:00pm and 3:30pm"
- How Long: Testing will take between 45mins to an hour.
- What athletes will be tested on: Speed, Strength, Endurance, Power.
- How to Register: Students interested in participating in the event can register through the RBC Training Ground.
For further information about RBC Training ground please visit the website.
Congratulations to our three Parkland students that have been accepted into this year's Police Leadership Camp during Spring Break. We are so proud of them for being chosen to represent our school and district. Congrats and Bravo to Bob Akkharasaksiri, Bryn Garnett and Christain Musicco.
Career or Educational Information:
Save the Date!! Monday February 26th the team from the Fleet Maintenance Facility will be looking to meet YOU! Are you looking for summer employment in the trades? 8 Week paid employment at the Navy Fleet in Esquimalt in the various trades and More...Various Hull Trades ( Joiner, Painter, Shipwright ) and Metal Trades ( Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal, Welder). See Ms. McNamee if you are interested in applying and make sure to visit the career center on Monday February 26th.
Farm workers Subsidy. If you work on a Farm stop by the Career Center to learn more about a subsidy for young workers...you could make $3 MORE per hour!!
Click for Volunteer Opportunities
Butchart Gardens Job Fair! Thursday February 7th, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Recruiting for spring and summer employment in most departments. Bring your resume!
The next Grad Parent Meeting is February 6 at 7:00 in the Library Learning Commons.
Grad parent fundraiser at Brewsky’s Taphouse, Meat Draw and 50/50. Next date is Feb 10 ~ 2-4pm. Parent volunteers can sign up for a date. All parents are welcome to come for some afternoon fun.
A continuous Fundraiser for grade 12s 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
Tuesday - Friday after school in Room 204
Wednesday - Textiles support after school in Room 404.
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
- BIPOC Club @ lunch Room 105
Thursday - Ping Pong and Chess at lunch in Room 106
- Tech Club at lunch in the library
Friday - Automotive Club after school
Upcoming Days of Note
Jan 31-Feb 3 - Musical Production of Mean Girls, curtain up at 7:00 ( & Sat 2:00 & 7:00)
Feb 6 - Grad Parent Meeting 7:00 in the Library
Feb 8 - Early dismissal 2:00
Feb 8 - Celebration of Learning 6:30-8:00 pm
Feb 16 - Non-Instructional Day
Feb 19 - Family Day - no school
Feb 20 - Grade 9 immunizations, Blocks 1 & 2
Feb 28 - Pink Shirt Day
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
