Thursday Post
March 7th, 2024
***There will be a meeting for those students signed up for the 2025 Europe Trip in room 113 on Monday at lunch. Any students interested in learning more should plan on attending.***
***TRACK and FIELD! It is not too late to join our fun Running, Throwing and Jumping team!!
There will be a meeting for all those who signed up Monday and anyone else to get field trip information and forms! Thursday at LUNCH in the Career Center!!!***
VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!! Grad parent fundraiser at Brewsky’s Taphouse, Meat Draw and 50/50. Next date is this Saturday, March 9 ~ 2-4pm. Parent volunteers can sign up for a date. All parents are welcome to come for some afternoon fun.
Tomorrow is the Panther Cup and we hope to see a lot of you there. There will be a concession with all proceeds going to YOUR GRAD. Shout out to Myelle, Birdi and Kaitlyn for volunteering to run it.
After school Math support on Wednesdays has been cancelled because of low student turn out. If there is more interest closer to assessment week, we will look to restart the extra support for Math.
Course selection forms for the 2024-25 school year have gone home and are due to the office tomorrow.
If you are wanting a Yearbook this year you have until April 10th to make your payment! You can pay online or in person using Debit or Credit. They are $45.00.
GRADS! Remember to submit your grad quote by March 15th! This quote goes under your picture in the yearbook. If you don't submit one, we will put in a generic phrase, such as, "Go Panthers!" or, "Once a Panther, always a Panther” so make sure you send one in!
SPARE ROOM? HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT! The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is looking for caring host families to welcome International students into their families and homes this September, 2024. Please click here for further details and presentation times over the coming months.
Be on the lookout for QR codes posted around the school to sign up for the Parkland Talent Show on Tuesday March 12th - any and all talents welcome!
Sea Cadet Program is taking new registrations now ages 12-18. Learn useful life skills and earn high school credits. Join for free.
Learning Updates (Report Cards) available online.
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. Sharun, lsharun@saanich schools.ca then pay online - pick up at the end of the day at the front office.
Parents, just a reminder that student drop off and pick-up is in the parking lot by the tennis court.
IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY : Menu
MAIN: Chicken Strips // Butter Chicken // Hot Dogs // Tortellini
SANDWICHES & SIDES: Clubhouse // Naan Pizza // Veggies & Dip
SWEET TREATS: Assorted Muffins, Cookies and Baked Treats
Students can pay with debit/credit, 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
The 13th annual Panther Cup is scheduled for tomorrow at Panorama, puck drop is at 1pm! Grab a permission slip and come out to support this fun sporting event where Parkland staff take on the Hockey Academy. Permission slips due TODAY!
Track and Field - Do you love to Run, Jump, Throw and Race Walk? Please come to the Career Center to learn more about this fabulous, fun and fast team!
Basketball Intramural schedule this week:
Monday - TBA
Thursday - Milkman’s vs Romina // Sexy Reds vs Jae-Ina
Parkland Basketball Skills Development Sessions:
Want to improve your basketball skills and have fun? Sessions are starting and will continue through the spring. All are welcome! The sessions will feature:
- Individual Skills - Ball Handling, Passing, Shooting, Rebounding, Defense
- Team Concepts - Spacing, Ball and Player Movement, Offenses/Sets, Defenses, Transition, Clock management
- Scrimmages - Competitive games with evenly matched teams
- Frequent Special Guest Coaches
Schedule:
- Boys - Grade 9 and Grade 8 from North Saanich. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30
- Boys - Grade 10 and 11 (TBA - Watch for news!)
- Girls - (TBA - Watch for news!)
Badminton intramurals are being held March 10-April 30. See Huan, Logan or Ms. Hardy for more information.
Career or Educational Information:
Interested in nursing, lab assistant, radiology, mental health and addiction? Complete prerequisites while still in high school! Visit the Career Centre for more info!
Learning to Lead! is a program that provides self-identified girls in Grades 10-12 the opportunity to increase their confidence and explore their leadership potential while creating a network that supports them along their educational and career journeys. For more info and to apply. The deadline for registration is March 29th.
First Aid Training - Emergency First Aid with CPR-C - Saturday April 6, 9:00am-5:00pm. YEP students only pay $55! ($110 regular cost). Register now! Call 250-656-5537 to pay via credit, or visit the SHOAL Centre Reception Desk to pay via cash, cheque or card.
Click for Volunteer Opportunities
Maria's Souvlaki in Sidney is hiring 4 students for serving! Part-time evenings and weekends. $16.75/hr + tips. Bring your resume and apply in person!
Portofino Bakery is offering both full-time and seasonal summer positions, with all roles starting at a minimum of $20 per hour. They provide a range of perks including complimentary staff bread, wellness programs, social events, and more. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference, apply today! You can learn more about available positions and submit your application through https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Portofino-Bakery-2/jobs or by contacting them directly at recruitment@protofinobakery.ca
Panorama Recreation has many job postings available. Please find the current postings using this link: Employment & Program Proposals | CRD. They offer a fun, dynamic and inclusive workplace with amazing wages and employee benefits such as free access to drop-in activities!
***The next Grad Parent Meeting is April 9th at 7pm in the Library Learning Commons.***
Borrow Me Boutique, is a dress rental company, renting dresses as a sustainable option for any event.
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 - Support in all subjects after school in Room 202 or 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
- 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
March 8 - Panther Cup
March 8 - Course Selection forms due
March 12 - Parkland Talent Show
March 15 - Gr. 9 Immunization Make-Up Day
March 18-April 2 - Spring Break
April 5 - Grad Breakfast & Grad Assembly Block 1
April 10 - Term 3 ends
April 11 - Saanich Dance Showcase 9am-11am
April 11 - Grad Capstone presentation day (Grade 12’s)
April 12 - Day of Silence
April 15-19 - Literacy/Numeracy Assessment week
April 19 - Learning Updates available after 4:00
April 22 - Non-Instructional Day
April 22-25 - Int’l Rocky Mountain trip
April 25 - Early dismissal
April 25 - Parent/Teacher interviews 5pm-7pm, by appt only
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
