Wednesday, November 9, 2022

For all the students participating in the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Thursday, please meet in the theatre today at the beginning of block 3 for a rehearsal.

The Board of Education is reviewing its bus transportation policy and is seeking feedback from parents, staff and students (middle and secondary). Your input is appreciated, this survey closes November 15th. Please complete the survey here.

Attention Parents: if you are interested in participating in the PAC Breakfast Club, please email parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com. Breakfast Club runs 7:40am-8:20am, selling muffins and juice to our students. Schedules will be done based on parent availability. Thank you for supporting our PAC and our students. Next PAC Meeting is Nov 21 @ 7:00.

Report Cards go home Nov 21. Parent/Teacher interviews are Nov 24 - 5-7pm, appointments only. Call Ms. Gribling to book your appointments 250-655-2700.

Cookies anyone? 🍪 Parkland Secondary Rowing and Volleyball Teams are joining forces and  bringing our local school and community the tastiest fundraiser ever, Tasty Batters/Moms Pantry Cookie dough, Cinnamon Buns and Perogies! All proceeds will go towards these two amazing sports that Parkland provides for our students. Funds will be used to help offset fees, uniforms, tournament expenses, equipment..etc  Cookie Dough order form. Perogie Order form.

Science Venture CanCode Workshops at UVic. Register for free workshops November to April. Call 250-721-8983 or email svregistration@engr.uvic.ca

goEngGirl workshop at UVic, December 3, 10-4. Register via QR code on poster.

Studio 63 is holding a Canned Food Drive October-December 1 supporting the local Food Bank and while you are there get a new hair cut at the same time.

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.

Just a reminder that student drop off/pick up is in the parking lot by the tennis courts. Or you can use the bus loop.

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

PARKLAND CAFETERIA WEEKLY MENU 

MAIN DISHES: Ginger Beef on Rice  //  Tofu Fried Rice  (V)  //  Ravioli with Meat Sauce  // Personal Pizza  //   Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Turkey Panini on a Ciabatta Bun  //   Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Apple Cinnamon Muffins  //  Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Cafeteria has a debit tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card $30.00.  Pay online.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Jr. Boys' Basketball players.  There is an important meeting today at lunch in room 202.

Senior boys' basketball tryouts are starting next week.  Monday, Nov. 14 and Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 PM. (Volleyball Players are excused)  And then the official tryouts with out-of-school evaluators are on Monday, Nov 21 and Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7:00 PM.

Congratulations to Ruby for winning the BC Cross Country 5K Race with an amazing time of 17:17 and 30 sec ahead of 2nd place runner! Way to go Ruby, good luck at the nationals!

Attention all students.  If you are wanting to play intramural Volleyball at lunch, please come to the PE office to get a sign-up sheet to enter your team.


CAREER CENTRE

Trade School Spotlight article from the Seaside Magazine.

Parents as Education & Career Coaches Workshop, mark your calendar - Jan 11 @ 6:30 MS Teams. Register now.

The Gustavson School of Business at UVic. is putting on two free workshops!!  
- The first workshop is Adulting 101: personal finance for students planning for college & university.  This workshop is on Thursday, November 17th, and will be lead by finance expert, Dr. Michael King.  Michael will take students through the ins and outs of establishing credit, navigating banking, and budgeting for their first year at college and university.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend  as well. 
- The second workshop is Entrepreneurship 101,  what makes a good side-hustle.  This workshop takes place on Tuesday, November 22nd, and will be lead by Entrepreneurship experts Dr. Brock and Claudia Smith.  It's a great opportunity for any students who aim to be change makers, self-starters, and/or have a desire to learn how to get ideas off the ground.  Adam Conlin, a recent BCom alumni, will be a special guest as he has launched his own food product, Justo's Plant-Based Dips.   

Sidney Library Volunteer Opportunity! Teens ages 13 - 18 years, looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Work on special library and community projects, meet other teens, develop leadership skills, boost your resume,  earn volunteer hours and have fun. The commitment is one meeting per month from November 2022 - June 2023 with additional meetings as required to support our programs and initiatives. Saturday, November 19, 10:30 – 11:30 am.

Thinking about becoming an Early Childhood Educator? Camosun is offering a free Early Learning and Care opportunity to students in February. Ms. McNamee for more information.

Interested in Law Enforcement? Police Camp is being held March 18-25 for students in grades 11 and 12 interested in Law Enforcement. See Ms. McNamee for more information.

Studio 63 - Want to support a fabulous cause and look stylish at the same time.  Studio 63 is offering haircuts for as little as $2 for clients who bring a donation to the food bank!

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

Are you 16 years or older, interested in working but don't have experience yet?   The Beacon Community Service JET Program is for you!  This 7-week pre-employment program pays you while you learn how to build skills and land a job.  The next start date is November 28, 2022.

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

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD

Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.

Grad wear is now available, order now, delivery before the winter break. Hoodie, crewneck, pinnie & t-shirt.  Store closes November 16

UVic is hosting a full day Explore UVic event Saturday, Nov 26, More information and registration at uvic.ca/.explore.

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.

Next Grad Parent Meeting is December 5 ~ 7pm in the Library Learning Commons.

Meat Draw grad fundraisers at Brewsky’s Pub ~ 2-4pm ~ Nov 12 & Dec 10, mark your calendars.

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

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
Nov 10 - Remembrance ceremonies 9:00 and 10:10
Nov 11 - Remembrance Day - no school
Nov 14 - Non-Instructional Day
Nov 21 - Report Cards go home in TAG
Nov 24 - Early dismissal 2:00 - Wed/Fri bell schedule
Nov 24 - Parent Teacher Interviews 5-7pm. By appointment only, call Ms. Gribling for appointments 250-655-2700.

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