Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Leadership class is hosting our annual food drive to support the Sidney Food Bank, through Dec 16.

Report Cards were distributed Monday. If you haven’t picked yours up yet, please see Ms. Gribling in the office

Parkland talent show is today at lunch in the theatre. Go, enjoy and support your peers.

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 Dec 12 @ 7:00.

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

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: Lasagna & Garlic Bread  //  Tofu Pad Thai (V)  //  Chicken Nuggets & Fries  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS:  Breakfast Wrap  //  Pizza  //  Clubhouse  //  Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Double Chocolate Muffins  //  Brownies

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 all Jr. Boys, Sr. Boys and Sr. Girls Basketball Players.  There is an important meeting in the gym today after school.  All players must attend.

A big Parkland congratulations to Ruby Broadbent who was 2nd at the U18 Canadian National Cross Country Championship this weekend in Ottawa. Ruby ran the 4K race in 14:52 narrowly missing out defending her title by 2 seconds. We are very proud of her!!

CAREER CENTRE

Police Camp!! Interested in joining a fabulous week of Leadership and Training during spring break...for FREE!!!  If you are wondering if a career as a Police Officer, or a First Responder is for you, this is the perfect camp.  See Ms. McNamee if you are interested!

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

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 Winter Dinner Dance tickets are now available, pay online. Last day to purchase tickets is today, $45.

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 7 ~ 7pm in the Library Learning Commons.

Meat Draw grad fundraiser at Brewsky’s Pub ~ Dec 10 ~  2-4pm, 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 28-Dec 16 - Food Drive for the Sidney Food Bank

Nov 29 - Talent Show at lunch in the theatre

Dec 1 - Grad Semi Formal Dinner Dance 6-10pm - last day to buy tickets is Nov 29 - $45 - pay online

Dec 2 - Christmas colour day
Dec 2 - Board Games Night - 5:30-7:30 in the library - sign up

Dec 6 - Band Concert 7:00pm in the theatre, tickets available in the office or pay night of - $20 each

Dec 9 - Holiday Sweater Day

Dec 10 - Grad fundraiser @ Brewsky’s 2-4pm

Dec 16 - PJ Day

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