Thursday Post
Thursday, January 26, 2023 ~ Block 4 - 8:25-11:30 today
Jan 23 -27 - Course completion week: school buses run at regular time.
26 - Block 4 8:20-11:30 with additional support in the pm
27 - course completion all day
Semester 2 timetables have been distributed, any course changes must be completed by February 2. Please book an appointment with Mr. Choo, Grades 10 & 12 or with Ms. Anderson, grades 9 & 11, for any changes.
Parkland Musical Theatre Production Presents “Kiss Me, Kate”, tickets are $12 for students and $17 for adults. Call 250-655-2736 (8am-3pm T-F) to reserve. Show run Feb 1-4, curtains up at 7:00pm & Feb 4 - 2:00 matinee. Parkland Theatre seating plan.
Literacy/Numeracy Assessments are next week, Jan 23-26, see schedule. If any students would like to rewrite either assessment, please see Mr. Earnshaw. Literacy 10 Slideshow, Literacy 10 info , Literacy 12 info.
Our Leadership students are holding a sleeping bag, blankets and pillow drive today through January 27. Donations (including cash for us to buy items) are being collected in the front foyer with all donations going to Ukrainian families.
Missed our IB info night? Here’s a link to our slide show.
Grade 11s and 12s are invited to read frequently updated scholarship information posted on the Scholarship Google classroom.
Are you a student in grades 9-12? Explore your options at this FREE green collar career conference for secondary students on Saturday February 11, 2023 from 9:00 - 2:30 held virtually this year. Register today.
UBC Engineering Dept is offering multiple virtual events now until March, register now.
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.
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: Burger & Fries // Cheese Tortellini (V) // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Blueberry Muffins // Oatmeal Cookies
The Cafeteria accepts debit tap, cash or Cafeteria punch card $30.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Chris Donaghy, Muhammed Al Ibrahim and Ayman Zahara who were selected to participate in this year's Police and Leadership Camp during spring break. They will spend one week learning about law enforcement, leadership, and being a first responder. BRAVO!!
The District of Saanich is hosting a Job Fair January 26. There are many positions for current students 10 to 12. For example Recreation and Community Services is always looking for Program Assistants/Leaders for our camps or Swim instructors for our two pool facilities or in Public Works as Labourer or Compost Attendant. Otherwise, it is a great place to chat with hiring managers for future career opportunities and discuss types of certifications etc that might be required for specific positions.
Sidney Employment Expo 2023 is March 2, 3-6pm at Mary Winspear.
There are many available jobs right now. See Ms. McNamee for more details.
Panorama has a lot of job opportunities right now, check out all the positions they have available.
Thrifty Foods in Sidney is still looking for students for the bakery and produce departments. These are two great departments to work in. Feel free to drop off your resume at Thrifty's or see Ms. McNamee.
Butchard Gardens is hiring for various positions for Spring & Summer 2023.
Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) February issue.
SD63 Career's Newsletter.
GRAD
Grad Lanyards are now on sale! Students must pre-order to get one. Orders will close on Tuesday, February 14th. Buy one for $8 or two for $15. Pay online.
The next Grad Parent Committee meeting is set for Monday, February 6th at 7PM in the Library Learning Commons. Parents are welcome to follow the Grad Parent Facebook page.
Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.
Grads your yearbook quotes are due February 7. You can use the QR codes on posters around the school. You can also vote for “Most likely to …” using the posted QR codes.
Grade 12s are invited to read frequently updated information posted on the Admissions Google classroom.
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.
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
Jan 23 -27 - Course completion week: school buses run at regular time.
26 - Block 4 8:20-11:30 with additional support in the pm
27 - course completion all day
Jan 30 - Semester 2 starts
Feb 1 - 4 - Theatre Production of Kiss Me, Kate - 7:00 curtain time with a matinee at 2:00 on Feb 4
Feb 2 - last day for Semester 2 course changes
Feb 8 - Report Cards emailed to students school email 3:00pm
Feb 9 - Early dismissal 2:00
Feb 9 - Grade 8 Parent Night & Celebration of Learning 6:30-8:00
Feb 14 - Grade 9 immunizations - blocks 1 & 2
Feb 16 - Course selection Info night - virtual
Feb 17 - Non-Instructional Day ~ no school
Feb 20 - Family Day - no school
Feb 22 - Pink Shirt Day
Mar 10 - Course selection forms due
Mar 20-31 - Spring Break - no school
Apr 3 - School back in session
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
