Wednesday Post
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 ~ Happy International Women’s Day
Course selection forms for September have been distributed. Parents, please have a look at it with your child and sign the bottom before they are handed into the office. Due this Friday.
The Leadership class is holding an Outdoor Toy Drive March 6-17. - New or lightly used toys. ie: push cars and lawnmowers and sports equipment. All donations are going to The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. Donation box is in the front foyer.
There is a meeting today after school in room 106 for any students interested in Spring Sailing.
On April 8th, 2023 Science Venture is hosting the annual, free GoCodeGirl Event to promote computer sciences to girls and gender non-conforming folks. This year, the event is EcoCode themed: participants of any coding level will explore intersections between computer sciences, environmental sciences, and sustainability! Participants will also be provided with lunch and fun swag items to take home. Register today.
RebalanceMD is hosting their 8th Annual Young Artists Competition. The past years have been a great success and a lot of fun. Not to mention, a fantastic chance for students to showcase their talents in the community. Submissions need to be in by May 10.
Grade 11s and 12s are invited to read frequently updated scholarship information posted on the Scholarship Google classroom.
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: Butter Chicken on Rice // Fettuccine Alfredo (V) // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Panini on Ciabatta // Pizza // Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Double Chocolate Muffins // Assorted 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 Scott Davidson and Melia Strosher for being chosen to represent Parkland at the Sr All-Star Basketball Game on April 8 at 4:00 and 5:45 at Spectrum Secondary. Way to go Scott and Melia!
Sr Girl’s Soccer team practices are Mondays and Wednesdays after school, meet in the gym with your gear on.
Rugby Team practices are Mondays and Thursdays after school on the upper field.
Badminton is Wednesdays and Fridays after school in the gym.
Intramural Basketball Schedule:
March 14 - finals - teams to be determined
Peninsula FC Registration is now open for their Spring Academy and Learn to Play. Parents are invited to visit peninsulasoccer.ca to register.
A huge Congratulations to all the Parkland students who participated in the Regional Skills Canada Event the past two weeks. Parkland students did amazing and represented our school and district with Pride and Talent! Gold Medal Winners: Kiera Patterson in Photography; Ben Douglas in Electrical; Huan Zhang in Job Search. Silver Medal - Miko Chan in Culinary. Bronze Medalist - Isaac Petrick in Auto. Fabulous job by all and big standing O to our other participants: Drishti Balaiah, Cooper Harper, Maddie Grimmer, Dawson Bikadi, Coltin Richardson and Saul Roland .
Youth Leadership and Employment Boot Camp at Panorama, March 20-23. Register today.
There are many available jobs right now. See Ms. McNamee for more details.
Panorama has summer camp jobs available as well as Play in the Park jobs available. Check out their website.
Mary’s Bleue Moon is hiring dishwashers. No experience required. Friendly and inclusive environment. Free staff meals! Excellent first job experience. Cash tips. Please email resumes or stop by in person. marysbleuemoon@shaw.ca
Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) March issue.
SD63 Career's Newsletter.
GRAD
The next Grad Parent meeting is March 9, 7:00 pm in our Library Learning Commons.
Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.
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 // Electronics Club Rm in 106 after school
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
Mar 10 - Course selection forms due to the office
Mar 10 - Panther Cup - 1:00 at Panorama, Hockey Academy vs Staff - permission form required
Mar 20-31 - Spring Break - no school
Apr 3 - School back in session
Apr 6 - Grad breakfast 7:30, followed by mandatory block 1 grad assembly
Apr 7 - Good Friday, stat, no school
Apr 10 - Easter Monday, stat, no school
Apr 13 - Grad Capstone Presentations
Apr 14 - last day of Term 3
Apr 14 - Day of Silence
Apr 24 - Non-instructional Day
Apr 25 - Report Cards emailed out at 3:30
Apr 27 - Early dismissal 2:00
Apr 27 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 5-7pm. Call for appts
Apr 28 - Grad package due
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
