Thursday Post
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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 Oct 17 @ 7:00.
UBC Engineering Dept is hosting a virtual Open House on October 13-15, an On-Campus Open House on November 5 at the Vancouver campus and November 19 at the Okanagan campus. Register online by October 13.
The Parkland Track campaign is still running. Work on the new track has started but we are still in need of raising funds to resurface it. Please spread the word about this exciting community project and check out the website at www.parklandtrack2021.com . There is a DONATE TODAY button at the top for those interested in donating. It will take a village to raise the money needed but we can do it! Thank you for your support of our community project.
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 // Pork Schnitzel, Potatoes & Veggies // Tofu Buddha Bowl (V) // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap // Sushi // Potstickers // Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Morning Glory Muffins // Assorted Cookies
The Cafeteria has a debit tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card $25.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ruby was the first finisher in the SENIOR BOYS race!! Hector was 9th and Ignacio 11th. Nele was 9th in the Senior Girls Race and Marti was 15th in the Jr Boys Race. Sarah, Ludmilla, Camila and Layla also all had great races! It was the biggest Parkland Team in years!!! Thanks to all the volunteers who marshalled too!
KidSport Greater Victoria is a local organization that exists to help families in need access organized sport opportunities for their children. To be eligible for up to $600 per year in registration fee support, children must be 18 years or under, families must be within financial eligibility limits, and season must be at least 8 weeks long with an eligible sport organization. For more information, a list of eligible local sport organizations, and to apply, visit www.kidsportvictoria.ca.
CAREER CENTRE:
Want to Volunteer and give back to the community of Sidney? Monday October 17th at lunch in the career center the Sidney Business Association will be here looking for Youth to Volunteer at the amazing events in our community! Coming up fast is the "Treat Street" Halloween event! Come to the career center at lunch for some treats and volunteer sign up!
There are so many jobs available right now! Check out the QR codes posters around the school and the job board at the Career Centre.
Job Opportunities: see Ms. McNamee for more details if you are interested in any of the following:
Do you want to learn how to build a boat? Liquid Metal is hiring! Shop Clean up, and miscellaneous work. Need to have a Drivers License. If you are interested in the Marine Service Industry, or Welding and Metal Fabrication this is the job for you! See Ms. Mac
Are you interested in Health Care as a future career? if so, here's a great opportunity for you - Pharmasave in Sidney is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant! Cashier and Cosmetic Counter help is also required. Training will be provided, evening and weekend shifts. See Ms. Mac if interested.
Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe is seeking a part-time dishwasher. Cash tips and meals are provided to compliment minimum wage. Evening and weekend shifts.
Maria's Souvlaki Greek Restaurant is hiring. Join this family-owned business in serving delicious Traditional Greek food. Must be willing to work weekends.
Star Cinema is opening a brand-new theatre! See Ms. McNamee if you'd like to be a part of their new team.
Starbucks in Sidney is hiring. Flexible work hours and training provided.
Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) October issue.
SD63 Career's Newsletter.
GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2022-2023 Google Classroom for details.
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.
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's - BIPOC Club @ lunch in Rm 113
Tuesday's - Games Club @ lunch Rm 112 // Girls’ Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106 // Gardening
Club @ lunch outside the library
Wednesday's - Knitting Club @ lunch in Rm 211
Thursday's - Tech Club @ lunch in the Learning Commons // D & D @ lunch in Rm 208 // Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106
Friday's - GSA @ lunch Rm 212
Upcoming Days of Note:
Oct 10 - Thanksgiving Day - no school
Oct 13 - Grad Parent info night - MS Teams link to info session 6pm
Oct 21 - Non-Instructional Day
Oct 24-27 - Grad Photo week,by appt only, link to follow
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
