Thursday Post

Thursday Post

School Apr 06, 2023

Thursday, April 6, 2023 ~ Happy Easter everyone ~ enjoy your long weekend!

***  Hello Parkland Community, I am going to try something new …… within these daily announcements if you see ***  before any announcement, this means that it is a new item for “today”. Then “tomorrow” I will remove ***  and apply ***  to the day's new announcements.  Please note, In The Cafeteria Today and Upcoming Days of Note, are always new, I will not be applying ***.  As always, your feedback is appreciated, this could be an epic failure, so please bare with me.

Today is the last day to order a 2022-2023 yearbook, pay through the online portal.

Literacy and Numeracy Graduation Assessments are April 25-28. Here are some links with more information regarding these assessments. Please see Mr. Earnshaw if you have any questions or want to rewrite your assessment. Check out any of these links for more information: Literacy 10 Slideshow ,  Literacy 10 info ,  Literacy 12 info ,  Numeracy 10 info.    Assessment schedule .


Host Families Wanted for September 2023!  The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is looking for host families for International Students joining Parkland in September, 2023.

  • Duration: students come to Saanich for a stay of 4, 5 or 10 months  
  • Provide: a private bedroom, three meals a day, healthy snacks, and inclusion in your family life 
  • Receive: a monthly honorarium of $1,150 per student for expenses incurred, and continued support from the SISP Homestay Team  
  • Create: relationships and memories that will last a lifetime!
    Visit the SISP website, reach out by email, homestay@saanichschools.ca, or read our Homestay Brochure to learn more! Sign up for an in-person Host Family Information Evening HERE.

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.

IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY:

MAIN DISHES:  Chicken Noodle Box  //  Cheese Tortellini (V)   //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap  //    Veggies & Dip
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

Mark your calendars, this Saturday, April 8, are the Sr Basketball All-Star Games. Scott Davidson is
playing at 4:00 and Melia Strosher is playing at 5:45. Both games are at Spectrum Community School. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our talented athletes. Good luck Scott and Melia, we are proud of you for being chosen to represent Parkland!

*** Congratulations to our Track and Field Team on their first meet yesterday. Ruby was 1st and Hector was 5th in the 3000. Ignacio was an iron man competing the in 200, 800 & 3000. Josh did well in the long jump and our relay team consisting of Hannah, Ruby, Hector and Jackson came 4th in the 4 x 100 mixed team event. Way to go Panthers!! Good luck with the rest of your season! 

Sr Girl’s Soccer Home Games 3:30 kick off: April 13 & 18

Rugby Home Games 3:30 tipoff: Boys: April 11, 18, 25  //  Girls: April 14, 21, 28


CAREER CENTRE


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

*** Thinking of Firefighting? ISLAND IGNITE, July 7-9, 2023. A weekend for female youth in Grades 11 & 12 to be engaged, encouraged, and empowered through firefighting! For more information visit www.islandignite.com or email info@islandignite.com   Applications due May 1, 2023
 

*** BUTCHART GARDENS Job Fair! April 20, 6:30-8:00pm at Butchart Gardens. Spring and summer employment opportunities! https://www.butchartgardens.com/employment/

Looking for a job on the Peninsula? Get experience, have some fun (and even some food)! 

Now hiring:

Fox and Monocle Cafe; Barista - $17.50/hr  https://foxandmonoclebakery.com/

Riva; Server https://rivasidney.ca/

Fish O Chips; Dishwasher  http://www.fishochips.ca/

10 Acres at the Pier; Dishwasher - $21.50/hr https://10acres.ca/pier-restaurant/

Longview Farms Farmstand - $22-25/hr https://longviewfarms.ca/

Panorama Rec Center has a couple summer employment opportunities that may be of interest, particularly if you are interested in tennis or other sports. They are currently recruiting and working to hire their summer team to lead and assist day camps. This summer, they have six weeks of half-day tennis camps planned, along with seven weeks of full-day multi-sport camps.  More details of each employment opportunity can be viewed via these links:

     And here are a few general details of what each program will entail:

  • Tennis Camp (8:30am-12pm M-F +prep/take down time)(7-10 year olds): Join Panorama coaches and camp leaders for a fun week of tennis and more! Aimed at racquet sport beginners, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of tennis, following the progressive tennis model that uses modified courts and balls, scaled to maximize learning and fun! Each day will include time on-court, plus a sprinkle of general camp activities such as cooperative group games, crafts and outdoor play.
    • Jul 10-14 – Centennial Park, Central Saanich
    • Jul 17-21 – Centennial Park, Central Saanich
    • Jul 24-28 – Centennial Park, Central Saanich
    • Jul 31-Aug 4 – Panorama Recreation Centre, North Saanich
    • Aug 14-18 – Panorama Recreation Centre, North Saanich
    • Aug 21-25 – Panorama Recreation Centre, North Saanich
  • Multi-Sport Camp (9am-4pm M-F +prep/take down time)(7-12 year olds): Throughout the week, campers will participate in a wide range of sports and activities which may include, but is not limited to, tennis, basketball, track and field, skating and swimming. Campers will follow a new activity schedule each week to allow those who attend multiple weeks, the opportunity to participate in different activities and sports. Each week, campers will partake in excursions.
    • Weekly, Monday-Friday, Jul 4-Aug 18 (excl. stat holidays) – Panorama Recreation Centre, North Saanich


Lordco Auto Parts in Sidney has a cashier job posting. Flexible hours, good pay. Take your resume to the Sidney store.

Shockwave Marine Suspension Seating is looking for a Powder Coat Trade Apprentice.  Job link

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

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD
 

*** Thank you to the grad parents for hosting the grade 12 breakfast this morning and a big shout out to the Prairie Inn for donating and preparing the breakfast! We appreciate all your support!!


*** Grad packages were distributed this morning in the assembly, please go over it with your grad, sign the papers and return to the office by April 28.

Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.

Next Grad Parent Meeting is April 13~ 7pm in the Library Learning Commons.
 

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
 

Apr 7 - Good Friday, stat, no school

Apr 10 - Easter Monday, stat, no school

Apr 13 - Grad Capstone Presentations - all day - grads make sure you have signed up

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!