Thursday Post
October 5, 2023
Our PAC needs your help. The PAC would like to continue to run the breakfast club 7:45-8:25am, selling muffins and juice boxes to our students. They need parent volunteers to sign up. Thank you for supporting our students!
Saanich Schools is seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to Policy 21 – Bus & Van Transportation. You are invited to attend one of the open house meetings to learn more about the transportation policy review and the proposed policy amendments.
Just a reminder for you to report when your student is absent from school, any time of the day. Email: parkland_attendance@saanichschools.ca OR Phone: 250-655-2713.
*** Graduation diplomas for last year's grads have finally arrived. They can be picked up at the front office.
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 then pay online - pick up at end of the day, at the front office.
Just a reminder that student drop off and pick-up is in the parking lot by the tennis courts.
IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY : Weekly menu
MAIN: Burger & Fries (V) // Mac & Cheese (V) // Hot Dogs
SANDWICHES & SIDES: Breakfast Wrap // Naan Pizza // Sushi // Veggies & Dip
SWEET TREATS: Assorted Muffins // Assorted Cookies
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volleyball Home Games this week:
No home games this week
Sr Boys Soccer Home Games this week, 3:30 start time:
No home games this week
*** Sr Boys basketball practice is tonight at 7:00.
Career or Educational Information:
HIGHTECHU - Programs for high school students to get hands-on experience in technology, design, and business, by designing and building their own product. $150, starts October 17. For more info and to register visit.
Community Family and Child Studies - There are two fabulous Camosun courses being offered for FREE in Semester 2 online and Friday afternoon. Are you interested in Community, Family and Child Studies, then this is for you!! We not only pay the tuition but can help with other expenses as well as part of a government grant!
Dual Credit for Grade 12 - If you are interested in taking a Dual Credit Course as part of your career pathway at Camosun in the Winter session, please see Ms. Mac ASAP!
VOLUNTEERING:
Sidney Library Teen Advisory Group - Teens ages 13 - 18 years, looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Work on special library and community projects, meet other teens, develop leadership skills, boost your resume, earn volunteer hours and have fun. Saturday, October 7, 10:30 – 11:45 am Need more information? Come to the Library for more info!
If students are looking for easy volunteer hours, they can also send an email bsales@beaconcs.ca to sign up! We're looking for students to help set-up, take down after the event, and help out during the event in various roles.
TRAINING:
Job Postings & Volunteer Opportunities: Check out the Job Board
Landmark Dental is looking to Hire! Thinking of a Career in Dental....this job is perfect. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: after school (3:45 p.m. – 6: 30 p.m.) These hours are flexible – some days may be done earlier. Responsibilities: Sterilization assistant/restocking (directly supervised by a Registered Dental Assistant).
The Sidney/North Saanich Library has a job opening for a Page. Candidates must be full time students 16 years old or older. We are looking for an individual who takes pride in being organized – accurately shelving materials and completing routine library tasks in a timely manner. Rate of pay is $16.75 per hour. Students apply online to the position. Deadline for applications is Thursday, October 5 at 5pm. The 6 hour per week schedule is: Monday 5:15-8:15pm and Thursday 5:15-8:15pm.
GRAD
A 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
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 - Board and card game club at lunch in Room 109
- French Club at lunch Room 112
- D & D after school Room 206
Tuesday - Ping Pong and Chess at lunch in Room 106
- Garden Club at lunch Room 102
Wednesday - Knitting Club at lunch in room 211.
- Automotive Club after school
- D & D after school Room 206
Thursday - Ping Pong and Chess at lunch in Room 106
- Tech Club at lunch in the library
Friday - Automotive Club after school
- Cross Country on the track 2:15
Upcoming Days of Note
Oct 9 - Thanksgiving Day - no school
Oct 12 - Grad Parent info night 6:00 MS TEAMS
Oct 20 - Non-Instructional Day - no classes
Oct. 25-28 - Sayward Lakes - Outdoor Ed
Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 - Literacy/Numeracy Assessments
Nov. 2 - Photo Retake Day - Bk 1 only
Nov. 6 - 7 - Grad Photos
Nov. 9 - Term 2 Starts
Nov. 10 - Remembrance Day Assemblies
Nov. 13 - Stat for Remembrance Day
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
