Thursday Post
November 16, 2023
*** Parent/Teacher in person interviews are next Thursday, Nov 23, 5:00-7:00, call Ms. Gribling, 250-655-2700 to book.
Lots of School Bus cards still to pick up from the front office. Transportation FAQ’s
SISP is looking for host families for this school year.
With our continued partnership with the Saanich Police Community Engagement Division, we provide resources for parents and youth in our community through a variety of workshops and seminars. Join Saanich Youth Services in partnership with Saanich Police for a FREE Gang Education & Trends Seminar. This is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to better understand the trends police are seeing in our community. In this workshop, participants will have the chance to ask all the questions they need to. Hear all the up-to-date information from police officers and youth workers in our community. Everyone from all walks of life and all corners of the community are welcome. Friday, November 17, 6:30-8:30 at Royal Oak Middle School. Registration Link. You will need to create a Saanich Active account to register.
Our band students are having a Purdy’s fundraiser for their spring festival trips. Orders are due November 24. Order now.
A continuous 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.
School Photos have gone home, if you would like to order pictures, feel free to use the promo code for 10% off your order. CODE: F2310OFF, off expires May 1, 2024. Redeem now.
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.
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! PAC can be reached at: parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com
Graduation diplomas for last year’s grads have arrived and 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. Email your order to Ms. Gribling, cgribling@saanichschools.ca then pay online - pick up at end of day at the front office.
Just a reminder that student drop off and pick-up is in the parking lot by the tennis court.
IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY : Weekly menu
MAIN: Butter Chicken & Rice // Fettuccine Alfredo // Hot Dogs
SANDWICHES & SIDES: Naan Pizza // Clubhouse // Veggies & Dip
SWEET TREATS: Assorted Muffins // Assorted Cookies
Cafeteria lunch cards are $30. You pay for them online. Students then pick up at the office.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Intramural Volleyball Schedule this week:
Thursday - Denominators vs Team Seb // Caitlin’s Kids vs Educators
Career or Educational Information:
The Environmental Leadership Ocean Group of Mount Douglas Secondary School has invited Parkland students who are interested in supporting ocean sustainability to attend their Diversity in Marine Science: Inspiring Youth in Ocean Sustainability Conference on November 20th. The conference will feature speakers on marine biology, ocean sustainability and student led activities. 9:30am-3:00pm, lunch will be provided. Registration is required by today.
Click for Volunteer Opportunities
*** Interested in supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities? Join us at an upcoming: Child & Youth Care Open House. Wednesday, December 6th, 4.00PM – 5.00PM Hybrid event: UVic campus and via zoom. Door prizes!! Register now.
GRAD
The Post-secondary BC event is coming on Wednesday, Nov 22 in block 1 and 2. Representatives for 15 Post-secondary institutions will be here to share information about their programs. There will also be presentations by UVic and Camosun in the learning commons for grade 12s. Please see Ms. Anderson or Ms. Romell to sign up for the UVic and Camosun presentations or sign up through the Post-secondary Google classroom.
Grad parent fundraiser at Brewsky’s Taphouse, Meat Draw and 50/50. Next date is Nov 18, 2-4pm. Parent volunteers can sign up for a date. All parents are welcome to come for some afternoon fun.
The next Grad Parent Meeting is November 21 at 7:00 in the Library Learning Commons.
A continuous Fundraiser for grade 12s 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, Thursday 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
- BIPOC Club @ lunch Room 105
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
Nov 17 - Report Cards available after 4:00, sign in.
Nov 20 - Non-Instructional Day - no classes
Nov 21 - Grad Parent Meeting - 7:00 pm
Nov 23 - Early dismissal, 2:00
Nov 23 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 5:00-7:00 - by appt, call Ms. Gribling to book, 250-655-2700
Dec 25-Jan 5 - Winter Break
Jan 8 - School back in session
Jan 18 - IB info night - via MS Teams 6:00
Jan 22-24 - Grad photo retakes by appt - online booking link to come
Jan 22-26 - Literacy/Numeracy Assessment week - schedule
Jan 22 - Block 1 8:30-11:30 and course completion in the afternoon
Jan 23 - Block 2 8:30-11:30 and course completion in the afternoon
Jan 24 - Block 3 8:30-11:30 and course completion in the afternoon
Jan 25 - Block 4 8:30-11:30 and course completion in the afternoon
Jan 26 - Course completion only all day
Jan 29 - Semester 2 starts
Jan 31-Feb 3 - Musical Production of Mean Girls, curtain up at 7:00 ( & Sat 2:00 & 7:00)
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
