Thursday, November 24, 2022 - Early dismissal day 2:00

Report Cards were distributed Monday. Parent/Teacher interviews are tonight night - 5-7pm, appointments only. Call Ms. Gribling to book your appointments 250-655-2700.

Today is early dismissal 2:00, Wed/Fri bell schedule.

Talent Show has been rescheduled to next Tuesday at lunch in the theatre.

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 Dec 12 @ 7:00.

The Parkland Band is organizing a Purdy’s Fundraiser. Orders due by November 25.

goEngGirl workshop at UVic, December 3, 10-4. Register via QR code on poster.

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: Sweet & Sour Pork on Rice  //  Tofu Fried Rice (V)  //  Personal Pizza //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS:  Turkey Panini on a Ciabatta Bun //  Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Apple Cinnamon Muffins  //  Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Cafeteria has a debit tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card $30.00.  Pay online.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Ruby for winning the BC Cross Country 5K Race with an amazing time of 17:17 and 30 sec ahead of 2nd place runner! Way to go Ruby, good luck at the nationals on Saturday!


CAREER CENTRE

Police Camp!! Interested in joining a fabulous week of Leadership and Training during spring break...for FREE!!!  If you are wondering if a career as a Police Officer, or a First Responder is for you, this is the perfect camp.  See Ms. McNamee if you are interested!

Early Learning and Care Field Trip: If you are interested in a Career In Early Learning and Care?

Are you in grade 10-12 and would like to explore this Career pathway?  Saanich School District is taking interested students on a tour of Camosun. Camosun provides students with cutting edge knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with children, families, professionals and communities. Students at Camosun learn to create responsive environments that support each child to reach their potential in every area.  See Ms. McNamee if interested in this field trip....did I mention Free LUNCH at the Camosun Food truck!!

Interested in a volunteer opportunity where you'll meet new people and make a real difference in the community by taking care of nature?  Remove Invasive Species with the Greater Victoria Green Team!  Saturday, November 26, 2022,  9:45am-1pm at  Patricia Bay Park, North Saanich.  All ages, abilities, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome! We will provide training, tools, and gloves for volunteers. There will also be snacks and eco-gifts to take home at the end!  Questions? Email Maria@GreenTeamsCanada.ca or Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page.

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

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

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD

Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.

Grad Winter Dinner Dance tickets are now available, pay online.

UVic is hosting a full day Explore UVic event Saturday, Nov 26, More information and registration at uvic.ca/.explore.
 

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.

Next Grad Parent Meeting is December 5 ~ 7pm in the Library Learning Commons.

Meat Draw grad fundraiser at Brewsky’s Pub ~ Dec 10 ~  2-4pm, mark your calendars.

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

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
Nov 24 - Early dismissal 2:00 - Wed/Fri bell schedule
Nov 24 - Parent Teacher Interviews 5-7pm. By appointment only, call Ms. Gribling for appointments
              250-655-2700.
Nov 29 - Talent Show at lunch in the theatre
Dec 2 - Board Games Night - 5:30-7:30 in the library - sign up

That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!