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Tuesday Post

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 

Parkland Musical Theatre Production Presents “Kiss Me, Kate”, tickets are $12 for students and $17 for adults. Call 250-655-2736 (8am-3pm T-F) to reserve. Show run Feb 1-4, curtains up at 7:00pm & Feb 4 - 2:00 matinee. Parkland Theatre seating plan.

Mark your calendars. We are hosting an IB Info Night Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 - in our theatre or join us virtually.

Our Leadership students are holding a sleeping bag and pillow drive today through January 20. Donations are being collected in the front foyer. All donations are for Ukrainian families.

Grade 11s and 12s are invited to read frequently updated scholarship information posted on the Scholarship Google classroom.

Are you a student in grades 9-12? Explore your options at this FREE green collar career conference for secondary students on Saturday February 11, 2023 from 9:00 - 2:30 held virtually this year. Register today.

UBC Engineering Dept is offering multiple virtual events now until March, register now.

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.

PARKLAND CAFETERIA WEEKLY MENU 

MAIN DISHES:Ginger Beef with Rice  //  Tofu Fried Rice (V)  //   Lasagna & Garlic Bread  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap  //  Chicken Nuggets  //  Clubhouse  //  Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Double Chocolate Muffins  // Brownies

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 all the Panthers who ran the  Pioneer 8K yesterday. Hector was the first Panther over the line followed closely by Mr. Burnham! A shout out to the rest of the international student run crew of Marti, Ignacio, and Nele for their efforts yesterday!

CAREER CENTRE

The District of Saanich is hosting a Job Fair. There are many positions for current students 10 to 12.   For example Recreation and Community Services is always looking for Program Assistants/Leaders for our camps or Swim instructors for our two pool facilities or in Public Works as Labourer or Compost Attendant.  Otherwise, it is a great place to chat with hiring managers for future career opportunities and discuss types of certifications etc that might be required for specific positions.

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

Shockwave Marine Suspension Seating is a fabrication shop in Sidney specializing in marine seat manufacturing. They are looking for entry level laborers looking to get their feet in the door at a fabrication shop.

Come join our virtual Parents as Education & Career Coaches (PECC) Workshop Jan 11 at 6:30 to learn how you can help support your student in planning for their future. The information will be especially helpful for families with students in Grades 10-12. Register today.

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

SD63 Career's Newsletter.

GRAD

Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.

Grade 12s are invited to read frequently updated information posted on the Admissions Google classroom.

Grad Photo retakes are January 9-11, book your appointment now.

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

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

Jan 11 - Parents as Career Coaches 6:30-8:30 MS Teams, register today

Jan 19 - IB Info Night 7:00 - in our theatre and virtual

Jan 23 -27 - Course completion week: school buses run at regular time.

23 - Block 1 8:20-11:30 additional support in the pm

24 - Block 2 8:20-11:30 with additional support in the pm

25 - Block 3 8:20-11:30 with additional support in the pm

26 - Block 4 8:20-11:30 with additional support in the pm

27 - course completion all day

Jan 30 - Semester 2 starts

Feb 1 - 4 - Theatre Production of Kiss Me, Kate - 7:00 curtain time with a matinee at 2:00 on Feb 4

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