Tuesday Post

Tuesday Post

School Apr 11, 2023

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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 .

*** Here is the May IB exam schedule.

*** Studio 63 Hair Salon is now open for haircuts and styling. Call for an appointment or just walk in.

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.

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:  Sweet & Spicy Cashew Chicken on rice //  Mac & Cheese (V)   //  Pizza  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Breakfast Wrap  //  Clubhouse  //  Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins  //  Brownies
The Cafeteria accepts debit tap, cash or Cafeteria punch card $30.00.  Pay online.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS

*** Congratulations to Scott and Melia for participating in the Sr All-Star Basketball games on Saturday. Scott made some impressive dunks and added 10 points to his winning team. Melia was a playmaker on the court helping her team to an impressive win over the north. It was an energetic night of basketball and a great way to end the basketball season. Way to go Panthers!

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.

*** Are you 15-18 and interested in an exciting and challenging volunteer role in healthcare? Island Health's Step Up Youth Program is for you! The program is centered on providing social engagement support to patients and residents, with a commitment of one two-hour shift per week. For more information and to apply.

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


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

Grad packages have been distributed, 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 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!