Wednesday, December 14, 2022 ~ Team Jersey Day

Leadership class is hosting our annual food drive to support the Sidney Food Bank, now through Dec 16. Thank you for your support.

Parkland Leadership Students are collecting donations for Santa's Anonymous. Bring your unwrapped toys or games into school and leave them in the bin next to the Christmas Tree in the foyer! 

Santa is coming to Parkland today, come to the front foyer at lunch to have your picture taken with the Jolly Man.

A new fundraiser for the grads with Epicure, now until December 15th. Epicure Fundraiser Order Form

Our district Parent Advisory Committee (called COPACS - Council of Parent Advisory Committees of Saanich) wants to hear from district families about speakers and resources that would be helpful to support you and your child(ren) grow and learn at school. The COPACS Parent/Guardian Resource Committee has created a short survey for parents and guardians - please share with others and provide your thoughts by January 3rd.  Our school PAC will hear about the results and can potentially coordinate speakers and resources with other schools. Any questions or concerns? Please contact copacssd63@gmail.com. Thank you from COPACS Parent/Guardian Resource Committee.

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: Fettuccine Alfredo (V)  //  Butter Chicken on Rice // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS:   Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Assorted Muffins

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

Attention all students:  Intramural basketball will be starting in January. If you would like to play 3 on 3 basketball at lunch, please see Mr. Sutton for a sign up for.

Our Sr Girls and Boys Basketball team played against tough teams last night and although they played hard, came up short. Keep doing your best Panthers and we’ll still be proud of you!

If you are interested in running the Harriers Pioneer 8K in North Saanich on January 8th, sign up before Thursday for a discounted rate and join the Parkland Panthers team!

CAREER CENTRE

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

Are you in Grade 11 or 12, and are thinking about a career in the Medical Field?  Local Pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacist assistant.  Work alongside a Pharmacist and gain valuable insight into the world of medicine.   Afterschool and weekends. Come to the Career Center to find out more!!

Like to walk or ride your bike around Sidney? Local Pharmacy looking for a high school student to deliver blister packs after school 3 times a week.  Roughly 7-9 hours a week.  Walk, Ride, Deliver and earn money!  Come to the Career Center to find out more!!

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.

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

A new fundraiser for the grads with Epicure, now until December 15th. Epicure Fundraiser Order Form

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

Today-Dec 16 - Food Drive for the Sidney Food Bank

Dec 15 - last day to order Epicure - Grad fundraiser ~ Epicure Fundraiser Order Form

Dec 16 - PJ Day

Dec 19-Jan 2 - Winter Break

Jan 3 - School back in session

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

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