Wednesday Post
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
*** Leadership students are hosting a spring Food Drive now through April 27. All donations will be given to the Sidney Food Bank. Donation bin in the front foyer. Thank you for supporting our community.
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. This event has just been cancelled for this year due to low registration.
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 & Sour Pork on Rice // Cheese Tortellini (V) // Burger & Fries // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Panini on Ciabatta Bun // Pizza // Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Apple Cinnamon Muffins // Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Cafeteria accepts debit tap, cash or Cafeteria punch card $30.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
*** Congrats to the Sr. Girls Soccer Team for their 7-0 win over Vic High yesterday. Goals by Leo, Mikayla, Hannah A, Paige R, Martina, Scarlett, and Madi with Sierra Wright earning the shut out. Next up is an important home game against GNS, Tuesday at Blue Heron.
***The boys Rugby team had a great game yesterday against Belmont, they held their own against a very strong team.
Sr Girl’s Soccer Home Games 3:30 kick off: April 13 & 18
Rugby Home Games 3:30 tipoff: Boys: April 18, 25 // Girls: April 14, 21, 28
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/
*** Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) April 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.
*** Grads your Capstone presentation is tomorrow! Make sure you check the schedule to confirm your time. Be sure to check in at the Career Center 10 minutes before your time. And make sure you are dressed professionally - very important!! First impressions mean a lot!
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!
