Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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 Nov 14 @ 7:00.

Screamfest is back at Claremont Secondary.  Oct 25-27. Tickets available at our front office. $10 ea or $30 for a family of 4.

Literacy & Numeracy Assessments Oct 31-Nov 4. See Mr. Earnshaw to register. Schedule.
Literacy 10 Slideshow     Literacy 10 info      Literacy 12 info

Studio 63 is holding a Canned Food Drive October 24-December 1 supporting the local Food Bank and while you are there get a new hair cut at the same time.

October is ADHD awareness month. Did you know that children with ADHD develop brain functions such as attention control 30% later than children without ADHD? Or that children with ADHD have less of the neurotransmitter dopamine occurring naturally? This 20 minute video from Kelty mental health clears up some myths about ADHD and gives a helpful overview of the complexity of ADHD. They've also put together an 8-module course for parents of children with ADHD that you can access via the same link. October Snapshot - Healthy Habits and Well-being

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  //  Beef Stroganoff // Alfredo Tortellini (V)  // Breakfast Platter  //  Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Beef Soft Taco  // Avocado Chicken Salad Wrap   //  Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED TREATS: Apple Cinnamon Muffins  //  Peanut Butter Bars

The Cafeteria has a debit tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card $25.00.  Pay online.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:


CAREER CENTRE:

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

Thrifty Foods in Sidney is looking to hire 3 students to work in the Bakery Department.  Feel free to contact Elisa Wyatt, Retail Administration Coordinator, 250-656-0946 for enquiries or to submit your resume.

The Sidney Bakery is also hiring.  For those interested, submit your resume to sidneybakery@gmail.com or call 250-656-1012.

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

 SD63 Career's Newsletter.

 GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2022-2023 Google Classroom for details.

There will be a grad committee meeting today at lunch in Ms. Frith’s Room 108. Any grads wishing to have input on grad wear should be there!

 UVic will be providing an information session on Thursday October 27th during lunch break in the Learning Commons about their programs and admissions procedures.

 Grad Photo Week is Oct 24-28.  Bookings are by appointment only.

 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's - BIPOC Club @ lunch in Rm 113

Tuesday's - Games Club @ lunch Rm 112 // Girls’ Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106  //  Gardening
                   Club @ lunch outside the library

Wednesday's -  Knitting Club @ lunch in Rm 211

Thursday's -  Tech Club @ lunch in the Learning Commons  //  D & D @ lunch in Rm 208 //  Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106

Friday's - GSA @ lunch Rm 212

 Upcoming Days of Note:

 Oct 21 - Non-Instructional Day

Oct 24-28 - Grad Photo week, by appt only, link to follow

Oct 31-Nov 3 - Numeracy & Literacy Assessments - see Mr. Earnshaw

Nov 3 - Photo retakes - Block 1

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