Daily Announcements

Friday, September 18, 2020

 
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Friday, September 18, 2020
by Carol Gribling - Friday, 18 September 2020, 9:34 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:                            Welcome back Panthers!

Friday September 18, 2020     DAY 1

Today is the last day for changes to your timetable. Please book an appointment with Ms. Anderson (Grades 9 & 10) or Mr. Choo ( Grades 11 & 12).

School Bus registration is open for the 2020/21 school year. Please register your student now.  Parents can register at: www.sd63.bc.ca/programs-and-services/transportation


Parents here is more information on the Daily Health Screening Process.

All leadership students: Classes will begin next week! Grade 9 and 10 leadership students will meet on Tuesdays and Grade 11 and 12 leadership students will meet on Thursdays at lunch in the theatre. Please bring your lunch with you as we will be starting right away. If for some reason you can't make the first class, please see Ms. Frith or Mr. Mickelson ASAP. 

Parkland Sailing is starting soon.  If you are interested in sailing this fall please see Mrs. Bennett after school today (2:00) in the main foyer.

First Grad committee meeting is on Monday at lunch. Picnic on the grass beside the student parking lot. Everyone welcome!


Grad Pinnies! Order your grad Pinnie now with Mrs. Bennett in the front office! The second order will close soon. See google classroom for sizing and pricing.

Grad spirit week and gotcha starting Tuesday October 5th! Check the Instagram for details! Also, follow @ParklandGotcha2021, and @ParklandGradDresses_2021 for more info!

FOR ALL GRADE 12'S - those graduating in 2021 - Your GRAD ACCOUNT is up on instagram. Please request to follow: @ Parkland_2021_grad, through your personal account!


ORDER PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Forms at front office - place your order and pay - pick up at end of the day,at the front office! 


Sport Performance Basketball Class:

On Monday Sept 21st, Could all grade 9's in Sport Performance Basketball please come to room 200 at 11:45 am for a quick meeting. 
On Monday Sept 21st, Could all grade 10's in Sport Performance Basketball please come to room 200 at 12:00pm  for a quick meeting.

On Tuesday Sept 22nd, Could all grade 11's in Sport Performance Basketball please come to room 200 at 11:45 am for a quick meeting
On Tuesday Sept. 22nd, Could all grade 12's in Sport Performance Basketball please come to room 200 at 12:00pm for a quick meeting.


ALL GRADS: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: check Grad 2021 Google Classroom for details.

Mr. Choo will post scholarship information on "MR. CHOO TO YOU" Google Classroom.  Check periodically.  Read the criteria and instructions carefully and observe deadlines stringently.   Information about each scholarship will be provided and the relevant application form will be attached.  


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:


CAREER CENTRE:  WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS, special PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL: 
make an application for a great part-time job! Please contact Ms. McNamee for My Blueprint or resume help!


FIRE CADET CAMP!

Are you interested in being a first responder?  Fire Fighter??  
We have the most Amazing Spring Break Camp for YOU!
Come see Ms. Mac or Ms. Beaucamp right away!


ALERT FIRST AID WITH CPR "C" & AED - Saturday, October 24, 2020 -8:30-4:00 at the Shoal Centre.
This fun and interactive course trains people how to react and improvise during time priority, life threatening emergencies.
It covers adult and child licensing guidelines.  Register now at yep@beacons.ca or call 250-507-5680.  

EPICURE IS HIRING: temporary full-time work available, hiring up to 15 students for seasonal work - 7 days per week, 2 shifts per week available. $15.25 to $16.25 per hour. See CAREERS link to JOB OPPORTUNITIES on Parkland website.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  check VOLUNTEERING on Parkland website, via CAREERS LINK.


TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:

SD 63 SAANICH offers CAREER PROGRAMS as follows: please contact Ms. McNAMEE- ASAP - if you are interested in these amazing educational opportunities! Grades 10 & 11 students, contact Ms. McNamee to explore adds to your schedule, and possible school credits.


WORK EXPERIENCE 12A & 12B - 100 to 120 hours of on-site job training; 4 credits each course; @  ALL locations; Semester 1 and 2.


TRADE EXPLORATION: TEX - 4 TRADES - carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding; 16 credits, @ Claremont; Quarter 3 & 4.

SIP PROGRAMS / COURSES: Be a college student while still in high school! Business, Health, Human Services, Arts and Science; Technology. Programs and Courses offered at Camosun, tuition fees sponsored by SD63. 


EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES:

STUDY AND GO ABROAD - VIRTUAL EDUCATION FAIRS upcoming: see info@studyandgoabroad.com; link to study in Europe; degrees down under; studies and scholarships USA; highlights at Canadian Universities, Hong Kong, learn a language on line, and more. Scholarships Canada booth - link for information on scholarships. many choices. Check out the WEBINARS - wide range of topics.


TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 

Please contact your subject teacher directly, or come into school on your scheduled day for assistance.


BAND - MUSIC - CHOIR - MORNING REHEARSALS ALL YEAR: Starting Monday Sept 21
Monday: Jazz Band
Tuesday: Woodwinds
Wednesday: Jazz Band
Thursday: Brass/percussion/bass
Friday: Choir


PARKLAND CAFETERIA:

Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - cash purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see or telephone Parkland accounts office, 250-655-2736.


CLUBS, Sports teams, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, WEEKLY MEETINGS:

SPORTS TEAMS and SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS are available through the school year, usually at lunchtime, sometimes after school hours, through the school year. Opportunity to make new friends, try a new skill, play and learn - including:
LEADERSHIP; 
DUNGEONS & DRAGONSCROSS COUNTRY; TECH CLUB; ASL / SIGN LANGUAGEKNITTING CLUBYEARBOOK CLUB; DANCE;  BASKETBALL, SOCCER, BADMINTON, SWIMMING, RUGBY, TRACK TEAM, ENVIRONMENTAL, GRAD, COMMITTEE, and more.


PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING - WASH YOUR HANDS; WEAR A MASK - STAY WELL, AND KEEP OTHERS SAFE!

BE CALM, BE SAFE, BE KIND