Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:

Friday October 9, 2020     DAY 1

Monday is Thanksgiving Day - no school - Enjoy some family time!

October 13 (Day 2) is Flip Day, this means that Block 1 moves to alternating days and Block 2 is now every day. Students will be bringing home a notice from each of their teachers with the plan for their class, and School bus routes are changing. Please see routes near you.

School photos have arrived, please pick yours up in the front foyer.

Today at 3:15pm join the community on the bike path across from the N. Saanich municipality building to protest for climate action, bring a sign and help build awareness!

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.

Although we will not be hosting our traditional, annual Terry Fox Run this year at Parkland, students are still encouraged to get out and complete the run on their own and/or donate to our school’s fundraising page. Stay tuned for some other exciting ways to run as part of the Parkland School community this fall. Our school’s fundraising page: http://www.terryfox.ca/ParklandSecondary

Our Breakfast Bagel program will be starting up soon.  PAC is looking for volunteers to help with this important program.  
For only an hour one morning every couple of weeks you can help make sure kids are getting a breakfast before school. 
Please send an email to parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com if you are able to help.

Registration has just opened for the BC Provincial Drama Teachers' Conference. It is happening on Friday October 23rd 2020. It is live, virtual and relevant to the challenges we are all facing this year! the cost is $15 for Thespians, $25 for non-Thespians! This is an affordable and accessible alternative to travelling to individual campuses.  And because the event is all online, costs are lower!  Students on the fence about doing theatre in college are encouraged to try out, meet with representatives, and learn more about their options! Register here!!  Instructions, requirements, and the application form are all available here. Applications and fees must be submitted online by Wednesday, October 14. 

Are you interested in computer programming, graphic design, app development or project management?  Are you ready to be creative, have fun and learn about working in the app development industry?  

Check out Game of Apps, youtu.be/EfeeXLBC8H4. This is an online, full-year extra-curricular program where students form teams to compete against other high schools in BC. No prior experience is necessary. Learn how to build a mobile app directly from professional developers and designers working in local tech companies and explore what options there are for a future career in tech.  Get more details at gameofapps.org.

Additional links and Information:

General Program Info: https://youtu.be/Qnc0CWhIgkA 
Why should I join Game of Apps? https://youtu.be/xn7XxhMGW4A 
Registration Info: https://youtu.be/4S4qgjtMRlM 
Registration: https://bit.ly/3gsth1y

The registration fee is $450 but the school can subsidize most of this.  Contact Ms. Chicanot asap if you are interested.  Application deadline is today.

VFS events for students: https://vfs.edu/events/vfs-open-house-2020

ALL GRADS: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2020-2021 Google Classroom for details.

Grad photo week is October 26-30, by appt only. The LifeTouch trailer will be parked outside the main entrance all week. Please register here for photos.

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

Canadian University Event (CUE) connecting students to the finest port-secondary opportunities across Canada. Register for free live virtual events Sept 28-Oct 9.  https://cuebc.org/

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships offers a $5000 scholarship for a student with critical financial need (ie. $65,000 or less annual nets income per family) Deadline to apply is October 26, 2020.

Mr. Choo will post scholarship information on "Admission & Scholarships 2020-2021" 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:

Are you interested in running cross country for Parkland this year? The league is starting up with a virtual race and an in-person Island Competition. If you would like to compete as part of the Parkland team, please email Ms. Dibblee or come to the PE office and speak with Mr. Sutton or Ms. Dibblee before the end of today. 

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!

Parents as Education and Career Coaches – Monday November 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
An interactive workshop (virtual ZOOM session) designed to support parents in guiding their student in making informed decisions about their education and career choices after high school. Click to register

YOUTH AT THE BOOTH ELECTION WORKERS - Interested in working as an election official on Saturday, October 24?  Participants can earn at least $350 for attending training and working a full day Youth at the Booth is Elections BC’s program to hire high school students as election officials in the 2020 Provincial General Election.
Applicants must be between 15 and 19 years old, legally entitled to work in Canada,  have a valid SIN and their parent or guardian’s approval to apply.  See the Elections BC web page https://elections.bc.ca/employment/youth-at-the-booth-election-workers/  for all information including how to apply!

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.

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. 

TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 

After school tutorial has started - Wednesday's and Friday's 2:00 - 3:30 in the Learning Center Room 204.

After School Math Tutorial Now Running (Virtually!)
Former Parkland Student and UVic math degree holder Chloe Hegland will be hosting extra-help sessions for math after school on Wednesdays from 2:15 to 3:30. Students will need their own device and Zoom account to join, but can do so from the comfort of their home. Drop in once you are home after school whenever you need help working through problems, require a mini review lesson, or want help studying for a test. The credentials to join are:

BAND - MUSIC - CHOIR - MORNING REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:

Monday: Jazz Band
Tuesday: Woodwinds
Wednesday: Jazz Band
Thursday: Brass/percussion/bass
Friday: Choir

PARKLAND CAFETERIA:

MAIN: Breakfast Platter //  Tater Tots  //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Apple Cinnamon Muffin //  Assorted Cookies

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, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, WEEKLY MEETINGS:

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 & DRAGONS (Friday's after school Rm 200); CROSS COUNTRY; TECH CLUB; ASL / SIGN LANGUAGE; KNITTING CLUB; YEARBOOK CLUB; DANCE;  BASKETBALL, SOCCER, BADMINTON, SWIMMING, RUGBY, TRACK TEAM, ENVIRONMENTAL, GRAD, COMMITTEE (meets every second Monday @ lunch in the Foods Rom), and more.

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

BE CALM, BE SAFE, BE KIND