Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:

Thursday November 12, 2020     DAY 2 

This weeks Day 1 / Day 2 schedule:  Thursday Day 2 - last day of Quarter 1 // Friday - no classes - Turn Around Day // Monday November 16 is the start of Quarter 2 Day 1 - all students all day, they will receive a notice from their teachers explaining their Q2 schedule.

Just a reminder for Grade 9 students/parents, the Immunization forms are now over due, please return them to the office asap.

The Parkland Track 2021 campaign has been officially launched.  You will notice posters in the school and around the community advertizing this campaign.  We hope to raise enough money by June of next year to replace the track over the summer.  Please spread the word about this exciting new project and check out the website at www.parklandtrack2021.com .  There is a DONATE NOW button on the website for those interested in donating.

Are you a student who is interested in local government, city design, environment or business?  Are you looking for something interesting to do and add to your resume?  The Town of Sidney has put together committees to make plans for the future and is looking for one or two students to represent the youth voice and attend the following planning sessions (one or two students per session):

**Business & Industry: Friday, December 4^th from 9:00am – 12:00pm
**Downtown Sidney: Friday, December 4^th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
**Waterfront & Environment: Friday, December 4^th from 3:30pm – 5:30pm
**Multi-Family Residential Areas: Saturday, December 5^th from 9:00am – 12:00pm
**Single-Family Residential Areas: Saturday, December 5^th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Please see Ms. Gribling or Ms. Chicanot in the office if you are interested.

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

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

Studio 63 is open for business. Call now to book your hair cuts, styling and colours.

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.

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

Grad Wear available - Hoodies and Crewnecks. Orders are due November 16.

Congratulations to the Grad class of 2021 for an incredible bottle drive on Saturday.  What a team effort!  We are still waiting on the final amount raised but it is in the thousands of dollars. A big thank you to Ms. Thompson who volunteered her time on Saturday to organize the grads and help with this effort.  Thanks as well to the grad parent helpers--we couldn't have done it without you.  We definately have an amazing grad group this year!

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.  

Are you thinking about life after high school? Our District Indigenous Post-Secondary Liaison Shane Hartman is at Parkland every Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm in the Cultural room to answer questions and help you with your Post-Secondary needs. Come visit him for his office hours or email him directly at shartman@saanichschools.ca. 

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you are interested in playing on the girls basketball teams this year, please see Ms. Gribling in the office.

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!

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.

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 - 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: Baron of Beef & Fries  //  Chicken Satay on Rice with Peanut Sauce  //  Quesadillas  //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Clubhouse Sandwich //  Pancakes & Sausages //  Beef Pho Bowl Soup  //   Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Apple Cinnamon Muffin  //  Assorted Cookies  // Nub-Torte Cake  //  Doughnuts with Lemon Icing

Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - cash or cheque 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 (see Ms. Bancroft or Mr. Mickelson); DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (Friday's after school Rm 200);  TECH CLUB (see Mr. Mueller); YEARBOOK CLUB (see Ms. Poon); GRAD, COMMITTEE (meets every second Monday @ lunch in the Foods Room), and more.

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

BE CALM, BE KIND, BE SAFE