Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:

Monday November 30, 2020    ~ DAY 2

Report Cards have been distributed. Pick up now at the office.

A reminder to order your Year Book - $45. Call 250-655-2736 to order and pay over the phone.

Food Drive begins through through Dec 18. Prizes for the class with the most donations.

Central Saanich Little League Registration information. Ages 13-16

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.

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 (Hair Salon) 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.

To get up to date information of what will be happening this year for your Grad please send an email to Parklandgradparents@gmail.com

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:

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: Chicken Strips & Fries  //  Baked Mac & Cheese  //  Sweet & Sour Pork on Rice  //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Chicken Caesar Wrap  //  Breakfast Wrap //  Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin  // assorted cookies & squares

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: Knitting Club (meets Wed & Fri @ lunch in Rm 301 see Ms. Zeindler); French Club (meets Friday after school Rm 212 see Ms. Hassett); DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (Friday's after school Rm 200 see Mr. Nielsen);  TECH CLUB (see Mr. Mueller); YEARBOOK CLUB (see Ms. Poon); GRAD COMMITTEE (meets every second Monday @ lunch in the Foods Room), and more.

THANK YOU FOR PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING & WEARING A MASK - STAY WELL!       BE CALM, BE KIND, BE SAFE