PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Wednesday December 9, 2020 ~ DAY 1
Food Drive now through Dec 17. Prizes for the class with the most donations.
Our Leadership students have organized a backpack drive for Where the Heart Is foundation. Donations of backpacks, toiletries, non-perishable food items and winter clothes can be placed in the boxes in the front foyer until December 18.
Interim reports are being emailed today through Dec 8, call 250-655-2700 for Parent/Teacher phone interviews on December 10 ~ 5-7pm.
December 10 is early dismissal 2:00 - Wed/Fri bell schedule. Parent/Teacher interviews 5-7pm.
Got an overdue library book? Donate a food item for the Food Bank drive to the library and have it erased! (*Does not apply to textbooks).
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.
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.
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.
The Grad lanyards are available at the office $5 each.
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!
Canadian Coast Guard College – Virtual Presentation – Dec. 10: Register for a virtual presentation hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard College, "Discover the Officer Training Program." The four-year Officer Training Program is one of the best marine training programs in the world, producing both Marine Engineering Officers and Marine Navigation Officers. Graduates of the CCGC receive a Canadian Coast Guard College Diploma, a Bachelor of Technology in Nautical Sciences, a Commercial Certification issued by Transport Canada, continued employment with the Canadian Coast Guard, and internationally recognized certification. Virtual Presentation Date: THURSDAY, Dec 10 @ 4:30pm. To register: https://ccg1.hiringplatform.ca/18626-virtual-presentation-on-discover-the-officer-training-program/59849-registration/en
HighTechU has been granted funds through the extended Canada Summer Jobs program to hire a number of High-School Software Development Interns part-time starting at the end of November until the end of February 2021.
Applicants must be currently registered in a BC high-school and must be over the age of 15 to be eligible (see job description for details).
More details on the application process and the job description can be found at: https://github.com/hightechu/internship-application-CSJ-2020 SEE MS MAC ASAP!!!
TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:
Students who successfully complete STAC may transition to Camosun College to participate in a regular 7-Week Level 1 Carpentry Apprenticeship Program. See Ms. Mac for more Info!
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:
- Personal Meeting ID: 928 008 6932
- Password: Math20
BAND - MUSIC - CHOIR - MORNING REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
Monday: Jazz Band
Tuesday: Woodwinds
Wednesday: Jazz Band
Thursday: Brass / Percussion / Bass
Friday: Choir
PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
MAIN: Burger & Fries // Butter Chicken on Rice // Hot Dogs
SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Garden Salad // Breakfast Bagel // Veggies & Dip
BAKED GOODS: Apple Spice 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