Daily Announcements

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

 
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
by Carol Gribling - Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 9:08 AM
 

Parkland Daily News


Wednesday April 7, 2021  ~      DAY 1 

Literacy and Numeracy Assessments are scheduled for next week.  Please see the schedule and check out the links for more information on the assessments.

Our Leadership students are doing a necessities drive - please feel free to donate toiletries or gently used clothing and bedding. Please feel free to drop off donations at the office.


Good morning Parkland students. You will hear music after the lunch warning bell.  The music selections are made for you by some of your very own Parkland staff.  This week's music is brought to you by Ms. Patten!!


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

Despite all of our setbacks this year, we have created a production that we are immensely proud of! Our musical, THE HIGHLIGHT REEL, A DECADE IN REVIEW is live.  You will be able to access the link to the show via the Parkland Website.

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of Grades 10 & 12 students are asked to completed a Ministry of Education Electronic Anonymous Student Learning Survey, anytime before April 30.

Q3 School bus routes until April 21. Please see routes near you.


Need any Blueberry plants? Our Grad Class is holding a Blueberry Plant Fundraiser on now through April 10. Order form.

The Saanich School District remains committed to wellness and the promotion of positive health in our schools and communities. These monthly snapshots are an invitation to learn together as we foster and promote positive health in our own lives, and the lives of those around us.  Please follow the link to access our March Snapshot on Resilience. 

Interested in the IB (International Baccalaureate) program?   If you are a student in Grades 8, 9,or 10 and would like to learn more or apply, check out the Parkland IB website at http://www.parklandib.ca/    See Ms. Stinson or Mr. Mueller for more information

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 this 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. We also have a Go Fund Me page. It will take a village to raise the money needed but we can do it!

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

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.


There will be an important assembly for grade 12 students this Friday.  All grade 12 students with a scheduled class in the morning will attend the assembly in the morning (8:30-9:30).  The remaining grade 12 students will attend the assembly right after lunch (11:30-12:30).  Grads--please make sure that you attend either the morning or the afternoon assembly.  Grad packages will be distributed.

The $1250 District Authority Scholarships are now available for the first forty Parkland grade 12 students that  apply and qualify.  The deadline is Friday April 9th.  Read the January 27th posting on Mr. Choo's Scholarship Google Classroom for details and the application form.

Grad photos are now finished at the school, if you still want photos or retakes, please contact Life Touch directly -  250-744-4100.

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 .  Also, please subscribe to the Grad Forum on the Parkland website.  Another great way to keep up with Grad information. If you have any questions, 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:

Tennis club is starting this week! Meet in the front foyer after school on Thursday. All levels welcome. See Ms. Anderson for details.

Attention students.  If any one is interested in playing Badminton Singles on Friday's at Lunch please come see Mr. Sutton in the PE office.

Intramural Badminton schedule:
April 7      - Dog Water vs Razzle Dazzle
                - Blockers vs BAD-minton
                - Spicy Avocado vs Muddy Ditch
                - Got Milk vs Badminton Bros 

April 8      - Badminton Bros vs International Champs
                - Birdie Bashers vs The GOATs
                - Winner POV vs Got Milk
                - Young Cats vs Smashed


When intramurals are not playing the lunch time gym schedule is:
Monday's Grade 9
Tuesday's Grade 10
Thursday's Grade 11
Friday's Grade 12


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!

Looking for a job?  Come by the Career Centre and check out the JOB board.

New job: Are you interested in some light yard work; mowing lawns, weeding and branch clean up. Contact yep@beaconcs.ca or come by and see Ms. McNamee.

Youth Job Blast!  Check out WorkBC for Upcoming Events and workshops. This month’s edition highlights: National Volunteer Week - April 18 to 24  Fortune Teller (Career Discovery) > April 14 @ 1:00 pm

Have you ever thought about becoming an Engineer? TEAC may be for you. Come by and see Ms. McNamee for more information on this course.

TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:

A Career development webinar for parents to support youth.   Parent WorkBC webinar.

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 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
Contact your math teacher if you have questions or technical issues.

BAND - MUSIC - CHOIR - MORNING REHEARSALS ALL YEAR 7:00 am:

Monday: Jazz Band
Tuesday: Woodwinds
Wednesday: Jazz Band
Thursday: Brass / Percussion / Bass
Friday: Choir


PARKLAND CAFETERIA:

MAIN:  Burgers & Fries  //  Spaghetti & Meatballs   //  Filipino Lumpia  //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Breakfasts Bun  //  Clubhouse  //  Quinoa Black Bean Salad  //  Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Raspberry Crumble Muffins  //  Assorted Cookies  //  Assorted 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 held at lunchtime or after school through the school year. A great opportunity to make new friends, try a new skill, play, learn and have some fun:

Monday's - Grad Committee - every second Monday in the Foods Rm @ lunch

Tuesday's - Ultimate Frisbee @ lunch on the Rugby field

Wednesday's - Chess Club in the library @ lunch

Thursday's - Ultimate Frisbee @ lunch on the Rugby field  //  Indigenous Leadership @ lunch Rm 206

Friday's - Dungeons & Dragons in Rm 200 afterschool


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