Daily Announcements

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

 
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
by Carol Gribling - Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 9:01 AM
 

Wednesday September 22, 2021 

School student fees are due now. The District has introduced a new online payment system to make it easier to pay online, the portal is now open.

Dear Parents, Your voice counts and your opinions matter. Interested in joining the PAC? The PAC is looking for someone to help out with the morning Breakfast Program Thursday mornings 7:45-8:20. Contact the PAC at parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com

Terry Fox Run this year is September 24, if you would like to donate on behalf of Parkland, we thank you. Our fundraiser goal is $1000.
Friday's bell schedule is:
Bk 1 - 8:25-9:25  //  Bk 2 9:30-10:30 Terry Fox Run - 10:30-11:20  //  Lunch 11-20-11:50  //  Bk 3 - 11:55-12:55  //  Bk 4 - 1:00-2:00


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

Important Sailing meeting today after school by the office. Please see Mrs. Bennett if you cannot make it.

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 September Snapshot on Managing Stress and Adapting to Change

Saanich Peninsula Amateur Basketball Association - night league registration now available for boys and girls 8-17. For more information and registration please visit https://www.saanichpeninsulabasketball.com/.


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 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details.



ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:



CAREER CENTRE:

Check out these programs and job opportunities for September!

For Food Safe and First Aid courses, Volunteering and Small jobs check out the YEP news flyer.

Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) September issue.

Tim Hortons is hiring, see here for more information.

Mariners Pizza is hiring, see Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp for details.

Also hiring:  Bosley's by Pet Valu, Westwind Hardwood and Sidney Bakery. For more information on any of these please see Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp in the Career Centre.

Interested in Health Care profession? Pharmacy? There is a job at Pharmasave in the Pharmacy to work as an assistant!!  Amazing job for anyone interested in the medical field!      Pharmasave is also hiring front end staff!!

Fresh off the Press....New South Island Partnership Option for Grade 12 students!! If you are interested in Early Childhood Education as a future Career, please come to the Career Center and see Ms. Mac ASAP. In the Early Learning and Care (ELC) program, you'll be provided with cutting  edge knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with children, families, professionals and communities. You'll learn to create responsive environments that support each child to reach their potential in every area.

Educational Assistant Program - Are you in Grade 12....thinking of a career in Education?  Would like to be an Educational Assistant.
Please come and See Ms. McNamee right away. This Educational Assistant Program is in partnership with Vancouver Island University.   Starts Feb 2022.

Need help with an application? See Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp for help with your resume on My Blueprint.

Come by the Career Centre and check out the JOB BOARD. 

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 - 
Tuesday's - 
Wednesday's -  Chess Club @ lunch Rm 106
Thursday's - Indigenous Leadership @ lunch Rm 206
Friday's - GSA @ lunch in the Textiles Rm

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

Monday: Jazz Band
Tuesday: Concert Band
Wednesday: Jazz Band
Thursday: Concert Band
Friday: Choir


PARKLAND CAFETERIA: 

MAIN:  Cashew Chicken on Rice  //  Burger & Fries  //  Lasagna  //  Hot dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  BLT Bagel //  Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Lemon Blueberry Muffins  //  Assorted Chip Cookies  //  Black Forest Cake
Cafeteria punch card $12.50 or $25.00.  Order online or the Parkland accounts office.

TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 

Wednesday and Friday after school in Room 204.

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR SCHOOL SAFE - STAY WELL!       BE CALM, BE KIND, BE SAFE