Parkland: Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Wednesday September 29, 2021 ~ Orange Shirt Day

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. 7:45-8:20. Contact the PAC at parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com Breakfast Program starts October 7.

A big thank you to our amazing PAC along with Parkland grads of 2020 and 2021 for our 2 new picnic tables.

Thursday, September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Day, a Federal Government stat holiday - no school.

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

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.

Grad 2022 pinnies now on sale. Order forms due Oct 1. See Grad Google classroom.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Anyone wanting to play basketball this year, boys or girls, please see Ms. Gribling in the office.

CAREER CENTRE:

Check out these programs and job opportunities for September!

Fantastic opportunity for a student interested in Multi Media. Peninsula Panthers are looking for an Audio and video savvy person to

create and review footage for a range of promotional and fun vidoes. Working at the Panthers game and getting a scholarship :)
If you, or anyone you know would be interested please see Ms. Mac ASAP

First Aid registration is now open. The online/classroom course will be Saturday, November 6th, 2021 – 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm @ SHOAL Centre.

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.

NEW CAREER PROGRAM - Are you in Grade 12? Interested in the field of Education? Saanich School District, in partnership with Vancouver Island University is offering a new Career Program " Educational Assistant and Community Support Certificate". Fabulous opportunity!!

This is a 7-month full time program, starting in February 2022. It is a DUAL CREDIT program sponsored by the district, so the Tuition is Paid For!

Please walk fast to see Ms. Mac if you are interested. There are also seats for paying adults!!

Other Career Programs staring in February 2022

STAC- District Carpentry Program

TEx- District Trade Sampler- Welding, Electrical, Carpentry and Plumbing

Hair Program with VIU

Amazing opportunity to gain credits, a SKILL and employment!! See Ms. McNamee

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 // D & D after school in the Learning Commons
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: Burger & Fries // Mac & Cheese // Lasagna // Hot dogs

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

BAKED GOODS: Lemon Blueberry Muffins // Assorted Cookies // Brownies

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

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