Daily Announcements

Monday, November 1, 2021

 
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Monday, November 1, 2021
by Carol Gribling - Monday, 1 November 2021, 9:05 AM
 

Monday November 1, 2021

Our school music program is holding a Purdy’s fundraiser, order deadline is November 24. Online ordering and paying only.

The School Board Office has a Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 and is conducting a consultation survey, your support and voice are appreciated.

All school fees can now be paid online. Example: math or science workbooks, cafeteria cards, spirit wear, grad wear, team hoodies, class trips.

Numeracy & Literacy Assessments are this week, Nov 1-5. See schedule. Talk to Mr. Earnshaw if you have questions.

Youth Health Clinic is every Thursday night 5:30-7:30 @ Shoreline Medical Clinic.

The PAC Breakfast Program will be Thursday's and Friday's 7:45-8:20. .25 cents per item.  Baked goods and juice boxes available.

ORDER PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Forms at front office - place your order and pay (online) - 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.

Daily Health Check info notice.


PARKLAND CAFETERIA: 

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

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

BAKED GOODS: Morning Glory  Muffins  //  Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Cafeteria punch card $25.00.  Pay online.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

All Girls Basketball players please meet in Mrs Beaucamp's room today at lunch. Rm 200.

Intramural Volleyball  schedule for this week:

Monday - International vs Overated  //  Boi vs Kelsey Dowd
Tuesday - Boi vs International  //  Overated vs Mr. Worldwide
Thursday - The Educators vs Boi  //  International vs Kelsey Dowd


CAREER CENTRE:

Would you like to help in the concession at Panorama Arena during the hockey season, for both the Panthers and Minor Hockey?  Kiwanis Club of Sidney & Saanich Peninsula run the concession, and they are looking for more help. See Ms. Mac for details.

Want to work in Early Childhood Education (ECE) The South Island Partnership has been chosen by the Ministry of Education to be one of ten sites across the province to deliver dual credit ECE courses during the 2022 calendar year. We have been awarded special funding to deliver a five-course cluster of dual credit courses that are part of Camosun's Early Learning & Care (ELC) program, running February - June 2022.



The Youth Employment Program Providers (YEPP) of Victoria presents four virtual info sessions from 23 customized youth employment programs on all the supports we offer to help youth find employment.  Come join us to learn about all the amazing programs for youth ages 15 to 30! Register for free today.


UBC Engineering Open House online: Saturday, November 6 will provide presentations about admissions, Co-op, the student experience and all of our engineering programs from both campuses will have virtual booths. Register to attend online.  They also have All Girls Events throughout October.

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

Red Barn Market at Mattick's Farm is looking for new staff in the New Year. If you have been thinking about getting a job maybe this would work for you. See Ms. Mac for details.

Early Childhood/Learning Care.  Interested in working with young children in a Daycare/Preschool setting.  Amazing opportunity for a grade 12 student interested in this career field.  See Ms. McNamee on Wednesday.

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.

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".    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 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. 

GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details.

Grad crewnecks and hoodies, order form available now. Deadline to order is November 15. Pay online.

Grad Parent virtual info night is November 4 @ 6:00pm.

Grad Parent fundraiser Nov 6 & Nov 20, 2:00-4:00 at Brentwood Bay Brewsky’s Taphouse. Meat Draws & a 50/50 draw - if you’d like to help out, please email Jen parkland.pac.sd63@gmail.com.  Alternatively, support the fundraiser by coming by - grab a table, have a drink & a bite to eat and purchase some Meat Draw & 50/50 tickets. Tons of fun & support local businesses - meat from Fraser Orr Butcher


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

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


TUTORIALS, COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 

Wednesday and Friday after school in Room 204.

Math Centre help: Wednesday's after school in Room 201.


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 - Gardening Club after school in library courtyard garden
Wednesday's -  Chess Club @ lunch Rm 106  //  D & D after school in the Learning Commons
Thursday's -
Friday's - GSA @ lunch in the Textiles Rm  //  D & D after school in Rm 200

That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!