Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Our school music program is holding a Purdy’s fundraiser, order deadline is November 24. Online ordering and paying only.
Our leadership class is holding a donation drive for the Home is Where the Heart is Foundation. Items to donate are: winter clothes, toiletries, non-perishable food items and backpacks to put everything in. Items can be dropped off at the office.
Photo retakes are now available in the front foyer.
Parent/Teacher interviews are next week, Thursday, November 25 ~ 5:00-7:00 pm, please call 250-655-2700 for your appointments.
Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is actively looking for
new Host Families for our international students joining us in January/February, as well as host families who would like to be available on short notice for students currently here. Sign up for a
no-commitment consultation with one of our Homestay Coordinators or start your
application to become a host family!
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. Baked goods and juice boxes available. .25 cents per item.
Order Parkland spirit wear! Forms at front office - email your order to cgribling@saanichschools.ca 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.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
MAIN: Burger & Fries // Tofu Stir Fry // Butter Chicken on Rice // Chili Dogs // Hot Dogs
SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Clubhouse // Veggies & Dip
BAKED GOODS: Apple Oat Muffins // Double Chocolate Cookies // Brownies
The Cafeteria now has a tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card $25.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tryouts for the Sr Girls basketball team is today afterschool, 4-6.
There will be an important Senior Boys Basketball meeting today in Room 201 at lunch, 11:00.
Basketball Practices for this Week:
Jr. Boys Basketball Practices: Wednesday Nov 17th 2:00-4:00, Saturday Nov 20 2-4
Sr. Girls Basketball Practices: Wednesday Nov 17th 4:00-6:00, Thursday Nov. 18 5:30-7:00
Sr. Boys Basketball Practices : Thursday Nov. 18 7:00-9:00, Saturday Nov 20, 11-1
Intramural Volleyball Semis schedule this week:
Thursday - Monday's winner vs Tuesday's winner
CAREER CENTRE:
Would you like to help with some yard clean up and make some money? Or maybe you are thinking of working in retail and need some experience. See Ms. McNamee or Ms Beaucamp for more information.
Monday November 22, at lunch in the Learning Commons, a Camosun College recruiter will be coming to our school to speak to any grade 12's interested in attending Camosun in the future! They will talk about everything from Engineering Programs, Nursing, Trades, Arts and Science, Sports and Athletic Therapy, and University Transfers. Please stop by and see Ms. McNamee and let her know you are interested in attending. All are welcome!!
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.
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!!
GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details.
Grad lanyards have arrived, $5.00 each, available at the front office.
If you missed the Grad Parent info night, here is a link to the slide show.
Monday November 22, at lunch in the Learning Commons, a Camosun College recruiter will be coming to our school to speak to any grade 12's interested in attending Camosun in the future! They will talk about everything from Engineering Programs, Nursing, Trades, Arts and Science, Sports and Athletic Therapy, and University Transfers. Please stop by and see Ms. McNamee and let her know you are interested in attending. All are welcome!!
Grad Parent fundraiser Nov 20, 2:00-4:00 at Brentwood Bay Brewsky’s Taphouse. Meat Draws & 50/50 draw - if you’d like to help out, please email Jen parklandgradparents@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 classes 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 - NaNoWriMo - writing workshop in Library after school
Tuesday's - Gardening Club after school in library courtyard garden // NaNoWriMo - writing workshop in Library at lunch
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
Upcoming Days of Note:
November 19 - Fancy Friday (dress up day)
November 19 - Report Cards go home 1:50
November 25 - Early closure 2:00 - W/F schedule
November 25 - Parent/Teacher interviews 5:00-7:00 (by appt only)
November 19-24 - call in for your P/T interview appts 250-655-2700
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive! 
