Daily Announcements

Monday, November 22, 2021

 
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Monday, November 22, 2021
by Carol Gribling - Monday, 22 November 2021, 9:16 AM
 

Monday, November 22, 2021

Report Cards went home Friday and can now be picked up at the front office.

Transportation (school bus info) can be found on Twitter by searching SD63bus or https://twitter.com/sd63bus

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.

Early dismissal  Thursday, November 25 2:00  W/F schedule.
Parent/Teacher interviews are 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.

Daily Health Check info notice.


PARKLAND CAFETERIA: 

MAIN:  Chicken Strips & Fries  //  Mac & Cheese  //  Potstickers   // Hot Dogs

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

BAKED GOODS: Morning Glory Muffins  //   Chocolate Chip Cookies
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:


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.

Today 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!!

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

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.

Today 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!!

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 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!