Daily Announcements

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

 
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
by Carol Gribling - Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 9:03 AM
 

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 

The Parkland band is playing in "An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert" sponsored by the Sidney Concert Band on December 13 @ 7pm at the Shoal Centre in Sidney. Tickets (by donation) at the door, suggested donation is $10.  All proceeds go to SD63 Band Programs. Masks must be worn, vaccine passport and photo ID are required for admission.

Leadership Food Drive now through Dec 16. Top Block 3 class wins a prize.

Congratulations to Ruby Broadbent, she won the U18 Girls 4K race at the Athletics Canada National Cross Country Race in Ottawa on Saturday with a time of 14:31. Ruby you are amazing and now a National Champion, we are so very proud of you!! 

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 leadership class is holding a donation drive for the Home is Where the Heart is Foundation. Items to donate are: winter clothes, toiletries and backpacks to put everything in. Items can be dropped off at the office.

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 Fajita Past  //  Phad Thai  //  Perogies & Sausages  //   Personal Pizza  //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Breakfast Wrap  //  Clubhouse  //  Chili  //  Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins  //   Assorted Cookies  //  Rice Krispie Squares
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:

Intramural Basketball will be starting this week.  See Sutty in the PE office to complete your team's registration form.


CAREER CENTRE:

Have you ever thought of being a Doctor or working in the medical profession? UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, the Medical Student Outreach Ambassador Program, will present virtually January 10th at lunch in the Learning Commons.  If you are interested in this amazing opportunity see Ms.McNamee or Mrs.Beaucamp in the Career Centre to get your name on the list. 

Thrifty Foods in Sidney is looking to hire students for evening and weekend work.  They are looking for staff for their Bakery, Front End Cashier's, and Seafood department. Interested students can bring their resume in and fill out an application form at the customer service desk, attention Elisa or Brien.  See Ms. McNamee for more information.

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.

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 Winter Social is December 2 - 6-9pm. Tickets are $20 and can be paid online. Today is the last day to buy tickets.

Grad lanyards have arrived, $5.00 each, available at the front office.

There is one Grad pinnie for sale in the office $34.00 size Medium.

If you missed the Grad Parent info night, here is a link to the slide show.


BAND - MUSIC - CHOIR: Morning classes all year @ 7:00 am:

The Parkland band is playing in "An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert" sponsored by the Sidney Concert Band on December 13 @ 7pm at the Shoal Centre in Sidney. Tickets (by donation) at the door, suggested donation is $10.  All proceeds go to SD63 Band Programs. Masks must be worn, vaccine passport and photo ID are required for admission.

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  //  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 29 - Dec 16 - Food Drive
December 2 - Grad Winter Social - tickets $20 each
December 3 - PJ Day
December 10 - Festival Hat Day
December 13-14 - Bake Sale
December 17 - Ugly Sweater Day

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