Daily Announcements

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

 
Picture of Carol Gribling
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
by Carol Gribling - Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 9:05 AM
 

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 ~ Santa arrives today - pictures in the LC @ lunch

Candycane Grams on sale Tuesday to Thursday at lunch in the foyer ~ $1.00 each

Santa is visiting us today at lunch in the Learning Commons. Come and have your picture taken with Santa.

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.

The Social Justice class is working with the Youth Clinic to collect jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, new socks and warm layers. Small toiletries and personal hygiene items also welcome! .   All donations go to Intercultural Association.  Dec 1-16; bin in the front foyer.

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

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:  Shepherd's Pie  //  Phad Thai with Tofu  //  Chicken Wings & Veggies  //  Personal Pizza   //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Breakfast Wraps  //  Clubhouse  //  Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Double Chocolate 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 schedule this week:
Tuesday - Carlson vs International  //  No Name vs Nikacado Avacado
Thursday - Staff vs Darkinson Panthers  //  Bone Collectors vs Maty


CAREER CENTRE:

Country Bee is looking for students to work on the weekends! Fabulous local company looking for responsible young students to work on the weekends. See Ms. Mac  ASAP if interested!!

Looking for some evening and weekend work?  Maybe you want to work with a friend?  If you are in grade 12LML Cleaning Services may be for you! The starting wage is $18.00 per hour and they offer signing bonuses as well as referral programs.  Check out the job board or see Ms. McNamee for more information

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. 

Do you need volunteer hours to graduate?  The 1st Tsartlip Scout Group in Sidney is looking for volunteers!  Help Scouts chart their own path through a variety of fun experiences with friends, outdoor adventures and contributions to their community, help kids build resilience and skills that set them up for life! There are lots of other ways to volunteer with the Scouts!  Find out how you can volunteer by emailing  Commissioner@sidneyscouts.com 

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


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.

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:

Our Band is hosting a Christmas Concert, December 8 @ 7:00pm. Entrance at the door is by donation and a Food Bank item is encouraged. Masks must be worn while inside the school. 

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

Upcoming Days of Note:
Today - Dec 16 - Food Drive
December 10 - Festival Hat Day
December 13-14 - Bake Sale
December 17 - Ugly Xmas Sweater Day

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