Thursday, January 13, 2022 ~ Happy New Year!
Are you interested in learning more about the IB program at Parkland? Please attend our IB Information Night (Virtual) on January 19th at 7:00pm. Did you know that you can take only one IB class if you want to? Do you know how being an IB student can benefit your university experience? Come to the info session with all your questions and find out more! Join the meeting. Meeting ID: 812 7858 3609 Passcode: k0Gwui
Classes resume today with enhanced safety measures in place. We will continue to reinforce the existing safety measures such as masks, daily health checks, hand hygiene, and keeping your distance. In addition. we have implemented new measures in order to reduce crowding in the hallways. These measures include designated classroom entrance and exit doors where possible, staggering our class dismissal times, and distancing the cafeteria line extending it right through the front foyer. We have also added cones, arrows and signs to reinforce the need for students and staff to walk on the right side of the hallway. Students and staff will have to wear their masks at all times except when they are in a stationary position eating or drinking. We want to avoid anyone walking the halls and eating or drinking. We are doing everything we can to keep everyone at Parkland safe and we hope everyone stays healthy. If your student is going to be away, please either call the absence line - 250-655-2713 or email parklandattendance@saanichschools.ca to let us know if the absence is an illness or parent excused. Here is a letter from our Admin team.
Assessment week is coming up soon, check out the Assessment Week schedule for January 24-28. If students need to write their Numeracy or Literacy Assessment, please se Mr. Earnshaw this week.
Hello Students! We’re announcing an event to be held in January. It’s a social responsibility project for the leadership class. We’re having a quiz competition about cultural differences with prizes of free cafeteria tickets, but we need your help! Tell us about your culture by the end of the winter break. Thank you for supporting our project.
Central Saanich Little League registration is open. Paper registration form.
Peninsula Crossfit has classes for students. Here is the link and information for Kickboxing and for the kids/teens fitness classes.
Peninsula Baseball and Softball registration is open.
Central Saanich Extreme Softball registration on now.
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.
BC Covid 19 Thrive Health App, self assessment and information notice.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
MAIN: Chicken Noodle Box // Personal Pizza (V option) // Sweet & Sour Pork on Rice with veggies // Chicken Wings & Veggies
SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Breakfast Wrap // Clubhouse // Tuna Melt // Veggies & Dip (GF) (V)
BAKED GOODS: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin
// Peanut Butter Cookies // Cookies & Cream Cake
The Cafeteria now has a debit tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card
$25.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the Sr Girls Basketball Team on their impressive 62-48 win over Oak Bay Tuesday night. The girls played hard and worked well as a team. There were some spectacular 3 points shots, some quick break aways and many steals which added to the scoreboard. Please congratulate the girls and wish them luck in their game tonight against Lambrick. Go Panthers!
Intramural Basketball schedule this week:
Tuesday - Bone Collectors vs No Name // International vs Darkinson Panthers
Thursday - Carlson vs Staff // Maty vs Nikacado Avacado
Food Services Jobs with Island Health! Island Health is looking for keen individuals with an interest in Food Services. See the attached or come and find Ms. McNamee for more information
District Career Programs & Dual Credit Opportunities - Join us virtually via MSTeams on Thursday, January 27 to learn more about opportunities available to students in grades 10-12 that will allow them to jumpstart their post-secondary pathway while still in high school. To register visit the Saanich Careers Education website - https:careered.sd63.bc.ca
Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) January issue.
SD63 Career's Newsletter.
GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details.
Grad photo retake days are February 8 & 9, book your appointment now.
Grad Hoodies and Crewnecks have arrived, pick them up at the office. Second order is now being taken, last day to order is February 4.
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:
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:
Jan 19 - IB info night ~ virtually @ 7:00 pm - Join the meeting. Meeting ID: 812 7858 3609 Passcode: k0Gwui
January 24 - Block 1 (am) & Block 3 (pm)
January 25 - Block 2 (am) & Block 4 (pm)
January 26-28 - exam days
January 31 - Semester 2 starts
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay
Paw-sitive! 