Daily Announcements

Monday, January 24, 2022

 
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Monday, January 24, 2022
by Carol Gribling - Monday, 24 January 2022, 9:01 AM
 

Monday, January 24, 2022 ~ Assessment Week

Assessment and course completion week is this week:
Jan 24 - Block 1 all morning  //  Lunch  //  Block 3 all afternoon
Jan 25 - Block 2 all morning  //  Lunch  //  Block 4 all afternoon
Jan 26 - Chemistry 11 Final Assessment - 9:00  am
Jan 26 & 27 - Course completion. Teachers will contact parents if they students needs to attend to complete course work.

Jan 31 - Semester 2 begins.  Please make sure you are happy with your timetable. Make an appointment with a counsellor if you need to change courses. Ms. Anderson - grades 9 & 10  Mr. Choo - grades 11 & 12.

A reminder to students to return any overdue library books or Semester 1 textbooks to the Learning Commons.

Musical Theatre students have been busy rehearsing for our production of Cinderella, and we have had a setback with the latest provincial health orders and restrictions. We are now selling a limited number of tickets with the hope that we are allowed to perform in our theatre. Tickets are available through the Parkland box office and are $18.00 each. You can call 250-655-2736 to reserve with a credit card, or send money with your student. Per the health orders, we are currently not allowed to have an audience but this may change on January 31 when Dr. Bonnie Henry reassesses the situation.
Our show run was scheduled to begin Wednesday, February 2 and continue through to Saturday, February 5. With careful consideration, we have decided to reduce the amount of performances and eliminate the two live Saturday shows. With safety in mind, we are planning to offer an online viewing option (most likely live-streaming if our cast remains healthy) regardless of the provincial mandates so we can share our hard work with our community. We are optimistic, but realistic. The link for the online option will be available for purchase via our website for the exact dates and times of the shows. We will be able to provide the information for online ticket sales after January 24, 2022 which will give us enough time to develop our plan.

In the event that the live shows are cancelled, you will have the option to have your ticket purchase refunded, or you can donate the cost of the ticket to our program to help us pay for the rights and royalties of this show. Obviously, this is difficult news to relay and we are hopeful for the opportunity to perform for our friends and families, but it is out of our hands at this time.

Grade 9 immunization forms have been distributed, please complete them and return to the office this week. Thank you!

Are you interested in learning more or applying to the IB program?   Did you know that you can take only one or a few IB classes?   Find out more about the benefits of IB for University preparation, academic skill-building and becoming part of this dynamic group for Sept 2022!   Check out our IB website at www.parklandib.ca , contact Erin Stinson at estinson@saanichschools.ca or Wendy Anderson at wanderson@saanichschools.ca.  

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.

BC Lacrosse registration is now open.

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:  Limited menu items Monday and Tuesday

MAIN: 

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: 

BAKED GOODS: 

The Cafeteria 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:


CAREER CENTRE:

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

Thrifty's is hiring!!  They are hiring for Meat, Seafood, Deli, Grocery Department!  Drop off your resume at Thrifty's at the service department, or see Ms. Mac for inside schoop!

Are you a grade 10-12 student with a passion for science and health research? Join BC Children's Hospital Research Institute for a day of presentations and hands-on activities that explore the newest discoveries and innovations in health research. At Mini Med School, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Engage with world-class researchers and health professionals • Learn about the latest medical research happening in BC • Explore the diverse careers available in science and medicine • Network with like-minded students from across Vancouver Island. See Ms. McNamee for more details!!

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


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 14. 

Grad lanyards are available, $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 & Friday 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:
January 31 - Semester 2 starts
Feb 4 - Report Cards go home
Feb 7 - PAC Meeting
Feb 8 & 9 - Grad photo retakes appt only - see website
Feb 15 - Gr 9 immunizations - Blocks 1 & 2
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!   

 
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