Daily Announcements

Thursday, February 24, 2022

 
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
by Carol Gribling - Thursday, 24 February 2022, 9:06 AM
 

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Tonight we are hosting a virtual Course Selection Info session @ 7:00 for grades 9, 10 & 11. For more course selection information, please refer to our website.

Course selection forms for next year have been distributed, please complete and return to the office.

The Duke of Edinburgh Program is an internationally recognized award that promotes excellence in young people, through the pursuit of interests and giving back to the community. The DoE Award gives youth an opportunity to progress outside their comfort zone, and gain leadership experience. The Award looks amazing on resumes and job applications, as well as giving the recipient up to six high school credits. It also provides the recipients a sense of accomplishment and pride. If you are interested in this program, please see Ms. Gribling in the office.

Do you like music? If so, I invite you to be part of Locura de marzo (March Madness), a worldwide music contest and vote for your favourite songs daily. This project is an excellent way to listen to some new songs and to engage with Hispanic culture and language. The contest and voting start on the 25th February but feel free to listen to the songs before and enjoy your favourite ones.
Here's how you can vote:
1. Scan the QR code of the songs of the day
2. Listen or watch the songs
3. Vote for your favourite song with the link provided
4. That's it!

There will be an important sailing meeting Friday, February 25th at 2:05 in the Career Centre. All sailors must come to this meeting.  Please see Mrs. Bennett if you have any questions.

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.  

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:  

MAIN: Chicken Noodle Box  //  Perogies & Sausages   //  Tomatoe Tortellini & Italian Sausages  // Personal Pizza //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Breakfast Wraps  //  Thai Chicken Wrap  //  Veggies & Dip (V)

BAKED GOODS: Morning Glory Muffin  //  Assorted Cookies

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:

Congratulations to the Sr Girls Basketball team for placing 4th in the Island Championship this past weekend. The girls played well as a team and gave it their all. A shout out to the Player of Game for each of their four games - Melia, Mia, Chloe and Ella. And congratulations to Chloe for being the tournament All-Star. The team is ranked 13th in the province and showed some serious Panther Pride this season. Way to go girls!

Intramural Basketball schedule this week:
Monday - Family Day
Tuesday - International vs No Name  //   Darkinson Panther vs Bone Collectors
Thursday - Nikacado Avacado vs Bone Collectors //  Darkinson Panthers vs Carlson

Want to play a sport that is fast and super fun? Ultimate starts after spring break with first league game on Friday April 8th. No experience necessary! All are welcome, from grades 9-12! If you are interested in joining Parkland's team, meet in room 104 at lunch today, or see Ms Wilson this week or next to sign up. 

Girls Soccer Try-Outs continue tomorrow after school at 2:20. Please bring your cleats and meet in the gym to head outside. If you are interested and cannot make this Friday - please see or email Ms. Dibblee today!

CAREER CENTRE:

NEW DAY** UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, the Medical Student Outreach Ambassador Program, will present virtually today at lunch in the Learning Commons.  If you are thinking of working in the medical profession, then check out this amazing opportunity. See Ms.McNamee or Mrs.Beaucamp in the Career Centre to get your name on the list. 

WATT a Free 3 Week Pre apprentice program. This is a great chance for any grade 12 who wants to get into the Electrical trade and start an apprenticeship. No cost to participants and you will leave with a full toolkit, steel-toe boots, work wear, and dispatched for work with the local electrical union. See Ms. Mac for more details.

Butchart Gardens is hiring!!  They will be hosting their own job fair Tuesday, March 8th.  They have food services, visitor services,  the seed & gift store and gardening jobs available.  For more information see Ms. Mac !

Do you like being on the ocean?  Camcor Diving Services are a local commercial dive company looking to give young locals an opportunity to have an adventurous career on the water.  If you are interested in more information come and see Ms. Mac in the Career Centre.

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

GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details. 

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.


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 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:
Feb 28 - Gr 9 immunizations catch up
March 11 - CLC12B package due
March 11 - Course selection forms due
March 18 - Panther Cup
March 21 April 1 - Spring Break
April 4 - School back in session
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!