Monday, March 7, 2022
Course selection forms for next year have been distributed, please complete and return to 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 has started, check out the display board in the front foyer.
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!
Library March Madness! Vote for Parkland's favourite book (Week 2) by
filling out the form. There is a new vote link each week as the bracket gets smaller and smaller. The final vote will be on March 17 and 18! Make sure to also enter your name and your guess of which book will win in the box in the library for a chance to win a copy of the winning book!
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 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.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
MAIN: Chicken Strips & Fries // Pulled Pork on a Bun with Slaw & Potato Chips // Mac & Cheese // Hot Dogs
SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Breakfast Wrap // Chicken Caesar 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:
Track and Field season is upon us!!! If you love to run, jump, and throw this is the team for YOU! It has been 2 long years since we have had a team and we are very excited to start up again! See Ms. McNamee in the Career Center to sign up!
Have you thought of joining the Hockey Academy but just not sure? See Ms. Gribling in the office.
Intramural Basketball Semi finals and finals this week. May the best team win.
Monday : Nikacado Avacado vs International // Staff vs Darkinson Panther
Tuesday: Bone Collectors vs Carlson
Thursday:
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, see Ms Wilson to sign up. (Room 104)
CAREER CENTRE:
Congratulations to the following Parkland students who competed in the Regional Skills Canada events this year both at Camosun and virtually!!
Huan Zhang got GOLD in the Job Search!! Huan we would all hire you!! and SILVER in Public Speaking.
Jay Robertson got an Honorable mention in the Photography. Hana Perkins did awesome in the Work Safety Competition
Also competing are Logan Gotto in Welding, Miko Chan and Alice Conley in Culinary, Pritpal Kanda in Plumbing, Logan Stetchman in Electrical, Hana Perkins in Work Safety and Dylan McKay in Electrical. Congratulations to all our Panthers we are so very proud of you all!
United Engineering Ltd. has immediate openings for entry level labourers at their steel fabrication plant in Sidney. This could be part time now and full time in the summer. There is on-the-job training and wages are above minimum. Shifts would be 4 pm – 8 pm. See Ms. Mac for more details.
Do you want to work in the trades industry? The Federal Government (Fleet Maintenance Facility) is accepting applications for jobs in a variety of trades as part of the Federal Student Work Experience Program 2022. A great opportunity which could lead to a lifelong career! See Ms. Mac for more information on applying.
Butchart Gardens Job Fair, Tuesday March 8th, 5:30-7:30. Bring your resume and be ready to be interviewed on the spot. See Ms. McNamee for more information.
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:
March 11 - Course selection forms due
March 11 - Panther Cup 1:15 at Panorama - consent form required
March 21 - April 1 - Spring Break
April 4 - School back in session
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive! 