Thursday, April 28, 2022 ~ Early dismissal day 2:00
This week is Literacy/Numeracy Assessment Week, see schedule. See Mr. Earnshaw for more information.
School Bus registration is now open for the 2022/23 School Year. Registration open until June 15.
Report Cards went home last week. Parent/Teacher in person interviews are tonight 5:00-7:00 pm by appointment only. Call Ms. Gribling at 250-655-2700 to book.
Exciting NEW Continuous Grad Fundraiser with LEVEL GROUND! If you drink coffee, tea or enjoy dried fruit and snacks, we encourage you to check out this LEVEL GROUND fundraiser & support our Grad Parent fundraising. It's super simple:
- do your shopping
- then at the check-out, enter PSSGRAD as the Discount Code
- all orders over $40 will receive free shipping
- for all orders over $40, our Grad Parent Fundraising will receive 20% of the total order
- wait for your order and then enjoy your coffee, tea, etc
Again, PSSGRAD as the "Discount Code". Thank you Parkland Community.
IB students, please check your school email for a copy of the IB exam schedule as well as the IB board outside the Learning Commons.
IB students and IB teachers - reminder of pizza lunch Tuesday May 3rd in Mr. Wong's classroom!
Have you purchased your Parkland Yearbook yet? It is all your Parkland memories stored in a beautiful book. Don't miss out! Pay online or contact Christine for more options cbennett@saanichschools.ca. With our final numbers coming due you have until May 4th to purchase your 2022 yearbook. Only $45.00.
Parkland is starting its first ever BIPOC Club. The BIPOC club aims to empower and provide resources for all students of colour at Parkland Secondary School. For more information check out the poster on the Learning Commons door or talk to Myelle.
A Ministry of Education Survey - The Student Learning Survey (SLS) has been administered every year in B.C. public schools since 2001. Prior to 2016-17 it was known as the Student Satisfaction Survey. The SLS provides feedback on the implementation of the curriculum changes, learning environment, student wellness and satisfaction, student belonging and engagement, and career preparation. The parent and guardian/caregiver survey is now available online and is available in 18 different languages.
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.
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: Baron of Beef & Fries // Chicken Noodle Box // Pesto & Tomato Tortellini (V) // Lasagna & Garlic Bread // Hot Dogs
SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Breakfast Wrap // Beef Soft Taco // Pizza // Veggies & Dip (V)
BAKED GOODS: Morning Glory Muffin (& Blueberry GF) // 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:
Intramural Soccer schedule for this week:
Thursday - Will Smith's Hand vs Los Prime
Congratulations to Marie Meyer-Piton for placing first in the Cities Steeple Jump at yesterday's meet. Quite an athlete!
A big congratulations to all the Parkland Pant'ers who ran the TC 10K this past Sunday. A special congrats to Kotomi Shimamura and Marie Meyer-Piton for representing officially representing Parkland students on our team. Marie won the U19 Female category in a time of 41:40!!! Jules Meiners was 8th in that category too!
KidSport Greater Victoria is a local organization that exists to help families in need access organized sport opportunities for their children. To be eligible for up to $600 per year in registration fee support, children must be 18 years or under, families must be within financial eligibility limits, and season must be at least 8 weeks long with an eligible sport organization. For more information, a list of eligible local sport organizations, and to apply, visit
www.kidsportvictoria.ca.
CAREER CENTRE:
Huan Zhang competed in the Skills Canada Provincial Championships in Public Speaking and WON the SILVER MEDAL!!! We are so proud of you Huan and can hardly wait for next year!! BRAVO
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: see Ms. McNamee form ore details if you are interested in any of the following:
Interested in Joinery, Carpentry, or the Trades. Ceannsee Kitchens and Vintage Woodworking are looking to hire for the summer and possibly more! See Ms. Mac for details on these amazing job opportunities.
Love working outdoors? YYJ Lawns is looking for hard-working, reliable students to join their team three days a week and the occasional Saturday. $20.00. Email your resume and include why you'd be a good fit for this job to Garnett Roberts @ yyjlawns@gmail.com. See Ms. McNamee for more info.
Summer Carpentry Apprenticeships - Are you in grade 11 or 12! Want to work in the Carpentry Trade? The BC Carpenters Union is hiring grade 11 and 12 student to work at apprentices this summer!! Youth employment is the future. Our mission is to provide high school students with the opportunity to get experience in the construction industry working hands on as material handlers for our reputable contractors. Tools are provided for our Plan A members as well as safety equipment. They gain experience, safety certifications and training, high school credits for graduation, eligibility for grants, and the ability to find a passion for a new career path. Paid is $19 per hour. Valuable experience and opportunity for a Youth Apprentice Scholarship. See Ms. McNamee ASAP
WorkBC is hosting our first In-Person Job Fair for youth in over two years! Please see the attached poster for more details. WORK 4 (YOU)th (Ages 15 to 30) – masks required for everyone’s safety. Thursday, May 12th, from 3 - 6 pm at WorkBC Centre at 201-1483 Douglas Street.
Looking at a career in Technology? ISACA Victoria presents the
Spring-Board Conference 2022. Where you will learn about inspiring careers in Cyber Security. Check it out, tonight 5:00-8:00 pm. See Ms. Mac for more details.
DUAL CREDIT - Fabulous Dual Credit COURSE opportunity for students interested in in careers in Nursing, Mental Health and Addiction Counselling, Early Learning Care, and Community, Family and Child Studies. ELC 130-Early Childhood Profession Health 111- Indigenous Peoples Health. Both of these courses will be offered on Friday after school, Sept 9-Dec 9, 3:30-6:30 at Camosun and they are FREE...we even cover the textbooks! See Ms. McNamee ASAP
Community Support and Educational Assistant Dual Credit Career Program in Partnership with VIU Starts February 2023 If you are in grade 11, and are thinking of a career in Education or Community Support this is the program for YOU!! You could be a certified EA by August 2023!
Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops)
April issue.
GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details.
Grad Ceremony packages have been distributed, please pick up now at the front office. Packages are due back to the office by tomorrow.
Grad lanyards are available, $5.00 each, available at the front office.
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 - Gardening Club after school in library courtyard garden
Tuesday's -
Wednesday's - Chess Club @ lunch Rm 106 // D & D after school in the Learning Commons // Yearbook class after school
Thursday's - Judo Club after school
Friday's - GSA @ lunch in the Textiles Rm // D & D after school in Rm 200 // Badminton Club after school in the gym
Upcoming Days of Note:
April 26-29 - Literacy / Numeracy Assessments see schedule
April 28 - Early dismissal 2:00 W/F schedule
April 28 - Parent/Teacher interviews by appt only, call Ms. Gribling for appt. 5:00-7:00 pm.
April 29 - Grad ceremony packages are due.
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive! 