Monday, May 2, 2022
School Bus registration is now open for the 2022/23 School Year. Registration open until June 15.
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:
- www.levelground.com
- 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.
We are holding a Necessities Drive - toiletries, clothing, bedding & blankets. Please bring donations to the office, all donations go to Anawim Safe House for the homeless.
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.
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: Chicken Strips & Fries // Meatball Sub // Mac & Cheese (V) // Hot Dogs
SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Breakfast Wrap // Chicken Caesar Wrap // Veggies & Dip (GF & 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 next week:
Monday - Habibi FC vs Los Prime
Tuesday - Spider Monkeys vs Will Smith's Hand
Thursday - Staff vs McKinney's Angels
Congratulations to Marie Meyer-Piton for placing first in the Cities Steeple Jump at yesterday's meet. Quite an athlete!
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:
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.
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!
The Sidney BIA has partnered with Beacon Community Services to present the
Sidney Employment Expo, in-person on May 19th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Mary Winspear Centre. This free event is a great opportunity for grade 11 and 12 students interested in getting a job.
See Ms.Mac for more details.
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 are due to the office today.
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:
May 19 - Spirit Day & Jean's Day - Jean's on the bottom Parkland Wear on top - Assembly and PAC BBQ
May 20 - Non-Instructional Day
May 23 - Victoria Day - no school
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive! 