Daily Announcements

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

 
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
by Carol Gribling - Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 9:05 AM
 

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Just a reminder to all students to please start returning all textbooks you no longer need to the library. All items signed out on your account must be returned to the library by the end of the school year or you will be charged. If you have any concerns, please come and speak with a Librarian.

All Grade 11 and 12 IB students:  important year-end meeting and celebration tomorrow at 8:45am in the Learning Commons.  

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.

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.  
Transportation (school bus info) can be found on Twitter by searching SD63bus or https://twitter.com/sd63bus

Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is actively looking for new Host Families for our international students joining us at the end of August 2022. Make lifelong friendships, provide a student with a home away from home and share the beauty of your community!  If you are interested in this opportunity, host families are provided:

·      $975 per month per student (students must have their own bedroom)
·      Ongoing support from the SISP Homestay team
·      International students who are fully vaccinated
Sign up for a no-commitment consultation with one of our Homestay Coordinators or start your application to become a host family!

School Bus registration is now open for the 2022/23 School Year. Registration open until June 15.

The Parkland Track campaign is still running.  Work on the new track has started but we are still in need of raising funds to resurface it. Please spread the word about this exciting community project and check out the website at www.parklandtrack2021.com .  There is a DONATE TODAY button at the top for those interested in donating. It will take a village to raise the money needed but we can do it! Thank you for your support of our community project.

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: Tomato Tortellini (V)  //  Ginger Beef with Rice & Veggies   //  Burger & Fries ( & V)  //  Hot Dogs

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Clubhouse //  Personal Pizza (& V)  //  Veggies & Dip (GF & V)

BAKED GOODS: Lemon Blueberry 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:
Monday - Staff vs Habibi FC
Tuesday - Los Prime vs Souder Monkeys
Thursday - 

BRAVO to the Parkland Track and Field Team!!  The Parkland Track and Field team had an amazing Island Championships meet, with all three athletes Qualifying for the BC's!!  Marie came first in the Sr. Girls Steeple Chase!!!  Sophie came in 2nd in the Race Walk and Jackson Murry came in 3rd. All three qualify for the BC's in less then two weeks!!!

SWPS – Saanich Water Polo School - is inviting High School kids into the High School Water Polo Program this Spring. With many high school aged kids looking at potential lifeguarding positions, this is a  great program to increase their strength and stamina in a really fun way, and give them the edge they need.

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:

There are so many jobs available right now! Check out the QR codes posters around the school and the job board at the Career Centre.

Job Opportunities: see Ms. McNamee for more details if you are interested in any of the following:

New Restaurant....RIVA, is looking for multiple students for prep, dishwashing and food prep. This is a busy, high volume restaurant, a great place for learning skills in the industry. See Ms. Mac if you are interested.

Digital Works is offering FREE Career & Digital training sessions for young adults 17 - 29.  These sessions, June 6th & August 8th, will help you build fundamental digital skills so you can connect to employment in your chosen field.  See Ms. Mac for more details or contact them directly at digitalworks@ethoscmg.com

Island Health has an excellent opportunity for any students seeking summer employment.  They are hiring for their teams in Food Services and 
Environmental Services (housekeeping). See Ms. Mac for details.

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.

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


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

Grad UVic Ceremony tickets are now available to reserve through June 17. Email cgribling@saanichschools.ca to reserve. Watch the online payment portal for extra ticket payment after you reserve. See the green hand-out for more info.

Grads your ceremony check list has been posted on your grad board, make sure you have everything handed in. See Ms. Gribling in the office if you don't.

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:
June 16 - Spring Music Concert 7:00 pm
June 17 - Timetable for 2022/2023 school year go home
June 17 - Mandatory Grad assembly Block 3 then BBQ Block 4
June 21 - Dance Showcase 7:00pm
June 21 - Block 1 all morning  & Block 3 all afternoon
June 22 - Block 2 all morning & Block 4 all afternoon
June 23-27 - catch up days, teachers will notify parents if their student has to attend and what is missing
June 28 - Graduation Day
July 4-15 - Reports available at the office

That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!