THE DAILY BUZZ
February 5th, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last Day to change courses is Tuesday! Hand in your ORANGE COURSE CHANGE FORMS TODAY!
Stellys, reminder COMPOSTING IS BACK! Bins are around the school and they want to be used. Here’s a few items that you should start putting in the compost: Fruit scraps, veggie scraps, gum, and paper napkins etc. So Stelly's Lets Make a difference and go compost!
ART CLUB: 2nd Semester Art Club starts next Tueday, February 13th, 2018
YEARBOOKS: Please check the Yearbook list to ensure you have prepurchased your Yearbook. Cost is $50 now and will increase after spring Break! ONLY A few extra yearbooks will be ordered so prepay now to ensure you get one!
TEXTBOOKS: REMINDER to RETURN YOUR TEXTBOOKS ASAP! 221 Textbooks are still outstanding from last semester!
BUS PASSES: New Bus Passes have arrived and are available in the office!
HOMEWORK HELP: Homework Help is available Tuesday through Friday mornings starting at 7:30am and after school in the Learning Commons Monday through Friday until 4pm.
CAREER CENTRE
WOMEN IN TRADES & TECHNOLOGY
A Women in Trades and Technology Exploration Day is taking place at Camosun College on Wednesday, February 21st, from 9:30-2:00. Check out important and well paying careers in the following:
Trades - Electrical, Auto Service, Sheet Metal/Metal Fab, and Carpentry.
Technology- Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering.
For more information or to sign up, please come to the Career Centre.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED SEARCH & RESCUE TECHNICIAN? The Search and Rescue Academy is offering a 12 day program during Spring Break for students interested in certification from the Justice Institute of B.C. More information is available in the Career Centre or or To register or for more information, visit http://bit.ly/2ita3Rn
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
BRENTWOOD BAY THRIFT SHOP is looking for a volunteer on Saturdays, 7105-B West Saanich Road
Shifts are 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
Volunteers help at the cash register, sorting, pricing and customer service. This is a great opportunity to gain more experience working in retail. Contact Sara slawton@beaconcs.ca or call 250-656-5537
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
BUTCHARD GARDENS JOB FAIR
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 - 6-8 pm, In the Coffee Shop
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hiring for spring and summer employment in most departments, some starting as early as March!
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wages starting at $15 hour
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bring resumé and cover letter OR an application (available online or at the event)
Application available at: http://www.butchartgardens.com/files/5114/9512/2796/Employment_Application_Form.pdf
GRAD 2018
PARENTS AFTER GRAD MEETING - Meeting on tonight at 7pm in the Learning Commons. All parents of 2018 Grads welcome!
GRAD & PARENT CONTACT FORMS: A purple Grad & Parent Contact form was included in the package of forms sent home in September. Only 40 were returned to the office. These forms are needed in order to contact Grads and their parents to inform of upcoming events and participation in grad activities! If you have not done so please submit a form ASAP.
GRAD TRANSITIONS
Grads get your Grad Transition done now before crunch time! Grad Transition Interview day is Tuesday, April 17th. Grad Transition information and forms are available from the Career Centre or website. Remember, GT is a graduation requirement.
INTERNATIONAL:
SISP MT WASHINGTON SKI TRIP : Feb 28 and Mar 1 - Cost $195.00
Forms are available in the International Office. Last day to Sign-up is this Friday, Feb 9th.
PARENTS:
S.C.A.T.S. VALENTINES DANCE - FEB 10th
The Society for the Community Arts Theatre is hosting a "Valentines Dance" on February 10th at the Saanich Fairgrounds to raise funds for a new theatre at Stelly's. Featuring the Commodores Big Band, Bayside Big Band and the Stelly's Jazz Band. Tickets are available at the main office. $20 each.
PARENTING CONFERENCE - March 3rd
2018 Vancouver Island Parent Conference: Parenting Now for the Future. Saturday March 3, 8:30-4:00 @ Royal Bay Secondary School. Workshops and education on Social Media, Internet Safety, The Creative Mind, Beyond the Talk, Self-Regulation, Connected Parenting, Bullying, Anxiety. Featured speakers: Barbara Coloroso and Jennifer Kolari. Visit www.vipc.ca for info or to register. Registration deadline is Feb 16.
THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!