THE DAILY BUZZ
February 26th, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PINK SHIRT DAY: This Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day at Stelly's! We encourage everyone to wear pink to support compassion and kindness in our school! Please join us and make a difference!
2019 Grad Executive Committee: Are you in Grade 11 and hoping to be on the Grad Exec next year ? There will be an informational meeting Thursday March 1st at lunch in room 116 with Mrs Brown, and you can pick up an application.
ATHLETIC CONDITIONING: Are you in Grade 10 or 11 and interested in Athletic Conditioning next year? How about trying a class next week? Try a class this Wednesday or Friday at 7:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. See Ms. Montgomery if you’re interested!
Interested in competing like an Olympian? Well on Tuesday and Wednesday at lunch you and you team of 3 can compete for a chance to win prizes in the the Stelly's Olympics! Sign up your team of 3 in the main foyer today!
HOMEWORK HELP: Homework Help is available everyday in the Learning Commons starting at 7:30am and after school until 4pm.
CPF FUNDRAISER: Canadian parents for French are having a SWEET fundraiser! Craving maple syrup? We’ve got you covered! Delicious maple syrup and maple lollipops at competitive prices are available to pre-order. Order forms are available on our website under the General Announcements or French Immersion Forum. Please drop off your order with payment (CPF - saanich) at the school office no later than March 1st.
COURSE SELECTION FOR 2018/2019: Course Selection forms are due back by this Friday March 2nd to the Career Centre. Be sure to check entrance requirements to any Post Secondary programs you will be attending! Any questions...See a Counsellor!
YEARBOOKS: Please check the Yearbook list in the office to ensure you have pre-purchased 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!
ATHLETICS
GIRLS RUGBY MEETING today at break in Rm 136!
JR GIRLS SOCCER: Jr. Girls soccer try outs are right after school today at Centennial Field.
CAREER CENTRE
INVENT THE FUTURE: Exciting opportunity available to GIRLS in GRADE 11 Invent the Future at Simon Fraser University. Invent the Future is a 2-week summer Artificial Intelligence (AI) scholars program for high-potential Canadian young women in 11th grade taking English 11, Math 11, and at least one Science 11. July 8th–20th, 2018 Cost: $500 Food and on-campus accommodation included. Bursaries available. Get hands-on experience with computer science + artificial intelligence, tech careers, and technology for your community. No prior experience required! LEARN MORE + APPLY BY April 3, 2018 www.sfu.ca/computing/inventthefuture Please ensure you notify the Career Centre if you are successful in your application!
Marine TASK Program: Interested in trying a new program? The Marine TASK (Trades, Awareness, Skills & Knowledge) program which runs April-June 2018 (online), July-August 2018 (9 weeks) It is an introduction to the safety practice, work readiness skills and certifications required to enter the marine industry. Check out the poster on the Career Centre Info Board for more information or speak to Mr. Rhodes to get a SIP course application package.
AVIATION SUMMER CAMP FOR GRADE 9 GIRLS
An amazing opportunity for girls entering Grade 10 in September 2018! NAV CANADA is sponsoring a Summer Camp for 20 girls from across Canada in Ontario for one week of learning, fun, and friendship with a focus on aviation. This all-expenses-paid camp uses hands-on learning and hopes to inspire you to explore a career in aviation! Visit the Career Centre for more information on how to apply.
GRAD 2018
GRAD PORTRAIT RETAKES ARE HERE!!
Grad Portrait retakes are available in the office!
GRAD PARENTS: Reminder to Parents ...Grad Ads for the Yearbook are due March 9th. No Late submission will be accepted!
INTERNATIONAL
SPRING BREAK TRAVEL: Reminder to ALL International Students planning day trips or overnight trips during Spring Break, MUST submit travel applications by WEDNESDAY March 7, 2018.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR: International Student Rocky Mountain Tour Applications available from the International Office. Last day to Sign-up is March 7, 2018
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!