THE DAILY BUZZ
September 11th, 2019
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORANGE SHIRT Day - Sept 30th - On Sept 30th we will be celebrating NATIONAL ORANGE SHIRT DAY. By wearing our orange shirts will remember children who attended residential schools. If you would like to buy an orange shirt, they will be on sale on today at lunch in the main foyer. Only $15 each!
Homework Help is available every morning from 7:10am in the Learning commons and after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday til 4pm.
ACCOUNTS OFFICE is closed on Friday.
BREAKFAST CLUB – Do you have time to volunteer for this wonderful program we have at Stelly’s? A couple of hours in the morning, once a week? If you are able to help out please email Darcy Winkel at dmwinkel@shaw.ca
School Forms – Return to Your T.A. - Reminder to please return all of your school forms and fee payments ASAP. If paying with a cheque, please make it out to "SD#63".
School Photos – Tuesday, Sept 17
Photo Day is next TUESDAY, Sept 17th in blocks 1 and 2. Purchasing photos is optional, but all students in all grades need to have school photos taken for school identification purposes (grade 12’s too - even if you are having grad photos taken later). Order forms are available in the office, but have also been handed out in TA.
Student Parking
All students who are parking in the student parking lot need to be registered. Registration forms are available in the main office. Last year's registration forms are NOT valid a new form is required.
HOLLAND & FRANCE SPRING BREAK 2020: Did you know that Stelly's students are travelling to Holland and France in Spring Break of 2020? We'll be visiting famous sites from World War 1 and 2 and other places of interest. It's not too late for grade 9-12 students to join this amazing 10 day trip. If you are interested, please see Mrs Wallace in room 108 as soon as possible.
Italy Spring Break 2021 - Are you interested in visiting Italy on Spring Break of 2021? We are planning an 11 day tour with EF Tours including visits to Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Pompeii, and Capri. We will be holding a meeting at school this week on Thursday at lunch in Room 144 for students (Sept 12). Parents please contact Tasha Liberatore at tliberatore@saanichschools.ca for more information
ATHLETICS
Sports Try out schedule for today... Cross country is meeting today after school outside the weight room for their first run. Jr Girls and Boys Volleyball practice right after school in the large gym and Sr Boys and Girls are practising at 5pm in the large gym
LAST Jr. Boys Soccer tryouts on Thursday at Centennial at 3:30. If you are interested this is the last chance to come out!
SWIMMING BEES & WANNA BEES - Whether you are a returning swimmer, or want to try something new this year, we would love to have you come out and join the swim team. First practice was this morning and every FRiday and Weds after that. We will not be allowed to have you join us until your parents have signed permission forms for the school, so please see Mr. Siebert in room 164 sometime today for details.
SAILING CLUB: Our Fall Sailing program is starting soon. All levels welcome. If you are interested in sailing this fall please contact Christine at cbennett@saanichschools.ca.
CLUBS
MODEL UN: Are you interested in politics, international relations, or the United Nations? Do enjoy debate, discussing current world issues, and want to develop your public speaking skills? Join the Stelly's Model UN club! Meetings are on Mondays at lunch in Room 105.
CAREER CENTRE
Don’t forget to check out the career centre job board for training, job and volunteer opportunities! There is something there for everyone! Check it out!
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S . . . STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!