The Daily Buzz

October 5th, 2020

 
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October 5th, 2020
by Bettina Perron - Monday, 5 October 2020, 12:37 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
October 5th, 2020

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today is World Teachers’ Day – a day recognized around the world in support of teachers who are in incredibly important part of our communities.  We want to take this opportunity to personally thank all of our Stelly's teachers for the important work that you do every day to provide our students with the love, support and encouragement they need!! Thank You!! Happy World Teachers’ Day!

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS - On Thursday there is an Early Dismissal at 2:05pm for our Virtual  Parent/Teacher Interviews

GET READY STELLY’S .. today we’ll be starting a Scavenger Hunt! There will be coins hidden all around outside. Find one? Head to the office to trade in the coin for a 5, 10 or 20 dollar lunch card for the cafeteria.

Interested in learning how to design and build your own App? Want to learn and compete with other students? See Mr. McDonald about "The Game of APPS"!

HOMEWORK HELP is available every morning from 7:15am in room 156.

CAREER CENTRE

PARENTS AS EDUCATION & CAREER COACHES - Monday November 9th from 7:00-8:30 pm

An interactive workshop (virtual ZOOM session) designed to support parents in guiding their student in making informed decisions about their education and career choices after high school. What you can expect to learn:

*Overview of all the resources available on EducationPlannerBC.ca

*Discover the different pathways available for students

*Discover supports available at post-secondary institutions

*Tips on scholarships and financial aid

*Q & A - Time for questions! Your questions will be answered in real-time during this virtual session

To register: https://sfu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcempqzMvE9NNiqYhHVaEFk17O_VQnYq5

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

ALL GIRLS VIRTUAL STEM EVENT -  All-Girls Events are an exciting opportunity for girls across BC to explore how they can use their creativity  to help the world. Girls will learn about engineering design and will enjoy fun, hands-on activities led by current university students and meet inspiring mentors.  All events are free of cost.  See the poster on Career Centre Info Board or the web page for dates, times, details, theme, grade level.  All events in the 2020/21 school year will be offered virtually – you will need a device (laptop or desktop computer) at home in order to participate.  Register at: https://geeringup.apsc.ubc.ca/year-round/events/all-girls/   

UBC ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, November 7, 2020.  Connect with professors, staff, and students to explore everything UBC Engineering and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture has to offer. This event will be held virtually this year, you will still get to see inside labs, learn about programs, go on virtual tours, and talk to advisors, professors, and current students about all your options. For more information and to RSVP: https://engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

VOLUNTEER VICTORIA YOUTH 20/20 - This program offers priceless opportunities for youth members to build self esteem, leadership and communication skills.  The goal is to help youth succeed at volunteering and to provide the tools and support they need as they explore their volunteering options. See the Poster on the Career Centre Job Board for more information. For more information or to get involved you can also email Emily at emily@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or Brock at brock@volunteervictoria.bc.ca  or call 250-386-2269 or reach out on Facebook ‘EmilyVolunteerVictoria’. 

CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK provides year-round sports and recreation programs for individuals with autism.  Their volunteers work in a fun and fast-paced sports and recreation environment offering high levels of support to their participants (most programs offer 1-1 support). Volunteers do not need any prior experience to be part of their programs – a training session as well as hands-on training during the program will be provided.  A number of different sports, social, recreation, and other programs are run in Victoria. Programs take place on weekday evenings and weekends and last for one to three hours, depending on the selected program. Volunteers would be asked to support a program, once per week, for one season. Alternatively, volunteers can join substitute lists to step in and lend a hand when needed! Students interested in volunteering can visit   www.canucksautism.ca/volunteer or send an email to volunteer@canucksautism.ca with any questions.  Please note that volunteers must be 16 years or older.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

YOUTH AT THE BOOTH ELECTION WORKERS - Interested in working as an election official on Saturday, October 24th.  Participants can earn at least $350 for attending training and working a full day.  Youth at the Booth is Elections BC’s program to hire high school students as election officials in the 2020 Provincial General Election.   Applicants must be between 15 and 19 years old, legally entitled to work in Canada,  have a valid SIN and their parent or guardian’s approval to apply.  See the Elections BC webpage https://elections.bc.ca/employment/youth-at-the-booth-election-workers/    for all information including how to apply!

GRAD 2021

VIRTUAL GRAD PARENT INFO SESSION on WEDNESDAY from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S  ...  STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!