The Daily Buzz

November 25th, 2020

 
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November 25th, 2020
by Bettina Perron - Wednesday, 25 November 2020, 12:05 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ

November 25th, 2020

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of Tuscan Chicken flatbread, BLTC Wrap, Tomato Cucumber Quinoa Salad, BBQ Pork on Rice, Turkey Tetrazzini, Chicken Thai Curry on Udon Noodles or a Veggie Stir fry on Rice.  Come on down and check it out

Stelly’s Annual Christmas Hamper Drive is now on through December 14th, 2020. We would like to be able to provide Food Hampers to families in our community. We are requesting donations of non-perishable food items, cash donations or gift cards from local grocery stores. Donation Boxes will be in every classroom

GRADS ... Reminder that Grad Diploma Verification forms are now past due! Forms are available in the Career Centre. This must be done to Graduate!

Just a reminder .... MORNING HOMEWORK HELP is available every morning from 7:15 am in room 156 and AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP is every Monday through Thursday in the Learning Commons until 4pm.

ATHLETICS

Any Grade 9 &10 Boys Interested in Basketball are asked to attend a meeting on Wednesday at Lunch in the Large Gym. See Mr. Braun if you can't make it!

CLUBS

MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB: Anyone interested in Mountain Biking there is a brief meeting in room 116 at lunch today with Colin Montgomery

CAREER CENTRE

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

TRADES EXPLORATION (TEx Program) - Want to learn more about what it is like to work as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or welder?  There are limited seats available for next year’s Quarter 3 Trades Exploration Program, provided in partnership with Camosun College. Learn about each trade, fast track your future and earn up to 8 credits toward grad for completing 2 courses!  Please see Ms. Hackman in the Career Centre for more information.

SAANICH SKILLS TRAINING APPRENTICESHIP & CARPENTRY PROGRAM is a full 2nd semester immersion program where students learn the basics of constructing a wood frame structure from the bare ground to the rooftop. This program blends both theoretical knowledge and practical application of skills and concepts related to the trade. Successful students transition directly to Camosun College for further training as Level One Carpentry Apprentices. Please see Ms. Hackman in the Career Centre for more information.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

JERRY WAKEFIELD CONSTRUCTION: is looking for labourers who are interested in a career in Carpentry.  Jerry Wakefield Construction is a General Contracting Company who is willing to teach and train you with the potential for an apprenticeship!! Starting at $15.00 hour. The job is Monday-Friday, with the new school schedules, are you off in the afternoons??  Email your resume to michelle@jwakefieldconstruction.com 

GRAD 2021

AFTER GRAD FUNDRAISER:  Grads ... your gift card fundraiser forms are located on the Grad board in the main foyer. We are selling gift cards from local businesses this Christmas to raise money for the 2021 Grad and the businesses will give us a portion of the sales!  Forms due Dec 4th, 2020

GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE - SATURDAY, November 28th from 9am-12pm.  Grads and parents we have another bottle drop-off and sorting day coming up this Saturday November 28th from 9am to noon. We are short of volunteers, please remember that the money raised benefits all the grads. Also, the grads can earn some of the volunteer hours to graduate. Please bring gloves and a mask. Reply to ciaramahughes@gmail.com   ... if you can make it.....thank you. 

INTERNATIONAL

All International Students are asked to attend a lunch on Thursday, Nov 26 in the Dining Room. Lunch will be provided!  

Remember Stingers ... PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING - WASH YOUR HANDS - WEAR A MASK - STAY WELL, AND KEEP OTHERS SAFE! DON'T FORGET ... BE CALM, BE KIND, BE SAFE

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