THE DAILY BUZZ
December 7th, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of a baked ham cheese Ciabatta with arugula & onions, French chicken salad wrap, Black & Blue chicken salad, BBQ Beef & Broccoli on Udon Noodles, Mac & Cheese or a creamy Brussel Sprout soup with a biscuit. Come on down and check it out!
Hey Stingers ... the Leadership Group is hosting Spirit Week starting today.... It's Plaid day! Tomorrow is CRAZY SOCK DAY! Show your school spirit by participating in our school wide Holiday Spirit week! Go Stingers!
Do you love writing? Have you ever wondered how authors create their craft? Meet Harold Macy, the author of the historical fiction book titled San Joseph. He will be having a virtual writing workshop on December 14 from 12:30 to 2:30. If you are interested in attending, please see Ms. Pacheco McKinnon in the Learning Commons.
The Social Leadership team would like to remind all students that candy Grams will be for sale this week during lunch in the main foyer. Stop by and buy a holiday treat for your friends! It is 50cents for 1 or 3 for a Dollar! We hope to see you drop by our table!
Hey Stelly’s … the leadership group still has 5 wooden stockings that have not been found for our scavenger hunt. Keep your eyes out for green, red or white wooden stockings around outside of the school for a chance to win some Cafeteria gift cards!
Stelly’s Annual Christmas Hamper Drive is still on until next week! We would love to be able to provide Food Hampers to families in our community. Please remember to bring in non-perishable food items, cash donations or gift cards from local grocery stores. Donation Boxes are in every classroom
BREAKFAST CLUB is happening Tuesday and Wednesday! Bagels and juice will be $.25. It's a great, cheap and easy way to start your day! Come join the fun!
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.
CAREER CENTRE
UVIC Virtual Parents Night - Thursday, January 14, 2021, 6:00PM Parent Nights will provide parents & guardians with the opportunity to learn more about UVic. Attendees will enjoy a presentation by the amazing Dr. Lisa Sturridge, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, with some helpful tips on being successful in post-secondary studies. The focus of the talk is helping parents (and students) navigate the transition from high school to university. Events are scheduled in Pacific Time. Registration closes two hours before an event. Register: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/index.php#ipn-parent-nights
Canadian Coast Guard College – Virtual Presentation Thursday, December 10th @4:30pm - Register for a virtual presentation hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard College, "Discover the Officer Training Program." The four-year Officer Training Program is one of the best marine training programs in the world, producing both Marine Engineering Officers and Marine Navigation Officers. Graduates of the CCGC receive a Canadian Coast Guard College Diploma, a Bachelor of Technology in Nautical Sciences, a Commercial Certification issued by Transport Canada, continued employment with the Canadian Coast Guard, and internationally recognized certification. To register: https://ccg1.hiringplatform.ca/18626-virtual-presentation-on-discover-the-officer-training-program/59849-registration/en
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.
GRAD 2021
EPICURE FUNDRAISER: 2021 Parent Fundraiser for Stella’s Students' Dry After Grad is hosting an Epicure fundraiser to raise funds for the 2021 Dry Grad. Forms are located on the Grad board in the main foyer. Forms are due on December 15th, 2020.
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
PAC MEETING: The next PAC meeting takes place via Zoom on December 8th @ 7:00 pm. Please contact Dana Jensen at danajensen54321@gmail.com for more information.
PARENT DRY AFTER GRAD COMMITTEE VIRTUAL MEETING - December 9th - The next Parent Dry After Grad Committee meeting is Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 pm via SKYPE - https://join.skype.com/Nu1fWfJecLEf . Please contact Michelle Wake (mwake69@gmail.com) for more information.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS are happening this Thursday, December 10th, 2020. Online booking is now open and will be until 10am on Thursday. Any Questions, please call 250-652-4401.
REMEMBER STINGERS ... PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING - WASH YOUR HANDS - WEAR A MASK - STAY WELL, AND KEEP OTHERS SAFE! DON'T FORGET ... BEE CALM, BEE KIND & BEE SAFE!
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S ... STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!