The Daily Buzz

December 8th, 2020

 
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December 8th, 2020
by Bettina Perron - Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 12:07 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ

December 8th, 2020

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of Baked brie & Chicken Flatbread, Toonie wrap, Vietnamese Pork with rice, spaghetti carbonara, Chicken cacciatore, or a veggie Quesadilla. Come on down and check it out! 

Hey Stelly's students and staff.  Would you like to have some fun and help people at the same time?  Come to the Africa Aids Angels workshops next week at lunch or after school!  For $5.00 you will get an angel kit to make at the workshop as a gift or keepsake.  All monies raised will go to this Victoria based international organization that helps children orphaned by the Aids epidemic in Africa. See Mrs. Wallace in room 108.  Last day to register is Friday, Dec. 11th, 2020.

Stingers ...  the Leadership Group is hosting Spirit Week .... It's Crazy Sock day today! Tomorrow is COZY DAY! Wear something warm & cozy and show your school spirit! 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

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

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 FUNDRAISER2021 Parent Fundraiser for Stelly'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 tonight @ 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!