THE DAILY BUZZ
January 11th, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of Bacon Lettuce Tomato & Cheese Wrap, Baked Turkey Peppers & Swiss cheese Ciabatta, Chicken Caesar Salad, Crab & Corn Chowder, Mac & Cheese or a Sweet & Sour Pork Rice Bowl. Come on down and check it out!
Just a reminder that access to the cafeteria is only through the dining room for the next few weeks!
Afterschool Homework help is NOT happening today!
Scholarship Meeting on Wednesday at lunch in the Learning Commons.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM VIRTUAL INFO SESSION on January 13th at 7PM . Join in on a virtual info session regarding the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Program held at Parkland Secondary. The program is open to high school students during their grade 11 and grade 12 years. Universities across Canada and around the world regard the IB Diploma Program as excellent preparation for university entrance. Visit www.parklandib.ca for more info about the program. Virtual meeting: WEDNESDAY, January 13 @ 7pm. Email Carol Gribling to register: cgribling@saanichschools.ca
CLUBS
MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB: Any Students that are interested in joining the Stelly's Mountain Biking Club please meet in Room 116 at lunch today to pick up permission forms and find out more info.
CAREER CENTRE
FAST FORWARD in STEM - This STEM webinar series introduces women in post-secondary in career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Featuring inspiring speakers, the free webinars are open to students, educators, and parents. One-hour webinar take place on January 14th, 2021 with Speakers from industry and academia will share success stories, information, and resources about careers in STEM. For more information and to register visit https://blog.canadianprosperityproject.ca/fast-forward-in-stem/
UVIC VIRTUAL PARENTS NIGHT - Thursday, January 14, 2021, 6:00 PM. This Parent Night will provide parents, sutdents & guardians with the opportunity to learn more about UVic. Attendees will enjoy a presentation by Dr. Lisa Surridge, 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. Registration closes two hours before the event. To register: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/index.php#ipn-parent-nights
Experience VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY Virtually on Saturday Jan. 16th from 9 am-2 pm, Wednesday Jan. 20th from 1-6:30 pm or Thursday, Jan. 21stfrom 1-6:30 pm. Join us online to learn more about Vancouver Island University in this informative and fun open house style event. While things may be different this year, we’re committed to helping you choose a program, discover the many services and supports available to you as a student, and get your questions answered. For more information and to register: https://info.viu.ca/experienceviu-register/?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=expviu
DISTRICT CAREER PROGRAMS & DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES - Virtual Information Night – THURSDAY January 28 @ 7pm. Parents are invited to join a virtual meeting to learn more about opportunities available to students in grades 10-12 in the Saanich School District. You will find out about: Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry (STAC), Work Experience 12A & 12B (WEx), Trade Awareness Skills & Knowledge (TASK), Trade Exploration (TEX), Marine Service Technician, VIU Hairstylist Program, Dual Credit Courses offered through Camosun College, Technical Trades Training and Apprenticeships. For more information and to register for this event, please see this attached link: Link for Careers Night Questions can be directed to Heidi Hackman in Stelly's Career Centre.
SAANICH SKILLS TRAINING APPRENTICESHIP & CARPENTRY PROGRAM is a full 3rd & 4th Quarter 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
Sending out a HUGE THANK YOU to all the grads and parents that showed up for the "sort day" on Saturday. We had such a great turnout that we finished in 2 hours!! Thank you also to all the people that were coming later in the day, maybe you can make it on the January 23rd Bottle Drive instead?
GRAD PORTRAIT RETAKES - January 20th - 22nd, 2021 - If you missed out on getting your grad portraits taken or if you were unhappy with your portraits, the Lifetouch portable studio will be returning to Stelly's for a few days on January 20th thru 22nd, 2021. You are now able to book an appointment by going on the Grad Portrait website: schedule.prestigeportraits.ca Sitting fee of $25 is due at the time of your appointment (but if you know you are not purchasing photos, no sitting fee is required, but we DO need you to have a photo taken for the yearbook).
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
PAC MEETING on Tuesday, January 12th at 7pm via Zoom. Please contact Dana Jensen at danajense54321@gmail.com for more information.
CENTRAL SAANICH LITTLE LEAGUE - Upcoming registration for 2021 Baseball Season: In person: Centennial Park Clubhouse - Jan 28th & Feb 4th @ 6-8pm or Jan 30th or 31st, Feb 6th or 7th @ 1-4pm. Online: For more information or to register by mail or online, visit our website: www.cslittleleague.com or email registrar@cslittleleague.com All skills welcome, including competitive tournament Teams.
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!