THE DAILY BUZZ
January 21st, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of Santé Fe Taco salad Bowl, Veggie Salad, Meat Lasagna with Garlic Bread, Fettuccini Carbonara, Spicy Peanut sauce with Chicken on Rice or Spicy peanut sauce and veggies on rice. Come on down and check it out!
Numeracy & Literacy Exam results are now posted on the Ministry of Education website. Any questions… See Mr. Braun.
JUST A REMINDER that access to the cafeteria is only through the dining room for the next week or so!
CLUBS
GARDEN CLUB is meeting today at lunch in Room 164 (Mr. Siebert’s Room)
INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP - DAY 2 is meeting today at lunch in Room 116. Bring your lunch and a mask.
Do you love stories? Are you interested in Literature? Come join Stelly's Book Club! Our first meeting is this Friday at lunch in the Learning Commons. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there!
CAREER CENTRE
CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES EVENT - is happening today from 4pm thru 7pm - Connecting students to the finest post-secondary opportunities across Canada through a Virtual event. Who should attend CUE? Any student who may be considering post-secondary education! All of our Live Events will feature representatives from participating universities. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore their post-secondary options through institution profiles and live sessions. Students must register for live events and login for the CUE virtual events at https://cuebc.org/events/
Experience VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY Virtually today from 1-6:30 pm. Join 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.
GREENBRICKS CAREER EXPLORATION CONFERENCE - What do you want to do when you finish school? Explore your options! Students are invited to experience new career opportunities at this FREE career conference held remotely on Saturday, February 20th, 2021 from 9:00am – 2:30pm. The day includes prizes and a chance to win a $500 scholarship! You must be registered by February 16th, 2021 (or earlier as space is limited) to attend this conference. Registration is limited to 150 students. https://greenbricks.ca/conference-registration/
CAMOSUN COLLEGE - CamWeek Virtual Info night replaces our annual on-campus Info Night this year. Happening on Feb. 23-25, 2021 @ 4-8 pm. Learn about Admissions, services including Financial Aid and Awards, Centre for Accessible Learning, programs and areas of study from the comfort of your own home. Sessions are expected to last about 45 minutes, giving you time to refill your pop & popcorn for the next event. You can live chat with someone from Recruitment & Admissions at any time over the event to ask specific questions. To receive updates on this event, just provide us with your email address http://camosun.ca/news/press-releases/2021/feb/camweek-2021.html
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
ELK LAKE FARM - is looking for Farm/garden help! If you are interested in being outside and getting exercise, you may be a good candidate for this local job. Right now, the employer is looking for someone to help gather branches and do other odd jobs in the garden, starting at $15.00 hour. Eventually, the job could increase to work in the vegetable garden and other areas of the property. Scheduling is flexible, starting at as little as 3 hours per week, working up to more hours and potential summer work. The farm is located on Old West Saanich Rd. on the other side of Elk Lake. Contact: Cindy (250) 479-7773
WEST WIND HARDWOOD - is looking for a graduating student for full time work or a student for after school work, great opportunity if you have no afternoon classes. Great for a Joinery or Carpentry Student. Duties include: assisting with sorting lumber, assisting on machines and, cleaning up lumber shop. No experience needed, training on the go! $14.60 hr., Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30. Email your resume to danny@westwindhardwood.com or call 250-656-0848 located at #5-10189 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, BC
GRAD 2021
Parent Fundraiser for Stelly's Students' Dry After Grad 2021 is on now! Bring your broken bracelets, chains, earrings, or any other gold items to the school office up until March 12th. Clean out those jewelry boxes and drawers and Help support the 2021 Dry After Grad!
Parent Dry Grad 2021 Committee Bottle Drive will happen this Saturday, January 23rd from 9am-12pm at Stelly's School. We need volunteers! Parents and Grads, please try to show up if at least for an hour - this bottle drive is HUGE and is contributing lots to the year end event being planned out by all the parents. You can also drop your bottles off anytime throughout the year at one of the three Bottle Depots in Victoria (Glanford, Quadra and Queens) and ask for the funds to be added to the Stelly's Parent Grad Account. Thank You for your continued support!!
GRAD PORTRAIT RETAKES are happening today and tomorrow - If you missed out on getting your grad portraits taken or if you were unhappy with your portraits book your appointment today as spots are almost gone! Stop by the office and we will help you book your spot!
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
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.
PENNINSULA YOUTH CLINIC is operating through Telehealth on Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:30pm Appointments with doctors or mental health workers are conducted by phone or video. Services are completely free and confidential in their judgement free zone for any medical concerns, to get prescriptions, or to speak with a counsellor. To make an appointment, call 250-656-4143.
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S ... STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!