THE DAILY BUZZ
February 22nd, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of a Turkey Clubhouse wrap, Baked Ham Mozza Roasted Pepper & Arugula Panini, Chicken Caesar Salad, Mac & Cheese, Chicken & Spicy Thai Curry sauce on Udon Noodles or Beef Barley Soup with a biscuit. Come on down and check it out!
Stelly's "Bee Kind" spirit week starts today! Today's theme is Hat Day. Wear your favorite hat to show your school spirit! Tomorrow is "Jersey Day". Wear your favourite sports team Jersey and remember Bee Kind, Bee Calm and Bee Safe! Go Stingers!
Hey Stingers ... Pink Shirt Day is happening on Wednesday, February 24th – this day is celebrated annually around the globe. Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students who took a stand against bullying after a 10-year-old was harassed and threatened for wearing pink. We have some Awesome Looking Pink Shirts for sale in the main office ... only $10 each come check them out!
STELLY'S 2021-2022 COURSE SELECTION FORMS - Course selection forms for our current Stelly's students were handed out this morning in Block one. Course Selection forms are due back to the Career centre by March 2nd.
OVERDUE BOOKS: Did you know that there are still over 335 overdue textbooks still out? Please return your textbooks or see Ms. Kedves or Ms. Pachenko-McKinnon in the Learning Commons as soon!
STUDENT ABSENCE OR LATE: If a student will be absent or late for class, we ask that parents/guardians either email stellys_attendance@saanichschools.ca or phone the Attendance Line 250-544-0300 to let the school know.
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
VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY has an upcoming info session tomorrow evening February 23rd, 2021 at 7:00 pm for people who might be interested in a career in IT or Computer Sciences. Join us at our (Zoom) information session to find out more about the Computer Science and Information Technology diploma and degree programs offered at Vancouver Island University. For more information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/computer-science-and-information-technology-programs-at-viu-tickets-138504134595
CAMOSUN COLLEGE - CamWeek Virtual Info night is happening this week on Feb. 23rd thru 25th, 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. 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
QUADRANT MARINE SERVICE VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR @ the Vancouver International Boat Show – Wednesday, Feb 24th, 25th & 26th from 11am to 7pm and February 27th from 9am to 5pm Marine Service Careers cover every trade…on a boat! Ready for your dream career? Quadrant Marine Institute is hosting a career fair to connect you with a wide range of companies in the marine industry. Offering variety, stability, good salaries and never-ending learning opportunities, a career in marine service might just be what you’re looking for. Visit Quadrant’s virtual booth to find career postings, connect with employers and find out how to build your career in this vibrant and diverse industry! Register @ https://www.vancouverboatshow.ca/register/ Careers in Marine Service video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvoyTxMwMlo
#DreamBigGreaterVictoria - February 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Get ready to explore new career pathways with the Build a Dream #DreamBig Career Discovery Expo. Join us from the comfort of your own home, and tune in virtually! Young women in grades 7-12, and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about careers in skilled trades, science, technology, engineering, math, emergency services, and entrepreneurship. Register @ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dream-big-greater-victoria-tickets-124287700859
ALERT FIRST AID with CPR ”C” & AED - Online and in class - Friday, April 23, 2021 - 12:00 am to 4:00 pm in class @ SHOAL Centre in Sidney. Cost is $50.00 - Cash, cheque or credit card is accepted. 4 hours online and 4.5 hours in-class course trains people how to react and improvise during time priority and life-threatening emergencies. The online component covers care for adults, children, and babies. The classroom component will focus on developing the participant’s skills. The instructor will know that participants have completed the online component, and won’t spend as much time on the background information that is covered here. Participants must successfully complete both the online and the classroom components to be certified in Emergency First-Aid with CPR C . For more details see the Career Centre Info Board or the Saanich Career Education website. Register now! Email YEP @ yep@beaconcs.ca or call 250-507-5680
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
SWEENIE MOVING & STORAGE SOLUTIONS - is a family owned a moving company in Saanichton and are looking for spring break/summer employees, with opportunities to continue into the fall with anyone looking for a career in the industry. $18.00 hour - Monday-Saturday usually with an 8:00 am start, hours may vary. To apply send your resume to info@sweeniemoving.ca
WORK 4 (YOU)TH VIRTUAL EMPLOYMENT FAIR - Wednesday, March 10th 11:00 am-12:30 pmVictoria's Employers are Hiring Now! Are you between the ages of 16 and 30? Are you not making enough $? Register today to learn how our partnering companies want you! You’ll also learn how WorkBC makes it easier to find employment and how our Wage Subsidy Program can get you the job. 90 minutes of your time to get you your next job and $$ door prizes! Register for FREE https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-annual-work4youth-hiring-event-tickets-140316551583
GRAD 2021
PARENT FUNDRAISER for STELLY'S STUDENT'S 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 Help support the 2021 Dry After Grad!
STELLY'S PARENT DRY GRAD 2021 MEETING is next Thursday, February 25th at 7:30pm via TEAMS. Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting:
Parent Committee After Grad Meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 778-401-6289,,82271070#<tel:+17784016289,,82271070#> Canada, Victoria Phone Conference ID: 822 710 70# Any Questions, please call MIchele Wake at (250) 920-5230
PARENT DRY GRAD 2021 COMMITTEE BOTTLE DRIVE will happen this Saturday, February 27th 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 yearend 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!!
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!