THE DAILY BUZZ
February 24th, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of Tuscan Chicken Flatbread, Bacon Cheese Ranch Wrap, Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad, Korean Pork on Rice, Chicken Tetrazzini, Pizza, Veggie Stir fry on Rice or Perogies. Come on down and check it out!
It's Stelly's "Bee Kind" spirit week! Today's theme is " PINK SHIRT Day". Please support Stelly's commitment to a bully-free environment by wearing and ‘thinking’ pink. By joining together, we can visibly show our support for a more inclusive, accepting and compassionate society. Practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying. Don’t forget Tomorrows theme is "FUN SOCK DAY". Wear your crazy and fun looking socks!
2021-22 COURSE SELECTION FORMS for current Stelly's students are due by March 2nd! Please hand into the Career Centre. Don't delay, do it today!
Stelly's has a few new additions to their clothing line ... Check out the NEW Stelly's hoodies, shirts, and sweats! There is a link on the website to check out the new additions!
BUBBLE TEA FUNDRAISER: This Thursday, Feb 25th, Victoria Youth for Change is hosting a Bubble Tea Fundraiser after school! Drinks are $6 each and can be ordered on the Stelly's website or through the grade specific google classroom. 100% of proceeds will be going towards Female Education programs in Ghana!
OVERDUE BOOKS: Did you know that there is over 176 overdue textbooks still out? Please return your textbooks ASAP or see Ms. Kedves or Ms. Pacheco-McKinnon in the Learning Commons!
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
CAMOSUN COLLEGE Virtual Info Night is happening tonight and Thursday night from 4pm thru 8pm. Learn about Admissions, Financial Aid, Awards, 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 - Feb 24th, 25th & 26th from 11am to 7pm and February 27 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
GRAD 2021
STELLY'S PARENT DRY GRAD 2021 MEETING is on 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 on Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12pm at Stelly's School. We need as many volunteers as possible as we have been gathering recycling all month. Please consider volunteering for 1,2 or all 3 hours. Please bring a mask and gloves, we will have a sanitizing station also. 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!