THE DAILY BUZZ
March 3rd, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today the CAFETERIA has the choice of a Turkey Mozza Baguette with Chipotle mayo and spinach, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Pizza, Swedish Meatballs & Spaghetti or Fettuccini Alfredo with a biscuit. Come on down and check it out!
2021-22 COURSE SELECTION FORMS for Stelly's students were DUE yesterday! If you haven't submitted yours yet do it as soon as possible to the Career Centre!
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS for Quarter 3 are happening this THURSDAY, March 4th from 5:15 to 7:30 pm. We will be conducting all interviews either by phone, by email, or by a Microsoft Teams (Teams) remote video connection. To sign up check out the Parent Teacher Interviews Button on our website. March 4th will also be an early dismissal day for students at 2:05pm.
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Thursday - Early Dismissal Bell Schedule |
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Block 1 (includes a 15 min. Break) |
8:30 – 11:00 |
150 min |
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Lunch |
11:00 – 11:45 |
45 min |
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Block 2 (includes a 5 min. Break) |
11:45 – 2:05 |
140 min |
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!
Hey Stingers . . . Did you know that we now have Green Compost Bins in every Foyer? If you have any food waste, please deposit it there. Let’s keep our earth healthy and green!
OVERDUE BOOKS: Did you know that there are over 132 overdue textbooks still out? Please return your textbooks ASAP or see Ms. Kedves or Ms. Pacheco-McKinnon in the Learning Commons!
MASKS: Reminder that masks are required at all times when students and staff are in hallways and washrooms. Everyone's cooperation is much appreciated.
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.
ATHLETICS
Jr Boys’ Basketball Practice is cancelled on Thursday due to Parent Teacher interviews. See Mr. Gordon if you have any questions!
CLUBS
DO YOU LOVE POETRY? Would you like to work with professional poets? Sign up for a free, 5-week online workshop. You will be led by Agartu Ali, the 2018 Victoria Youth Poet Laureate, and Shauntelle DC, the 2018 BC Hullabaloo Youth Slam individual champion. Any students interested in registering, please see Ms. Kedves or Ms. Pacheco McKinnon in the Learning Commons.
STELLY'S BOOK CLUB will meet this Thursday at lunch in the Learning Commons. New members welcome. See you there!
CAREER CENTRE
UVIC VIRTUAL PARENT NIGHT - TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH from 6:30pm - 8:00pm Grade 11 & 12 parents and students are invited to attend an informative virtual session that will address the transition from high school to university, in addition to information about UVic academic planning. Presentations from Dr. Lisa Surridge, Humanities Associate Dean Academic and Dr. Susan Lewis, Acting Vice-Provost. Q&A with both presenters. Zoom - https://uvic.zoom.us/j/87512034120 Please RSVP to: Stephanie Parker, stephanieparker@uvic.ca
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
DO YOU SHOP AT THRIFTY'S OR FAIRWAYS?? You are half-way there to helping the Dry After Grad Parent Committee! We have Thrifty's "Smile Cards" and Fairway's Cards that you simply load with money, then use to shop at the store - the Dry Grad Committee gets 5% of money loaded onto the cards! These cards can be given to neighbours, family, friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles who shop at these stores. Need a card? Email Michele @ mwake69@gmail.com!
PAMPERED CHEF FUNDRAISER: Help support the Dry After Grad Parent Committee! Our Pampered Chef Fundraiser runs until April 12th, 2021! You can share this link, place orders via this link and be completely online - https://www.pamperedchef.ca/party/stellysdryaftergrad Or, a minimal amount of forms and catalogues will be available in the School office which you can pick up, and email your order to Melissa Camelon @ melissacamelonpc@gmail.com who is coordinating this fundraiser. Thanks for your support!!
PARENT FUNDRAISER for STELLY'S STUDENT'S DRY AFTER GRAD 2021 is on! 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!
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!