The Daily Buzz

March 10th, 2021

 
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March 10th, 2021
by Bettina Perron - Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 11:15 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ

March 10th, 2021

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY THE CAFETERIA has the choice of a Meatball sub, Clubhouse wrap, Pear Spinach Brie & Chicken salad, Hummus & Pita, Pizza, Meat Ravioli In a creamy Garlic spinach sauce, Thai Coconut Mango Chicken rice with Naan bread or Perogies.   Come on down and check it out!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF A GROUP TO DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH AND SHARING IDEAS HOW WE CAN HELP SUPPORT OTHERS?  There will be a Virtual Youth Summit happening here at Stelly's right after Spring Break and we are looking for 10-15 students who could attend this Summit. Please see Colin Montgomery for more information and sign up to attend.

SCHOLARSHIP MEETING is happening today at lunch in the Learning Commons. All Grads Welcome.

NUMERACY EXAM: Any students who are looking to re-write the numeracy or literacy exam in April, please sign up in the main office or see Mr. Braun. 

WATERLOO MATH CONTEST: Any students interested in writing a Waterloo Math contest in April....this is your last chance. Contest opportunities are: April 14th for Gr 9, 10, 11's and April 7th (Euclid contest) for Gr12's.  You must register with Mrs. Hilton in room 169 before this Friday March 12th.  

STELLY'S HAS A FEW NEW ADDITIONS TO THEIR CLOTHING LINE ... ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT TO PLACE YOUR ORDER ... There is a link on the Stelly’s website to check out the new additions!

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.

CLUBS

BOOK CLUB: Just a reminder that book club will meet Thursday at lunch in the Learning Commons

CAREER CENTRE

LADIES ... Find Your STEM Career Inspiration on this week’s HIGH TECH U   Q&A Corner Interviews.  On March 11, 2021 at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm featuring Abelseth.  Co-Founder, Axolotl Biosciences.  Register at https://hightechu.ca/events/event/qa-corner-feat-laila-abelseth/     On March 12, 2021 4:30pm – 5:30pm featuring Yamiola France.  Co-Founder, Nyoka Design Labs & AfroHub Market.  Register at https://hightechu.ca/events/event/qa-corner-feat-yamila-franco/   

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

HOME HARDWARE in Sidney is looking for young keen workers!  Duties would include customer service, cashier and stocking shelves.  Part time work evenings and weekends, that can lead into full time in the summer.  Apply in person to Laura Harris or Darren (2356 Beacon Avenue)

GRAD 2021

GRAD 2021 Spring Plant Fundraiser: Please support our Grads of 2021 by purchasing a beautiful plant or set of plants of your choice. $5 from each plant sold will go to offset costs of graduation activities for the Grade 12 students. Pick up your form from the Grad board in the main foyer. Deadline for orders is April 16th! Pick up is May 4th…just in time for Mother’s Day! 

Hey Grads! There are two important forms for you to complete in the Grad 2021 Google Classroom before spring break. Please log in and complete these forms this week. There will be more information about end of year graduation events coming soon - Make sure you are checking Google Classroom often to stay informed.  Please see Mrs. Dildy (in room 165) if you need to be added to the Grad 2021 Google Classroom. 

DRY AFTER GRAD PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING: Parents of grade 12 students are invited to the next Dry After Grad Parent Committee Meeting being held on Thursday. March 25th. Please contact Michele Wake at mwake69@gmail.com for more information.

GRAD 2021 FUNDRAISERS:

DO YOU SHOP AT FAIRWAYS?? You are half-way there to helping the Dry After Grad Parent Committee! We have 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?  Drop by the main office or 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 DRY GRAD 2021 COMMITTEE BOTTLE DRIVE is happening on Saturday, March 27th from 9am-12pm at Stelly's School.  We need as many volunteers as possible as we have been gathering recycling. 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!!

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON: All International Students are asked to attend a Lunch Meeting tomorrow in the Large Gym. Lunch will be provided. Wear your mask... See you all there!

PARENTS/COMMUNITY

PARENT INVOLVEMENT NIGHT:  This Thursday evening, March 11th is the School District's Parent Involvement Night virtual meeting. This is a new opportunity for all parents to connect on a district level. This will be a virtual meeting with the topic “What is Mental Health?”. 

THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S ...  STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!