The Daily Buzz

June 11th, 2021

 
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June 11th, 2021
by Bettina Perron - Friday, 11 June 2021, 11:52 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ

June 11th, 2021

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY THE CAFETERIA has the choice of Baja Fish Taco, Veggie Burger, French Fries, Chicken Fried Rice, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Vegetable Quesadilla or Moussaka.   Come on down and check it out!

This week is "SPRING INTO SUMMER SPIRIT WEEK!" Today's Theme is "Floral Friday"!!  

YEARBOOKS: There is still time to order a yearbook. $60.00 payment can be made to Mrs. Youelll in the Accounting office.  There are only 50 yearbooks left. If you are not sure if you have already ordered one, she can let you know that too!

SCHOOL BUS REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022 - School bus registration for next school year is now open until June 30th. To register, you will need your Student #.  Registration link is on the Saanich School District website:  https://www.sd63.bc.ca/programs-and-services/transportation

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.  

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

Stelly's Paddling Club is participating in Paddle 4 Pacific, a fundraiser for Pacific Peoples Partnership. Come paddling with us on Monday June 14th to add your strokes to our team! Sign-up outside Lizama's room or talk to Ms. Matheson. 

CAREER CENTRE

DO YOU HAVE A JOB FOR THE SUMMER? Are you going into grades 10-12? EARN GRADE 12 CREDIT THIS SUMMER!  Must have the following complete by June 18th!  1) Resume  2) Cover Letter  3) Work Safe Assignment   Come and see Ms. Hackman in the Career Centre.

VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL: Take the first step in your creative career, with an in-depth self-guided online tour of Vancouver Film School on SaturdayJune 12, 2021, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Explore VFS online and discover how you can pursue an education at one of the top creative arts schools in the world.  Learn about our programs, chat with staff & faculty and discover the VFS student experience.  For more information and to register go to the Saanich Career Education website, under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/

FINDING SUCCESS IN DESIGN: a webinar about finding your career path in design post-secondary school. Are you a creative individual with an interest in art and design? Would you like to know how your passions can become a fulfilling career?  Is studying art and design the next step for you?  June 16, 2021 7:00 PM.  See the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab to register.

LEAGUE OF INNOVATORS is hosting their annual FREE Impact Entrepreneurship Summer Camp this July 2021 for youth (14-25) across the nation!  The camp will feature entrepreneurs, young changemakers and leaders sharing their stories and best practices all week through keynotes, panels, workshops and more.  Tuesdays on July 6th, 13th, 20th 27th at 2PM PST.  For more information and to register see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/   under the Training, Workshops and Camps tab.

SKILLS CANADA BC ONLINE DESIGN A FLAG CHALLENGE: Are you passionate about Skilled Trades and Technology? Show off your design and building skills with this month’s Online Paper Airplane Challenge!  The Winner will receive a $50 e-gift card.  Deadline to enter is June 30th, 2021, 6:00 pm PST.   See the Poster on the Saanich Career Education webpage @ https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab for Contest Details, Challenge Materials, Challenge Instructions, and more!!

NATIONAL STEAM SUMMER CAMP - A week of fun virtual events and exciting real-world experts in the STEAM field!  Science | Technology | Engineering | Arts | Math on July 19-23, 2021.  See the Saanich Career Education website @ https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Training, Workshops and Camps tab for more information and to register.

TEAC 105 - EXPLORATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY - Calling All Technology & Engineering Enthusiasts…  TEAC is a Dual Credit course that provides an introduction to careers and basic skills in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Civil Engineering and Computer Science.  This 4-credit course, Friday nights from 3:00- 6:00 at the Camosun Interurban Campus 3 hours per week, for 13 weeks.  For more information see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  ... under the Training, Workshops and Camps tab. To apply see the Career Centre!

SOAR - ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR IN THE MAKING?  The SOAR Summer Innovation Camp is an interactive virtual learning program designed to immerse students in Grades 7-12 in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation through engaging online project-based learning challenges.  2021 Camp Dates - Cost $400.  Session 1: July 5th-30th 2021     Session 2: August 3rd-27th 2021  Cohort A: 9:00 - 11:30 AM ET  Cohort A: 9:00 - 11:30 AM ET.   Cohort B: 12:30- 3:00 PM Eastern Time Cohort B: 12:30- 3:00 PM, Eastern Time For more info and to register go to https://soaredu.ca/soar-summer-programs 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Tripleshot CrossFondo“ which is a 45+ ride of backcountry trails in Victoria BC. This event is a fundraiser for the Tripleshot Cycling Club Youth Racing Team, and also raises money to support the South Vancouver Island Nature Trail Society and the South Island Mountain Bike Society. Check-out the website @ www.tripleshotcrossfondo.ca  Volunteers Needed, Sunday, October 17, 2021.   Nutrition station - Trails Marshalls\Marker - Start\Finish.  If you’d like to volunteer on the event day, please email tscrossfondo@gmail.com

The Saanich Peninsula Community Response Network is hosting a Food Donation Drive-By on Tuesday, June 15 as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  It will be in the parking lot of Mary Winspear 10am to 2pm. The Saanich Peninsula Food Bank will be there collecting all the donations.   We are looking for 4 volunteer ambassadors to direct traffic.  Two per shift (10am - noon and noon - 2pm).  This involves directing cars in the parking lot where cars can drop off their donations.  To volunteer contact: yep@beaconcs.ca or call 778-426-8767

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

THE RIVA RESTAURANT in Sidney (the old Beacon Landing) Is looking for summer staff: Dishwashers - prep cooks - line cooks.  Drop your resume off at the restaurant (2537 Beacon Ave #107, Sidney, BC)

TSARTLIP SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - The program starts on July 5th to August 20th.  The deadline to apply is Wednesday June 23rd by 4:30pm.  Interviews will take place on Tuesday June 29th.  See the Saanich Career Education website @ https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities tab for more information and to apply.

CLOVERDALE PAINT Is Hiring!!  Competitive Wages - Profit Sharing - Training Program - S.T.E.P. Program (Student Tuition Employment Partnership - Increased hours in the summer for part-time employees.  APPLY TODAY!  Email your resume to: branch082@cloverdalepaint.com  (9768 5th Street, Sidney)

PHARMASAVE IN BRENTWOOD is looking for a Customer Service Representatives in all Departments.  Part time, evenings, and weekends - $15.20 hr.   Send your resume PS162@shawcable.com 

GRAD 2021

A REMINDER TO GRADE 12 STUDENTS that you need to pay your fees and return your overdue books before the Grad filming day on June 12th: 15 students have overdue books and 16 students owe fees.  If your name is not on the Grad eligibility list that is posted on the Counselling window, see Ms. Batham in the main office for more information.

PARENT COMMITTEE for GRAD 2022 BOTTLE DRIVE is happening on Saturday, June 26th from 9am-12pm at Stelly's School.   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 grad 2022 event parents are helping with. 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

On Thursday, June 17 ...  All International students are asked to come to the large gym at lunch to attend a farewell ceremony where we will be honouring our graduating international students as well as our students who are leaving the program. Pizza and goodies will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all there!

IN SEARCH OF NEW HOMESTAY FAMILIES FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR: Are you interested in becoming a Homestay family for an International student? Saanich Schools International Student Program needs new host families for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year!  This can be a wonderful opportunity to make life-long friendships and share the beauty of your home and community.  Host families receive a generous allowance to offset expenses.

Learn More: https://www.studyinsaanich.ca/homestay/info-for-host-families 

Apply Now: https://mytruenorth.ca/hsportalindex.php?db=saanich

PARENTS/COMMUNITY

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE UPCOMING GRAD CELEBRATIONS!  This would be a Great opportunity for Grade 11 parents to get involved and help out in hopes that next year’s grade 11 parents could do the same.  Here is the volunteer signup link.  VOLUNTEER FORM - Stelly's Parents Supporting 2021 Grad - there are open spots for helping out on June 11, 12, 13, 23 and 30. We also need volunteers for "Super Saturday" on June 12th.  We all want to celebrate with our kids on the 12th but if we each take a bit, we can help the school with making this celebratory day run smoothly. The teachers are all busy welcoming the grads in person so they have asked PARENTS for help!  Please sign up for a shift to help in any area you can. Main focus is handing out the "swag bags", and keeping the grad and family members moving along as they exit the MPR into the other areas to adhere to the school's and PHO's restrictions for "no gathering". You'll note on the signup form the need for some volunteers to help transport these to the school and back to the business who is loaning them to us, and some strong hands to help with setting these up first thing on Saturday, June 12th and at the end of the day (6:30pm-ish).

SAANICH PENINSULA YOUTH CLINIC will be open all summer with the same hours through Telehealth on Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:30pm.  Meet with a doctor or mental health worker for support for physical, mental and sexual health.  Call 250-656-4143, press 4, then press 5.  100% free and confidential, explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!

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