THE DAILY BUZZ
September 20th, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY THE CAFETERIA has the choice of Baked Ham & Cheese with Arugula Ciabatta, Chicken Mozza Jalapeno Ranch Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Mac & Cheese, Cauliflower Cheddar Soup or Beef & Pepper Black Bean Udon Bowl. Come on down and check it out!
GSA ALLIANCE - The first Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) meeting is TUESDAY at lunch in Rm 6 (Art Room). Everyone is welcome! For more information, come talk to or email Mr. Colin Montgomery.
STELLY'S CLOTHING is Here! Check out the link on the Stelly's Webpage and order your swag today! Orders accepted until Sept 26th. Check it out!
STUDENT PARKING: Reminder to all students who are parking in the student parking lot... you need to be registered. Parking forms are available in the Main Office.
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.
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2021 (Early Dismissal at 2:05pm) Doors are open at 5:30pm and our evening program starts at 6pm. You will need your child's schedule so you may go through and meet their teachers!
SPIRIT WEEK IS This Week. Today is Adam Sandler Day and tomorrow is Tight & Bright day!
COMPOST IS BACK!! Don't forget to Put your food scraps in the green bins in each foyer!
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY is tomorrow TUESDAY, SEPT. 21st - in the morning for all grades!!! Purchasing photos is optional, but all students in all grades need to have school photos taken for school identification purposes (grade 12’s too - even if you are having grad photos taken later).
RETURN FORMS - Reminder for students to please return their forms to their TA class or the main office.
MASKS - Reminder that masks are a mandatory requirement in the school and we hope that every student will bring a mask to school every day for their personal use.
MORNING HOMEWORK HELP is available every morning from 7:15 am in room 156.
ATHLETICS
Any Grade 9 or 10 boys interested in playing Volleyball this year please come to a brief meeting at lunch in the small gym. If you can't make it see Mr. Bailey in the counselling office!
CAREER CENTRE
CUE (Canadian Universities Event) Virtual Fair September 27, 28, 29 (Monday to Wednesday) 4pm - 7 pm, October 2 (Saturday) 10 - 1 pm & October 4, 5, 6 (Monday to Wednesday) 4 pm - 7 pm. Registration opened on September 16th https://cuebc.org/
PSBC (Post-Secondary BC) Virtual Fair - 7 virtual fairs are available between October 7th and December 7th (9 am to 7 pm each event day)
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Thurs October 7 |
PSBC Virtual Fair 1 |
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM each event day |
Presentation Times
9:30 am, 10:30 am and 11:30 am
4:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
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Tues October 19 |
PSBC Virtual Fair 2 |
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Wed November 3 |
PSBC Virtual Fair 3 |
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Tues November 9 |
PSBC Virtual Fair 4 |
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Thurs November 18 |
PSBC Virtual Fair 5 |
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Wed December 1 |
PSBC Virtual Fair 6 |
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Tues December 7 |
PSBC Virtual Fair 7 |
Registration will open on September 24th at 9 am https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/
SKILLS CANADA BC ONLINE VIDEO PRODUCTION CHALLENGE #2 - Are you passionate about Skilled Trades and Technology? Show off your Video Production skills with this month’s Online Video Production Challenge! The Winner will receive a $75 e-gift card per category. Deadline to enter is October 15th, 2021, 6:00 pm PST. See the Poster on the Saanich Career Education webpage @ https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
The application into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Camosun College is now open and will remain open until December 15th. BC/Yukon high school students are eligible to apply in their Grade 12 year. GPA will be initially calculated on interim grades to determine provisional qualification. Self-reporting of interim grades for current BC/Yukon high school students due Feb 28, 2022.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
The BC RCMP Community Policing Services is recruiting volunteers for the 2021-2022 BC RCMP Youth Advisory Committee (BC RCMP YAC). The purpose of the BC RCMP Advisory Committee is to represent the youth voice within the RCMP and to gain insight on how the RCMP can deliver effective youth strategies and initiatives. Youth can email yacbc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca for an application. Completed applications must be returned by September 21, 2021. If chosen as a youth advisor, participation will run from October 2021 to June 2022.
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
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
NORGARDEN ESTATES In Sidney is looking to hire Dining Room Servers for their three dining rooms. The positions are part time 4 pm - 8 pm. $19.29 hour. FoodSafe is a requirement. Email Leah Ralph your resume and cover letter to: l.ralph@norgarden.ca
MARINER PIZZA in Sidney is looking to hire a student in their high pace pizza shop. Sunday-Thursday 4 pm - 8 pm Friday-Saturday 4 pm - 8:30 pm. Drop off your resume or email it to al@marinerpizza.ca (2321 James White Blvd, Sidney)
Thrifty Foods in Sidney is hosting a JOB FAIR this Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. They are hiring in all departments!! On the Spot Hiring! On the Spot Interviews! Bring your Resume! Come Join our Team! Flexible Hours! 9810 Seventh Street, Sidney
BERWICK RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES: Are you looking for a company where you can launch your career? Marquise offers a wealth of training and development opportunities and career paths. Marquise Hospitality specializes in hospitality services including: culinary, food and beverage service, housekeeping, and laundry services to Senior Living Communities. Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to Dale Fudge, Director of Hospitality @ dale.fudge@compass-canada.com
GRAD 2022
PARENT COMMITTEE for GRAD 2022 BOTTLE DRIVE is happening on Saturday, September 25th 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 year end 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!!
PARENT AFTER GRAD 2022 COMITTEE is having their first 2022 after grad planning meeting at Stelly’s, in the Learning Commons, as long as we are allowed by our PHO. It will be September 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Mark that on your Calendar!
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
Are you looking for a way to support your Stelly's PAC? We support many activities including athletics, music, performing arts, science, art and many other great programs & opportunities for our students! In order to continue funding these programs, please consider using the Stelly's PAC member number at Peninsula Co-op grocery and local gas stations. Quote Co-op number 116547 the next time you shop or fill up. Every little bit counts! Thank you for your continued support!
SAANICH PENNINSULA YOUTH CLINIC is operating through Telehealth tonight from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Appointments with doctors or mental health workers are conducted by phone or video. Services are completely free and confidential for any medical concerns, to get prescriptions, or to speak with a counsellor. To make an appointment, call 250-656-4143.
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!