THE DAILY BUZZ
October 8th, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY THE CAFETERIA has the choice of a Garlic Aioli & Cheese sliders, Veggie Burger, Fries, Smokie with Fried Onions on a pretzel bun, Chicken Caesar Salad, Curry Fried rice, Veggie Baked Pasta, Chicken Penne Pasta or Honey Garlic Chicken wings. Come on down and check it out!
SCHOOL LOGO SURVEY - We are working to create a more accessible logo design for Stelly's! While we have no specific designs to put forward, we would like your feedback in guiding our search. The examples in the form belong to existing teams and organizations. They are included to give a sense of style and possibly. Stelly's final logo design will be an original design based on the feedback provided. Links for students are in the grade level Google Classrooms
WANTED, FUTURE LEADERS! - Applications are open to stake your claim on Bursaries! Are you related to a Canadian veteran? Turn yourself in at your local Royal Canadian Legion Branch to learn more about their Bursary Program. Find a local Branch: www.legionbcyukon.ca/branches/find-a-legion-branch
ENTER THE “LEGION YOUTH REMEMBRANCE CONTEST” - ART - VIDEO - WRITING! Create something about Remembrance Day and what it means to you and your country, and you could win local and national prizes, including: Cash and Travel! Deadline: November 15, 2021. Who can enter?: All kids & youth, grades 1-12, in BC & Yukon. Contest Categories: Poster - Essay - Poetry - Video For more information go to https://www.legionbcyukon.ca/what-we-do/youth-and-remembrance ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL LEGION BRANCH.
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.
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.
CLUBS
INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP lunch today with Yukon students in the amphitheatre.
GARDEN CLUB: First official meeting of the gardening club will be next week on Thursday October 14th in room 40 at lunch. See Mr Siebert for more information if you are interested.
ART CLUB starts next Tuesday October 12th right after school until 4:30pm. Any questions see Mr. Strutynski in the Art Room!
Are you interested in debate, diplomacy, global politics, and current events? Have you been wondering what Model United Nations is all about? The Stelly's Model UN club will be holding a public demonstration and debate TODAY at lunch in the French Immersion foyer. We encourage anyone interested to walk by and check it out.
CAREER CENTRE
YOUNG CANADIANS PARLIMENT (YCP) – a growing movement of young people under 18 are advocating for their rights and joining forces to become a powerful voice for our generation. If you join ... So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll meet other kids and youth in Canada and become a part of the YCP community
- You’ll get to share issues you care about with government leaders
- You’ll learn more ways to take action, get involved and make a difference!
- You will receive volunteer hours for your time with YCP!
The next event is on October 16 at 1 p.m. Registration will remain open until October 30 for young people who would still like to join the movement. For more visit the Saanich Career Education webpage at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
QUANTUM COMPUTING FOR YOUTH - Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:45 am-4:15 pm via Zoom. Pathways2Quantum is a one day virtual workshop for high school students who are curious and interested in Quantum Computing. For more information and to register see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
VIRTUAL PARENTS NIGHT AT UVIC ON NOV 24th at 6pm - Parent nights are for parents and guardians of high school students, but your students are welcome to join you! In these online events, we'll answer your questions about admission requirements, scholarships and upcoming application deadlines, and offer advice on helping your children successfully transition to life in university. Events are scheduled in Pacific Time. Registration closes two hours before an event. November 24th at 6:00PM ... Register at: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/index.php
ALERT FIRST AID with CPR ”C” & AED - NEW FORMAT: Blended online and in class. Online: emailed to you two weeks prior to class date and on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 - 12:00 am to 4:30 pm in class @ SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive. Cost is $50.00 - Cash, cheque or credit card is accepted. CRC Emergency First-Aid with CPR "C" Blended Learning - This fun and interactive 4 hours online and 4.5 hours in-class course trains people how to react and improvise during time priority, life threatening emergencies. The online component covers care for adults, children, and babies. The classroom component will focus on developing the participant’s skills. 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 Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Training, Workshops and Camps Tab. Register now! Email YEP @ yep@beaconcs.ca or call 250-656-5537 and ask for Vanessa
FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 - Saturday, November 13th, 2021 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm @ SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive Cost is $50.00 (Cash, cheque or credit card is accepted). Foodsafe Level 1 - This 8 hour food handling, sanitation and work safety course is designed for front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers and deli workers. The course covers important food safety and worker safety information including foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing. Price includes a manual & a certificate valid for 5 years (to be mailed out after the course). Register now! Email YEP @ yep@beaconcs.ca or call 778-426-8767
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/
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
The Red Cedar Café is a not-for-profit community meal program, fueled by volunteers and mutual aid to provide healthy, tasty, affordable meals to seniors, people in self-isolation and other people in need in Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territory (Victoria, BC). Interested?? Apply online at https://www.redcedarcafe.ca/support-us
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:
McCREARY CENTRE SOCIETY is hiring youth to become Youth Health Ambassadors. They are looking for young people in every region of BC who are: In Grades 8 to 11, Available up to 4 hours per month, (Oct. 2021-Mar. 2022, $16.50 hour), Interested in improving youth health and wellness in their community, Comfortable hosting a conversation with their peers, Willing to share their ideas about how to support young people in BC. To find out more, or to apply, visit the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities Tab.
CULTURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN - This amazing job opportunity for indigenous youth ages 15-30 has opened with Parks Canada in the Gulf Islands. You would work on a team to help protect and record Indigenous and Newcomer cultural sites, in a region with deep cultural history. $24.55 hour, approximately 12 weeks starting in November. Application deadline is Oct. 8th, 2021. See the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
SHOPPERS DRUG MART in Sidney is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant. Duties would include starting as a cashier in the Dispensary and then work into Dispensing and Data Entry positions. $15.20 hour minimum based on skill set. Email your resume to Lara at: laramarieellis@gmail.com
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
BREAKFAST CLUB: is looking for breakfast help Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:40am - 8:40am, an hour serving the kids bagels, once a week. If you are available please email Darcy Winkel at dmwinkel@shaw.ca
2021 GRAD DIPLOMA : Parents: if you have an older child who graduated in June 2021, their Dogwood Graduation Diplomas are available in the office for pickup. Younger siblings are welcome to pick them up.
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!
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S ... STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!