THE DAILY BUZZ
November 10th, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY THE CAFETERIA has the choice of an Artisan Pizza, Smokie on a Pretzel bun with Onions, Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken & Broccoli Cheese bake, Perogies & Ham Casserole, Cheese Tortellini in a Tarragon Wine sauce or Coconut Carrot Spice Soup with a biscuit. Come on Down and check it out!
PRO D DAY ON FRIDAY - SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SR. BOY SOCCER TEAM who returned from the Island championships where they placed 4th. Way to Go Stingers!
BEST OF LUCK to the Sr. BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM who enter the city championships today. Go Stingers!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM who are city champions. They defeated the #1 team in the province last night to claim the title. Thank you to so many students who came out to support the girls.
STELLY'S GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES students are raising money for environmental research on the west coast of Vancouver Island by hosting their 21st annual Global Gala on Thursday, November 25th. From 5pm-9pm, the Gala will include lectures about current environmental issues and previous Global Perspectives trips, musical performances, light snacks and appetizers, and a silent auction. Tickets are $15 and are available from students or at the door.
SCHOOL BUS CARDS are available to pick up from the main office! The bus drivers will be expecting students to show their bus cards this week.
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.
ATHLETICS
ROWING MEETING @ lunch today in Rm 20. Bring your team shirts.
JR. BOYS BASKETBALL Final tryout today at 5pm in the large gym.
JR GIRLS BASKETBALL Tryouts are happening TODAY right after school. Don't miss out! See Ms. Montgomery if you have any questions!
SR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TRY OUTS are happening TODAY from 2:45pm - 4:30pm. See Mr. Peden for more infor.
CLUBS
SCHOLARSHIP MEETING is happening next Wednesday, November 17th at lunch in the Learning Commons!
CAREER CENTRE
FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1 is happening this Saturday, November 13th, 2021 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm @ SHOAL Centre in Sidney. Cost is $50.00 Food safe 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
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 Register at: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/index.php
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
SIDNEY MUSEUM & ARCHIVES are looking to hire an Archives Intern, 14 hours a week, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, $16.60 hour, November 27th to July 31st, 2022. To see the complete job description, see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
KIWANIS CLUB OF SIDNEY & SAANICH PENINSULA are looking for concession workers at Panorama Arena during the hockey season, for the “Panthers” and Minor Hockey. Most shifts would be Friday 6-9 pm; Saturdays & Sundays 10 am-4 pm, through to March 2022. Food Safe is required, $16.00 hour. If interested, please contact: Jean @ (250) 652-8386
GRAD 2021
REMINDER TO GRADS ... Poinsettia orders are due TODAY. See Ms. Tamboline if you have any questions!
GRAD 2022 CLOTHING ORDER - Fall GRAD clothing online ordering is open until TODAY, November 10th. Clothing will arrive in early December. Final clothing order will take place in the spring.
STELLY'S AFTER GRAD 2022 FUNDRAISER- Epicure Fast Dinner Solutions! 5 meals plus a dessert only $25.00 a package. Contact Michelle Wake if you have any questions @ mwake69@gmail.com Click on the link to place your order ... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1esZcdN5RFWW04HsaXeyFnU4tgywSb0yfP9QdIXvv-c4/prefill
GRAD FUNDRAISER - Come support your Stelly’s Parent After Grad Committee in fundraising for the 2022 Grad Class with a Meat Draw and 50/50 Draw at Brewsky's Tap house. Meat draw prizes are prepared and packaged by our local Fraser Orr Butcher. Packages range from wonderful selections of choice cut meats to marinated meats, sausages and pies. Draws happen between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday November 13th, and November 30th, 2021. Come enjoy the excitement and buy your $1 tickets supporting a great cause.
IT IS GRAD QUOTE TIME! A form is available on the Grad Google Classroom and needs to be filled out. The deadline is DECEMBER 17th, 2021. Your write up will appear beside your photo in the yearbook, other photos may appear in the yearbook. This year I have asked for some videos that may be used later in the year for grad related activities. If you need help filling this out please come and find Mr. Hart. Do it this weekend so you do not need to worry as the deadline approaches. The form will be closed on December 18th and the page will be made, do not miss this deadline.
MAGIC WAND PROJECT: Magic Wand Project is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to grad outfits for both girls and boys. This is a chance to borrow, rather than buy, a dress, suit or tux, (a small fee for cleaning is the only charge). All outfits are new or like-new, and all accessories are included. Any student is eligible. To book an appointment to view the selection of available clothes, email Elizabeth: esurerus@telus.net or Joy: jandtharrison@shaw.ca Website: www.themagicwandproject.ca
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
UPCOMING PARENTING WORKSHOPS ... Check out the upcoming Parenting Workshops on the General Announcements!
PARENTS AS EDUCATION & CAREER COACHES VIRTUAL ZOOM SESSION is designed to support parents in guiding their student in making informed decisions about their education and career choices after high school. Monday, November 15th, 2021. 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Registration is required! For more information and to register see the Saanich Career Education website: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S ... STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!