THE DAILY BUZZ
December 9th, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOOD MORNING STELLY'S! We would like to take this moment to acknowledge the W̱SÁNEĆ TERRITORY our school resides on.
TODAY THE CAFETERIA has the choice of a Clubhouse Sandwich on Focaccia, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Clubhouse Salad, Asian BBQ Beef & Broccoli on Rice, Bowtie Pasta in a chicken Velouté sauce & Veggies or Spaghetti Carbonera with a biscuit. Come on Down and check it out!
FRIDAY at break the cafeteria will only be selling baked goods and drinks and at lunch the Cafeteria will only be selling pizza! $2.50 a slice. Come on down and check it out.
STELLY'S SENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE presents DISNEY'S "NEWSIES" Tickets for this year’s Senior Musical Theatre January production of “Newsies” are now on sale. The show runs from January 11th-15th at 7pm, with an additional performance at 1pm on Saturday, Jan 15th. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at the office. Seating is limited and masks are required for this event.
STELLY’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HAMPER DRIVE: At Stelly’s we would love to provide Food Hampers to Families in our community. Tomorrow is the last day to donate any food, gift cards or cash to the Hampers. Thank you, Stingers, for your continued support!
STELLY'S SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB has partnered with the 'Africa AIDS Angels' Organization to improve the lives of children in Zambia and South Africa who have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. On December 15th, you can make a craft angel ornament to support their cause. The cost is $6. If you wish to attend, please sign up and pay Ms. Wallace in room 30, by 3pm on Friday the 10th
STELLY'S HOLIDAY COFFEE CONCERT is happening tomorrow Friday, December 10th at 6:30pm in the Stelly's Multipurpose Room. Admission is by donation and it will be an evening of fun, laughter and music! Everyone is Welcome to attend!
SCHOOL BUS CARDS & REPORT CARDS & SCHOOL PHOTO'S are available to pick up from the main office! Come on Down!
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP: Before School Homework help is at 7:15am in Room 46 and After School Homework Help is now 4 days a week until 4:00 pm. Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are for support with Math and Science. Tuesdays and Thursdays are for support with English and Social Studies.
ATHLETICS
ALL ROWERS who have not yet picked up their hoodies, please see Ms. Matheson.
CLUBS
Today in the Dining room there is an Indigenous student Christmas lunch! All Indigenous students are invited to attend!
CAREER CENTRE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS TO GRADUATE? The 1st Tsartlip Scout Group in Sidney is looking for volunteers! HELP SCOUTS CHART THEIR OWN PATH. Through a variety of fun experiences with friends, outdoor adventures and contributions to their community, help kids build resilience and skills that set them up for life! There are lots of other ways to volunteer with Scouts! Find out how YOU can volunteer by emailing Commissioner@sidneyscouts.com
YMCA/YWCA of Vancouver Island Outdoor Centre/Camp Thunderbird (Sooke, BC) Is looking for Volunteers!! Are you interested in working with children and youth in outdoor settings? Students in Grades 11 and 12 are eligible to volunteer from June 2022 to August 2022. For the complete Volunteer Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Volunteers Opportunities Tab
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
YMCA/YWCA of Vancouver Island Outdoor Centre/Camp Thunderbird (Sooke, BC) Is looking to hire Counsellors - Out-Trip Counsellor - One-On-One Support Counsellor - Leadership Development Counsellor @ $121.65-$135.00/day. Students in Grades 12 are eligible to apply for paid positions for June 2022 to August 2022. For the complete Counsellors Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities Tab.
GRAD 2022
GRADS … Would you like to make your yearbook awesome? If so we need your help! Please take a second to fill out the form on Google Classroom and help us guide some voting. Voting will close this Friday December 10th, 2021. Secondly, have you submitted your Grad quote yet? I will bet you haven't because only 14 people have. I have reposted it on the Google drive as well!
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
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.
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S ... STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!
(Edited by Susan Batham - original submission Thursday, 9 December 2021, 10:47 AM)