The Daily Buzz

December 15th, 2021

 
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December 15th, 2021
by Bettina Perron - Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 11:18 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ

December 15th, 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 Pastrami Cheese Wrap, Chicken melt on Focaccia bread, Mandarin Chicken salad, Ravioli in a Rosemary Shaved Beef sauce, Chicken & Yam Curry on Rice, Curry Veggie Rice Bowl, Artizan Pizza or Poutine.  Come on Down and check it out!

Last day for Cafeteria Service is TODAY … At Break tomorrow they will be selling baked goods and drinks but at lunch it will only be Pizza ! Pizza Sale on Friday as well! … Only $2.50 a slice!

STELLY'S HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK - Count down to winter break by dressing in your holiday best all next week! Today is Festive Flannel day and tomorrow is Winter Accessories (toques, scarves mittens etc.) day!   
Candy Grams are on sale until TODAY Dec 15 in the Hive. Delivered in block 2 on Thursday Dec 16th.   Also, a Pancake Breakfast is happening before school on Friday December 17th and after lunch on Friday there will be a  Staff Christmas Show - Block 3-4.  Bring a can or a toonie for admission

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. 

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:

FRENCH TUTORING!  -  Would you be good at tutoring?   A 10 year old girl is looking to improve her vocabulary and French speaking skills.  1 hour per week for $30, through three 20 min zoom calls per week.  Come to the Career Centre for find out more about interests for conversation topics!  If interested contact Karen Mervyn at 778-350-7544

START YOUR CAREER IN FOOD SERVICES ... Come make a difference & join the Island Health Team today! Island Health offers Flexibility - Variety - Growth and Development.  Qualifications: Food Service Workers: Grade 10 plus one (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate in Food Safe Level 1.  For more information see the Saanich Career Education website @   https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/

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

SCHOLARSHIP MEETING TODAY at lunch in the Learning Commons! See Mrs. Laws if you have any questions!

GRADS ... 29 of you have submitted your Grad Quotes. If you do not do this, you will not have a grad quote in the yearbook this year. It is due this FRIDAY DECEMBER 17th by 2:35pm.  If you have questions come find Mr Hart directly and ask him.

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

GRAD RETAKE PHOTO'S - Grad Retake photo's are happening at Stelly's on January 19th thru 21st, 2022. Sign up will be available in the middle of January 2022. Stay tuned ...

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOLIDAY CHEER - Thursday, Dec 16th in the Dining Room.  Bring your lunch and celebrate the holidays with some Hot Chocolate and Treats

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