THE DAILY BUZZ
January 10th, 2022
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 Ham& Cheese Ranch Wrap, Mediterranean Chicken Flatbread, Mac & Cheese, Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl, Clubhouse Salad or Hamburger Soup with a biscuit. Come on Down and check it out!
Cafeteria Entrance is now from outside by the Amphitheatre.
STELLY'S SENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE presents DISNEY'S "NEWSIES". Tickets now on sale. The show runs from February 1st thru 5th, 2022 at 7pm, with an additional performance at 1pm on Saturday, February 5th. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at the office. Seating is limited and masks are required for this event.
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.
After School Homework Help is cancelled today due to illness!
CAREER CENTRE
UBC MD OUTREACH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine is hosting a virtual session to help inform students about a possible future career in medicine, via their Medical Student Outreach Ambassador Program. Stelly's virtual session, with presenter Suraya Bondy is Tuesday, February 8, 2022 @ 11:30 am Grades 9-12. Students interact with Suraya via Slido.com, on "questions and answers". Your event code is # Outreach. The students are also welcome to ask questions or respond "in-person virtually" as well. No need to register - simply join the meeting the night of the presentation. To join the Zoom meeting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.
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
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/
GRAD 2022
GRAD SCHOLARSHIP MEETING is happening on Wednesday, January 19th at lunch in the Learning Commons. See Mrs. Laws if you have any questions.
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 2022 BOTTLE DRIVE is happening on Saturday, January 22nd 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.
GRAD RETAKE PHOTO'S - Grad Retake photo's are happening at Stelly's on February 3rd thru 5th, 2022. Sign up is now available!
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!