Stelly's Daily Buzz - December 6, 2023
Stelly’s Daily Buzz
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2023
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Kindness Drive: Our food banks are being accessed more than ever and we can help. Block 2 classes are asked to fill a donation box with food items and home basics to help support the Sidney Food Bank. Check out the posters around the school and on your class donation box for a list of recommended items. All classes that collect a minimum of 10 items will be entered into a classroom draw for PRIORITY seating at the Staff Holiday Show on the 22nd!
Attention Stelly’s Swim team: Our team dinner tomorrow is cancelled due to a conflict with other events. We have a team photo TODAY, Please meet in Mr. Siebert's classroom right at the end of block 2 at 11:15 am.
At lunchtime today, the Social Justice club is hosting a fundraising event to raise funds for AIDs-related projects making a difference to Africans affected by AIDS in Malawi, Zambia, and South Africa.
What: Purchase a kit (for $6) and make an angel. All supplies are provided! Give your angel as a gift, or donate it back to the organization so that further funds can be raised.
When & Where: Mrs. Wallace's room (room 30) during lunch tomorrow.
We have some bus cards as well as photo packages available for pick up in the main office. If you ordered a photo package and haven’t received it yet, please come by and check.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
December 6 - Grad Winter Formal (6:30-9:30pm)
December 22 - Staff Holiday Show
ATHLETICS
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball team who placed 9th in the Provincial Championships this past weekend! Way to make Stelly’s proud girls!
GRAD 2024
It’s Grad spirit week! Today is Western; tomorrow is Adam Sandler; Friday: Jersey Day
Don’t forget to complete your Grad quote for the yearbook! Deadline is December 22nd!
CAREER CENTRE
Are you thinking of attending University in Canada's largest, northernmost metropolis? Edmonton's University of Alberta or U of A is running a contest right now and the prize is an all-inclusive trip to U of A to experience student life firsthand. The prize includes airfare, accommodation in student residence, meals, and campus and city tours! Contest is open to Grade 11's and the trip happens May 24th - 26th, 2024. Check out U of A's website for more information!
Speaking of contests - Heidi and Katherine have something exciting happening in the Career Centre starting this Friday, December 8th. A Christmas Contest - open to all Stelly's students! They will post a daily Christmas word game clue in the Career Centre, every day until Thursday, December 21st. Ten clues total. Solve them all and you will be entered to win an AWESOME prize!
Deep Cove Elementary PAC is seeking volunteers for their Winter Fair on Friday, December 8th from 3:30-8:30pm. Your duties would include helping to run the games, crafts, etc ... and each volunteer earns five free tickets and free fair entrance!
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets is open to youth between the ages of 12-18 and teaches teamwork, problem solving, communication .. all through the lens of a maritime focus. Interested? Mark your calendar for tomorrow, December 7th - we will have an information booth and a Sea Cadets representative to answer all your questions in the Career Centre. You should come.
Is Simon Fraser University on your radar? You should check out their virtual info session TODAY from 4-5pm. The link is posted on the career ed site!
Dollarama in Sidney is urgently hiring part time Store Associates. They are seeking team players to perform general duties in a professional manner. If you have flexible availability outside of school hours and want to
earn some cash working in a dynamic, fast paced environment - drop by with your resume and cover letter to their location on Beacon Ave in Sidney.
Check the Career Ed website or Career Board for more info!
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Whistler Trip Students - There is a mandatory meeting for all students participating in the Whistler trip TODAY in the Learning Commons during lunch block.
SISP Christmas Dance - The SISP Christmas Dance Party is this Thursday from 5:30-8:30 pm! Please make sure you have registered if you plan on attending. Registration information can be found in google classroom and/or on the event posters. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!