Stelly's Daily Buzz - February 13, 2024
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Waterloo Math Contests: Any students interested in writing a University of Waterloo Math contest in February, please sign up with Mrs. Hilton in room 37 before next Wed Feb 14th.
Today is the last day to get your Candy Grams! They will be for sale in THE HIVE at lunch time. $0.75 each or 3 for $2
The Stelly's Course Selection Orientations for Indigenous Families is taking place this afternoon from 2:30-4:30pm, in the Tsartlip Admin meeting room. This focus for this event will be navigating course selection for Stelly's students and their families, understanding graduation and post-secondary requirements, and learning about careers programs offered in the district. The Stelly's Indigenous Support team, counsellors, and admin will be present to answer questions and support students and families.
Students, have you picked up your school bus card? We still have quite a few in the office and they need to be signed for when picked up. Please come to the main office during the breaks or at lunch.
Indigenous student lunch with Mua today at lunch in the Learning Commons.
Stelly’s Parent Advisory Council presents: Teenage Sexual Health - Parent Info Night > Island Health's Jennifer Gibson presents an informative discussion about being an approachable adult, Thursday February 29th 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Stelly’s MPR. It’s a free event, however, registration is encouraged for attendance. (To register, click on link here).
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
February 13 - PAC Meeting: Microsoft Teams meeting > Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 939 173 485 370 1 Passcode: wEN4jj
February 14 - Spirit Day - “Love your Heritage”: Wear clothing that shows pride in your heritage (t-shirt, hat, jewelry, jacket, shoes, etc)
February 16 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
February 19 - Family Day (school not in session)
February 21 - Early Dismissal at 2:05pm
February 21 - Parent Info Night / Course Selection
ATHLETICS
Anyone interested in playing Badminton this year, come to a meeting this Thursday February 15th @ lunch in the small gym. If you are unable to make the meeting please let Ms. Simpson know ASAP that you are interested in playing.
GRAD 2024
There is a scholarship meeting tomorrow at lunch in the Learning Commons. See you there!
UVic is still accepting undergraduate applications for September 2024 for most programs. Check the EducationPlannerBC website to see if your program is still open and submit your application as soon as possible.
CAREER CENTRE
Are you passionate about Search and Rescue and Emergency Preparedness? On Tuesday, March 5th interested students can take part in a morning field trip to the Sidney Fire Hall / PEMO - Peninsula Response Emergency Measures Association to learn about various Emergency Response Career Pathways on the Saanich Peninsula. There's a limited number of spots available so if Emergency Support Services is your jam - come see Heidi or Katherine and get your name on the list!
Do you have your First Aid Certification? Great news! Youth Engagement Program or "YEP" is hosting the course Emergency First Aid with CPR / AED Level C. This in person, fun, interactive one day course is happening at the SHOAL Centre on Saturday, April 6th. Check the poster on the Career Board for more info and how to register!
Panorama is hiring lifeguards, swim instructors and assistant lifeguards. Both positions offer great wages, benefits, and challenging yet rewarding work!
Check the Career Ed website or Career Board for more info!
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
PROGRAM LUNCH - There will be a program meeting and pizza lunch for all SISP international program students on Thursday February 15 during lunch block in the Learning Commons. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIP - SISP is offering a trip to the Rocky Mountains April 22-25, 2024. If you are interested in going, please complete the activity expression of interest form listed below by no later than Monday February 19th:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds21lTH7RU0nRqIDubZuohZHp78wghgQreVuPMBiPobUQLlw/viewform
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!