STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ

Thursday September 12th, 2024

GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS

The first GSA meeting will be this today at lunchtime in room 48. Everyone is welcome!!

A message from the Learning Commons: 

Please remember to return all overdue textbooks to the Learning Commons as soon as possible. You will not be issued new text books if you have overdue books.  Grade nine students may return their Bayside textbooks to our Learning Commons.

We are excited to welcome all of our families to Stelly’s this year with a Welcome Back BBQ and meet-the-teacher evening THIS EVENING. The schedule can be found below.  Child Minding is available for those families with young children.  

• 2:05: Students dismissed (early dismissal)
• 4:30: Welcome Back BBQ (Hot Dogs & Hamburgers) Please join us
• 5:30: Assembly (Large Gym)
• 6 - 7:15: Meet-the-Teachers (TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR STUDENT’S SCHEDULE SO YOU KNOW WHICH ROOMS AND TEACHERS TO VISIT)
• 7:15 - 8:15: Learning Session with Tina Savea on The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Clubs Day is coming up on Friday September 13th at lunchtime in the main foyer! This is your chance to dive into the amazing world of clubs and activities that Stelly’s has to offer. Whether you’re into fishing, creative writing, Dungeons & Dragons, or paddling, there’s something for everyone!

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

September 12 - Early Dismissal at 2:05pm

September 12 - Welcome Back BBQ and Meet the Teacher Evening.

September 13 - Clubs Day

September 16 - School Photo Day

September 17 - ***Please note revised date*** PAC Meeting at 6:30pm. If you are a parent or guardian of a Stelly’s student, you are a member of the Parent Advisory Council. We will be meeting in the Learning Commons to plan our support of our students - please consider joining us!

September 23 - Non-Instructional Day (no school)

September 27 - Orange Shirt Day

September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (school not in session)

GRAD 2025

The first Grad Spirit Day is coming up on Monday the 16th! Wear your Grad Colour - RED!

On Wednesday September 18th, parents of 2025 Grads are invited to the first Parent Grad Meeting in the Learning Commons beginning at 7pm 

ATHLETICS

Junior Boys Soccer tryouts are today from 2:15 to 3:30 on the back field (*please note the updated time*)

Senior Boys Soccer tryouts are today from 2:15 to 3:30 happening on the back field. See you all there!

For all athletics happenings, please see the Stelly’s Athletics webpage (https://sites.google.com/saanichschools.ca/stellys-athletics/home) or follow us on Instagram (@sd63stellys and @stellys_athletics)

CAREER CENTRE

The charity "Funding For Life" is looking for volunteers for their "End Of Summer Family BBQ". The BBQ is this Saturday at HEL HILEC park on West Saanich (right behind the library) from 10am - 5pm and volunteers are needed! Are you artistic and able to face paint? Or maybe you can help with set up and take down? For more info talk to Katherine in the Career Centre or email Gail@fundingforlife.com.

Orange course change forms are DUE by end of day, today. 

Applications for Fire Camp are in the Career Centre, they're due tomorrow, so come get on it if you want in on Fire Camp!

The Canadian University Event or "CUE" Field Trip is coming up next Tuesday, September 17th. Grade 11's and 12's have the chance to meet with University Rep's from across Canada.  Bus will be leaving Stelly's at 12:45 and will bring you back to catch your bus home. Forms are available in the Career Centre (room 45) and are tomorrow.

For all things careers, check the Career Board or the Career Ed website linked HERE!

SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS

There is a mandatory Homestay Meeting during Lunch Block today.  All international students must attend.  Please bring your own lunch.

**NEW**

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS

To report your student absent or late, please email stellys_attendance@saanichschools.ca (and CC the appropriate teachers, if possible) or phone in to 250-652-4401 and select option 1

School photo day is coming up on Monday the 16th and Lifetouch will be offering lower prices on photo packages. Stay tuned for information that will come home with the student photo proof package.

EducationPlannerBC invites parents, families, and student supporters to join our virtual presentation on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Register using the QR code or by clicking the link here. Registration is required. The session will be on MS Teams.

  Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!