Stelly's Daily Buzz - October 10, 2024
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Wellness Day: Just a reminder that our first Wellness Day is today! We will have an extended block 3 to listen to the presentations per the schedule below. Those students with a spare should take note as all students have been scheduled into a Wellness session.
Book club will meet today at lunch in the Learning Commons.
Cross Country is meeting today at lunch in room 19. See you there!
Come on down to the Textiles Room at lunch if you feel like doing some creative activities, bring you projects or talk to Mrs. Vop about starting one.
The FREE Clothing Rack is overflowing with some great items. See something you like? Take it and wear it. If you have some clothes to donate, please drop them off to Mrs. Vop or the Textiles room.
The Harvest Hoedown Dance is coming up on Thursday October 16th from 6:30-9:30pm. Tickets are for sale at lunch in the main foyer for $5 each. Everyone is welcome!
School photos can be ordered online, but if you are submitting your order manually, the form and money are due to the office by Friday, October 11th.
The Stelly’s School Store is now open! They are offering hoodies, tees & crew sweatshirts this season. The link to the store is https://store.passionsports.ca/stellys_secondary_202425/shop/home (or linked here).
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
October 10 - Wellness Day (adjusted block times, please see above. Participation is expected from everyone.)
October 14 - Thanksgiving Day (school closed)
October 16 - Harvest Hoedown Dance 6:30 - 9:30pm. Tickets are $5 each and available to buy from October 8th to 16th in the main foyer at lunch. Don’t miss out!
October 18 - Student Vote (in Learning Commons during blocks 1 and 2)
October 25 - Non-Instructional Day (no classes in session)
October 29 - Photo Retake Day
ATHLETICS
The Junior Girls Maroon team has an upcoming tournament on October 18th.
To keep up to date on all things athletics, 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)
GRAD 2025
Grad Spirit Day is coming up on Friday! Bring your belongings to school in “Anything but a backpack”.
October 17 - Grad Parent Information Session from 6 - 7:30pm. This evening is everything you want/need to know about graduation, such as diploma verification, post-secondary opportunities, timelines, etc.
Grad photo days are coming soon (October 23 to November 1st, by appointment). Stay tuned for details!
CAREER CENTRE
Are you interested in taking Engineering at U BC? They're hosting an Open House online on October 17th through October 18th. Learn all about the 14 engineering programs on the Vancouver and Okanogan campuses.
There is a Women in Engineering Virtual Panel on Thursday, October 17th from 7:00 - 7:30pm. Learn how women are making a difference in our world through a career in engineering. Register online! Information for both events is available at engineering.ubc.ca slash open house.
For all things careers, check the Career Board or the Career Ed website linked HERE!
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. Please note that student attendance is recorded as excused if we receive communication from a parent/guardian, not when a student signs out during the day, unless we’ve heard from you.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!