Stelly's Daily Buzz - December 13, 2023
Stelly’s Daily Buzz
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 2023
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
A HUGE SHOUT OUT to Mr Schofield's block 2 Cafeteria class for bringing in THIRTEEN BOXES of food and hygiene products for the Kindness Drive yesterday! They are the first class entered for the draw prize! Thanks Stingers!
Candy Grams are on sale this week during lunch - $0.75 each or 3 for $2.
Kindness Drive: Block 2 classes are encouraged to fill a donation box with food items and home basics to help support our local families. With these donated goods, Leadership students will be putting together hampers for our local families and any extras will be donated to the Sidney Food Bank. If we all give a little it will help greatly. Ideas for items include:
- Cereal, Canned Tomatoes, School Snacks, Juice, Canned Fruit, Pasta Sauce, Cake / Muffin Mix, Helpers (Instant Potatoes / Hamburger Helper), Canned Meat, Pancake Mix
- Diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes
- Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash / toothbrushes
- Socks, mittens, gloves, toques (new/gently used)
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!
If your family is in a position to support beyond what is mentioned above, please consider a cash donation or a food/Walmart gift card to support our local families. Cash donations can be accepted in the office or can be set up through your child’s online school fees. This would require you to contact Mrs. Youell at dyouell@saanichschools.ca. Gift cards can be dropped off at the office.
Indigenous Student holiday luncheon is TODAY from 11:15-12:00 in the Learning Commons.
We have a growing lost and found table by the main office. All unclaimed items will be donated on December 22nd!
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP December 13 - Indigenous Student Holiday Luncheon (11:15-12:00) December 13 - Scholarship meeting in room 48 at lunch December 20 - Holiday Band Concert at 7pm in the MPR. All are welcome! December 22 - Last day of classes December 23 - January 7, 2024 - Winter Break January 8 - First day back at school
ATHLETICS
Are you a student in middle school looking to play some volleyball over the winter break? The Stelly's Senior Girls team is hosting a camp on January 5th and 6th for skill levels beginner to advanced! More info and sign up found on Instagram @stellyssrvb23.
Are you interested in playing basketball with your friends? If so, 3 vs 3 basketball intramurals are starting January 10th! Grab 4-5 friends, sign up outside the gym, and join us for Wednesday and Friday lunchtime games. Top teams score fun prizes, so get ready and bring your A game!
GRAD 2024
**CORRECTION - There is an After-Grad Parent meeting NEXT Wednesday the 20th (not the 13th as previously mentioned) at 7pm in the Learning Commons. Everyone welcome!
The Parent Dry After Grad Committee is running a 50/50 raffle draw fundraiser so get your tickets now! The jackpot just keeps getting bigger and bigger! https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ssspac. Tickets are on sale until December 20th when the winner is drawn at 7:15pm and announced at the meeting.
CAREER CENTRE
The Career Centre Christmas Contest is in full swing! Come play the daily word game for a chance to win a Gingerbread House kit with candy!
Today's Scholarship Lunch Meeting will be in Ms. Lizama's room - Room 48 - not the learning commons. See you there!
The Five and Dime Diner in Sidney is hiring a Front Of House Support person to work weekend days and holidays. Duties include hosting/bussing/running food. Drop off a resume in person today!
Amica Senior Lifestyles is looking for a Dining Room server to work weekends in Sidney. If you're a strong communicator with a willingness to learn and a flexible schedule outside of school, this could be the part time job for you!
Check the Career Ed website or Career Board for more info!
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!