Stelly's Daily Buzz - December 20, 2023
Stelly’s Daily Buzz
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 2023
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
The school cafeteria will be closed Thursday and Friday this week - pizza sales will be offered during the lunch blocks for both of these days, $3/slice! Sales will be in the cafeteria, however, the regular cafeteria offerings (drinks, snacks, entrees, etc) will be unavailable.
If you haven’t already picked up your online school order, they are now available just in time for the holidays! If you purchased clothing from our Passion Sports school store, please come down to room 19 at lunch to pick it up.
Today’s School Spirit week theme is Holiday colours, Thursday is ugly sweaters and Friday is Jingle Jammies! Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun!
Join the Junior Concert Band, Senior Concert Band and Jazz Band students along with some special guests as they dazzle you with holiday entertainment. They will be performing tonight at 7pm in the MPR (doors at 6:30), entry by donation. There will also be a bake sale at intermission.
This is the last push for donations towards our 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.
The lost and found table keeps having things added instead of taken away. Please swing by the table next to the main office and see if there is something of yours. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday!
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
December 18 - 22 - Holiday School Spirit Week
December 20 - Holiday Band Concert at 7pm in the MPR. All are welcome!
December 22 - Stelly’s Breakfast for the whole school, served by staff in the main foyer.
December 22 - Stelly’s Staff Holiday Show
December 22 - Last day of classes
December 23 - January 7, 2024 - Winter Break
January 8 - First day back at school
ATHLETICS
Are you interested in playing basketball with your friends? If so, 3 vs 3 basketball intramurals are starting January 10th! Sign-up sheets are now outside the big gym on the bulletin board, so go grab 4-5 friends and secure your spot. There are limited team openings, so only the first eight teams to sign up will be included in the competition. Good luck!
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.
GRAD 2024
There is an After-Grad Parent meeting TONIGHT at 7pm in the Learning Commons. Come out and help plan the After Grad event as well as find out the Jackpot winner from the 50/50 raffle! Everyone is welcome!
Your last chance to purchase your 50/50 raffle draw is TODAY! The jackpot is over $3000 - winner takes half!! Get your tickets here https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ssspac. Tickets are on sale until 7pm, the winner is drawn at 7:15pm and then announced at the meeting. Good luck to those that participated! And thank you for your support!
Are you thinking about cleaning out your empties before the holidays? There is a bottle drive this Saturday where you can drop them off. It’s happening in the Stelly’s parking lot from 9am-12pm, there is no need to sort as the volunteers will do the work for you. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using this link. Thank you for all your support!
DON’T FORGET - December 22nd is your LAST chance to get your grad quote and baby photo submitted! Check your Grad Google Classroom for information on how to submit.
Any parent interested in being involved with the After Grad planning committee, please email stellysgrad24@gmail.com, join the Facebook group, or check the Parent Dry Grad website for more details here.
CAREER CENTRE
Hey Grade 11's - don't forget about the UofA Getaway contest! 20 high schoolers from across Canada can win a University of Alberta adventure to experience Uni life on campus - the prize includes transportation, accommodations in residence, tours and more. Deadline to apply is January 31st.
Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization, or PEMO, presents Emergency Management Career Exploration Day! This is happening in March, 2024, and is a chance for students to learn more about what emergency response looks like and what career and volunteer opportunities are available. If you're interested in registering for this fun and informative field trip at the Sidney Fire Hall, pop by the Career Centre and get your name on the list. Space is limited!
Passionate about all things automotive and looking for a way to get your foot in the door in the industry? Sidney Transmission and Auto Care on Malaview Ave in Sidney is hiring a shop person to work part time after school, 10 hours per week.
Check the Career Ed website or Career Board for more info!
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Thursday December 21 - SISP International Program Lunch and Farewell Ceremony during lunch block in the learning commons. Students who are leaving before Thursday should go to the International Office on their last day of school to pick up their Certificate of Appreciation and Farewell Gifts.
Friday December 22 - This is the last day for students whose program is ending in December, to return all school books, uniforms, and locks etc. and to submit the completed school clearance form to the international office.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!