Stelly's Daily Buzz - February 5, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Stingers, please remember to return your text books to the Learning Commons as soon as possible. They are now overdue.
February is Black History Month, and Stelly's will be holding special events throughout the month. Join in on the first event, a poster scavenger hunt with a $40 Starbucks mug as a prize! Check out the Diversity Board across from the library for details, or ask your teacher. You can pick up your entry form from the front office.
The Learning Commons has a display of books to celebrate Black History month. To learn more, please visit the Learning Commons!
Student schedules for semester 2 have now been uploaded to Brightspace and available for viewing. Brightspace is the same platform used to access report cards. If needed, here is a reminder to access/set up a Brightspace account.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
February 10 - Grade-wide Course Selection Assemblies
February 11 - PAC Meeting at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons (virtual option available as well-please email stellyspac@gmail.com for details)
February 12 - 2025 After Grad Parent Committee meeting at 7pm in the Learning Commons
February 14 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
February 17 - Family Day (statutory holiday - school not in session)
February 19 - Early Dismissal at 1:40pm
February 19 - Parent Course Selection Info Night (5:00 - 7:30pm)
February 21 - Mini Course Fair (during block 3 Block X at 11:45am)
February 22 - Grad Bottle Drive 9am - 12pm (in the Stelly’s Parking Lot, supporting the 2025 graduating class’ after grad event)
ATHLETICS
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 Days continue wearing a grey outfit today; dress like you’re from a different decade on Thursday; and dress like Adam Sandler on Friday the 7th! Check out Instagram @stellysgrad for details!
SCRAP METAL RECYCLING: There’s a large blue metal recycling bin in the upper parking lot by the street that is awaiting your scrap metal donations. If you have any metal stuff at home, in your yard or in the shed that you want to get rid of, it’s accessible 24/7 for drop-off and proceeds go towards the 2025 Stelly’s Dry Grad!
CAREER CENTRE
Butchart Gardens has rescheduled their annual hiring fair due to weather. The NEW date is Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30-7:30pm. If you would like to have your resume & cover letter checked over, please see us in the Career Centre.
Tsukino-Con is looking for volunteers February 15-17 at Uvic. Volunteers will receive free/discounted tickets, depending on how many hours they volunteer. Sign up here
For all things careers, check the Career Board or the Career Ed website linked HERE! There are lots of job and volunteer opportunities available - go check it out!
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Wednesday February 5 - Mandatory homestay meeting for all new international students during lunch block in the Learning Commons. Please bring your lunch.
Friday February 7 - Mandatory Mt. Washington pre-trip meeting for all international students participating in the Mt. Washington trip. Please bring your lunch.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!