Stelly's Daily Buzz - October 22, 2024
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Pizza day is tomorrow! Just a reminder that the cafeteria will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday), meaning no morning break or lunch service. We will have pizza available for sale, $3/slice, lineup through the cafeteria.
Thank you to all students who registered for future voting last Friday at the student vote!
Anyone who is 16 or 17 years old, a resident of BC, and a Canadian citizen can sign up, so they are automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. You will need your driver's licence number, care card OR BCEID. It takes under five minutes to complete the form. Please see Ms. Pacheco McKinnon in the Learning Commons for details. Also, A reminder to students who still have their forms to please return them to the Learning Commons by Friday.
Twilight fans—get ready to go back to the place where your obsession began. Leanne Hockley from Victoria, author of Something About Alexa, is coming to Stelly's on October 30 during block 3! Book signing and books for purchase for $15. Please come with the correct change. Please see Ms. Pacheco McKinnon in the Learning Commons by October 23 if you are interested in attending.
Book club members, please come by the Learning Commons and pick up your copy of Something about Alexa.
Are you looking for some volunteer hours or to have fun at the beach? Join us for a beach cleanup on Saturday, October 26th at Island View Beach! All equipment will be provided, and anyone is welcome. Bring your friends and sign up in your grade level Google Classroom!
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
October 23 - Cafeteria Closed - No service at break; pizza sales at lunch (location TBD)
October 25 - Non-Instructional Day (no classes in session)
October 28 - Long Block (Copernican) schedule: BLK 1 AM, BLK 3 PM
October 29 - Photo Retake Day
October 29 - Long Block (Copernican) schedule: BLK 2 AM, BLK 4 PM
October 30 - Evening Band Concert
ATHLETICS
Jr Boys Basketball: For anyone interested in trying out for the Jr boys basketball team, we have a meeting Wednesday at Lunch in the big gym. If you can't make it to the meeting, please see Mr. Peden or Mr. Hunt to sign up. We will also be having an open gym tomorrow after school in the small gym. Jr boys tryouts will begin next week.
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
Diploma Verification forms were handed out to grade 12 students in their block 1 class last Wednesday. If you did not receive yours, please check with your block 1 teacher (for those with a spare in block 1, please see Ms. Pacheco-McKinnon)
Grad photos start tomorrow! The online booking is open for grads to schedule their photo session (which is October 23 to November 1st, by appointment)! The online booking link is here. Please note there is no 8-digit code, parents can search by city (Saanichton) and province. The location for photos will be in classroom 13, across from the weight room.
Grads, on Wednesday October 30th, grab your carving tools and come out to the outdoor amphitheatre to participate in Pumpkin Carving! Sign up your team in the Grad Google Classroom today!
CAREER CENTRE
Today is the day! If you're keen to learn more about the Hair Program offered at the Saanichton Learning Centre, come to the Career Centre at lunch today! You'll meet current Hair Program students, learn about their experiences, and watch a live demo! Everyone is welcome, come bring your lunch and say hello.
And a reminder to Block 1-4 Shop Classes, the Camosun Pipe Trades Trailer will be here today which is always a lot of fun.
For all things careers, check the Career Board or the Career Ed website linked HERE!
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Tuesday October 22 - Trip consent forms for students participating in the Vancouver trip are due!
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
EducationPlannerBC invites parents, families, and student supporters to join our virtual presentation on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:30 - 7:45pm. Register by clicking the link here. Registration is required. The session will be on MS Teams. Visit their Parents & student supporters page for helpful resources: www.EducationPlannerBC.ca/parents
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!