¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Toys for Teens: Dec 1-7

Thank you for everyone who donated to Toys for Teens. Ms G will tally the gift cards and cash donations, and we will announce the classroom and element winners soon. If there are any final donations, they can be dropped off at the office TODAY. Thank you for supporting this great cause and for sharing the Spartan Spirit. Happy Holidays!

 

Hotdog & Chips: Toys for Teens – Dec.8

You can further support Toys for Teens by buying a hotdog & chips for $2 TODAY at lunch in the student lounge.  All money will go toward Toys for Teens.

 

AP Biology

For all students registered in AP Biology: there will be an important, mandatory meeting TODAY at lunchtime in Room 217 (Mr. Bussoli's Room). Don't forget!

 

After School Homework Club

For all students who would like extra help in academic classes, help from Education Assistants is available four days a week (MONDAY-THURSDAY) for one hour after school in room 235. All academic subjects are welcome, but especially if you are struggling in Math & Science. This is open to all students in all grades.

 

Lost & Found

A valuable GOLD & DIAMOND ring was found in the school. Please identify and claim at the office.

 

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is running on TUESDAY and THURSDAY mornings (before block 1) at the Spartan Store.  All students are welcome to come by for a bagel (with choice of spreads) and a juice box. Items are $.25 each. 

 

Student Photo Packages

Student photo packages are still in the office waiting to be picked up.  

 

¬ FINE ARTS

Year-Long Drama Presents: "One Stoplight Town"

The Claremont Year-Long Drama’s presentation of "One Stoplight Town" continues TONIGHT in the Ridge Playhouse.  Shows are Dec. 8, 9, & 10 at 7:30 pm nightly.  This show is full of vibrant characters, lots of humour, and shares a heart-felt take-away message.  All tickets are $10 at the door, cash only.  Come see the talents of our cast and crew, and thank you for supporting Year-Long Drama!

 

Festive Music Concerts – Dec. 8 & 15

The Claremont Music Program has two festive concerts coming up.  For their first concert, our Concert Band, Jazz Band & Choir will join ROMS music students TONIGHT @ 6:30pm at Royal Oak Middle School Gym. Come enjoy some seasonal joy and the talents of our music students:

 

Choir Concert:

THURSDAY Dec.15 @ 7:30pm at Mary Winspear Centre.

This concert is presented by Festive Brass and showcases the choral talents of students from Claremont, Stelly’s & Parkland. This is a benefit concert for SD63 Music Programs.  *tickets $39.90, available at the door or in advance at marywinspear.ca

 

¬ ATHLETICS

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¬ CLUBS

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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2023

Grad Fundraiser: Bottle Drive – January 8

There will be a Bottle Drive at Claremont School on SUNDAY January 8.  More details to come. Heads up Grads: your help will be needed to help with delivering flyers in December and on the date of the bottle drive!!

 

Grad Fundraiser:  Ongoing Bottle Drive

An easy way to support the 2023 Grad Class is by donating empty bottles and beverage containers throughout the school year until June at the Bottle Depot location at Glanford/Quadra.  Account name is “Claremont Grad 2023.” Thank you for supporting the grad class of 2023.

 

¬ CAREER CENTRE

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¬ NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC

Claremont Staff Appreciation

A huge THANK YOU to the PAC for treating the Claremont staff to such a lovely Christmas Dessert & Tea Staff Appreciation Day on Wednesday.  It was fabulous and delicious, with an extraordinary spread of desserts and sweets. We very much enjoyed the selection of goodies and we feel very appreciated, indeed!  

 

From COPACS (our district-wide PAC)

Our district Parent Advisory Committee (called COPACS - Council of Parent Advisory Committees of Saanich) wants to hear from district families about speakers and resources that would be helpful to support you and your child(ren) grow and learn at school.

The COPACS Parent/Guardian Resource Committee has created this SHORT SURVEY for parents and guardians - please share with others and provide your thoughts by January 3rd.  Our school PAC will hear about the results and can potentially coordinate speakers and resources with other schools.  Any questions or concerns? Please contact copacssd63@gmail.com.

 

CPAC News Subscription

Please register your email at this link https://claremont.sd63.bc.ca/blocks/forum_email/subscribe.php?id=98 in order to receive any news from CPAC (ie. PAC meetings, School Appreciation Events, Conferences, etc.).

 

PAC Fundraiser: Country Grocer Receipts

Here is an easy way to support your PAC year-round. Save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the school front office. We appreciate your participation in this fundraiser which will benefit our school community with up to $2000 in grocery gift cards.

 

¬ COMMUNITY NEWS

Triple Threat Performers Present the Musical “Into the Woods”

Dec.14, 15, 16, 17

The Triple Threat Performers will be presenting the musical, "Into the Woods" at the Ridge Playhouse next week. This story incorporates classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella to teach us lessons about wishing. We follow the Baker and his Wife on their journey to complete the Witch's wish so that they may have a child. This musical is filled with magic, mystery, loss, beauty, and adventure!  It is recommended that audience members are aged 4+.  Five of our very own Claremont students are in this cast: Kate, David, Oliver, Hayden & Brendan!!

5 performances. Show times are Dec. 14, 15, 16, & 17 @ 7pm nightly, plus a Saturday Dec.17 matinee @ 2pm.  Tickets can be ordered at TripleThreatPerformers.ca or HERE ahead of time, or $20 at the door.  Thank you for supporting community theatre.

 

Peninsula Youth Clinic

The Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at 2379 Bevan Avenue in Sidney and is open every THURSDAY from 5:30-7:30pm for help with any medical concern (physical, mental, and sexual health). Call 250-656-4143 to make an appointment with a physician or counsellor.  Services are 100% free, confidential, and explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!

 

A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.