Daily News - March 3, 2023
THE CHRONICLE
Friday March 3, 2023
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2023-2024 Course Selection Forms – Due TODAY
Reminder to please return the course selection forms for next year’s classes by the end of TODAY. Applications for CSI are also due back in the office by TODAY, attached to your Course Selection Form.
2023-2024 Course Book
The digital Course Book for the 2023-2024 school year is posted on the Claremont website on the Registration Page. Families can familiarize themselves with course offerings, specialty programs and pathways to graduation.
Dual Credits Courses – Info Poster
Students interested in Dual Credit Courses, check out the info poster by the Student Lounge! Each course is outlined, with information about course topics, pre-requisites, credits gained, and more. You can also see these descriptions in the digital Course Book for 2023-24.
Iceland Trip
All students going to Iceland over Spring Break: please come to a meeting TODAY at lunch in the Learning Commons.
Encourage kids to READ
Come to the Learning Commons, grab a bookmark and colour them - then we'll send them to Lochside and Cordova Bay Elementary students. Choose from a variety of designs.
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.
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.
¬ FINE ARTS
No news today.
¬ ATHLETICS
Golf Team – Info Meeting
For all students interested in learning about the Golf Team and tryouts: there is an important meeting THIS TUESDAY at the start of lunch (11:55). We are meeting in room 276 (textiles room). Golf experience is necessary.
Girls Soccer
Senior Girls Soccer: tryouts are THIS TUESDAY & THURSDAY after school until 4:30.
¬ CLUBS
Trivia Club
Trivia Club is TODAY at lunch in room 322 - come check it out! See Ms. Stover for more information.
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
¬ GRAD 2023
Grad Fundraiser: Krispy Kreme Donuts – March 4
For a Grad fundraiser, Krispy Kreme Donuts will be on sale TOMORROW (SATURDAY), 11:00-3:00, at 2 locations: Royal Oak Plaza (Co-Op) and Broadmead Plaza (Canadian Tire). Thank you for supporting the Grad Class of 2023.
Grad Fundraiser: Purdy’s Easter Chocolates
It is never too early to think about chocolate! From now until March 20th, you can order Purdy’s treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Easter chocolates online. More info about chocolates is HERE. Thank you for your continued support.
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
Student Volunteer Opportunity
The volunteer team at the Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic is recruiting new volunteers for their Peer Health Educator program. This is a friendly, confidential and supportive service aimed at helping patients feel more informed and ready for when they meet with the doctor at the clinic. New volunteers will participate in a weekly training commitment of 2 hours on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm. The clinic runs through the summer, so volunteers should be available throughout July and August as well. Applications due March 23. For more information see Mrs. Watson in room 222, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Employment Opportunities
LITTLUNIVERSE Spring Break Camp is hiring Camp Leaders. The goal of the camp is to provide STEM based programs (including Lego Robotics and Science Camp) to kids ages 6-14. Camps run during Spring Break: March 27-31 at Gordon Head Recreation Centre. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Victoria Airport Authority is hosting a Career Fair – March 7
Find out about dynamic opportunities at the airport, from aircraft ground handlers, customer service agents, security, food and beverage, and retail service representatives.
TUESDAY, March 7, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Eagles Landing: 3rd Floor, Air Terminal Building – Victoria International Airport. Click HERE for more information about the fair and participating business partners.
Summer Employment with Saanich School District
Grade 12 Students: The Saanich School District #63 will be hiring summer staff in the Custodial Department! Full-time, union positions will be available from the end of June until end of August, with the opportunity for continuing employment. Earn competitive wages vs. minimum wage. You must have your own transportation, and you must be a graduate by the end of June. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in office 222, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca.
¬ NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
Join the CPAC Exec Team
We are starting to look ahead to the next school year. If you’re interested in joining the CPAC Exec, please reach out to our team! A few Exec team members will be leaving this year as their grade 12 kids graduate, so we welcome new team members. During the school year, CPAC Exec holds a parent meeting once a month except for December and March. We’d like to hold the AGM this year in May.
Email us at claremontpacSD63@gmail.com if you’re interested.
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.
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¬ COMMUNITY NEWS
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.