Daily News - November 15, 2024
THE CHRONICLE
Friday November 15, 2024
¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW – Sr. Boys Volleyball Fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser for the Sr. Boys Volleyball team in the student lounge on TUESDAY at LUNCH. $5 (cash only) for a MYSTERY BAG of goodies! Come out and support the team!!
NEW - Student Photos and ID Cards
Students! Please come to the office to pick up your retakes, photo orders and ID cards!
Europe Trip July 2025
Would you like to travel to Italy, Monaco, France and Spain with us this July? Please go and see Ms. Wells anytime in Rm. 312 to sign up! Get a friend to join and you can save money on your own trip!
Wolf Pack Pizza Lunch Trip Meeting
Ready to sink your teeth into some pizza and our next big adventure? Join us for the FIRST Wolf Pack Pizza Lunch Trip Meeting TODAY at LUNCH in Rm. 327! 🐺🍕 Also, explore the opportunity to dive into an adventure in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.
🕒 When: Lunchtime, this Friday
📍 Where: Room 327
🍕 What's for Lunch? Pizza, obviously!
⚠️ First come, first serve — don't be the last wolf to the feast!
We’ll be sharing all the deets on the May 2025 Seattle Trip: Great Wolf Lodge, the Underground Tour, a Mariners game, the Space Needle, and more!
Here's What to Do:
- Snag your application package from Mr. Gardner or Ms. Turnbull.
- Fill it out and bring your $200 non-refundable deposit.
- Submit both, and you're one step closer to adventure!
Don’t miss out — make sure you’re in the Pack!
Pro-D Day
Please be advised that school will not be in session on MONDAY November 18, as staff will be working on school-based planning initiatives at the school. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday November 19th!
Boys Lacrosse Fundraiser
Gift your family and friends time spent together and break up the monotony of winter vacation by purchasing Victoria Royals tickets from the Boys Lacrosse program!
When: Saturday December 28th @ 6:05pm
Where: Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Who: Victoria Royals vs Prince George Cougars
At only $20 a ticket, it’s affordable fun for everyone! To purchase please contact Crystal at: clfulber@gmail.com / 250-507-4586.
Purdy’s Fundraiser for the CSI Rowing Program
Last Chance to order your Purdy’s chocolates. Please help us achieve our sales goal of $4000!
The CSI Rowing Program invites you to participate in our Purdy’s Chocolate fundraiser this holiday season! By ordering your holiday chocolates through us, you’ll be helping to raise funds for our amazing rowing team.
Important Details:
- Order Deadline: SUNDAY November 17th
- Order Link: Purdy’s Fundraiser
- Use Campaign Number: 78262
- Catalogue: Browse the Purdy’s catalogue here to see the delicious options available.
- Pick-up Date: Orders will be ready for pick-up on FRIDAY November 29th between 3.30 and 4.30 pm at the Elk Lake boat house.
Or: WEDNESDAY December 4th, at Claremont school (please arrange a pick-up time ahead of time).
Feel free to share this link with your friends and family! If you have any questions or need to arrange an alternative pick-up time, please contact Tynke Landsmeer at 250-580-2054 or via Slack. The CSI Rowing Crew thanks you for your support!
Girls Lacrosse Fundraiser
Join us for Burger and Beverage Music Bingo Night at The Rack in Saanich on SUNDAY November 17 at 6pm. $35 gets you a burger, a beverage and one round of music bingo! Six great prizes to be won!! For tickets email: aspencelayh@gmail.com with your name and the number of tickets you would like. We are limited to 65 tickets so purchase early! (No students permitted).
Wolf Pack Trip 2026!!!! Save the Date: Spring Break 2026 in Costa Rica!
Pack your sense of adventure because Spring Break 2026 is going to be epic! 🌴 The Wolf Pack is planning to head to Costa Rica with Gardner and Turnbull for a thrill-packed journey you won’t want to miss.
Picture this:
- White water rafting through Costa Rica’s breathtaking rivers.
- Ziplining through the lush jungle canopy for the ultimate adrenaline rush.
- Snorkelling the beautiful beaches and catching some epic waves.
We’re teaming up with EF Tours to make this an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars, start dreaming of the tropics, and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime! 🌊 🌞
Parent Volunteers/Drivers
Reminder that all volunteers for School District 63 are required to complete a Criminal Record Check every three years. Sports and trips will start up quickly, so we encourage parents to be proactive and do this NOW, if you might be interested in driving; the process can take a few weeks at rush time. The LINK to information can be found on the Claremont Secondary home page, under the Parents tab, Volunteer Information.
If a Student is Absent or Late
Parents are asked to please email your student’s teacher AND the Attendance Line if your student will be absent or late for class. The Link for the Claremont Attendance Line is always quick to find on the Quick Links on the Claremont website’s home page: claremont_attendance@saanichschools.ca or by phone by calling our main phone line at 250-658-5221 and selecting Option 1 for Attendance.
¬ FINE ARTS
NEW – Musical Theatre
Hey Claremont, do you love theatre? Then you are in luck because the critically acclaimed Les Misérables is being performed live near you. Come and support your classmates as they take the stage NOVEMBER 21-24 at the Dave Dunnet theatre. Buy your tickets now at https://www.triplethreatperformers.ca or scan the poster outside the theatre. Don’t wait, tickets are going fast. Will you hear the people sing?
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¬ CLUBS
¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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¬ GRAD 2025
NEW - Get your Tickets Now for the Claremont Annual Winter Gala - Grad 2025
Tickets are on sale NOW for $50 (until November 27th). First 100 tickets sold, you have a chance of winning 1 of 3 Gift Cards!! The gala is on TUESDAY December 3. Doors open at 6:30 and the event goes until 10:00pm. Semi-formal; food; drinks; dancing; professional DJ; door prizes; photo booths and lots of memories!!! This event is for Claremont grads only – no guests. Parents, the Grad Executive are still looking for amazing parents that can help set up. Register now on SignUpGenius.
¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
Please find attached the November Indigenous Ed Bulletin.
¬ FUNDRAISING
The next bottle drive is TOMORROW November 16, run by the Robotics Club! Money raised will be used to help purchase required equipment and offset tournament and travel costs. Anyone wanting to donate can drop bottles off at the front of the school between 8am and 1pm. Thank you for your support!
¬ CAREER CENTRE
UVic Engineering and Computer Science Program
Hey Students... Do you want to "create tangible solutions to real-world problems"? Come to the Career Centre to meet a representative from UVic's Engineering and Computer Science Program! You can ask Alejandro about the program's seven areas of study; co-op work placements; clubs and teams for student involvement; and how you'll be engaging in high-impact research with industry, government, and the community. Date/Time: WEDNESDAY, November 20 @ Lunch in the Career Centre (Room 217)
¬ CLAREMONT PAC
December Staff Appreciation
Hello Claremont Families! CPAC is organizing a Christmas High Tea on WEDNESDAY December 11; to show our appreciation for the amazing staff at Claremont and we need your help! Please take a look at the sign up sheet https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=YFFQ2270 and enter your information wherever you are able to help! If you have any questions, please email claremontpacsd63@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support in appreciating our amazing staff. We couldn’t do it without you!
PAC Meeting
The next PAC Meeting will be on TUESDAY November 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm in person in the Learning Commons as well as virtually through MS TEAMS. Up-to-date information and meeting minutes can be found on the CPAC website.
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
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.