THE CHRONICLE

Friday September 13, 2024

 

 

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

NEW - Breakfast Club is starting up next week and will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning before school starts.  Come to the Spartan store to grab a juice box and/or a bagel with cream cheese or jam etc. for .50 cents each.

 

Field Trips

Do you want to go to Italy, France and Spain this July 2025?  Come to a meeting this TUESDAY September 17 at lunch with Ms. Wells in Rm. 312.  We will be exploring beaches, historical sites, castles, cathedrals and eating fabulous food.  Travel to Europe with all your friends this summer!

 

Bus Passes

If your student has registered for the school bus and did not pick up their bus pass yet, they can pick it up from Mrs. Waller in the Accounting Office.  You must have your bus pass to ride the bus.

 

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.

 

Cafeteria Service

The Cafeteria is open this week (Sept 9 – 13) serving pizza and drinks ONLY.  Next week (Sept 16 – 20) our regular selection of Cafeteria food will be available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  Wednesday and Friday there will be pizza.  The Cafeteria can accept cash, cards and apple/google pay.

 

School Photo Day

In approximately 3-4 weeks, Lifetouch will send us student I.D. cards for every student.  If you wish to order photos, please go to Lifetouch directly: you will need to go to https://my.lifetouch.ca/mylifetouch/#/ for more information after the initial photo sessions have taken place.

 

Return Forms

Reminder for students to please return their Student Information Verification Forms and locker selection forms to the office.

 

Lockers/Locks

Students who need a lock or locker, please see Mrs. Waller in the Accounting office for a lock OR a locker selection form.

 

Course Changes

Any students that handed in a course change sheet last week—please check your email or text messages to see if you have been added to a waitlist or have been asked to see a counsellor. 

 

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

 

Choir begins September 9^th after school.  Choir lunch rehearsals are on MONDAY Sept 16.

 

Jazz band is MONDAY AND FRIDAY mornings this week.

 

Concert band is TUESDAY and THURSDAY this week.

 

 

¬ ATHLETICS

 

Boys Soccer

Jr Boys - (Mr. Jacques)

Sr Boys (Ms. Yager) - TUESDAY Sept 17 - after school on the main field

 

Volleyball

Sr Boys (Matt Hennessy & Mr. Reisig)

Sr Girls (Mr Freeburn)

Jr Boys (Mingo Miguel & Mr. Ryan)

Jr Girls (Mr Freeburn & TBA)

 

Cross Country - all grades – (Ms. Simmonds & Mr. Winkler)

 

Field Hockey (girls - all grades) – (Mrs. Taylor & TBA)

TBA – listen to announcements for information

 

NEW - Aquatics (Mrs. Harris) – Those interested in swimming for the Claremont swim team this year must attend a meeting in the Large Gym on TUESDAY September 17 at lunch time.

 

If any students have any questions for any teams, please see Mr. Reisig (Athletics Director) in the PE office.

 

 

¬ CLUBS

 

Homework Club is up and running! Homework Club runs daily Monday through Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Room 235. It is a great space where you can drop in and get some homework done before you head home! Teaching is not provided but an EA is available to support the group... See you there!

 

Math Club meets on Fridays at lunchtime – Rm. 130

 

Knitting & Crochet Club meets every Thursday at lunch in Ms. Tong’s room (323).  Beginners are welcome.

 

 

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2025

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¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

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¬ FUNDRAISING

Bottle drive – SATURDAY Sept 21 from 9am to 3pm.  The Claremont Lacrosse Academy will be handing out flyers in pick up areas – if you receive a flyer, please leave your empties out by 930am and they will pick up from you otherwise you can drop them off at Claremont.

 

Mark your calendars!  The next bottle drive will be on OCTOBER 19.  Details to come.

 

¬ CAREER CENTRE

Career Centre

The Career Centre (room 217) is an excellent place to find out about work, volunteer, and training opportunities.  Drop by to see Mrs. Watson with your questions.

 

NEW – Important Message for Grade 12’s – Dual Credit Courses – Semester 2

See Mr. Bussoli ASAP if you are interested in enrolling in a Business course (Acct110, Bus140, Econ103, Mark110) or Psych130 for Semester 2.  There are spaces left in those courses, but students must fully register by THURSDAY September 19!  If you have already signed up for a Dual Credit course, please check the Google Classroom to make sure your registration is complete!

 

Volunteer Opportunity

Get Volunteer Hours with the Greater Victoria GREEN TEAM!

There are many opportunities to be outside, meet new people, and help protect your local habitat, by helping remove invasive plants.  Come to the Career Centre (Room 217), or email Mrs. Watson for more information: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

 

Work with Elections BC!

This is a great opportunity for students ages 15-19 who are interested in a paid job for 1-2 days.  The next election date is October 19.  Youth at the Booth – Elections BC.  See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

 

Attention Grade 11’s and 10’s

NEW - The due date for joining the CUE (Canadian Universities Event) has been extended!  The event is coming to Parkland Secondary on TUESDAY September 17.  We have been invited to attend during Block 3.  If you are interested in this event, please come to the Career Centre (Room 217) to pick up the Field Trip form and hand it in by MONDAY September 16!

 

Upcoming Grade 11 & 12’s….

There is still time to sign up for TEAC105 – Explorations in Technology, for Semester 2!  This course explores four technologies through inquiry, problem solving and project-based learning: Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science.  Don’t miss this great Dual Credit opportunity!  Come to the Career Centre as soon as possible to make an appointment with Mr. Bussoli.

 

Attention ALL WEX 12 Students

Come to the Career Centre (Room 217) as soon as possible to make an appointment to start your course or go over your course progress.

 

 

¬ CLAREMONT PAC

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.