THE CHRONICLE

Tuesday September 17, 2024

 

 

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

School Photos

NEW – School pictures are ready!  To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an account using your student’s school ID number.  All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect card.  More about the Pictures2Protect program can be found here.

 

For any students interested in taking AP Biology in Semester 2 this year, there will be a brief but important meeting at lunch in Room 203 (Mr. Homan’s Room) TOMORROW September 18.  See you there!

 

Field Trips

Do you want to go to Italy, France and Spain this July 2025?  Come to a meeting TODAY 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!

 

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

This 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.

 

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

No news today.

 

 

¬ ATHLETICS

 

Boys Soccer

Jr Boys - (Mr. Jacques)

Sr Boys (Ms. Yager) - TODAY 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)

 

Aquatics (Mrs. Harris) – Those interested in swimming for the Claremont swim team this year must attend a meeting in the Large Gym TODAY 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

 

NEW – Model United Nations Club – Interested in debating global issues, building connections with peers, and trips to Vancouver?  For the second year, Model United Nations is running at Claremont.  The first meeting will be TOMORROW in Ms. McAvoy’s room (Rm. 200).

 

Trivia Club will be every Tuesday at lunch in Rm. 323.  Join in for some friendly competition.  Prizes every week!

 

Breakfast Club 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, jam or butter for .50 cents each.

 

GSA will meet Thursdays at lunch in Rm. 207.

 

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 in Rm. 130.

 

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

 

 

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2025

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¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

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¬ FUNDRAISING

Bottle drive – the first bottle drive of the school year is this 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 please 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 – FYI!  Camosun is hosting a School of Business Information Session THIS THURSDAY September 19 from 530pm – 7pm at the Centre for Business and Access (CBA) 219.  This would be especially helpful for students who are signing up for Dual Credit Business Courses!

 

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

 

 

¬ CLAREMONT PAC

 

NEW - First CPAC Meeting of the Year

On behalf of our Claremont Parent Advisory Council (CPAC), we would like to formally invite all parents/guardians to our first CPAC meeting of the new school year!  Please join us TONIGHT September 17 at 7:00pm either in person in the Learning Commons at Claremont, or online on MS Teams using the following link: CPAC Meeting #1 – Tues Sept 17th. 

 

The members of CPAC look forward to collaborating with our parent community to benefit our Claremont students and welcome new families!

 

 

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.