THE CHRONICLE

Tuesday September 24, 2024

 

 

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

NEW – Zero Café

Feeling like you need an extra pep in your step?  The Zero Café is now open!  Come by the IGS room before block 1 or at lunch to get your coffee fix. We have iced drinks and will be featuring special seasonal drinks all year round.  Our team is happy to be back, and we’re excited to start slinging some coffees!

 

NEW – Peer Tutoring

Calling all Peer Tutors!  Are you willing to volunteer your time to help and support other students?  Come to a brief meeting TOMORROW September 25 in the Learning Commons.  See Mrs. Wadsworth or Ms. Giese for more information.

 

School Photos

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

 

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

Come sing a cappella songs in the choir room on THURSDAY’s at lunch!

 

 

¬ ATHLETICS

NEW - Volleyball

Congratulations to the Jr. boys’ volleyball team who competed at the UBC invitational tournament this past weekend.  After the first day of play the boys came second in their pool.  They had a tough crossover to Burnaby Central to advance to the top 4 and lost in the third set.  They won their next match in two straight sets against Richmond Christian and then lost a squeaker to Delta Sec. in the third set to finish 6^th overall.  Come out and support your Spartans and watch the junior boy’s “A” & “B” teams compete in their first league matches this THURSDAY right after school in our gym!

 

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

 

 

¬ CLUBS

NEW – IBPOC - We are having our first meeting of the year TOMORROW September 25!  We will meet in Rm. 201 which is Mr. Walia’s classroom.

 

 

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

 

¬ GRAD 2025

No news today.

 

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

No news today.

 

¬ FUNDRAISING

Bottle drive - Mark your calendars!  The next bottle drive will be on OCTOBER 19th.  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.

 

Farm Help – Next weekend (and possibly beyond), help is needed on an organic fruit farm to get it ready for winter.  You will be collecting apples from the ground, raking leaves etc. The farm is not on a bus route so you would need transportation. The work hours are flexible depending on your schedule.  See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca for more info.

 

The Royal Victoria Marathon needs volunteers October 11-13!  Go to their website for more information – Royal Victoria Marathon or see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca.

 

Studio 63 is now open!

Hair Program students have worked hard to gain skills and are now ready to cut and style your hair for a great price!  Call 250-652-5381 to book an appointment today!  The salon is open Mon - Wed 12:45pm - 4:00pm and Thursday 11:45am – 6:00pm and is located at the Saanichton Learning Centre - 1649 Mt. Newton X Rd.

 

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

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.