THE CHRONICLE

Friday November 29, 2024

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW - Tickets for the Claremont Drama play "Midsummer/Jersey" are now on sale daily at lunch outside the Theatre! Come buy your tickets for this funny play!!

NEW - 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!

Purdy’s orders are ready for pickup
A big thanks to all the parents who supported the CSI rowing program by ordering their Purdy’s chocolates. Please remember to pick up your order on TODAY, between 3:30 and 4:30 pm at the boat house at Elk Lake OR WEDNESDAY December 4, between 3:00 and 4:00 pm at Claremont Secondary school.  If you would like to arrange an alternative pick-up time, please contact Tynke at 250 580 2054.

12^th Annual Toys for Teens Donation Drive

Our 12th Annual Toys for Teens Donation Drive runs from WEDNESDAY December 4 - WEDNESDAY December 11. Claremont donates $10 Gift Cards to teens in need in our community in partnership with The Zone 91.3's annual Toy Drive. Gift cards (and cash) are being collected in Block 2 classes. You can also donate at our front office anytime.

The Zone gives our donations to several local organizations that are a part of the "Christmas Giving Network" such as The Mustard Seed, St Vincent De Paul Society, CFAX Santa's Anonymous and Youth Support Organizations.

Ideas for Gift Cards for Teens:

• Food (Grocery stores, Subway, Tim Hortons, Restaurants)
• Various household or personal items (Walmart, London Drugs, Shoppers)
• School supplies (Staples, Dollar Stores)
• Clothing (Retail stores, Mayfair, Uptown, Walmart)
• Sporting Goods (Sport Chek, Kirbys)
• Activities (Movie Passes, Rec Centres)
• BC transit bus passes
• Prepaid VISA cards, Amazon, etc.

If you would like to donate to this great cause, please send your contributions to school with your child by December 11th. They can hand them in to me. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Lost & Found

There are a few pairs of eyeglasses, a couple of rings, a silver necklace, a charging bank, and an Apple watch in the lost and found.  Lots of water bottles too!!  Please identify and claim at the office.

Friday Night Lights @ UVic

Be sure to come out and join our Girls & Boys Claremont LAX Programs TONIGHT for a night of competition, skill and teamwork!   Games will be running from 5:30-9:00pm on Field #3 at UVic, with the feature event slated for 7:00pm; proceeds raised will be donated to Kidsport, Toys for Teens, and local families in need.  Student tickets are $2 and will be on sale all this week at the accounting office, all other guests are asked to provide a donation at the gate when they arrive at UVic.  Be sure to dress warm and get ready for some exciting Lacrosse action!

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!

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.

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!

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

Claremont Drama is excited to present the theatrical comedy Midsummer/Jersey WEDNESDAY, December 11-14 nightly at 7:30pm as well as a 2pm matinee on SATURDAY December 14 in the Ridge Playhouse at Claremont.

This fun play is inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and is set in 2014 upon the Jersey Shore.  Featuring the 20 students in Drama Company, and supported by the Stagecraft program, this production is sure to put a smile on your face before the winter break.  This production is rated family friendly, and all tickets are $10 at the door.  Doors open at 7:10pm nightly and at 1:40 for the matinee.

Our tradition of supporting the Mustard Seed Food Bank continues with our "donate for a dollar" program.  For each non-perishable item you bring to donate to the food bank on the night of the performance, you can receive  1 off your ticket price to a maximum discount of $5. (although we welcome you donating more than 5 items!).

For more information, please contact Mr. Plant the Director at cplant@saanichschools.ca. 

¬ ATHLETICS

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¬ CLUBS

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¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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¬ GRAD 2025

NEW – Grad Winter Gala

Thank you to all the parents who have signed up to help with this year’s Grad Winter Formal - I think we have all the required shifts filled. For those who signed up, please check the sign-up link again for your volunteer time slot and check in with Nicole Whitsitt, Luanne Richardson or Courtney Lloyd when you arrive at the school on Tuesday. Note - we may have you help out with other setup or decorating tasks as required in your time slot. For those helping out during the actual event, if you can please dress in all black (casual) so it’s easier to distinguish our parent volunteers.

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

Please find attached the November Indigenous Ed Bulletin.

¬ FUNDRAISING

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¬ CAREER CENTRE

For all things CAREERS, come to the Claremont Career Centre (Rm. 217) or check out the SD63 Career Ed website: careered.sd63.bc.ca (linked HERE)!  There are lots of job and volunteer opportunities available - come check it out!

NEW – Careers Week

Thanks for celebrating Careers Week, November 25-29!  For those students who participated, make sure to come to the Career Centre to get your PRIZE! 

And remember, In the Career Centre, we can help with:

• Career Advice
•  Post Secondary Applications
•  Transcripts (Student Transcript Services)
•  Work Experience
•  Finding a Job
•  Course Selection
•  Applying to the Canadian Military
•  Dual Credit Courses
•  Post Secondary Exploration
•  Trades Exploration
•  Police Camp
•  Fire Camp
•  District Programs (TEX, Youth Work in Trades, STAC, TASK)
• Making a Counselling Appointment
• Skills Canada

Volunteer Opportunity – Online English Conversation!

One of the parents in our school community is seeking a Grade 11 student volunteer to speak English, conversationally, with a 16-year-old female student who lives in Northern Thailand. This student is a refugee from Myanmar who is part of the ethnic group called the Karenni.  She speaks English pretty well but would like to practice conversation more often.  The time commitment is once a week for one hour, for as long as the students are interested (maybe until the beginning of June).  Opportunities may open up for more students to be involved with more of the refugee students.  Contact Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) for more info, or email her at: cwatson@saanichschools.ca

Greater Victoria Green Team Volunteer Opportunity

Join the Greater Victoria Green Team on SUNDAY December 1 for an Invasive English Ivy removal at UVic!  This is a great opportunity to spend meaningful time in nature, try something new, get exercise outdoors, gain volunteer hours, and connect with the community - all while making a positive impact!  See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) for more info or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca. 
 

Volunteer Opportunity - Coaching Basketball
A community member in the Broadmead area is seeking a student volunteer to coach her 13-yr old granddaughter in basketball one time per week.  You do not need transportation, and this opportunity could be a paid position, if it works out. The schedule and other logistics will be discussed when you contact the family.  See Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Rm. 217) or email her for more info: cwatson@saanichschools.ca. 

 

¬ 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.