Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Friday June 17, 2016

LUNCH MEETING TODAY
NYC at Spring Break 2017
If you are interested in a Spring Break 2017 trip to New York City (the big apple!) come to at lunch meeting TODAY in the theatre.   This trip is a chance of a lifetime and we'll even try to see HAMILTON!   This trip is open to all Claremont students and parents. See Mr. Plant for more details if you cannot make it.  

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Found
A girl's ring was found in the school yesterday (sorry, it is not the lost rower's ring).  Please come to the office to claim it.

Blood Donors
All blood donors, even if you weren't successful in your donation, please come to the Learning Commons on MONDAY at the start of lunch for a group picture and a thank-you treat from Ms Chapman.  Use the Canadian Blood Services App to make a donation appointment in the summer.  If you donate before August 3, you will be eligible to donate at Claremont on October 3th!

Planning Online 2016/17
Would all students who have signed up for Planning Online next year please see Mrs. Marshall in office 336 before the end of the year to receive instructions on how to get started over the summer.

Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be handed out next week: MONDAY afternoon for grade 12's and TUESDAY afternoon for grade 9-11's.  If you want to know if you have already paid for a yearbook, there will be an information table set up in the lounge at lunch time all this week.

Report cards
There will be a home room on THURSDAY June 30th from 9:00-10:00 for students to pick up report cards. Please make every effort to be there.  Report cards will not be mailed home.

Spartan Wear
The Spartan Store is having a year-end sale. Today is the final day: sweat pants and hoodie tops will be 50% off. This is your last chance to purchase any school gear this year

Bake Sale Today
There will be a bake sale TODAY at lunch outside of the lounge.  Bring your sweet tooth and some loonies and toonies.  The money raised is going to Pencils of Promise, a global movement that helps build schools and help kids access education in poor countries.  Please help give kids equal opportunity for a good education.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Track & Field
Can all track and field athletes please return your uniforms to Ms. Giese ASAP.

Athletics Awards
Did you play on a school sports team this year?  If so, than you should attend the Athletics Awards on TUESDAY June 21st (4:00-5:45pm) in the theatre. All of Claremont's 30+ teams will be recognized and many awards will be handed out. Your coaches will have more information for you.  Tickets are $10 and include pizza and a T-Shirt. They will be sold at lunch in the Spartan Store.

CAREER CENTRE
Free Retail Training
This certificate program prepares you for first time work experiences in retail and many other work environments. You will be treated as an employee and you will be working alongside a busy team of staff members. You will have training in:  Working a cash register and counting cash - Customer service - Creating displays - Sorting inventory - Assisting with pricing - Opening & closing procedures.  Please visit the Career Centre for more information.

GRAD 2016
Slide Show Photos
Grads: Mrs Martin is getting worried in the office.  There are still LOTS LOTS LOTS of childhood photos of you in the office, waiting to be picked up, and she promised many parents that they would be returned to you and your photo albums.  Please come by to pick them up.

Dry Grad
Graduation is fast approaching and the parents involved in the Dry Grad Committee are working hard to make the night a success.  We’d like to take this opportunity to reach out and ask for parent help and support.  If you haven’t already done so we encourage you to click on our volunteer sign-up link; you will see time slots for all kinds of jobs – consider coming as a team; dad can help set up while mom helps decorate!  We encourage all parents, guardians and extended family members to help out wherever possible.

As a fund-raising initiative, we have Thrifty Food cards; which are available at the school office.  If you own or operate a business or know of someone who would like to make a corporate donation of either products or services, please contact us - we welcome and appreciate your generosity.  If you would like to make a cash donation, please note that 100% of all donations will be applied to prizes for the grads.  Cheques may be made payable to ‘Claremont Grad All Nite’ and left at the school office.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.

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