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Thursday Nov 17 News

 
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Thursday Nov 17 News
by Andrea Martin - Thursday, 17 November 2016, 10:17 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE
Thursday November 17, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Report Cards
Report cards will be distributed on MONDAY in the last 10 minutes of block 1.  There will not be an altered class schedule on this day.

Parent-Teacher Conferences – Nov 24th
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Claremont on THURSDAY Nov. 24th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The online booking system will be available starting this SATURDAY Nov 19th at 8:00 a.m. and closes on November 24th  at 10:00 a.m. To book appointments, use the link that will be available on the front page of the school website starting Nov.19th.  Conferences fill up fast, so book early.  We are not able to book any appointments after the online scheduling closes.
   
IGS 12 Students
All students enrolled in IGS 12 next semester: please pick up an important information letter from Mr Gardner in room 327 this week at lunch.

Peer Tutoring
Just a reminder that we have drop-in Peer Tutoring on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS at lunch in Math Room 134. Please check in within the first 10 minutes of lunch to receive help.

CLUBS
Best Buddies

Best Buddies: our deadline for Chocolate orders is TUESDAY November 22.  If you need another catalogue or an instruction sheet, please see Mrs. Stetson in room 234A.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Jr Girls Basketball

The Junior Girls basketball team practices TODAY at 5:30.  See Mr Reisig if you have any questions

Island Swimming Championships
Congratulations to the Claremont Swim Team for winning an unprecedented 17 Island Championship titles last weekend.  The team was lead by captains Ethan Phillips and Ella Milloy.  Every team member qualified for the Provincial Championships in Kamloops.  All swimmers turned out amazing performances, but special note goes to our Island Champion Para-swimmer Steven Clayton for winning three events.  Thanks to Coaches Jill Marshall, Kelly Harris and Mak Flett for keeping things running smoothly.  Please congratulate the swimmers if you see them in the hallways. 

CAREER CENTRE
Volunteer Opportunity

Breakfast With Santa December 3rd at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney!  7:30- 11:00 a.m.  Share the excitement with young families by helping the Lions serve pancakes and sausage (breakfast provided).

UBC Visit

A representative will be available with information on admissions and programs offered by UBC TODAY at lunch in the Learning Commons.  There are lots of UBC Viewbooks available in the Career Centre!  If you are planning to attend the UBC presentation, or just want to learn about what UBC has to offer, pick up a UBC Viewbook from the Career Centre!

GRAD 2017
Contact Information

Reminder to grads to please return your information forms to the office this week; these are the forms that you received at the recent grad assembly.  The office needs to confirm that we have the right contact information for you and your parents when we are sending out grad information.

Grad Portraits
If you did not pick up your Grad portrait proofs yet, they are available in the office.

Winter Gala
Class of 2017: Your Winter Gala is coming up on December 8th.  Tickets will be on sale each day this week at lunch in the Student Lounge. Deadline to buy tickets is this FRIDAY Nov. 18th. Tickets are $50 for a festive evening that includes a full dinner and dance.

Grad Clothing Order
Grad Clothing order forms are due by FRIDAY November 18th in the accounting office.  To pick up an order form, please see Mrs. Marshall.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.