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Friday Nov 18 News

 
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Friday Nov 18 News
by Andrea Martin - Friday, 18 November 2016, 9:56 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE
Friday November 18, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday Night Lights

It's back!  Next FRIDAY, Nov. 25th, Claremont will once again host a Friday Night Lights Field Lacrosse game at UVic on the artificial turf at 7:30pm. This annual tradition will see our Senior Boys lacrosse team take on the Washington state powerhouse Mercer Island.  Claremont, we want you to come down and cheer on our team and raise some money for KidsSport, a charity that allows underprivileged children to participate in organized sports. Tickets are $2 in advance and $5 at the door.  Tickets are on sale each day at lunch at the Theatre Box Office in the main hall. Come show your spirit!  The Claremont dancers will be there, we'll have a concession and our mascot will be there to raise spirits!  Let's show the team our Spartan Pride and come out next Friday night!

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 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
Junior Boys Volleyball

Claremont is hosting the Island Championships at Claremont THIS AFTERNOON and SATURDAY.  Today, Claremont plays at 12:30, 4:15 & 5:45pm.  Feel free to watch and support the boys.

CAREER CENTRE
The Career Centre always has information on job and volunteer opportunities. Drop in to their new location (beside the main computer lab 236) and see what's new.


GRAD 2017
Dry Grad Fundraiser – Poinsettias, Wreaths & Planters

The Claremont Dry Grad is selling beautiful holiday poinsettias, wreaths, and table top planters starting at only $15.  Watch for forms coming home with report cards, but even better, you can order easily online right now at claremontdrygrad.growingsmilesfundraising.com.  Orders must be in by Friday Nov. 25th, if you are paying by cheque, and by Sunday Nov. 27th if you are paying on line!   

Contact Information
Reminder to grads to please return your information forms to the office; 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.  Deadline to buy tickets is TODAY at lunch in the Student Lounge. Tickets are $50 for a festive evening that includes a fully catered buffet dinner and dance.  Don't miss out on this amazing evening. Keep the tradition strong. We hope to see the whole class attend.

Grad Clothing Order
Grad Clothing order forms are due TODAY in the accounting office.  To pick up an order form, please see Mrs. Marshall.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.


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