Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday December 7, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Block 2 Xmas Door Decorating Challenge
Ho-ho-ho! The Claremont annual Block 2 Xmas Door Decorating Challenge is on!!  Get out your baubles and trimmings and lights and let your creativity flow!  Will Ms. Tong's class win AGAIN?  Judging takes place on Tuesday Dec. 13th then pizza lunches will be provided to the 1st and 2nd place block 2 winners on Wednesday Dec.14th!!  Good luck, and may the best doors win!

GEO 100
All students registering for Geo100 please make sure you are registered and get your forms in to Mr Gardner or Mr Pama as soon as possible.  If you are interested in taking this dual credit course next semester or have any questions, see Mr Gardner or Mr Pama as soon as possible.

'TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING
Toys For Teens – Claremont Edition
In order to support those in need this Christmas, Student Government is asking Claremont students to donate gift cards for teenagers.  Here at Claremont, we are continuing with this annual initiative that will look to help those who sometimes get overlooked at Christmas: teenagers.  Please bring in a $10 or more gift card to your Block 1 class and give it to the teacher.  When thinking of a type of gift card, please think of a place where teenagers would appreciate getting such a gift card.  Whichever class raises the most value on their gift cards will win and get a chance to appear on the Zone 91.3 Toy Drive show on Friday, Dec 16th in Block 1 and make the donation on behalf of the school.  Please bring in a gift card to your block 1 class!  The Challenge is on, Quested and Bussoli!

“10,000 Tonight” Event
On THURSDAY, December 15th from 5:30 to 8:30pm Claremont students, parents, alumni and teachers will be going out into different parts of the community to collect canned foods and non-perishable food items to give back to the less fortunate. We hope to see you participate in this important event and show our community you care. To join “10,000 Tonight”, come to the lounge any day at lunch time and sign up. See Mr. Plant or a Senior Leadership student for more info.

Warm Clothing Drive
This is YCI's second year of collecting warm clothing for youth. If you are able to donate, these clothes will go to the 'Out of the Rain' shelter for youth, and are much appreciated this time of year!! The collection box is outside the theatre.

CLUBS
Knitters Fundraiser - Popcorn
The Knitters for Charity Club will be selling Kernels Popcorn TOMORROW (Thursday) at lunch in the student lounge.  Individual packages of white cheese and creamy caramel popcorn will be sold for $2. All proceeds will be donated to a clothing drive to support Victoria's homeless this winter.

Best Buddies – Important Change
Important change:  Best Buddies will meet on MONDAY.  Peer buddies interested in Butchart Gardens for the afternoon only, please see Mrs. Stetson as soon as possible. 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Festive Events – Holiday Week
Get ready, everyone.... Student Government has festive events planned for next week, the last week of school before the break.
Candy Grams will be sold MONDAY thru THURSDAY at lunch in the student lounge.  $1 each.  Send a sweet thought to your friends. Proceeds will go to the Zone 91.3 Toy Drive.

MONDAY – Come watch the movie, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at lunch in the theatre.
TUESDAY – Lip Sync Battle: Holiday Edition, at lunch in the theatre.  Sign-up is on the theatre door.
WEDNESDAY – Ugly Sweater contest at lunch in the student lounge. Bring on those tacky sweaters!
THURSDAY – 'Human Christmas Tree' contest at lunch in the student lounge.
FRIDAY – Santa Hat Day: wear a Santa hat, elf hat, or reindeer antlers!
FRIDAY – Candy Grams will be delivered!!!

ATHLETICS
Spartan Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to the following students on being selected "Spartan Athletes of the Month" for November:
Senior Male: Jackson Boyd
Senior Female: Maddi Holmes
Junior Female: Bria Hamilton
Junior Male: Ethan Boag
You can read more about their accomplishments in the display cases outside the Gym and PE hallway.

Junior "B" Girl's Basketball
Junior "B" Girl's Basketball practice on THURSDAY, Dec. 8th, 3:45 – 5:15. Please see Ms. Taylor if you cannot be at practice.

CAREER CENTRE
Auto Tech Program
Do you love cars?  Enjoy working with your hands?  Consider the AutoTech program being offered in February through the Victoria School District and Camosun!  Participate in 13 weeks of instruction at Esquimalt High School and  7 weeks at Camosun.  Earn 28 credits, and 100 hours of Work Experience.   Limited space is still available. See Mr. Arsenault or Mrs. Rhodes in the Career Centre for more information.

Job Opportunity
Slegg Building Materials (Sidney, Saanichton and Admirals locations) is currently seeking part-time employees to join their Replenishment Team!  Check out the job postings in the Career Centre!

GRAD 2017
Winter Gala Tickets
Grads: Winter Gala tickets are ready!  Please come pick them up from the office TODAY.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Travel Applications
International students travelling over winter break MUST complete a travel application & submit it to Brenda by this FRIDAY Dec 9th.

Pizza Dinner & Dance
The pizza dinner & dance for International students is next week on Sept. 14th at Stelly's.  Sign up with Brenda.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.