Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday April 4, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Book Drive
There is a book drive happening at Claremont from now until June 15th.  The collection of books is being coordinated by the Victoria City Police Youth Council/Youth for Change and Inclusion. All books will help build a library for a downtown outreach program to support people struggling with homelessness.  Books will ideally be suitable for ages 18-30 and be in decent condition.  They can be dropped off in a bin at the school office.  They are also looking for donations of a few book shelves for the library.  Questions can be directed to Nathan at: ycilibrarian@gmail.com

CLUBS
No news today.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Claremont's Got Talent
Claremont's Got Talent is coming up at the end of April: April 25-28.  Please sign up on the theatre door, on your own, with a friend, or with a group.  Show Claremont that you've got talent!!

ATHLETICS
Junior Girls Soccer
Welcome back! For all Junior Girls Soccer players: there is an important team meeting TODAY at the start of lunch in room 303. Mandatory for all. See you there!

Scrum Fest
Claremont is hosting our 9th annual Spartan Scrum Fest rugby tournament this week from THURSDAY-SATURDAY.  This is the largest exhibition high school rugby tournament in western Canada.  The games will be running on both Claremont fields all day for all three days.  We will have our concession tent up and running with burgers, chips, drinks, etc. The cafeteria will have very limited service during the event. 

On FRIDAY, we hope that all classes attend the main event match starting at 2 p.m. on the field inside our Track.  Students and staff can sit in the bleachers, on the track, or view from the bank, looking down on the game.  The bell schedule will be adjusted so that all classes end at 1:45 so that we can all show our school spirit and watch some great rugby. Wear red and any school colours you have in your wardrobe!!

Rugby players, please remember to communicate with your teachers regarding your games and volunteer shifts. Also, don't forget to record your volunteer shifts on the sign-up sheet by the PE Office.

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
There are various short and long term outside gardening and yard work jobs in the Sidney and North Saanich areas.  Postings can be viewed in the Career Centre.  Stop by and have a look!

GRAD 2017
Dry Grad Fundraiser – Easter Message Sticks
Easter message sticks are on sale.  These are a colourful special touch to any Easter bouquet or potted plant and are made by our student, Braiden, on his very own 3D printer.  They are $4 each and come in seven fun styles.  Samples and order forms are in the office. Orders will be filled in time for Easter.

Dry Grad - Spring Fundraiser!
Beautify your yard and deck for spring while supporting a great cause:  providing a REALLY FUN grad celebration in a drug and alcohol free venue!
Growing Smiles is known for beautiful, high quality hanging baskets, planters, annuals, strawberries, veggies, herb and tomatoes, fertilizer and soil.  To order, simply click on the link below.
 claremontdrygrad.growingsmilesfundraising.com
You will be prompted to complete your order.  You CAN pay with a credit card and it is very easy to do, although you will be prompted through a PayPal screen first.  You can also pay with PayPal if you like.
If you would rather pay with cash or a cheque, you can print off the form below and send in to the school.  (You may have to copy and paste it into your web browser to open, then print.)
https://webmail.telus.net/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=81402&part=2
All orders need to be placed by APRIL 28, 2017. Cheques made out to 'Claremont Grad All Nite'.
Pick up date is MAY 9, 2017 at the school, just in time for Mother’s Day!!!
Please please feel free to send to any friends or family in the area.  Thank you for your support!!
 Questions can be sent to:  kari_erickson@hotmail.com

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Vancouver Trip – Cancelled
The Vancouver trip has been cancelled.  See Brenda for your refund.

Tofino Trip
Tofino Trip packages are now available.  Pick them up from Brenda ASAP.  There are only 30 spots.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.