THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday April 18, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blood Drive
Our next Blood Drive is in May and there are appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school. Donors must be 17 years or older. See Ms Chapman in room 136 to sign up.
Musical Theatre Presents “Cinderella”
Claremont's Musical Theatre program presents Rogers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella”. Tickets are now on sale through Mrs. Marshall in the accounting office; call 250-658-6672. 7pm shows run May 10-13 and May 17-20. Additional 2pm matinees on May 13 & May 20. $15 Adults / $12.50 for Students/Seniors / $10 for Children 12 and under. Open seating. Plan early; this show is sure to sell out!!
Book Drive
The book drive continues from now until June 15th and is 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. They can be dropped off at the school office. Questions can be directed to Nathan at: ycilibrarian@gmail.com
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Pajama Day
Hey Claremont... do you ever wish you could just stay in your PJ's and come to school? Well you are in luck!!! TOMORROW (Wednesday) Student Government brings to you: PAJAMA DAY! Feel free to bring in those warm and fuzzy outfits and your slippers!
Claremont's Got Talent
Time is running out to sign up for Claremont's Got Talent; the show is NEXT WEEK: April 25-27. 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
Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to the following students on being selected "Spartan Athletes of the Month". You can read more about their accomplishments outside the gym.
February:
Junior Female: Kamryn Allen
Junior Male: Kyle Pepper
Senior Female: Chloe Scaber
Senior Male: Zach Sawyer
March:
Junior Female: Marissa Murray
Junior Male: Ryder Heaney-Corns
Senior Female: Maddie Manns
Senior Male: Jackson Boyd
CLUBS
No news today.
CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
Island Health, Tobacco and Vapour Prevention and Control Program is seeking high school students to join our team of minor test shoppers. They employ students between 15-18 years of age to carry out the role of test shoppers, in order to reduce the sale of tobacco products to minors (18 and under). This is a paid part-time position. Find out more from the Career Centre.
First Aid Training
First Aid with CPR "C" & AED still has seats available for Monday, May 8th at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. $50.00 This is a great certificate to add to your resumé! Visit the Career Centre for more information.
Training – Face Painting
There will be a free Professional Face Painting Workshop at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney on Saturday June 3rd. Learn how the professionals do it! Find out more in the Career Centre.
GRAD 2017
Scholarships
District Scholarship applications are due THIS FRIDAY April 21. Grade 12's hoping to win one of the 41 $1250 awards designated to Claremont need to get their application in by this deadline. This also includes applications for the: Ed Kubek, Joy Paquin, Coast Capital, CFUW, Marilyn Pinder, Fruit Growers and Helen White awards.
Remember the application includes a yellow sheet from the office, resume,reference letter, application letter and transcript for EACH award. See Mr Ohl in the main office in block 3/4 if you have questions. Applications can be dropped off any time in the main office.
Mandatory Grad Assembly
Reminder: all grade 12's are required to attend a grad assembly TODAY in block 2. This assembly will provide all details about graduation.
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. Cheques made out to 'Claremont Grad All Nite'.
Pick up date is MAY 9 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
Tofino Trip
The Tofino trip is full.
Pizza Lunch
The next pizza lunch will be next week on TUESDAY April 25th.
Check Brenda's board every day for news.