Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Monday May 29, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Clothing Drive
A group of PEP 9 students are holding a clothing drive this week.  All clothing will be donated to Salvation Army, to help support the many programs they provide in the community.  There is a clothing collection box in the front entrance of the school today until Friday.  All types of clothing are welcome, but there is a seasonal need for warm weather clothing.  Thank you for your support.

Math 100 students
Any students who have registered for Math 100 next year need to see Mr. Paananen in Room 133 sometime TODAY for important information about the course.  

Science & Math Help
For anyone needing extra Science or Math assistance, tutorial help is now available TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS after school, and WEDNESDAYS before school (starting at 8am) in Room 134.   

Studio 63 Visit to Claremont
FREE hair styling is being offered by our school district's very own Studio 63 Hairdressing Program TOMORROW (Tuesday).   Students and instructors will be set up in the student lounge at lunch to smooth, curl or even braid your hair in style for FREE!!!  Please stop by to support and find out more about Studio 63!
*** Please sign up at the Career Centre, to book a time to have your hair done ***

Morning Coffee - IGS 12 Fundraiser
The IGS 12 class is brewing up coffee at the “Global Cafe” in room 264 each morning from 7:30-9:00.  Delicious Level Ground espresso drinks and drip coffee are available, including flavour shots!  Espresso/Lattes $2.50 / Drip $1.50. Cash only please.

Book Drive
Thank you for the great donations so far! 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
Beach Bash DANCE
Hey Claremont, Student Government is hosting a dance THIS THURSDAY,  June 1st in the student lounge with a professional dj from 7:00-9:30pm and we want YOU to come and dance the night away with your friends!  Tickets are on sale every day at lunch at the theatre box office and are $5 for early birds. Then they will be $7 for the last two days of sales.

ATHLETICS
Junior Girls Soccer
For all Jr Girls Soccer players: there is a meeting  on TUESDAY at lunch in room 303. See you there! Remember to bring your freshly washed jersey to return!!

CLUBS
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CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
Howard Johnson Hotel and Suites (Elk Lake Drive) is hiring for full-time summer Room Attendant positions!  Training will be provided. $14.00/hour. Hours are generally 9:00 am – 2:00/2:30 pm.  Please apply in person with your cover letter and resume to the Howard Johnson front desk at 4670 Elk Lake Dr., in Royal Oak.  If applying during weekday working hours, please ask for Kim or Cecelia.

The Old Spaghetti Factory at 703 Douglas Street in downtown Victoria is looking for kitchen and dish washing help!   Flexible hours and lots of shifts available!  Please apply in person with your resume.

Lochmar Farm  on West Saanich Road looking for help!  Two students needed for outside work doing weeding and landscape maintenance. Work days are flexible, but would need 15-20 hours a week from each student. Work could continue on during the summer and potentially expand work hours. $13 per hour.  Please visit the Career Centre for contact info.

GRAD 2017
Grad Ceremony
Grads, have you ordered your tickets from UVic yet?  They are booking up quickly.

All Night Dry Grad
Reminder that the Dry Grad tickets ($75) need to be purchased online by going to Eventbrite.ca and searching for Claremont Dry Grad 2017.  We have an amazing all-night event planned for our Grads!  Information about the event can be found on the school website by clicking 'Parents' and then 'All Night Dry Grad'.  Details were in your Grad Package as well.  If you have any questions, please email claremontdrygrad@gmail.com

Parent/Guardian Volunteers needed at Dry Grad
We are in need of a family member with First Aid experience or Nurses/Doctors who would be willing to be at our event from 11pm - 5am, or possibly 2 people to split that shift in half.  If you are willing and able, please email claremontdrygrad@gmail.com.  Thank you!

A job we are particularly short on is "Decorating" between 10am and 1pm.  This is a good one for males and/or females as there are tasks suited to both or either genders!  Please help by signing up on our online volunteer website.  Go to the school website, click on “Parents”, then “All Night Dry Grad”, then “Volunteer”, then “Volunteer Sign-up”.  Thank you!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Year-End Events
Please sign up on TUESDAY with Brenda for the upcoming International year-end events:
International Farewell on June 7th in the Learning Commons;
International BBQ on June 15th at Stellys.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.