Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Thursday 16, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday Night Lights
Claremont's annual tradition of Friday Night Lights is back on FRIDAY Nov 24th.  Come before the 7:30 game start and cheer on our Sr. Lacrosse team under the lights at UVic and help us raise funds for KidSport.  Tickets will be available in advance from Lacrosse players for $3, or $5 at the gates. This annual tradition is a lot of fun.  Let's show up in our red to cheer on our team.  Play intros, a halftime dance presentation, the Claremont mascot and a concession all add up to a fun night for all.  Come show your Spartan spirit!

'Movember' Pizza Fundraiser
This FRIDAY at lunch, Mr. Dunlop's boys PE classes will be selling pizza for $2.50 per slice in the cafeteria.  All sales will help raise money for Movember Canada, which is a Canadian charity that tackles Men's Health on a global scale. It is an amazing cause, so please bring your lunch money this Friday.

D-Day 75th Anniversary
Follow the footsteps of Canadian and Allied soldiers in WW2. Travel to London, cross the English Channel by boat, go to Normandy, Paris, and the Vimy region. Parent information meeting TONIGHT at 7pm, in room 327, after parent/teacher interviews. See Mr Gardner for more details or email dgardner@sd63.bc.ca

Report Cards
If you missed picking up your report card in Home Room on Tuesday, they are available in the office.

Today's Revised Class Schedule
Today's class schedule is revised for a one-hour early dismissal, to allow time for parent-teacher conferences in the evening:
Block 1  9:00 – 10:07
Block 2  10:13 – 11:22
Lunch  11:22 – 12:08
Block 3  12:08 – 1:15
Block 4  1:21 – 2:28

Photo Retakes Are in the Office
There are still many student photo packages and I.D. cards in the office, waiting to be picked up.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

CLUBS
VEX Robotics - Competition Day
The Vex Robotics Competition 1 starts TODAY at lunch.  Team Red will be competing TODAY;  Team Blue competes FRIDAY.

ATHLETICS
Girls Lacrosse
Reminder of the Girls Field Lacrosse practice TODAY after school for returning players, 2:45-4:30 pm at school.  All players please fill out your clothing choice form ASAP.  Forms are in a red box, on the floor, by the P.E. office door.  Please see Mrs. Taylor if you have any questions.

Basketball Tryouts
Team lists will be posted this week, so please make sure if you want to be on either the A or B teams that you attend or at least see Mr Reisig.
Sr Girls tryout - TODAY  2:30-4:00 (early dismissal).
Jr Boys B practice - TODAY at 7:00 pm

CAREER CENTRE
University Visits
University of British Columbia will have a rep giving a presentation TODAY at 2:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons. 

GRAD 2018
Winter Gala Tickets
Grad class of 2018: tickets for your Winter Gala are on sale every day at lunch in the Student Lounge. The Winter Gala is a beautiful evening with a fully catered dinner and dancing to follow on Wednesday Dec. 6, 6:30-10:00 pm.  Tickets are $50.  Don't delay in getting your tickets; this event sold out last year.

Grad Transition
Congratulations to the 27 Grade 12s who have completed their GT!!  Yay!  This means there are still many more out there to do the same!  Remember to pick up your GT forms from the Career Centre and complete them while you can still arrange for your own Exit Interview!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Pizza Lunch
The next pizza lunch for International students is TUESDAY November 21st in the big gym.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Health Clinic – New Hours
Important: Hours have changed - The Peninsula Youth Health Clinic is now open every Thursday from 5-7pm. Walk in's are welcome, but if you are interested in booking an appointment or would like more info, call the clinic at 250-656-4114.  Location: at the Ocean Pier Medical Clinic, (#207-2537 Beacon Avenue in Sidney)   This clinic offers completely free and confidential service in the areas of physical, sexual, and mental health for youth.  This Youth Clinic offers a judgement-free zone for all youth and is an LGBTQ safe space.

*If you need a reminder about any of this information, the daily announcements are posted outside of the front office.*