THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday November 29, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Toys 4 Teens
The 5th annual Toys 4 Teens Donation Drive is underway, running every day until December 12. Please donate $10 gift cards for Teens in Need in your Block 2 class. A few ideas include gift cards for: music, books, coffee shops, movies, clothing, sporting goods, cosmetics, etc. There are lots of good ideas out there! The winning class will attend the wrap-up event at Mayfair Mall on Dec. 15. Our school goal is 1000 gift cards. This event is in collaboration with the Zone's Annual Toy Drive. Go Spartans!
Locker Wrapping
If you would like your locker (or your friend's locker) Xmas wrapped, head over to the Key Club table this week to place your order: TODAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY at lunch outside the large gym. Lockers are $2.
School Bus Passes
If you are registered to ride the school bus, the bus passes have arrived. Please come to the office to pick yours up. New scan units have been installed on all buses by the front doors; it will be the bus riders’ responsibility to scan on and off the bus. This scanning process will be mandatory for all registered riders.
PAC Breakfast Club
The Claremont PAC is now sponsoring the Breakfast Club two mornings each week: TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS before school in the student lounge. Bagels, spreads, juice boxes, and hot drinks are available. All items are FREE for students.
Board Games
“Board Game Lunch Hour” is now being offered on TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS. Everyone is welcome to come play board games twice a week now at lunch in Room 215! Bring your friends and join in on the fun! If you have any questions, please see Ms. Huber.
Lost & Found Table
There is a lost & found table set up in the front entrance for a few days, full of hoodies, shirts, jackets, shoes, water bottles, etc. Please check to see if any items belong in your home.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Pyjama Day
This FRIDAY December 1st is Pyjama Day! Let's kick off December wearing cozy jammies and fluffy slippers to school!
CLUBS
VEX Robotics
There is a VEX Robotics meeting TODAY at lunch; details of Challenge 2 will be released.
ATHLETICS
Senior Boys Soccer
Reminder to all Senior Boys Soccer players: there will be a pizza lunch TOMORROW (Thursday) in the small gym. Please bring your jerseys and a toonie!
Junior Girls "B" Basketball
Junior Girls "B" Basketball practice is TODAY right after school in the small gym. Please see Ms. Taylor if you cannot be there for a goooood reason!
Senior Girls 'B' Basketball
All Senior Girls 'B' Basketball players: there is an important meeting this THURSDAY at lunch in the small gym.
CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunity
The Island Health Tobacco and Vapour Prevention & Control Program is hiring for Minor Test Shoppers! This is a part-time paid position, approximately $14/hour; after school and weekend shifts. Working under the direct supervision of a Tobacco & Vapour Enforcement Officer (TVEO), Minor Test Shoppers are required to enter stores and attempt to buy tobacco or vapour products. Visit the Career Centre for more information.
Volunteer Opportunity
The BC Aviation Museum Kids Fest needs volunteers to help out at this popular annual event! December 28 & 29, from 11:00 - 3:00 pm. Choose from two 2-hour shifts or stay the whole day! Volunteers help with flight simulators, games and craft area. Please visit the Career Centre for more information.
University Visit
McGill University will have a rep here after school TODAY in the Learning Commons.
GRAD 2018
Winter Gala Tickets
Class of 2018: the deadline for buying your tickets for the Winter Gala is TODAY. Tickets are on sale throughout the day in the Accounting office. The Winter Gala will be a beautiful evening with a fully catered dinner and dancing to follow on Wednesday Dec. 6, 6:30-10:00 pm. Tickets are $50. No tickets will be sold after today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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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.*