THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday February 28, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Course Selection Forms
Reminder that the deadline to return course selection forms for next year is this FRIDAY March 2.
“Annie” - Opens TONIGHT
Claremont's Musical Theatre production of “Annie” opens TONIGHT. Tickets are on sale through Mrs. Marshall in the accounting office; call 250-658-6672. 7pm shows run Feb 28 - March 3, and March 7-10. Additional 1pm matinees on March 3 & 10 .Tickets are $15 Adults / $12.50 for Students/Seniors/Children 12 and under (groups of 10 or more, $12 each). Open seating. Plan early; this show is sure to sell out!!
Pink Shirt Day - Wednesday Feb 28
TODAY is Pink Shirt Day. Thank you for wearing PINK and thinking PINK to support Claremont's commitment to a bully-free environment. By wearing pink, we can visibly show our support for a more inclusive, accepting and compassionate society.
NYC 2019 @ Spring Break
If you are interested in a trip to New York City during Spring Break 2019, please come to an info meeting on THURSDAY at lunch in the theatre. This is an arts-focussed trip but is open to all Claremont students. If you cannot attend the meeting, see Mr. Plant. Parents are welcome to email Mr. Plant for details at cplant@sd63.bc.ca
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.
CLUBS
No news today.
ATHLETICS
Senior Girls Soccer
Senior Girls Soccer: there will be a kick around on THURSDAY after school at the Lochside turf.
CAREER CENTRE
Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers are needed for the annual ReMax Easter Egg Hunt at Beaver Lake Park, Saturday March 31st from 8:00am to 1:00pm, to help with Face Painting, Cake Decorating, hiding Easter Eggs and more! Dressing up like a bunny is encouraged! Hot chocolate and a hot dog available to volunteers. Please sign up in the Career Centre.
S.A.T. Exam Preparation
Students planning to attend College or University in the US are required to write an S.A.T. exam before admission. St. Michael's University School is offering an SAT preparation course this Spring from March 3 - May 3. Register at www.smus.ca/satprep or visit the Career Centre for more information.
GRAD 2018
Dry Grad Fundraiser – Purdy’s Chocolates
Just in time for Easter! An online fundraiser with Purdy's Chocolatier! Claremont Dry Grad will receive 25% of all orders. If you'd like to support us through the purchase of some very sweet Easter gifts for friends, family and yourself please click the link: https://www.purdysgpp.com/773598 After you've signed in you can buy our amazing chocolates or invite others to join and support our Fundraising Campaign! Order deadline: March 1. Pick up at Claremont: March 13 - 16
Dry Grad Fundraiser - Family Portraits
Receive a Hudson Wren Black & White Portrait Gift Certificate valued at $450. The gift certificates are $100 for a weekday appointment and $150 for a weekend appointment. The entire sitting fee, $100 or $150, accordingly, will go directly to the Claremont Dry Grad 2018! Appointments are for the month of April only! There are a limited number of portrait sittings available so please book now. For all the details and how to apply please visit: www.hudsonwren.com/claremont
Dry Grad: Year-Long Fundraisers
Thrifty Smile Cards are available in the office for families (all grades) who would like to support Claremont's Dry Grad 2018.
Return It Bottle Depot - Dropping off bottles? Why not donate to the Claremont Dry Grad 2018 account? How? At the beginning of the transaction please state that funds are to be donated to "Claremont Grad 2018." Families of all grades are welcome to participate.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Rocky Mountain Adventure Trip
A new trip for International Students: Rocky Mountain Adventure, April 8 - 11th. See Brenda for a package.
Travel Applications
Going away over Spring Break? Travelling by air? A new "Flight Travel" application must be completed and handed into Brenda by this MONDAY.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Youth Clinic
The main Victoria Youth Clinic is open to all youth and is located at 818 Douglas Street on the 3rd floor. It is open Monday to Thursday 11-5 and Friday 11-4.
*If you need a reminder about any of this information, the daily announcements are posted outside of the front office.*