Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday March 14,  2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost & Found Table
A table of lost & found items has been set up near the office in the horseshoe hallway until the end of the week. Please stop by to see if any of the clothing, shoes, water bottles etc belong to you.

NYC 2019 Spring Break - Parent/Student Info Meeting TONIGHT
All students and parents who are interested in learning more (or joining the trip) are invited to attend an info session TONIGHT at 5pm in the Ridge Playhouse. This one-hour meeting will discuss the proposed trip in detail and Mr. Plant will answer all questions. There is a $200 discount if you sign up by March 15th.  If you cannot attend or have more questions please contact Mr. Plant at cplant@sd63.bc.ca

Music Concert
Come hear the Greater Victoria Concert Band and the Swiftsure Big Band playing at our Ridge Theatre at 7pm on Friday March 16th.

Math Contests
Last chance this week to sign up for the Euclid, Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia math contests. Sign-up sheets are just outside the Math department office. Anyone thinking of attending the University of Waterloo should really be writing the Euclid.

March is RESPECT Month
For the month of March, Claremont staff are going to be looking to "catch students being good". We will be keeping our eyes open for students who exemplify our Core Value of Respect.  All students who are nominated will be invited to a special month-end Respect Lunch hosted by Ms. O'Brien and Mr. Hayes. Show us what R-E-S-P-E-C-T means to you!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Talent Show
Student Government is hosting the upcoming Spring Talent Show, to be held in the theatre every lunch period from Monday, April 9 to Friday, April 20. That's right folks, two whole weeks of talent! The sign up sheet is posted outside the theatre, in the student lounge and in the horseshoe.

CLUBS
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Track & Field -
For all students interested in being on the Track & Field team:  there is a mandatory meeting TOMORROW (Thursday) at lunch in room 326. Also, there will be a practice TOMORROW (Thursday) after school.  Meet down at the shed at the end of the staff parking lot.

Junior Girls Soccer
All girls who tried out for Jr Girls Soccer: please check the roster posted outside of room 303 this morning. If your name is on the roster, be sure to attend the meeting TODAY at lunch in room 303. We will be handing out important information and uniforms!

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
Berwick House: The family of a Berwick House resident is looking for a student that is interested in spending 1 to 2 hours every day after school reading or just spending time talking with their elderly family member. Competitive wage.  Please see Phil McOrmond in the Art room during Block 1 or call 778-430-0440.

Fish O' Chips on Resthaven in Sidney is looking for a couple of students for dish washing and food prep. $13 per hour.
The Beacon Drive-In, (near Beacon Hill Park- downtown), is looking for help after school and weekends with dish washing and serving. Competitive rates.
Please visit the Career Centre for more information on these and other job opportunities!

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! Please sign up in the Career Centre.

GRAD 2018
Scholarships Meeting – Meeting Today
Grads: There will be a Scholarship meeting with Mr Cannon TODAY at lunch in the Learning Commons.  Be sure to attend to hear about opportunities and details about many scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible to apply for.

Camosun College - Interurban - Info Night
Camosun College (Interurban Campus) is hosting a Program Info Night TOMORROW (Thursday March 15th) from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  Come to learn about programs in Business, Sport & Exercise, and Trades & Technologies. Find out what high school courses and grades you need, how much it will cost and what career opportunities are available.

Magic Wand
The Magic Wand is a non-profit organization that offers an eco-friendly and inexpensive alternative to grad outfits for both girls and boys.  The Magic Wand  is for ANY grad to borrow a dress or tux, rather than buy (a small fee for cleaning is the only charge).  All outfits are new or like-new, and all accessories are included.  To book an appointment to view the selection of available clothes, phone 250-658-0246.

Grad Transition
Grads!  Time is running out to get your Grad Transition done before the Spring Break deadline! Those who wait will be scheduled for a formal GT interview in April. Appropriate dress, cover letter and resume will be required at that time. Plan to complete your GT before the deadline with your choice of a Claremont teacher or staff member to do your interview!  Grad Transition is a Grad requirement. GT forms available from the Career Centre.

Dry Grad Fundraiser - Growing Smiles Spring Flowers
Mother's Day is almost here. Why not order Mom aer hanging basket or plantert? It's the perfect time to order plants!  Product list and order forms may be found at claremontdrygrad.growingsmilesfundraising.com
E-transfer payment to rick.lang@mac.com OR cheques payable to Claremont Grad All Nite. Please submit cheques & order forms to school office.  Orders/payments due: April 23rd.   Delivery: May 10th, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Claremont.

Dry Grad Fundraiser – Hudson Wren 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
Pizza Lunch
The next pizza lunch for International students is TOMORROW (Thursday) in the big gym.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Clinic is Re-opening
The Peninsula Youth Clinic will be re-opening on Thursday, March 15th! The youth clinic has a new location at Peninsula Medical, 2a-2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney and will be open every THURSDAY from 5:30 - 7:30pm with both a doctor and mental health clinician on hand. Join the clinic for their grand opening celebrations on Thursday, March 15th - there will be pizza and an opportunity to receive the newly printed ‘Help Cards’ created by youth for youth.

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.*