THE CHRONICLE
Monday, December 9, 2019
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Dates
Tues. Dec 10: Early Closure (2:28) & Parent-Teacher Interviews (5-7pm)
Comm Rec 12 Class
Ms Harris’s Comm Rec 12 class: meet TODAY at the beginning of lunch for our field trip to the Ninja gym.
Lost
A NIKON D3100 55mm camera has been lost in the school. It is in a black case and contains an extra roll of film. If you have come across it, please help out your fellow student and return it to the office.
Grade 9 Immunizations – Due Back Dec. 13
Reminder that the deadline to return immunization consent forms to the office is THIS FRIDAY Dec. 13. *There are a number of immunization forms waiting to be picked up still in the office.
More information is available at:
HealthlinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization.
A short video presentation on mature minor consent has been created for grade 9 students. It is available at: https://vimeo.com/231149258.
Contact the local Health Unit at 250-519-3490 to discuss further.
Photo Retakes are Here
If you had photo retakes taken, they are now available for pickup in the office. New student I.D. cards too.
Bus Passes are Here
If you are registered to ride the school bus, the bus passes have finally arrived. Please come to the office to pick yours up. The bus drivers will start asking to see them soon.
Toys 4 Teens – Dec 3-10
TODAY and TOMORROW are the final days for our 7th annual "Toys For Teens Donation Drive." Claremont donates Gift Cards for Teens in Need in our community in support of The Zone 91.3's annual Toy Drive.
Students are encouraged to bring their donations to their Block 1 class (or the front office if they do not have a Block 1 class). The Block 1 class who donates the most gift cards will be invited to The Zone's wrap-up party at Mayfair Mall on December 13th at 9am to drop off the gift cards. Thank you for your support of this great cause and for sharing the Spartan Spirit. Happy Holidays!
PAC Fundraising – Country Grocer Receipts
Support the Claremont PAC with your Country Grocer Receipts! Funds go towards the Breakfast Program, Grad 2020 and other clubs within our school community. Receipts can be dropped off at the Claremont office. Thank you!
Student Parking – Registration Required
Reminder to all students who are parking in the student parking lot: you must be registered to park there. Permission forms are in the office. To become registered, the office needs: a parent-signed registration form, a photocopy of your driver’s licence, a photocopy of your car insurance, and $2 for the parking pass.
CLUBS
Knitting Club
The Knitting Club meets TODAY at lunch in room 207 (Mr Vucko’s room). Everyone is welcome... beginners or experienced knitters! All needles and yarn are provided.
ATHLETICS
Jr Boys Basketball
Congratulations to our Jr Boys Basketball Team who came home with a First Place Trophy from their tournament this past weekend in Chilliwack! The boys showed excellent heart & hustle and continued to improve in each of their three games; they ended up beating the home team in the final by 25 points to take the title! Well done Spartans!!
Girls' Lacrosse
Girls' Lacrosse (returning grade 11 & 12 players only): there is an IMPORTANT clothing meeting on WEDNESDAY, Dec.11, at lunch in room 276 (foods classroom) to look at the clothing/equipment choices.
All girls' lacrosse students will have a meeting early next week to fill out order forms for the lacrosse class.
CAREER CENTRE
Free Training in Computer Science at UVic
Students in Grades 10-12 can attend free training in Computer Science during winter, spring, and summer breaks at HighTechU, a division of UVic. Visit the Career Centre for more information!
Explorations in Technology
Registration is ongoing for TEAC 105 (Engineering Sampler-Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and Computer), taking place at Camosun through the South Island Partnership. There are still spots for Feb 2020. Talk to Jen Loukes in the Career Centre soon, if you're interested!
GRAD 2020
Grad Transitions
Grade 12 Students! About 22 of you have completed Graduation Transitions... Come to the Career Centre for your sheets, and get your interview, DPA, and 30 hours of WEX or Volunteering done sooner than later... Why wait!
Grad Photos (First time Bookings ONLY)
The online bookings for grad photos is now open for first time bookings only.
Two days only: Monday, January 20th & Tuesday, January 21st
Grad Photo Retakes
If you need to book retakes, those appointments will be done at the Lifetouch Studio. Please contact Lifetouch to book an appointment by calling 250-744-4100.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Parents As Education And Career Coaches – Jan 30
Are you the parent of a high school student? Would you like to help them with their post-secondary choices? This is an interactive workshop designed to give you the skills and confidence you need. Educational Planner is presenting "Parents as Education and Career Coaches" on THURSDAY January 30th, 6:30 pm, at Stelly's Secondary School. There is no registration and parents can just come! For more information, contact Colleen McNamee cmcnamee@saanichschools.ca or Heidi Hackman hhackman@saanichschools.ca
Peninsula Youth Clinic
For all youth aged 12-24: the Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at Peninsula Medical, 2a-2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney (250-656-4143) and is open EVERY THURSDAY from 5:30 – 7:30pm, providing services for mental, physical, and sexual health. A doctor and mental health clinician is on hand.
Walk-ins are welcome! Services are completely free and confidential in their judgement free zone.
-any medical concern
-get prescriptions
-speak with a counsellor
-access to STI and pregnancy testing
-access to birth control
If you need a reminder about any of this information, the daily announcements are posted outside of the front office.*