THE CHRONICLE
Monday December 7, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parent-Teacher Interviews: Thursday Dec.10
Our next Parent/Teacher Interview night is THIS THURSDAY Dec.10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Parents/guardians can book an 8-minute phone appointment with teachers online through the link on our school website. This will also be an early dismissal day for students (2:15).
Class schedule:
8:00-9:00 Early classes
9:00-9:15 Connection/Support
9:15-11:15 Block 1
11:15-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:15 Connection/Support
12:15-2:15 Block 2
2:15-3:15 After school classes
Toys for Teens: Dec 3-9
3 final days! The 8th annual "Toys For Teens Donation Drive" continues daily until THIS WEDNESDAY Dec. 9. Claremont donates Gift Cards for Teens in Need in our community in support of The Zone 91.3's annual Toy Drive. Our donations are shared by numerous local agencies such as 1UP Single Parent Resource Centre, CFAX Santas Anonymous, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, The Mustard Seed and many more under the umbrella of "The Christmas Giving Network."
We are asking for $10 Gift Cards that Teens would like for: coffee shops, restaurants, music, grocery stores, drug stores, retail locations, bus passes, pre-paid credit cards, etc. Cash donations will also be accepted. 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). Thank you for your support of this great cause and for sharing the Spartan Spirit. Happy Holidays!
NEW Claremont Masks For Sale
If students like the look and fit of the navy blue cloth masks they were issued at the start of the year, we now have the very same masks (same quality & design, made by Stormtech) with the Claremont Spartan logo for sale. They come in either black or navy. 2 for $15 at the Accounting office. These are great for students and parents!
Morning Breaktime Food Service
Reminder that the Spartan Store is open for breakfast and snack service 10:00-11:00 every morning, with reasonably-priced hot drinks and morning treats. Cash or lunch cards only.
ATHLETICS
Intramural Indoor Soccer
Reminder that TODAY at lunch, the Junior teams play intramural indoor soccer in the gym. Be ready to start at 11:55 with proper footwear, strip and masks.
CLUBS
Knitting Club
The Knitting Club is cancelled this week. We will resume meeting on TUESDAYS at lunch in the new year.
YCI: Winter Clothing/Backpack Drive
YCI’s donation drive ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’ continues with collecting necessary items to support people in need, due to homelessness and crisis. For the Backpack Drive, we are collecting backpacks plus:
*warm clothing (toques, mitts/gloves, scarfs, socks)
*hygiene products (shampoo, soap, body wash, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream, tissue packs, feminine hygiene products, small makeup items)
*non-perishable snacks (granola bars, trail mix, raisins, beef jerky, candy, gum).
All donations will be packed by members of the Home is Where the Heart is Foundation and, in working with Our Place Society, the items will be distributed to people in need. Donation bins are at the front office. Collection runs until December 18. We have received some very helpful and thoughtful donations in the first half of the drive. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
CAREERS
SD63: List of Virtual Post-Secondary Info and Events
There are so many virtual information sessions and events being offered by post-secondary institutions. Did you know that the Saanich School District has a Careers page that is full of good information about various training and post-secondary opportunities? For the most current information about the many virtual events being provided by universities and other post-secondary schools, make sure to visit the Saanich School District Career Education website, at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/. This site is updated continually.
You will see info about these events and MORE:
Education & Career Fair BC: Dec 8
Capilano University Virtual Info Sessions: Dec 8
UBC's Faculty of Medicine - Virtual Outreach Presentation: Dec 8
Canadian Coast Guard College – Virtual Presentation – Dec. 10
UVic - Virtual Info Sessions
GRAD 2021
Student Transcript Service
Grade 12’s: Did you know that YOU can access your own transcripts from the Student Transcript Service website? You can view your transcript and/or send them to a Post-Secondary Institution of your choice, at any time. It is easy to make a BCeID account on the Student Transcript Service. Check out the information posters on the wall, just outside of the counselling office. http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca
COMMUNITY NEWS
NEW Programs at the Upside Teen Centre (Saanich Commonwealth Place)
Reminder that there are FREE, registered drop-in style programs for older teens at the Upside Teen Centre. Youth can pre-register online or in person!
MONDAYS 6-8pm: Outdoor Adventure Club
TUESDAYS 6-8pm: Music Night
WEDNESDAYS 6-8pm: Games Night
THURSDAYS 6-8pm: Movie Night
Peninsula Youth Clinic
Peninsula Youth Clinic is operating through Telehealth on Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:30pm Appointments with doctors or mental health workers are conducted by phone or video. Services are completely free and confidential in their judgement free zone for any medical concerns, to get prescriptions, or to speak with a counsellor. To make an appointment, call 250-656-4143.
Foundry Youth Clinic
Foundry Victoria Youth Clinic offers young people ages 12-24 health and wellness services, with doctors, mental health workers, and peer support workers. Foundry is open for virtual and on-site appointments. To make an appointment, call 250-383-3552. Phones are answered beginning at 10:30AM on weekdays to schedule appointments for the day.
A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.