THE CHRONICLE
Monday December 14, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holiday Events This Week – Let’s Get Festive!
WEDNESDAY is Christmas Sweater Day!
THURSDAY is Christmas Pajamas Day!
FRIDAY is Santa Hat Day! Also Pancake Breakfast and Staff Skits!!
FRIDAY: Revised class schedule coming soon.
Class Rotation Changes After the Winter Break (Jan.4)
Starting MONDAY Jan.4th, we move to the ‘second five weeks’ of Quarter 2, with Block 1 occurring every other day on an A/B schedule and Block 2 at full attendance 5 days per week. By the end of TODAY, parents will receive an email from the current block 1 teachers, indicating which group students are a part of for Block 1. Some classes with smaller numbers and a larger space to work (where physical distancing is possible) have been approved to continue with all students present and masked.
Mid-Day Busing Starting MONDAY Jan.4
As we change to the new class rotation after the Winter Break, there are new schedules for students riding the school bus mid-day to arrive for afternoon classes. The mid-day schedules are posted outside of the office. Students: PLEASE check the schedule so you are prepared for bussing when we return in January. Parents and students can also check the schedule posted under the ‘Quick Links’ on the Claremont website “Mid-Day Bus Schedule – January 4th Flip.”
Claremont Spartan 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
Junior playoffs start TODAY in the main gym - all 4 teams will play today and on the final day (Wed). TODAY is also the last Senior round robin game in the small gym between teams 4 and 5. Senior Playoffs start TUESDAY and all teams qualify. Finals are on THURSDAY. Games start at 11:55
CLUBS
YCI: Candy Cane Grams
Candy Cane Grams will be brought to you again this year by the Claremont YCI Club. TODAY or TOMORROW, send your friend a candy cane & a note by scanning the QR code on the posters in the hallways and filling out the google form or coming to see us in the lounge at lunch time! The candy cane grams are FREE, and will be delivered THIS THURSDAY Dec 17.
YCI: Winter Clothing/Backpack Drive – Ends TOMORROW Dec.15
Due to the overwhelming generosity of donations, YCI’s donation drive ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’ will end on TUESDAY Dec. 15; this will allow students time to organize the huge volume of donated backpacks, warm clothing, hygiene products, and non-perishable snacks before our winter break. Over the holidays, these necessary items will be distributed to people in need, struggling with homelessness. Donation bins will remain at the front office until Tuesday Dec.15. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
CAREERS
Job Opportunity
Saanich Peninsula Hospital has three great job opportunities available to students. For details, go to the Saanich School District Careers webpage: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/mod/forum/view.php?f=8
SD63: List of Virtual Post-Secondary Info and Events
There are so many virtual information sessions and events being offered by post-secondary institutions. 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 details about 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.
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.