THE CHRONICLE
Thursday December 17, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spartan Wear
All Spartan Wear has been distributed and we have some items left over for sale in various sizes, colours and options. These items will be available for sale on a first come, first served basis THIS FRIDAY in block 1 and at lunch in the main gym. Hoodie - $40. Pants - $35. T shirts - $15. Cash or cheques can be accepted in the gym, or debit/cc to Ms Marshall in the accounting office will all work. See Mr Reisig for these items.
Holiday Events This Week – Let’s Get Festive!
Enjoying all of the holiday pajamas in the school TODAY!
FRIDAY is Santa Hat Day! Reindeer antlers and elf hats will also be cool!! Also Pancake Breakfast and Staff Skits in Block 1!!
Friday Dec. 18 Revised Class Schedule
Block 1: 9:15 – 11:30
Pancake breakfast (staggered) in Block 1 cohorts.
Staff skits video in final half hour.
Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00
Cafeteria service (pizza).
Busses leave at 12:00 noon.
Block 2: 12:00 – 2:15
After school classes: 2:15 – 3:15
Busses arrive at the usual times after school.
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 now, parents should have received 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. Students, if you don’t know which Block 1 group you will be in after the break, PLEASE ask your teacher!! The first day back (Jan.4) will be a GROUP A for block 1.
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!
ATHLETICS
Intramural Indoor Soccer
Our intramurals for indoor soccer comes to a close TODAY for the Senior teams. ‘Bubble Bowl’ champions will be crowned. All teams play (except Sr team #1). Games start at 11:55
CLUBS
Key Club - Tree Chipping: Jan. 2 & 3
The Claremont Key Club will be running their tree chipping fundraiser on the first weekend of the New Year: Saturday January 2 (10-4pm) and Sunday January 3 (10-2pm). Tree drop-off and chipping will take place in the Claremont student parking lot, off Claremont Avenue. Suggested donation is $10 per tree. All proceeds will go to the charities and organizations we support. Thank you to Davey Tree Service for providing the chipping service.
Photography Club
The Photography Club meets TODAY at lunchtime in the art room, room 263. Everyone welcome. Please wear a mask.
Trivia Club
Join Trivia Club TODAY at lunch for some friendly competition. ROOM CHANGE: we will be meeting in Ms Stover’s room (322). See you there for the wrap up before the holidays!
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
District Career Programs & Dual Credit Opportunities
Virtual Information Night – THURSDAY January 28 @ 7pm.
Parents: You are invited to join a virtual meeting to learn more about opportunities available to students in grades 10-12 in the Saanich School District.
Find out about:
Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry (STAC)
Work Experience 12A & 12B (WEx)
Trade Awareness Skills & Knowledge (TASK)
Trade Exploration (TEX)
Marine Service Technician
VIU Hairstylist Program
Dual Credit Courses offered through Camosun College
Technical Trades Training and Apprenticeships
For more information and to register for this event, please see this attached link:
Questions can be directed to Cammie Watson in Claremont’s Career Department: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
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
Grad Portraits Retakes
If you missed out on getting your grad portraits taken in October (or if you were unhappy with your portraits), the Lifetouch portable studio will be returning to Claremont for two days only in the new year: January 18 & 19. Starting this weekend, students will be able to book an appointment by going on the Grad Portrait website: schedule.prestigeportraits.ca Sitting fee of $25 is due at the time of your appointment (but if you know you are not purchasing photos, no sitting fee is required, but we DO need you to have a photo taken for the yearbook).
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
Central Saanich Little League
Upcoming registration for 2021 Baseball Season
In person: Centennial Park Clubhouse
Jan 28 & Feb 4 @ 6-8pm
Jan 30, 31, Feb 6,7 @ 1-4pm
Online: For more information or to register by mail or online, visit our website: www.cslittleleague.com or email registrar@cslittleleague.com
All skills welcome, including competitive tournament Teams.
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.