THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday March 2, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Musical Theatre Performance: “We Will Rock You”
March 3-6 at 7pm
Claremont Musical Theatre presents: “We Will Rock You”. Our show will be live-streaming 4 nights THIS WEEK (March 3-6). You can buy a ticket to the stream at www.booktixlive.ca/portal/css for any of the shows. There is also a link on the Claremont website.
This is a fun and futuristic musical, that features the songs of classic rock band QUEEN. Over 65 students in the cast, crew, and orchestra showcase their talents, and this show guarantees you'll be humming and clapping to the well-known songs of Queen. Thank you for supporting the Musical Theatre program.
Parent-Teacher Interviews: March 4
Quarter 3 Parent/Teacher Interview night is THIS THURSDAY March 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Parents/guardians can book an 8-minute appointment with teachers online through the link on our school website.
March 4: Revised Schedule & Early Dismissal (2:15).
A reminder to students and parents that THIS THURSDAY March 4 is an early dismissal, so that staff can prepare for parent-teacher interviews in the evening. The class schedule will be:
Early block: 8:00 – 9:00
Support: 9:00 – 9:15
Block 1: 9:15 – 11:15
Lunch: 11:15 – 12:00
Support: 12:00 – 12:15
Block 2: 12:15 – 2:15
Late block: 2:15 – 3:15
Class Rotation Changes MONDAY March 8
Starting MONDAY March 8, we move to the ‘second five weeks’ of Quarter 3, with Block 1 alternating days on an A/B schedule and Block 2 at full attendance each day. Parents will receive an email from the 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 March 8
As we change to the new class rotation next week, there will be new schedules for students riding the school bus mid-day to arrive for afternoon classes. The mid-day schedules will be posted shortly outside of the office. Students: PLEASE check the schedule so you are prepared for next week. Parents and students can also check the schedule posted on a billboard on the Claremont website “Mid-Day Bus Schedule.”
Jersey Day: March 5
Our next theme day is THIS FRIDAY March 5: Jersey Day!! Wear your favourite team or Spartan Jersey.
2021-2022 Course Book
The digital Course Book for the 2021-2022 school year is posted on the Claremont website. Families can familiarize themselves with course offerings, specialty programs and pathways to graduation.
Course Selection Forms
Reminder to students to complete and return your Course Selection Forms this week.
General Course Selection Forms are due back in the office by FRIDAY March 5.
CSI Application Forms are due back in the office on WEDNESDAY March 3 (attached to a Course Selection Form).
There is a Quick Link on the left margin on the Claremont home page to our Registration Page. Here you will find:
- Application Forms for the Programs of Choice (Claremont Sports Institute, Pursuit of Excellence, and Institute for Global Solutions)
- Course Selection Forms for all grades
- informative course selection video/slide show
Mid-Morning Breaktime Food Service
Reminder that the Spartan Store is open every morning for breakfast and snack service 10:00-11:00, with reasonably-priced hot drinks and morning treats. Cash or lunch cards only.
After School Homework Club
For all students who would like extra help in Math, English, Science or Social Studies: help from Education Assistants is available on TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00 after school in room 235 (computer lab). All students in all grades are welcome
Peer Tutoring
Another avenue for students to get help with academic studies (Math, English, Science, and Social Studies) is to work with a Peer Tutor. We have volunteer Peer Tutors who are ready to be paired up with students asking for some extra help. If you are interested in having a Peer Tutor, please see Mrs. Wadsworth in the Learning Commons.
ATHLETICS
Intramural Speedball
Bubble Bowl #2 playoffs are this week.
Junior playoffs are TODAY & THURSDAY. Senior playoffs continue WEDNESDAY.
Finals are NEXT TUESDAY March 9
CLUBS
Math Club
The Euclid Math Contest sign-up is posted outside room 133.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
CAREERS
UVic Virtual Parent Night: March 9
Grade 11 & 12 parents (and students) are invited to attend an informative virtual session that will address the transition from high school to university, in addition to information about UVic academic planning. Presentations from Dr. Lisa Surridge, Humanities Associate Dean Academic and Dr. Susan Lewis, Acting Vice-Provost. Q&A with both presenters.
TUESDAY March 9 from 6:30-8:00pm
Zoom - https://uvic.zoom.us/j/87512034120
Please RSVP to: Stephanie Parker, stephanieparker@uvic.ca
TRU: Software Engineering Program
The BEng in Software Engineering program at Thompson Rivers University is currently accepting applications, but seats are limited!
New admission requirement for Fall 2021: PHYSICS 11 (Physics 12 is recommended but not required). Students can apply at: https://apply.educationplannerbc.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 2021 Spring Fundraisers
More details & links about these fundraisers are on the Claremont website Grad Page.
Spring Flower Baskets – deadline to order March 12
Hilltop Nursery is providing various flower baskets (annual mixes, begonias, strawberries, and tomatoes). Order Forms have been handed out to all Grade 12 Students; they are also available on the Grad Page of the Claremont website.
Purdy’s Easter Chocolates – deadline to order March 17
Order sweet Easter treats and support our Grads at the same time. The Purdy’s online marketplace shows you a detailed picture & information about each item. Details are on the on the Grad Page of the Claremont website.
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
Cordova Bay Fastball
2021 Season registration is open now until March 15th for Cordova Bay Fastball. Open for U19 boys & girls ($175). Registration is online: www.CordovaBayFastball.ca
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.