THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday April 21, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Night of Dance
Congratulations to Ms Giordano, Ms Wallace, and all of the dancers for yesterday’s amazing Night of Dance performances. Fabulous choreography, grace, energy and talent was shown by all of the dancers! Bravo!!
No Food Service on THURSDAY April 22
There will be NO mid-morning snacks and NO lunchtime cafeteria service THIS THURSDAY April 22, because this is a Course Completion Day, and only a small number of students will be in the schoo. This day will be used for end-of-quarter clean up. Please plan ahead and bring your own lunch and snacks.
New Quarter, New Classes, New Rotation
Quarter 4 begins THIS MONDAY April 26. The block one classes will run at full attendance for the first 5 weeks. Most block two classes will run at a reduced capacity with an A/B group schedule. Some block two classes have a low enrolment or a larger classroom space, and may be running with full attendance, thus some students will not need to worry about the A/B rotation. By this Thursday April 22, students will receive an email from their Quarter 4 block 2 teacher to identify which rotation the students are scheduled to attend: group A, group B, or full time.
Mid-Day Bus Schedule
Important note for all students who ride the school bus: for the first half of Quarter 4 (starting MONDAY April 26th) our bus schedule will change back to PICKING UP students at the school at the end of block 1 classes, and then DROPPING OFF at scheduled stops near your homes. The schedules for school bus pick up/drop off are basically identical to those that ran for the first half of Quarter 3, but if you need to reference them at all, they are posted on the Claremont Website “Quick Links” and by the main office. All busses will leave Claremont at 12:00 sharp.
30 Hours Work Experience or Volunteering
Reminder to CLE/CLC students (especially Gr. 12s): When you have completed your 30 hours of Work Experience or Volunteering, ask your employer or volunteer coordinator to confirm your hours via email to Mrs. Watson (Career Centre) - <span lang="EN-US">cwatson@saanichschools.ca</span>
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
No news today.
CLUBS
No news today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In Search of New Homestay Families
Are you interested in becoming a Homestay family for an International student? Saanich Schools International Student Program needs new host families for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! This can be a wonderful opportunity to make life-long friendships and share the beauty of your home and community. Host families receive a generous allowance to offset expenses.
Learn More: https://www.studyinsaanich.ca/homestay/info-for-host-families
Apply Now: https://mytruenorth.ca/hsportalindex.php?db=saanich
GRAD 2021
OnLine Courses Completion Deadline – May 31
Grads: If you are applying to university/college, make sure you have completed any online courses (SIDES, NIDES, etc) by May 31st. This deadline allows for sufficient time for coursework to be graded and final marks to be sent to the Ministry of Education, for your transcript.
See your school counsellor if you have any questions...
Virtual Grad Meeting – TOMORROW (Thursday)
Very important for Grads!! We will hold two virtual Google Meet assemblies/meetings for our Grads THIS THURSDAY April 22. Grads will need to join the Grad 2021 Google Classroom to gain access to these meetings. Sorry, this Google Meet will not be available to parents. Students must log in with their district gmail account.
Grads with last names A-L @ 12:00 pm
Grads with last names M-Z @ 1:00 pm
Agenda items: Grad Packages 1 &2, Scholarships, grad filming sign-up, grad walk through, Valedictorian, MC’s, other…
GRADS: If you are not part of the Grad 2021 Google Classroom, you need to sign up to access this information. If you don’t know the code to join, please ask at the office. Stay in the loop for what’s happening for your Grad!
Magic Wand Project
Magic Wand Project is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to grad outfits for both girls and boys. This is a chance to borrow, rather than buy, a dress, suit or tux, (a small fee for cleaning is the only charge). All outfits are new or like-new, and all accessories are included. Any student is eligible.
To book an appointment to view the selection of available clothes, email Elizabeth: esurerus@telus.net or Joy: jandtharrison@shaw.ca Website: www.themagicwandproject.ca
Grad 2021 Fundraising
OnLine Silent Auction is less than a month away (May 3-5).
The Fundraising and Silent Auction team are actively looking for more donations for the Silent Auction.
So many businesses have already been so generous….Oasis Spa, Country Grocer, Magnolia Hotel, Sound Advice, Saanich Recreation, Sabhai Thai, Wildwood Outdoor Living, Moon Under Water, Country Bee, Red Barn, Jenner Chevrolet Buick, Ardmore Golf Course, Pagliacci, Branded Athletics, Victoria Landscaping, Fenwick Baths, Wild About Plants and many more!! We are so thankful to all!!
Today’s Silent Auction highlight item:
Beautiful Hand Sewn Leather Tote Bag
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/81312/auctions/101693/auction_items/2938441
Bidding starts Monday May 3rd
Oasis Spa
For the month of April, Oasis Spa is donating 1 dollar from every service to the Grads! Stop by and get your spring pedicure this month! https://www.theoasisnails.com/
Smile Cards
One easy way to support the 2021 Grad class is to use a Thrifty Foods Smile Card for your grocery shopping. Thrifty Foods will donate an amount equal to 5% of the dollars you load on to your pre-assigned Smile Card to the 2021 Dry Grad. Smile Cards can be picked up at the Claremont office.
Questions about fundraising? Please contact the Fundraising Committee: Claremont2021AGC@gmail.com
District and School Scholarships – Applications Due THIS FRIDAY
Reminder that Claremont grads are eligible for over $50,000 in scholarships! Apply online at the Claremont Website. All applications are due by THIS FRIDAY April 23. For more information, check out the Scholarships Handbook, the scholarships website, or see Ms. Tong in room 323.
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
CAREERS
Entrepreneurship Workshops for Grade 10 & 11 Students – May 25 & 27
UVic’s Gustavson School of Business will be hosting Zoom workshops at the end of May for Grade 10 and 11 students who may want to learn how they can flex their entrepreneurial skills through a side-hustle or microbusiness of their own!
Two dates are available: May 25 or May 27 @ 6pm-7pm.
Click here to register for May 25: https://uvic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd-igpjsjHNUYdnmFawscq6IxLiWcfxoD
Click here to register for May 27: https://uvic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscuiupzIvE9XMn79aW5S05sClPBxGv8Th
Or contact Daniel Nair, UVIC Business advisor, at bcom.admissions@uvic.ca for more information
Job Opportunity
A neighbour in the Claremont area is looking for help in her garden/yard. If you are interested in digging garden beds and doing other types of yardwork (starting now and continuing into the summer), please see Mrs. Watson in room 222 for contact info.
UVic Health Information Science: Online Open House – April 29
UVic is inviting students to their upcoming School of Health Information Science Open House (via Zoom) on THURSDAY, April 29th from 5:00 – 6:00pm. Learn more about how health informatics is changing the world by bridging health care, management, and technology. An RSVP is not required, but if you are able to attend an email to his@uvic.ca would be appreciated.
Zoom link: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/84164936917
Meeting ID: 841 6493 6917
Student Career Options Webinar: For Parents – Tomorrow (April 20)
WorkBC.ca is facilitating a one-hour interactive webinar to help parents and caregivers support youth as they explore career options. This virtual event is designed for parents of grade 9-12 students wanting to enhance their career coaching skills and gain exposure to WorkBC.ca tools to help with their youth’s career path. The next webinar runs on TUESDAY April 20. Info is on the Saanich Career Education website: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
For more information, students can email Mrs. Watson cwatson@saanichschools.ca or see her in room 222.
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.