THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday May 25, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Claremont theme day is DENIM DAY! This FRIDAY, pull on your favourite jeans, shirt, vest, jacket, dress….. anything DENIM!
Parent/Teacher Night: May 27
Q4 Parent/Teacher Night is THIS THURSDAY May 27th. Parent/Teacher interviews will operate between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. An appointment for a conversation with your child’s teacher can be made by following the “Pick-A-Time” link is posted on the Claremont website. Each appointment booked will be an eight-minute phone call with their child’s teacher. Some staff may choose to go virtual and use TEAMs video for these conversations.
May 27 will also be an Early Dismissal day (2:15pm).
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
TEAC 105 - Sign up for next year!
If you're interested in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science, consider signing up for Explorations in Technology (TEAC105) through Camosun College. This program is open to grade 10, 11 or 12 students. Seats are available for both sessions (Sept 2021 and Feb 2022), but they fill up fast! See Mr. Bussoli for more information.
School Bus Registration for 2021-2022
School bus registration for next school year is now open until June 20th. To register, you will need your Student #. Registration link is on the Saanich School District website: https://www.sd63.bc.ca/programs-and-services/transportation
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
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
Intramurals: Spikeball
Unless rain gets in the way, Spikeball Intramurals continue this week TODAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY on the main field. Playoffs will happen in the first week of June. Teams are listed on the main gym doors
CLUBS
Robotics Club
Robotics Club resumes TODAY at lunch.
Claremont Robotics
At the end of last week, our two teams (1022A and 1022B) competed virtually at the VEX Robotics World Championships. There were approximately 300 teams in the Skills Competition and 300 teams in the Tournament Competition from all around the world. In one round robin game, we had a team from Taiwan, Russia, USA, and Canada all competing at the same time!
Here are the results.
Skills Competition: Team 1022A (Russel Bilinski, Tyson Sinotte, Zach Zhao, Johhny Meng)
-personal best: highest autonomous score of the year
-personal best: highest combined score of the year
-Combined Skill Score: Top 5% in the world
Tournament Competition: Team 1022B (Tim Mellings, Ian Downman, Liam McFarlane)
-Round Robin: Finished 4th of 19 teams in their division
-combined with another team to produce one of the top ten scores in the tournament
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 monthly allowance of $975 to offset expenses. Host families who are willing to host boys are especially needed!
Learn More: https://www.studyinsaanich.ca/homestay/info-for-host-families
Request a no-commitment consultation: https://studyinsaanich.ca/host-interest
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.
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
GRAD 2021 FUNDRAISING
50/50 Draw
The next 50/50 draw is May 31. All proceeds are helping to support our grad events from swag bags to a grad special event (more details soon).
Tickets are all purchased online. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Who doesn’t like winning cash!? claremontagc.rafflenexus.com
Please reach out if you have any questions, ClaremontAGCRaffle@gmail.com
Smile Cards
Another 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:
CAREERS
Are you an entrepreneur in the making?
The SOAR Summer Innovation Camp is an interactive virtual program designed to immerse students in Grades 7-12 in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation through project-based learning challenges. 2021 Camp session dates: July 5-30 & Aug 3-27
Cost $400 (financial assistance is available). For more information, and to register: https://soaredu.ca/soar-summer-programs
SD63: List of Virtual Post-Secondary Info and Events
The Saanich School District has a Careers page that is full of good information about various training, careers information, and post-secondary opportunities. For the most current details about virtual events, make sure to visit https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ This site is updated continually. More information can also be found in the Claremont Career Centre or with Mrs. Watson in room 222.
Some of the current highlights include:
Women in the Automotive Industry Webinar – May 26
Entrepreneurship Workshops for Grade 10 & 11 Students – TODAY & May 27
Camp Ignite Mentorship
Program – Apply by June 1
Summer Camp Youth Leadership Opportunities
COMMUNITY NEWS
Supporting Emotional Balance – June 9
Parents and guardians are invited to attend an evening with David Segal, Executive Director of Human Nature Counselling Society, as he explores strategies and approaches to support children and youth—and ourselves—during these uncertain times. Sponsored by School District 63 COPACS. This is a virtual session. June 9, 7:00-8:30 pm.
To register: https://www.sd63.bc.ca/supporting-emotional-balance
2021 Census
You may have heard that the 2021 Census is underway. It has been a challenging year for families, and the census might seem like another thing on your busy to-do list. However, please complete your census, if you haven’t already done so. Census data helps governments at all levels plan for schools, transportation, community centres, libraries and recreational activities. Data from the 2021 Census will be even more crucial, because it will help to evaluate the impact of the pandemic and to better plan for the future. You can quickly and easily complete your census questionnaire at www.census.gc.ca using the access code you received in the mail. If you need assistance, or would like to have a paper (or alternate format) questionnaire, please call the Census Help Line at 1-855-340-2021. Thank you for doing your part to help plan for a better future for all Canadians.
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
Saanich Peninsula Youth Clinic
Saanich Peninsula Youth Clinic will be open all summer with the same hours through Telehealth on Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:30pm. Meet with a doctor or mental health worker for support for physical, mental and sexual health. Call 250-656-4143, press 4, then press 5.
100% free and confidential, explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!
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.