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Friday June 4 News

 
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Friday June 4 News
by Andrea Martin - Friday, 4 June 2021, 11:32 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE

Friday June 4, 2021


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Messages from the Heart

A beautiful heart has been painted in the student lounge, and there are orange post-it notes available to write a message or thought about the tragic findings in Kamloops. Students and staff are invited to take a moment and add a personal message inside the heart to build a collage.

Our Indigenous leadership group have placed 215 symbolic orange hearts in our horseshoe hallways windows, which can be seen from both inside and outside. This is a beautiful display of emotion and caring.

Today, our staff are wearing orange shirts and ribbons. This morning, prior to block 1, our school staff (teachers, EA's, admin, custodial, support staff, etc.) participated in a continuous walk around the track and made our way around the school to enter the front doors “Together as a School Community” with students.

 

Blood Drive

Lets see how many Claremont Spartans can donate blood in the month of June!  Donors are needed daily to maintain the blood supply for trauma victims, people undergoing cancer treatment and surgical procedures. You must be 17 years or older to donate.  Students/Staff make their own appointments, and there is no need to miss class time, See the posters around the school, check out blood.ca or see Ms Chapman in room 136 for more information.

 

PEP 10 Students: Cat’s Cradle Fundraiser

Cat's Cradle is an amazing local foundation that rescues animals and finds new homes for pets in need. You can help show support for this organization by heading down to the student lounge TODAY at lunch for a candy fundraiser.  There will be candy for sale by donation, and larger bags available to buy. We hope to see you there!

 

Literacy & Numeracy Assessments: June 14-16

Quarter 4 Literacy and Numeracy Assessments are coming up from June 14 - June 16. For any grade 10's or 11's who are currently enrolled in Math or English and have not yet written these assessments, you can expect to write with your class. Please check in with your teacher for the exact date and time. For those needing to write and are not currently scheduled with their class, please come sign up at the office with Mrs. Martin.  All assessments are written in the Learning Commons. Sample questions and extra info for both assessments can be found at https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/assessment

 

Yearbooks

If you still want to order a yearbook, there is still time.  They are $45 and payment can be made to Ms Marshall in the Accounting office.  If you are not sure if you have already ordered one, Ms Marshall can let you know that too!

 

Found

A set of Air Pods was found Tuesday morning.  Please come to the office to claim them.

  

Water Bottles & Water Fountains

Reminder: for Health & Safety purposes, Claremont’s water fountains have been modified to be only used as water bottle filling stations; they are no longer tap drinking fountains. Students are asked to bring a water bottle from home every day for their personal use.  Regular hydration is important, especially as the days become warmer!

 

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</span>

 

ATHLETICS

No news today.

 

CLUBS

Chess Club

The Chess Club is back on!  Come by any day at lunch in room 327 to get your game on!

Board Games Club

Claremont’s Board Games Club is happening TODAY at lunch in room 200. 

 

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

Grad Activities - Important Info Coming Your Way

For all of our Grads: an overview of all upcoming Grad-related activities will be published and available in a variety of forms by the end of the day TODAY/Possibly tomorrow - hard copies of this info will be handed out in Blk 2 over the next few days, and the information will also be uploaded to the Grad 2021 Google Classroom as well as our Claremont Instagram page by the end of the day on Friday.  Spread the word!

 

Grad Photos from the Crossing-the-Stage

The photos of grads and their families have been posted to the Grad 2021 Google Classroom.  Grad students should have the classroom code to access this. If a student doesn't know the code, they can come ask in the office.

 

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 officehttp://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca

 

GRAD 2021 FUNDRAISING

Smile Cards 

You can still support the 2021 Grad class by using 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:  <span lang="EN-US">Claremont2021AGC@gmail.com</span>

 

CAREERS

Apprenticeship Programs, Awards and Incentive Grants

Claremont students: Did you know that if you complete 900 hours in one of the 100 PAID Apprenticeships, you would be given a $1000 award, as were 5 of our students (boys & girls) last Friday.  These students, and yourself, can also earn up to $6000 on top of your wages through Incentive Grants awarded to you during your apprenticeship.

For more information about apprenticeships and career paths in a wide range of trades, see Mr. Arsenault or Mr. Bussoli or Google:

1) Apprenticeship Grants and Incentives or

2) Trade Programs – ITABC

 

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.

 

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.

  

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

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Programs at the Upside Teen Centre (Saanich Commonwealth Place)

Check it out!!  There are NEW drop-in style programs for older teens at the Upside Teen Centre.  Youth can pre-register online or in person! 

TUESDAY 6-8pm:  Music Jam Session 101

THURSDAYS 6-8pm:  Dungeons & Dragons Club

FRIDAYS 6:30 - 8:30pm:  LGBTQ2IA+ Hang Out

 

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

 

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.