THE CHRONICLE
Monday June 21, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Indigenous People's Day – Today
Every June 21st, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a special day to acknowledge the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Joining in the celebrations is a wonderful way to learn more about Indigenous Peoples and cultures in your area. All students and stall are invited to join us TODAY at lunch in the Student Lounge to enjoy music, fry bread, crafts, and good energy with our Claremont Indigenous Leadership Team.
Work Experience Credits
Any student who is looking forward to being in the Work Experience program next year but has not met with Mr. Arsenault yet, please see him in the Career Centre as soon as possible; then you will be able to get credit for hours you work over the summer!
Are you taking a Dual Credit course next year?
Students who have enrolled in any Dual Credit course for the next school year (Crim, Pysch, Bus, Math 100, etc), please check your school email. You should have received an email from Mr. Bussoli regarding how to fill out your Camosun Application Form for your Dual Credit course/courses. Please work on completing this AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Stay tuned...
Food Service is Winding Down for Year-End
Lunchtime cafeteria service will run TODAY and TUESDAY ONLY this week. There will be NO lunchtime cafeteria service at all after TUESDAY so please plan ahead and bring lunch food from home.
Mid-morning snack service at the Claremont Store will run MONDAY until THURSDAY this week.
Grade 11’s – Class of 2022
If any grade 11 students are interested in being on the Grad 2022 Executive, please come to a meeting TOMORROW (Tuesday) at lunch in Ms McAvoy’s room (room 200). In this meeting, you will discuss and narrow down several options for your grad colour. Stay tuned for a grade-11 survey soon afterward to select your colour.
Learning Commons – Return Books
Please help us ensure we have enough textbooks for our September classes. Please return any library books and text books you still have checked out to the Learning Commons by THIS FRIDAY June 25th. Students with outstanding books may not be able to check out books next year. Graduating students will be charged for any textbooks not returned by the end of the year.
LIFEGUARD Needed
Claremont is seeking a qualified Lifeguard to be on duty for a part-day beach field trip on MONDAY June 28. If there are any grade 11 students or former grads who would like to assist with this event, please contact Mr. Westhaver.
Found
A set of eyeglasses and a girl’s ring were found last week. Please come to the office to claim them.
Lost & Found Table
A lost & found table is set up in the horseshoe hallway. Please come check it out. There are lots of random pieces of clothing, hoodies, jackets, shoes, water bottles, and odds & ends hoping to find their way back home. Any leftover clothing will be donated to a charity by the end of this week.
Blood Drive
It is great to see so many Spartans booking blood donor appointments!! There is still time to book a June appointment to donate blood. 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. You must be 17 years or older to donate.
School Bus Registration for 2021-2022
REMINDER: If you ride the school bus, have you registered for next year yet? School bus registration for next school year is now open until June 30th. 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
Yearbooks
There is still time to order a yearbook. $45 payment can be made to Ms Marshall in the Accounting office. If you are not sure if you have already ordered one, she can let you know that too!
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) - cwatson@saanichschools.ca
ATHLETICS
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CLUBS
Key Club: School Supplies Drive – June 14-24
Reminder that the Key Club is having a school supplies drive to support families for the upcoming school year! The drive continues TODAY and will run until the last day of classes - June 24th. Any new or gently used supplies can be donated to the bins found at the Learning Commons, front office, or Ms. Pang's room (135).
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 Social: June 28
Grads, have you signed up yet for the Grad Social?? Grad Parents have organized an activity-filled morning that promises an experience with prizes, swag and free food! Part scavenger hunt, part Amazing Race, lots of fun!!! The sign-up form is linked on both the Grad Page of the Claremont website and on the Grad 2021 Google Classroom (you must be logged into your Google Account).
Sign up with your team of up to four students. You will need to choose a team name, a team captain, and at least 2 people per group will need to bring drawstring bags to collect goodies. Individuals and groups of 2 or 3 are encouraged to sign up, but could be paired up with another group to make as many groups of 4 as possible.
On June 28 at 9:00am SHARP, Grads meet on the lower field inside the track - make sure to wear your grad pinnie, mask and sport shoes. Superhero accessories are welcome - capes are great! There is the potential for getting wet; if you wear eyeglasses, you may prefer to wear contacts if possible.
This event will be followed by a Food Truck lunch back at Claremont, 12:30-1:30 pm.
Grad Day: June 29
Student “Walk Through” Parade and Grad Class photo 11:00–2:30 pm
Starting SOON, Grads can sign up through your Grad 2021 Google Classroom.
Grad Car Parade. Details to follow.
Grad 2021 Ceremony Video will go live at 6:00 p.m. Details to follow.
Grad Photos from 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 office, or the links on the GRAD PAGE: http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca
Students have until July 10th to complete or add to their PSI Selections for this year to authorize release of their transcript data to their chosen post-secondary institutions for admissions purposes.
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
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Retirement Celebration of 3 Cordova Bay Elementary Teachers – June 26
For all alumni of Cordova Bay Elementary School: Did you have Ms HOLMES, Ms CHALLINOR or Ms COCHRANE for a teacher? They are retiring at the end of June and there is a drive-by car parade to send them off with a warm good-bye. Students (and staff) are invited to take part in the car parade. Honk, wave, and feel free to decorate your vehicle. Vehicles will travel along Rambler Road, from Walema Ave towards Cordova Bay Rd.
Saturday June 26, 2:00-3:00.
Soccer Camps
Saanich Fusion Football Club is preparing for a fun and exciting 2021/22 soccer season and registration is now OPEN! Saanich Fusion promotes the development of soccer skills through a fun and engaging environment for all age groups. The youth program encompasses boys and girls players from U14 to U18. For more information and registration, go to the Saanich Fusion website: https://www.saanichfusionfc.ca
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
National STEAM Summer Camp: July 19-23
National STEAM Summer Camp offers a week of fun and interactive virtual activities such as digital art, building chatbots, creative technical writing, cyber security, and more! All activities are designed to introduce students (grades 7-12) to the many opportunities in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) field. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjnBOYpnn4tfh5tmql424IEnjEJjAIHgaCAWneAQXZnvM5CQ/viewform
For any questions, please contact: partik.dullat@ibm.com.
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 9:30AM on weekdays to schedule appointments for the day.
A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.