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Wednesday October 6 News
by Andrea Martin - Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 9:41 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE

Wednesday October 6, 2021

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Student I.D. Cards and Photo Packages

If you missed picking up your student I.D. card and photo package last week, they can be picked up in the office.

 

Student Photos

Student photo packages included information for how to order pictures online or by cash/cheque.  If parents plan to order pictures by cash/cheque, please return the order form and payment to the Claremont office by THIS FRIDAY Oct 8, as we will be submitting all collected orders on Monday morning.

 

Dual Credit Courses - URGENT

Did you sign up for a Dual Credit Course for this school year? (Crim 154, Pysch 130, Bus 140, Econ 103, Acct 110, Marketing 110). You should have received an email, last June, with instructions to complete the last step of the application process.  THIS APPLICATION AND FEE WILL SECURE YOUR SPOT.   If you have not completed a Camosun Application, paid the Fee and submitted to Mr.  Bussoli - your spot is not secured.  Please complete this step and submit it to Mr Bussoli ASAP. 

 

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 & THURSDAY after school 3:15-4:15 in room 235. All students in all grades are welcome.

 

Grad Diplomas for 2021 Grads

Parents:  if you have an older child who graduated in June 2021, their Dogwood Graduation Diplomas are available in the office for pickup.  Younger siblings are welcome to pick them up.

 

Parents: Online Fee Payment System

Our new and secure online fee payment system is now active. Just a reminder if you haven’t paid your fees yet to please sign up for an account and pay online. Please see the district website here https://www.sd63.bc.ca/parents-students/pay-school-fees-online

Online payments will help us all reduce time, money and paper waste!  If you are a parent who has multiple children at multiple schools, they will all appear together under your online payment parent account. The on-line payment option is also available on the Claremont Website under the "Parents" tab. For questions, please contact our Accountant, Wendi Marshall: wmarshall@saanichschools.ca or 250-658-6672.

 

Spartan Store Breakfast & Lunch Service

Breakfast: The Spartan Store offers breakfast treats Monday–Thursday mornings 8:30 - 8:55 serving wraps, hash browns, smoothies, muffins, coffee, and hot chocolate.

Lunch Salad Bar: The Spartan Store is open Monday–Thursday at lunch serving a make-your-own salad bar, featuring greens harvested from our very own school garden and a variety of toppings!  Cash or punch card only. $5 and $10 punch cards can be purchased from the Accounting office.

 

Lunch at the Cafeteria

The cafeteria lunch program offers a varied menu of sandwiches, wraps, soups, noodle dishes, drinks, and sweets. Cash or punch card only. $5 and $10 punch cards can be purchased from the Accounting office.

 

ATHLETICS

No news today.

 

CLUBS

Trivia Club

Trivia Club is back!  Come to room 322 at lunch TOMORROW (Thursday) for sign up and play the first game of the semester.  Tournament details available then!

 

Math Club

The first monthly Math League contest of the year runs this week.  Pick up a copy of the contest on the board outside room 133 or from Mr. Skanks and return completed contests to the board outside room 133 by Friday at noon. 

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

  

GRAD 2022

Grad Portraits: October 12-22

Grads Photos start next week!  Have you booked your appointment yet?  Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch is bringing their portable photo studio to Claremont for a limited time: October 12 – 22. To book your appointment, please go to the LINK on the Claremont website Grad Page. Enter your province (BC), your city (Victoria) and your school (Claremont) to log in and book your appointment. Don't put this off until later, or all of the on-site appointments will be booked up and you will run out of time. Sitting fee of $25 (cash or cheque) is due at the time of your appointment (but if you know you are not purchasing photos, no sitting fee is required, but we DO need you to have a photo taken for the yearbook).

  

Scholarships

There is lots of information about scholarships available throughout the school year.  Three ways to access ongoing information include:

1) Follow @claremontscholarships on Instagram

2) Check out the Scholarships Tracker on the Claremont website.

3) See Ms Tong in room 323 with any questions.

 

CAREER CENTRE

Job Opportunities

For more information about any posted jobs, see Mrs. Watson in Room 222 or email her at <b>cwatson@saanichschools.ca</b>.  Job Opportunities are also always listed on our school district Career Education site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ 

Canadian Tire is hiring 6-8 students, to gear up for Christmas! For more information and to apply, contact Sav: sav.covello@cantirestores.com

Parks Canada, in Coastal BC, has employment opportunities for this fall and winter for youth as Student Promotions Social Media Assistants.  Duties include: writing social media content, monitoring social media trends, researching materials and gathering information to develop social media campaigns, photography and videography, assisting with the image library inventory and filing systems, and more.  Students age 15 and older can apply. Applications due October 29. 

 

Volunteer Opportunity

For more information about any posted volunteer positions, see Mrs. Watson in Room 222 or email her at <b>cwatson@saanichschools.ca</b>.

Red Cedar Café is a not-for-profit community meal program, fueled by volunteers and mutual aid to provide healthy and affordable meals to seniors, people in self-isolation, and people in need. They operate out of a commercial kitchen and distribution centre.  They are looking for volunteers to help with prep cooking, packaging, dishwashing, cleaning and meal delivery.  They also invite donations of raw ingredients and financial contributions. If you are interested in volunteering, please email: volunteer@RedCedarCafe.ca  or see Mrs Watson in room 222.

 

Canadian Universities Event - Today

The Canadian Universities Event (CUE) is a forum designed to highlight Canada’s universities to BC’s secondary school students and families. CUE brings together over 50 of Canada’s finest post-secondary institutions and showcases them over two weeks in September & October. We are committed to helping students find their perfect fit in Canadian post-secondary education.

For dates and to register, visit the Saanich Schools Career Education website, https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/, or visit: https://cuebc.org/for-students/

 

For LOTS of information about Post-Secondary and other Career Education links, check out our District site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/   Information is updated regularly.

  

Upcoming Training Sessions at Beacon Community Services

These are great certificates to add to your skill set and resume!!  Apply now; these are popular classes and they fill up fast!

Alert First Aid with CPR: Blended online/in-person. In Class: Saturday, November 6 - 12pm-4:30pm.

FoodSafe Level 1: Saturday, November 13 - 8:30am-4pm.

To register: email YEP (Youth Employment Program), at yep@beaconcs.ca or call 778-426-8767

 

NEW Education Assistant & Community Support Program

Are you in Grade 12?  Interested in the field of Education? Saanich School District, in partnership with Vancouver Island University, is offering a NEW CAREER PROGRAM: Educational Assistant and Community Support Certificate.  This is a 7-month full-time program, starting in February 2022. This is a DUAL CREDIT program sponsored by the district, so tuition is paid for!  This is a fabulous opportunity!  Please see Mr. Bussoli if you are interested.  There are also seats for paying adults!

 

Post Secondary BC (PSBC) Fall Virtual Fairs

PSBC is a consortium of primarily public post-secondary institutions in BC, who provide information you need to help make the best education decisions.

Virtual Fairs for students & parents:

-       Seven dates, open to everyone across the province, with each fair open for 10 hours.

-       Presentations (live or pre-recorded) up to six times daily (# will vary by institution)

-       Live text & video chat available with institutional representatives

-       Multiple “door prizes” will be awarded to student participants after each event

Registration for students will open on Friday, Sept 24 starting at 9:00am – Register for any date.  For more information, visit our Careers site at: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/, or go to the PSBC Website: https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/

 

CLAREMONT PAC

No news today.

  

COMMUNITY NEWS

Peninsula Youth Clinic

The Peninsula Youth Clinic is hosting a Welcome Event TOMORROW (Thursday) from 5:30-7:30pm. There will be prizes, treats, and the first 100 participants get a free Wellness Kit! The Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at 2379 Bevan Avenue in Sidney and is open every Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm for help with any medical concern (physical, mental, and sexual health). Call 250-656-4143 to make an appointment with a physician or counsellor.  Services are 100% free, confidential, and explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!

 

 A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.