THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday October 27, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
REVISED CLASS SCHEDULE: Nov 2 & 3
Provincial Numeracy and Literacy Assessments will be taking place for many students on November 2 & 3. To properly schedule these assessments, the entire school will follow a Copernican class schedule consisting of two long blocks per day (this was the class schedule used for all of last year). Please note the revised Class Schedule for those two days:
TUESDAY NOV. 2
Block 1: 9:00 – 11:45
(Lit/Num Assessments: 9:00 – 12:00)
Block 3: 12:30 – 3:10
(Lit/Num Assessments: 12:30 – 3:30)
WEDNESDAY NOV. 3
Block 2: 9:00 – 11:45
(Lit/Num Assessments: 9:00 – 12:00)
Block 4: 12:30 – 3:10
(Lit/Num Assessments: 12:30 – 3:30)
Information about the Literacy and Numeracy Assessments is on the Claremont Website and on this LINK.
School Photos Have Arrived
If your family ordered photos from the Sept. Photo Day, many packages of photos have arrived at the office. Please come pick yours up.
Photo Retakes – Oct 28
If you missed getting your school photo taken at the start of September, Photo Retake Day is TOMORROW morning (Thursday). Purchasing photos is optional, but all students in all grades need to have school photos taken for school identification purposes (grade 12’s too - even if you are having grad photos taken). If you want to replace the September photo, students must return their full photo package + Student ID card to the photographer on Photo Retake Day.
Waterloo Programming Contest
If you’re interested in entering the Waterloo Programming Contest, please see Mr Beeston at lunch in room 236 by the end of TODAY.
Bus
Cards
If you are registered to ride the school bus, and you have not picked up your bus card yet, please come to the office to pick them up. The bus drivers are now expecting students to show their bus cards to ride the school bus.
Spartan Wear – Orders Due Oct. 29
Spartan Wear is on sale!! If you would like to buy a Claremont Spartan hoodie, t-shirt, sweat pants, or lanyard, please pick up an order form from the main office or the Accounting office. All sales are pre-order only. Deadline for orders is THIS FRIDAY Oct. 29 to Ms. Marshall in the Accounting office.
Found
A pair of eye glasses were found in the theatre, and a small change purse (with money) was found in the school. Please come to the office to claim them.
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.
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.
Grad Diplomas for 2021 Grads
Parents: if you have an older child who graduated in June ‘21, their Dogwood Graduation Diplomas are available in the office for pickup. Younger siblings are welcome to pick them up.
ATHLETICS – GO SPARTANS!!!
Girls’ Lacrosse
There is NO Girls' Lacrosse practice this week, but check your email for the next one and for more information on the Friday Night Lights game.
Field Hockey
There is a Field Hockey meeting TOMORROW (Thursday) at 12:10 in the small gym. Please bring any borrowed shin guards and shirts.
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball open gym is TONIGHT at 7:00 pm - tryouts will start next week and the week after; stay tuned for announcements for dates and times. Any questions, please see Mr. Reisig or Ms. Robertson.
Senior Boys Basketball
For anyone interested in playing Senior Boys Basketball this year, there is an important meeting TODAY at lunch in the Big Gym. Please see Mr. Dunlop if you cannot make it.
CLUBS
Trivia Club
Trivia Club is this FRIDAY at lunch in room 322. See you there!
Spirit Club: Hallo-Week
Spirit Club has lots of fun planned for this week to spook into the spirit of Halloween.
TODAY & THURSDAY lunchtime movie in the theatre: “Ghost Busters”
TODAY at lunch in the student lounge (LAST DAY): Candy Grams can be purchased for your friends for $1 each. Candy Grams will be delivered on FRIDAY in Block 2.
TODAY Dress-up theme is Black & Orange Day.
FRIDAY is our Costume Contest. Get your photo taken and vote for your favourite costume on our Instagram @ClaremontSD63. If you are wearing a costume, grab a free hot chocolate or apple cider in the student lounge at lunch time.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
Grad Clothing
Grad clothing is now available to order on-line. Please go to your online account, click on the "parent" tab and select Graduation 2022; the clothing details will show up, and you can choose the item, the size and the colour. If you have any questions, please call Wendi Marshall in the Accounting office at 250-658-6672
Grad Portraits – Additional Booking Dates Available
Additional sessions have been opened up for those students who were unable to secure a spot in the first round of dates.
November 19,22,23,26 – 8:30am-8:30pm
Please note that these sessions will be held at the LIFETOUCH STUDIO at #104-1740 Island Hwy, not at Claremont.
The $25 sitting fee can be paid online while booking your appointment or at the time of your sitting. For more information or to book a portrait appointment, please go to the Grad Page or this link Book A Portrait.
Grade 12 Parent/Guardian Meeting: All Things Grad - Oct. 28
Claremont Administration and Counsellors will present on a range of topics including diploma verifications, Literacy 12 Provincial Assessments, scholarship information, Grad Executive updates, what will grad look like in June, etc … This will be an in-person presentation for the first 175 guests who sign-up using this Form (total capacity of the space is 350 guests). In accordance with public health regulations, please ensure you wear a mask and are healthy for this presentation. We would kindly request that only one parent per family attend. If you are unable to attend, we will film this presentation then post it on our YouTube.
THURSDAY Oct 28th @ 7:00 pm in the Ridge Theatre.
Grad Parent Planning Committee
The first TUESDAY of every month will be dedicated to the Grad Parent Planning Committee. The first meeting is set for TUESDAY November 2nd at 7:00 pm. All parents/guardians welcome. More details to follow.
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
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
UVic Student & Parent Virtual Info Session – Nov.9
Please join Stephanie Parker, UVic Student Recruitment Officer, for a virtual presentation about the UVic experience and admissions. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period.
November 9 at 6:00pm
Register at https://my.uvic.ca/RecruitNewWFE/Events/EventDetails?eventId=220de2b6-c635-ec11-9101-00505695aa57
Job Opportunities
For more information about any posted jobs, see Mrs. Watson in Room 222 or email her at <b>cwatson@saanichschools.ca. Job Opportunities are also always listed on our school district Career Education site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
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
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.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Clinic
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.