THE CHRONICLE
Friday October 29, 2021
Happy Halloween
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)
Literacy & Numeracy Assessments: Start TImes
If you are writing a literacy or numeracy assessment next week, please show up 10 minutes before the start of the assessment. For 9:00am start, be there at 8:50 and for a 12:30pm start, be there at 12:20. This will allow for time to get set up and signed into your computer.
Information about the Literacy and Numeracy Assessments is on the Claremont Website and on this LINK.
Spartan Wear – Orders Due TODAY
TODAY is the final day to order Spartan Wear! 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.
Found
A set of Air Pods was found in the school on Wednesday. Please come to the office to claim them. There are also a set of eye glasses and a change purse (with money) looking to be claimed.
School Photos Are Here
If your family ordered photos from the Sept. Photo Day, many packages of photos have arrived at the office. Please come pick yours up.
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.
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!!!
Senior Boys Basketball
The first Senior Boys Basketball tryout is TOMORROW (SATURDAY) at 10am. Please see Mr. Dunlop if you cannot make it
CLUBS
Spirit Club: Hallo-Week
It is great to see so many fun and creative costumes TODAY, as we spook into Halloween!! Make sure to take part in the Costume Contest; get your photo taken and vote for your favourite costume on our Instagram @ClaremontSD63. Also, if you are wearing a costume, grab a free hot chocolate or apple cider in the student lounge at lunch time.
Trivia Club
Trivia Club is TODAY at lunch in room 322. See you there!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
GRAD 2022
Grad Clothing – Orders Due Nov.10
Grad clothing is now available to order on-line (hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts, sweatshirts, lanyards, and grad gowns). Please go to your online account 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. Deadline to order is Nov. 10
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.
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
Job Opportunity
Red Barn Market at Mattick's (Cordova Bay) is hiring several students to work part time in their upcoming deli sandwich department. Red Barn is known city-wide for their excellent and award-winning sandwiches! This opportunity is great for culinary students or anyone who would like to be a sandwich artist. Visit the store in person, with your resume and cover letter.
Job Opportunities
For more information about any posted jobs, see Mrs. Watson in Room 222 or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca. Job Opportunities are also always listed on our school district Career Education site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
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
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
No news today.
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.