THE CHRONICLE
Friday February 25, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Course Selection Forms – Return by March 11
For all of our current grade 9, 10, and 11 students: completed course selection forms are due back at the school office by FRIDAY March 11. Please have conversations at home about your own academic pathway and choices, and fill out the form carefully. Note: our Course Guide Book is also available on our Claremont website if you wish to find out more information about courses.
Lost & Found
An empty Air Pod case was found in the school. Please come to the office to claim it.
Spartan Wear
TODAY is the final day if you wish to buy any of the remaining Spartan Wear items, on sale at lunch in the student lounge. Various types of clothing, various sizes. First come, first served.
Musical Theatre Presents “Wizard of Oz”: March 2-12
“The Wizard of Oz” opens next week!! Come join us "Over the Rainbow" in the "Merry old land of Oz" and watch the hard work and efforts of our Claremont cast, crew and orchestra perform this classic musical.
The musical performs nightly at 7pm March 2-5 and 9-12. Additional 1pm matinees will occur on Saturday March 5th and March 12th. *We will be following all provincial health and safety guidelines. We will be performing both LIVE and via LIVESTREAM. You can reserve in-person tickets at 250-658-6672.
For in-person shows: $16 for adults, $12 for students/children/seniors.
For livestream shows: $25 + service fee.
The LINK is now open to purchase tickets for the LIVESTREAM shows HERE and on the Claremont website.
Updated School Calendar
A few important dates have been changed on the semester 2 school calendar. Here is the updated Year at a Glance.
Health and Safety Protocols at Claremont
Please click HERE for current & important information about Health & Safety protocols at Claremont.
Absences and Illness
A reminder that parents/guardians notify the school office every day that a student will be absent from school. PLEASE indicate if the reason for absence is for illness; the Ministry of Education requires that schools specifically track how many student absences are due to illness. Please notify either the Attendance email: claremont_attendance@saanichschools.ca or by phone message: 250-658-6666. Please perform BC’s K-12 daily health check before arriving at school by clicking HERE .
ATHLETICS
Senior Girls Soccer
For all students interested in playing Senior Girls Soccer this year - please come to a meeting TODAY at lunch in the big gym with Ms Yager.
Track & Field
For all students wanting to be a part of the track and field team this spring: the first meeting is TODAY at the start of lunch in room 321 with Ms Simmonds. See Mr Reisig or Ms Simmonds if you have any questions.
CLUBS
No news today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
GRAD 2022
Grad 2022 Fundraiser - Pizza Day
Please come support your graduates by purchasing hot delicious Domino’s pizza TODAY at lunch in the cafeteria. Pizza is $3.00 a slice or buy a box and share with your friends! There will also be pop and chips available. CASH SALES ONLY (no lunch cards, sorry). All proceeds will help make for a memorable send off for these deserving students!
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Purdy’s Chocolates
Calling all chocolate-lovers! Grad parents are teaming up with Purdy’s Chocolatier to fundraise for this year's graduating class. All fundraising profits raised will directly support Claremont's 2022 Graduating students, so every order makes a great difference to us.
Ordering is as easy as eating chocolate. Just click this LINK (customer # 52656), fill out your info you’ll need an email address), click “Join Campaign”, and order to your heart’s content!
View the Purdy’s catalogue. The order deadline is March 28th. Chocolates will be ready for pick-up April 13-15 at Claremont.
Grad 2022 Fundraiser - Silent Auction
The grad committee is actively seeking silent auction donations for their upcoming online auction in May. If you have a donation you would like to contribute (monetary, service item, gift certificate etc) we would love to include it in our auction. Money raised will go towards offsetting graduation celebration costs for this year's graduates. Thank you in advance for your support! For questions, please email drestell@gmail.com or christylmann@hotmail.com
Grad Parent Planning Committee
For all parents/guardians of the Grads of 2022: the Claremont Grad Parent Planning Committee 2022 is busy making plans for our students’ fun graduation events. Please stay in the loop by joining our Facebook Group! This is the link to join the Facebook Group: Claremont Dry Grad 2022.
CAREER CENTRE
For LOTS of information about Post-Secondary and other Career Education links, check out our District site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ Info is updated regularly.
Online Volunteer Opportunities
The Victoria Literacy Connection is looking for tutors and volunteers to read with children. Both roles are only online at this point, so you would be volunteering from the comfort of your own home! Open to ages 16+. This is a great way to accrue your 30 hours of volunteer work!
See or email Mrs. Watson for more info (room 222 or cwatson@saanichschools.ca), or go to the district career page and go to ‘Volunteer Opportunities’.
Job Opportunity
Red Barn @ Mattick's is hiring for many positions! Of special interest, they have a new deli sandwich bar coming soon. Apply at the store, or email your resume to: smarsh@redbarnmarket.ca OR leah@redbarnmarket.ca
Saanich Parks Job Opportunity - Spring Break Camps
The District of Saanich Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for a variety of individuals to work in our Spring Break Camps for children ages 5 -13. There are three positions available. 1) Inclusion Support, 2) Program Leaders and 3) Program Assistants. Go to the Saanich School District Career Education WEBSITE for more information.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
CPAC Exec Roles
Are you interested in getting more involved with the school next year? Our CPAC nomination committee wants to hear from you. Please email claremontpacSD63@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.
PAC Fundraiser: Country Grocer Receipts
Here is an easy way to support your PAC year-round. Save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the school front office. We appreciate your participation in this fundraiser which will benefit our school community with up to $2000 in grocery gift cards.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Free Workshop Series offered through Family Smart
1. Workshops for parents of children/youth who have been a patient in a psychiatric unit or have had repeated ER visits at VGH or Leger House: Help For The Hard Times.
2. Workshops for parents of children/youth with suspected or diagnosed eating disorders: https://www.narsf.org/eating-disorders-program-edp/
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.