THE CHRONICLE
Monday March 7, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost & Found
A debit card was found in the school last week. Please come to the office to claim it.
Course Selection Forms – Return by March 11
Reminder that completed course selection forms are due back at the school office by THIS 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.
Antigen Tests for Students
If any student was absent and didn’t receive a box of 5 antigen tests last week, they are available in the office. Students are allowed to receive one box each.
Musical Theatre Presents “Wizard of Oz”: Ends March 12
This is the final week for “The Wizard of Oz”!! Come watch the hard work and efforts of our Claremont cast, crew and orchestra perform this classic musical. The shows run nightly March 9-12 at 7pm, with an additional 1pm matinee on Saturday 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 to purchase tickets for the LIVESTREAM show is HERE and on the Claremont website. Tickets are selling fast, and some shows have sold out. Plan quickly!
Ukraine Fundraiser
Claremont is fund-raising for those impacted by the war in Ukraine, with all funds going towards humanitarian aid through the Red Cross. Each morning until FRIDAY March 11, we encourage everyone to bring in at least a toonie to their Block 1 teachers. If we all do this, together we could raise in excess of $2500. This is a significant global issue, and we are helping to make a change by fund-raising. Thank you for supporting this very serious cause.
How to Submit Your 30 Hours Work Experience or Volunteering
Reminder to students in Grades 10-12.... ESPECIALLY UPCOMING GRADS:
One component of Career Life Connections is to complete 30 hours of work experience or volunteering. You can provide proof of your 30 hours by:
1) Providing digital or paper pay stubs showing at least 30 hours of work, or
2) Forwarding an email from your employer/volunteer coordinator, confirming your 30 hours.
If you complete WEX12 and/or TEX (possibly a few other programs), you have automatically completed your 30 hours. If you're unsure how to accrue your hours before graduation, see your Careers teacher or ask Mrs. Watson for options. (Grade 9 Students - You can start accruing hours in the summer before Grade 10.)
See Mrs. Watson in Office 222 or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca to submit your work/volunteering information, or if you have questions.
Updated School Calendar
A few important dates have been changed on the semester 2 school calendar. Here is the updated Year at a Glance.
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 .
ATHLETIC
Girls Soccer
For any and all girls in all grades that may want to be a part of the soccer team: there is a very IMPORTANT meeting TODAY at lunch in the small gym. We need to assess how many girls we will have for each team. Make sure to attend - very important
Track & Field
For any and all students who want to be a part of the track and field team: there will be meeting TUESDAY at lunch in the small gym. All students from all grades are welcome to be a part of. There is a spot or event for everyone. See Ms. Simmonds or Mr. Reisig if you can't attend. We have practices on TUESDAY and FRIDAY this week at 3:15pm.
Golf Team
Attention all Golfers!!! For any students interested in getting information about golf team tryouts, there is an important and brief meeting THIS THURSDAY at the beginning of lunch (11:50am) in room 276. If you have your own golf clubs, play semi regularly and would like to have an opportunity to represent Claremont on the Golf team, please join us on THURSDAY. If you are unable to make the meeting, please see Mr. Ryan in the PE office before Thursday.
CLUBS
Robotics Results
This past Saturday, Claremont Robotics competed in the Vancouver Island Championships and showcased their hard work and skill. Out of 35 teams from across Vancouver Island, Claremont placed first overall and qualified three teams out of four available spots to the World Championships. Claremont also took home the Most Sportsmanlike Award at the tournament. Congratulations to all the team members for a successful season!
Math Club
Math runs TODAY at LUNCH in room 130 (not after school).
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
GRAD 2022
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.
UVic Center for Accessible Learning Presentation - March 14
The UVic Center for Accessible Learning (CAL) is providing a virtual info meeting to discuss the benefits of registering with CAL, when and how to register, and the ways that they may be able to assist students with services to support them at University.
This info session is great for students (and/or parents) with identified challenges, who may need accommodations in place at the university level. Challenges may include (but aren't limited to): Learning Disabilities, ADHD, MH challenges, physical disabilities, chronic health issues, etc.).
Meeting Date: MONDAY, March 14 @ 6pm
Facilitator/Advisor: Leann Finlay
For more information, contact Mrs. Watson in room 222 or cwatson@saanichschools.ca
Women in Trades & Technology Exploration Day - April 21
Camosun College & the South Island Partnership present: Women in Trades & Technology Exploration Day! Get an introduction to eight trades and technology areas through fun, hands-on activities:
Trades Opportunities in: Electrical, Fine Furniture, Sheet Metal, & Automotive.
Tech Opportunities in: Computer Science, Camosun Innovates, Mechanical Engineering, & Electronics.
THURSDAY April 21, 9:30am—2:00pm
Location: Camosun College, Interurban Campus
See Mr. Bussoli in Room 217 to sign up!
Butchart Gardens Job Fair - TOMORROW
The Butchart Gardens is recruiting and hiring for the 2022 season. The Gardens will be holding our 2022 Job Fair TOMORROW (TUESDAY) March 8, 5:30pm- 7:30pm. This is a great opportunity for interested applicants to meet department representatives and learn more about employment at The Gardens. They generally hire for five departments each summer season: Food Services, Visitor Services, Custodial Services, Seed & Gift Store, & Gardening.
The Job Fair will follow all applicable Public Health Orders, including any mask and vaccination requirements that are in effect as of March 8, 2022. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department at hr@butchartgardens.com or by phone at 250-652-4422, or see Mrs. Watson in room 222 for more info.
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
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.