THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday April 20, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Claremont Blood Drive
The Claremont Blood Drive is coming up soon! Appointments for Claremont students are available on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS at 3pm in May and June. You must be at least 17 years old to donate. Book online at Blood.ca or download the 'GiveBlood' App. See posters around the school for the link. See Ms Chapman in room 136 for a field trip permission form and any questions. Donate and save lives!
CSI Rowing Fundraiser – Bubble Tea & Bake Sale
CSI Rowing is doing a bubble tea & bake sale fundraiser in May. We have put up QR codes in the student lounge which links to a google form where students and staff can VOTE for their top 4 bubble tea flavours. We'll be collecting your votes until the end of TODAY. The baking and bubble tea sales will take place on the 4 FRIDAYS in May at lunch time.
Careers
Are you interested in Engineering? This is the LAST CALL for any students interested in TEAC 105 - The Engineering Sampler Course at Camosun College for next school year. Please see Mr. Bussoli in Room 217 as seats are filling up fast.
School Bus Registration for 2022-2023
Registration is now open for students to ride the school bus for the next 2022-2023 school year. Students must be registered with SD63 Transportation Department and hold a current year bus pass in order to ride on the bus. Registration is on-line, and you will need the following information when registering: Student Name, School, Grade, Student Number. Here is the LINK for registration, and it will close June 15, 2022
Studio 63 Open for Business
Did you know that School District #63 has its own Hairstylist training program? Studio 63 offers Hairdressing training in partnership with Vancouver Island University. Appointments can be made at the studio MONDAYS-WEDNESDAYS from 12:45 to 4:00 pm or THURSDAYS from 11:30 to 6:00pm for a $5 haircut, style or scalp massage! To book an appointment, call 250-652-5381 and support our own SD#63 Hairdressing program (located at the Saanichton Learning Centre, 1649 Mt Newton X Rd). Walk-ins are welcome too!
Antigen Tests for Students
Reminder to students that if you didn’t pick up your box of 5 antigen tests yet, they are available in the office. Students are allowed to receive one box each.
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 .
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.
ATHLETIC
No news today.
CLUBS
Robotics Fundraiser – Bake Sale April 21
The Robotics Club will be running a bake sale TOMORROW (THURSDAY) at lunch time in the student lounge. This is a fundraiser for their trip to the World Championships in Dallas, Texas. Bring your sweet tooth, enjoy a delicious treat, and help out your robotics teams! Thank you for your support!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
Grad Packages – Due April 21
If any grade 12's missed last week’s grad assembly, they can pick up their information package in the office, which provides details and forms about graduation events: the grad ceremony, grad dinner/dance, and the Grad Scavenger Hunt. All Grad Forms and payment are due in the Accounting Office no later than THIS THURSDAY April 21.
Grad PARENT/GUARDIAN Meeting – Tonight
Reminder of the meeting TONIGHT @ 7pm for grad parents/guardians. The Claremont Admin team and the Grad Parent Executive group will be covering details and answering all of your questions about what the plans are for celebrating the Grad Class of 2022. Here is the LINK for joining this TEAMS meeting.
Scholarships
Grads! Apply for Scholarships today! Claremont will be giving out $58,250 in scholarships this year. You can't win if you don't apply! The application portal is open. All applications are online through Claremont's website. Check out the scholarships page. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 22. Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity!!!
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Paint Night (April 28, 7pm)
Here is a fun way to support the 2022 grad class, while getting in touch with your inner artist. Come and learn the basics of watercolour painting; you will end up with an art piece of your own that will motivate you to continue learning this amazing art medium. Bring a friend or just yourself - it should be a very fun and social night. All supplies are included. Spots are limited to 30 people.
This event location is
Boston Pizza (by Save-On-Foods, across from Uptown) and food and drinks are
available for purchase. You can sign up by RSVPing to this sign-up
sheet. Your spot is held but not confirmed until
you send an e-trx for $40 to <span lang="EN-CA">works@mail.com</span>. (Please use the
password grad2022 for the e-trx). You will receive a confirmation email once
you have paid. For questions, email Lynn at
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.
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
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.
Fire-Fighting Info Meeting - Apr 27
Shaun Gutkin, from Firefighter/First Responder Training Academy will be visiting Claremont on WEDNESDAY, April 27 10:30-11:30 (during Block 2) in room 314. He will be telling students about education options and job opportunities with the academy. All are welcome! If you will be missing your block 2 class, make sure you have spoken with your teacher.
Canadian Coast Guard Days - June 10
Are you curious about jobs with the Canadian Coast Guard? There will be an exciting event at the Canadian Coast Guard Victoria Base on FRIDAY, June 10. Two hours of info and demonstrations include: helicopter operations, vessel tours, search and rescue, aids to navigation, as well as learning about the various job opportunities within the organization. If you are interested in attending, contact Mrs. Watson by April 14. cwatson@saanichschools.ca or in room 222.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
Changes to BC School Food Guidelines
The BC Government has put out a survey to gather feedback on proposed changes to the Guidelines for food and beverage sales in B.C. Schools. Please take a moment to fill out this survey out as it could mean big changes for the way our schools hold events and run fundraisers. Check out this news link for more info. Survey closes April 30.
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Hello Claremont Families;
To recognize all the hard work of teachers, administrators and support staff at our awesome school, the PAC is planning a Staff Appreciation Luncheon on WEDNESDAY, May 4th. Help us celebrate the amazing staff at Claremont and say "thank you for a great year" by contributing food and/or flowers. For more information and to sign up please visit:
Potluck Sign-up. For busy parents that prefer to make a monetary contribution to help pay for food or flowers, please send and E-transfer to mailto:claremontpacSD63@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please email mailto:claremontstaffappreciation@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
Claremont PAC
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
2SLGBTQ2IA+ Drop-in Social Group
There is a new 2SLGBTQ2IA+ drop-in social group at The Upside Youth Centre. MONDAYS from 3:30 – 5:30pm. This is a safe space to be yourself and connect with a youth leader and peers. Play games, make crafts, spend time outside and connect with our staff. Youth in Grade 6 - 12 are welcome! Sign up HERE.
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.