THE CHRONICLE
Thursday April 21, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parent-Teacher Interviews: April 28
Semester 2 Parent-Teacher Interview night is THURSDAY April 28, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parent/guardians have the option to book online through our school website for an 8-minute appointment. All information to book is on the front page of the Claremont website. The link for booking an appointment opens TONIGHT at 7pm and closes THURSDAY April 28 @ 10:00am. Conferences fill up fast so please book early.
REVISED CLASS SCHEDULES: April 26-28
Provincial Numeracy and Literacy Assessments will be taking place for many students on April 26 & 27. 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 APRIL 26
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 APRIL 27
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)
Parent-Teacher Interviews are April 28
THURSDAY APRIL 28 – Early Closure
Block 1 9:00-10:06
Block 2 10:12-11:18
Lunch 11:18-11:54
Block 3 11:54-1:00
Block 4 1:06-2:12
Lunchtime Yoga
Students and staff are invited to join in 20 minutes of relaxation/yoga TODAY at lunch 12:00-12:20 in room 322. Come by for an opportunity to slow down and relax!
Pursuit of Excellence Fundraiser – Movie Matinee May 5
Pursuit of Excellence is hosting a Movie Matinee fundraiser on THURSDAY May 5th at 3:30. $5 tickets will be sold on FRIDAY April 29 at lunch in the student lounge. The movie will be Black Panther. Popcorn and candy will also be sold at the event. All proceeds will go to BC Cancer Foundation. Thank you for your support.
Zero Café – Coming Soon!
Do you like coffee? Silly question. Do you hate spending your whole lunch hour racing down to Tim’s or Starbucks? Fear not my friends, a solution is now at hand. The Zero Café is opening in the IGS Room 264 before school and at lunch every day of the week; full start is on TUESDAY, but some drinks may be drinks available before then. Americanos, we got ’em. Caramel Lattes, check. Cappuccinos, you bet. Get all your delicious coffee drinks at a fraction of the price that you pay at the big coffee shops. So what are you waiting for? Pop on down to the Zero Café and give your brain a delicious liquid hug today!
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!
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 .
ATHLETIC
Claremont Badminton
The Senior Badminton Team had a win and a loss this week in the high school league play. The team showed that it can play with heart, enthusiasm, and spirit. Highlights include a winning a thrilling 22-20 doubles match from Elaine and Alexia at SMUS, accompanied by spirited cheering from the team. Alexia SOGAI finishes off regular league play with a perfect 10-wins, no losses! Congrats!! Senior City Playoffs are up next, and Junior City Playoffs start next week.
Everyone is welcome to come to badminton drop-in and practice: TODAY and NEXT WEDNESDAY after school.
Golf Team
Congratulations the golf team who represented Claremont at the first tournament of the year in Parksville on Tuesday. Our Spartans narrowly lost by 3 strokes and received the silver medal. The team shot a four-player (4 best scores of 5 players count) combined total of 295 strokes.
Grade 12 Willy BISHOP was second overall with a score of 69, and Grade 10 Matt MILIKOWSKI was 3rd overall with a score of 71. The other members were grade 11 Cooper ALEXANDER and grade 10's Milan SANGHA and Jakob HAGENMUELLER.
The Spartans will be sending two teams to the Delta Police Tournament on Monday, where they will be competing against some of the province's best teams. Go Spartans!
CLUBS
Robotics Fundraiser – Bake Sale TODAY
The Robotics Club will be running a bake sale TODAY 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!
Robotics Fundraiser – Paradise Island Cheese
Three Claremont VEX Robotics teams are travelling to complete in the World Championships in Dallas, Texas in May! Paradise Island Foods has provided us with an opportunity to sell their 880g variety packs that include Monterey Jack, Sharp Cheddar, Gouda and Smoked Applewood Cheddar cheeses. Please consider supporting our excited students by purchasing a pack for $25 by emailing ClaremontVexRobotics@gmail.com Include your name, a contact number and how many packs you would like to purchase and we’ll be in touch! Selling until April 29; delivery/pick up May 13-14th. Thanks!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
Grad Packages – Due TODAY
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 by the end of TODAY.
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 – Pizza Lunch April 22
TOMORROW at lunch, please come support your graduates by purchasing hot delicious Domino’s pizza in the cafeteria. Pizza is $2.50 a slice or buy a box and share with your friends! There will also be pop and chips available. CASH SALES ONLY (no punch cards, sorry).
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Paint Night
Sign up now for "Paint Night" which takes place on Thursday, April 28 from 7-9 pm. This is a grad fundraiser and will be held at Boston Pizza by Uptown. Deadline to sign up is TUESDAY, April 26 at this LINK. Or contact Lynn Works at works@mail.com.
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.
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 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.
Virtual BCCPAC Conference & AGM - April 29 & 30
Registration for the event is open ONLY UNTIL APRIL 25 for any parents. See link for details on both event days.
Your Voice Matters
Thank you to parents who have completed the survey. We will keep the survey open until April 29th. This survey is open to all parents of Claremont Secondary. Thank you for your participation! Click Here to Link to the Survey
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.