THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday May 17, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Music Cafe – June 9
For all musical students: Claremont’s Spring Music Café will be THURSDAY June 9th in the Learning Commons. More details to follow. If you are interested in performing as an individual or ensemble, please connect with Mrs. English by May 30th: jenglish@saanichschools.ca or find her in the music room at lunch.
After School Homework Club
For all students who would like extra help in Math, English, Science or Social Studies: help from Education Assistants is available on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS after school 3:15-4:15 in room 235. All students in all grades are welcome.
IGS - Zero Café
The Zero Café is open in the IGS Room 264 before school and at lunch every day of the week. Americanos, Lattes, Cappuccinos, we’ve got them! Get all of your delicious coffee drinks at a fraction of the price that you pay at the big coffee shops.
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
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
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CLUBS
Trivia Club: Trivia Tournament
Do you love trivia? Sign up a team of 4 to compete in Claremont's 2nd annual Trivia Tournament. Teams will face off during lunch break. The winning team will win prizes! https://bit.ly/3PeIdmI
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International “Tropical” Dance – June 8
For all of our International Students: there is a dance coming up for our SISP students from all 3 Saanich Secondary Schools on WEDNESDAY June 8, 5:30-8:00pm. Location is at Stelly's Secondary School (Multi-Purpose Room). The theme is “Tropical”.
Please RSVP by May 25. Link is in the google classroom.
Host Families Needed
Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is actively looking for new Host Families for our International students joining us at the end of August 2022. Make lifelong friendships, provide a student with a home away from home and share the beauty of your community!
If you are interested in this opportunity, host families are provided:
· $975 per month per student (students must have their own bedroom)
· Ongoing support from the SISP Homestay team
· International students who are fully vaccinated
Sign up for a no-commitment consultation with one of our Homestay Coordinators or start your application to become a host family!
GRAD 2022
Volunteers Needed for Year-End Grad 2022 Events
Our Grad Parent Executive is looking for volunteers to assist with our year-end Grad
events on MONDAY June 27th and WEDNESDAY June 29th. Parents/guardians can sign up to assist with supervision, setup, takedown and other tasks on these days by using this LINK.
Grad Parent Planning Committee
For all parents/guardians of the Grads of 2022: to stay in the loop with the Claremont Grad Parent Planning Committee 2022 and the plans for graduation, please join our Parent Facebook Group: Claremont Dry Grad 2022.
Grad Rehearsal – May 24
Reminder to all grads: There is a mandatory grad rehearsal at the UVic auditorium on TUESDAY May 24th. All graduating students must be in the Ridge Theatre BEFORE 9:00am to prepare for the departure on busses. Students will return to Claremont by bus no later than 12:15pm. Grads are NOT permitted to drive their own vehicles to UVic unless you have made prior arrangements with Mr. Westhaver.
If any student plans to wear high heels to grad, this is a good opportunity to wear them to experience how they feel for walking in and going up and down stairs.
Grad Gowns
Grads, please pick up your Gown at the front office. We have some extras for sale; please see Ms Waller in the accounts office. $25 first come first serve.
Silent Auction
If you still need to pick up your silent auction items, they are in the accounting office with Belinda Waller.
Extra Grad Ceremony Tickets
We have been receiving questions about how grads can receive extra tickets for the graduation ceremony. We understand that many grads hope to include other family members in the audience for this special event. This is the current status of tickets:
Once we know for certain how many students are attending the grad ceremony and they have all had a chance to receive their first two tickets, we will know how many tickets are still available. Once we know the available number, we will put together a plan to make them available in the fairest way for families. We anticipate that we will announce this information and the process to get more tickets through the Grad Page and the Daily Chronicle around the end of May; please note that this information will come from Claremont staff, not from UVic. Extra tickets will be at a cost of $10 per ticket. A wait list will not be taken.
Also good to know is that the ceremony will be live-streamed for relatives far and wide to view; as well, there will be tv monitors in the UVic Centre foyer if people wish to be close by the activities.
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.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Victoria Senior A Shamrocks are looking for volunteers to be apart of their team for the 2022 lacrosse season. The Shamrocks play out of the Q Centre Arena and have 9 home games running from May 27 to July 29, with the possibility of playoffs in August. They are looking for volunteers for the following positions:
Fan Ambassadors - helping out fans find where they should park, where they're going, and how to get there!
Fan Experience Agents - selling tickets, guest services, merchandise booth, 50/50 tickets, frisbees, and other concourse activations.
Promotions Team - working on the floor between periods to execute promotions like the Frisbee toss, t-shirt toss, and more.
Fan Engagement Team - working with the mascot, getting the crowd fired up, assisting with promotions and activations.
Community Events - get out in the community with Rocky to meet fans at various local events.
Deadline to apply: Friday May 20
Here is the Volunteer Application Form. Send completed application to cathy@victoriashamrocks.com
Camp Ignite: August 4-7
Camp Ignite is taking place this year on August 4-7 in Vancouver, BC. This camp educates and inspires young women (Grade 11 or 12) to learn more about the many aspects and specialties that in firefighting, such as auto extrication, hazmat operations, technical rope rescue operations and the various tools and skills needed to be successful in the fire service. Each young woman also learns about fitness, nutrition, health and teamwork. More information about the camp can be found online at www.campignite.com.
If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, email Mrs. Watson, or see her in room 222. The deadline for applications is May 24.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
PAC Meeting - TONIGHT
The Claremont PAC meeting is TONIGHT, 6:30-7:00 pm. The May PAC meeting will be limited to 30 minutes, starting at 6:30 live and or virtually through TEAMS. Click here to join the meeting. This is so we can dedicate time for a virtual session focused on mental health (see below).
Mental Health & Anxiety Presentation - TONIGHT
Please join us for a presentation with Dr. Lydia Vallieres about Mental Health & Anxiety. This session will run from 7:00-8:00 pm immediately following the PAC meeting listed above. The presentation is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and will explain the six domains that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety. Please sign up using this LINK. Claremont Admin will be live in the Learning Commons for both the PAC meeting and the session with Dr. Vallieres if you are unable to join virtually.
Unclaimed Plates & Dishes from Staff Appreciation Luncheon
We still have a few parents' plates and dishes left over from the Staff appreciation luncheon. If these dishes belong in your home, please have your student come pick them up from our Accountant, Belinda Waller.
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.