THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday May 24, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Theme Day – May 27
This FRIDAY is Monochrome Day! Wear all the same colour or pattern to show some school spirit.
Camosun Food Truck – May 26
The Camosun Food Truck will be here for lunch service on THURSDAY, May 26th. It is a QUESADILLA theme and will be outside the student lounge. Cafeteria lunch service will be limited on this day.
Students Taking Math 100 In Sept 2022
Are you signing up for Dual Credit Math 100 this Sept 2022? There is a MANDATORY meeting TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) May 25th at lunch in Room 217 with Mr. Bussoli. This meeting will show you how to register for Math 100 via Camosun. You MUST attend this meeting, as applications are due June 1st. No application = No Math 100.
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.
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 .
ATHLETICS
Island Track and Field Championships
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Island Championships last week. It was two very long days and all athletes were fantastic citizens representing Claremont.
The following students have qualified for the BC Championships in June:
Kate BROOKS (steeplechase and 1500),
Mady EAMES (1500 and 3000),
Ethan NOZICK (3000),
Liv WOLBER (3000),
Isobel NEILSON (pole vault),
George DERVISHI (1500 race walk),
and the LAX BOYS qualified in the 4x100m.
Well done to all of our track and field athletes!!
Sr Boys Basketball
If you are interested in playing Senior Boys Basketball next year, there is a meeting TODAY at lunch in the big gym. If you cannot make it, please see Mr. Dunlop.
Tennis – Volunteers Needed May 26-28
Tennis volunteers needed!! Claremont is hosting the Provincial Championships THIS WEEKEND from May 26-28 and is looking for some student volunteers to help with the event. No experience necessary. We are also looking for parent support as site supervisors, umpires, or first responders. Some tennis experience is an asset. Contact Mr. Gardner if you are interested in helping.
dgardner@saanichschools.ca
CLUBS
No news today.
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 TOMORROW: 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
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Online 50/50 Draw
Grad Online 50/50 Raffle starts THURSDAY, May 26th. This will be the final Grad fundraiser. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. Deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, June 8th at midnight. Draw is Thursday, June 9th at 12 pm. Tickets can be purchased online by anyone residing in BC over the age of 19, so please share this LINK for 50/50 with family and friends and help support our Grads.
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 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.
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.
Job Opportunity
One of our neighbors near Elk Lake is looking to hire someone for general help at her farm, mainly picking berries and weeding. The job starts as soon as possible and continues through the summer, with flexible hours. $16/hr. Please see Mrs. Watson in room 222 for contact information.
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. TODAY is the deadline for applications.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
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.