THE CHRONICLE
Monday June 13, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Literacy & Numeracy – June 15 & 16
Literacy & Numeracy Assessments will be held this week on WEDNESDAY June 15 & THURSDAY June 16th. If you are currently in English 10, you will write Lit 10 with your class; if you are currently in Workplace Math 10, you will write Num 10 with your class. Students in these classes do NOT need to sign up.
Students in the following situation need to see Ms. Watson in room 222 to sign-up to write:
-grade 12s missing one of the three assessments (Num 10; Lit 10, or Lit 12)
-grade 11s missing Lit 10 or Num 10;
-grade 10s who missed Num 10 in November.
If you missed Lit 10 because of the cancellation in January, you will be writing when you are in English 11. Please see Ms. O'Brien or Ms. Watson with any questions.
REVISED Schedule for June 15 & 16
To properly schedule the Literacy & Numeracy Assessments, the entire school will follow a Copernican class schedule consisting of two long blocks per day.
WEDNESDAY June 15
Block 1: 9:00 – 11:45
(Lit/Num Assessments: 9:00 – 12:00)
Block 3: 12:30 – 3:12
(Lit/Num Assessments: 12:30 – 3:30)
THURSDAY June 16
Block 2: 9:00 – 11:45
(Lit/Num Assessments: 9:00 – 12:00)
Block 4: 12:30 – 3:12
(Lit/Num Assessments: 12:30 – 3:30)
Dual Credit Courses for Next School Year – Meeting June 14
Important for All students taking Dual Credit Courses next year in Feb 2023 (Criminology, Psychology, Biology, Business, Marketing, Accounting, or Economics):
Are you signing up for Dual Credit Courses for next school year? There is a MANDATORY meeting TOMORROW (TUESDAY) June 14th at lunch in Room 217 with Mr. Bussoli. This meeting will show you how to register for your courses via Camosun. You MUST attend this meeting, as applications are due soon. No application = No Dual Credit Course.
Claremont Music Program Fundraiser – Summer Treats Sale
Candies, popsicles and ice-cream will be for sale THIS WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY at lunch at the Ridge Theatre ticket office (just outside of the theatre). Come by and purchase some summer treats; funds raised will help the music program get some instruments repaired over the summer.
Found
Are you missing a piece of octopus jewellery? Please come to the office to claim it.
Check Your Student Email
A reminder for students to check their school email for different notices throughout June- especially Grades 10-12!
Work Experience Credits
Any students who think they might be working or volunteering this summer and want to receive high school credits for Work Experience, MUST REGISTER for Work Experience with Mr. Arsenault. Come see Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre any morning to register.
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. The Transportation Department advises that the deadline for bus registration for the 2022-2023 school year is June 15th.
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
Track & Field
Congratulations to our Spartans who competed at the BC Track and Field Championships in Langley!! These athletes competed against the best track athletes in BC and all placed very respectively. Well done, Spartans!
Kate Brooks - 1500m steeplechase 18th and 1500m - 24th
Mady Eames - 1500m - 8th and 3000m - 9th
Isobel Neilson - Pole vault - 4th
George Dervishi - 1500m race walk - 10th
CLUBS
Key Club – School Supply Drive
Claremont Key Club is hosting a School Supply Drive throughout the month of June! They will be accepting pencils, paper, duotangs, binders, markers, and more. Please bring any items to Ms. Pang's room (room 135), the front office, or the Learning Commons. All donations will go to the Compassionate Resource Warehouse for Ukrainian refugees. Thank you for your support.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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! You can also contact Kristen Belusic, Claremont’s Homestay Coordinator, at <span lang="EN-US">kbelusic@saanichschools.ca</span>.
GRAD 2022
Grad Scavenger Hunt – June 27
Grads, we hope you're excited to participate in the Grad Scavenger Hunt on the morning of MONDAY June 27th. The form to sign up your team is NOW on the Grad Page of the Claremont Website. This will be a FUN outdoor event, followed by some cold treats afterwards. To sign up, you need to do the following:
- organize your team of 5;
- decide who will be the team captain;
- come up with your team name;
- decide what mascot (stuffie or similar) your team will carry and give it a name;
- choose your team's theme song.
Individuals can also sign up for the scavenger hunt and will be placed on teams. Individuals will be thoughtfully assigned to teams with compatible peers.
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.
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.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
CPAC Exec Nominations
Nominations for the 2022/2023 school year CPAC Executive are currently being taken. Thank you to those who have emailed with interest. If you wish to join the team, please email us at claremontpacs63@gmail.com. AGM voting will be moved to Sept/Oct.
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
Family Pride Event
The first annual Saanich Pride in the Park event takes place in Beckwith Park on THURSDAY June 16, 5-9pm. This event is free, and will feature family-friendly activities, entertainment and displays. Everyone welcome.
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.