THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday June 22, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parent Volunteers/Drivers for Next Year
Reminder that all volunteers for School District 63 are required to complete a Criminal Record Check every three years. Sports and trips may start up quickly in September, so we encourage parents to be proactive and do this NOW, if you might be interested in driving, as the process can take a few weeks at rush time. On the Claremont Secondary home page, under Quick Links, find the Parent Volunteers link and follow the steps.
Timetables for 2022-2023
If timetables were not picked up in HomeRoom, they are available for pick up in the office.
Yearbooks
There are still lots of yearbooks that haven’t been picked up yet. They are available to pick up from Mr. Howat or our accountant, Belinda Waller. If you still wish to buy a yearbook, you can purchase one at the Accounting office for $45.
Lost and Found Table
There is a lost & found table set up in the horseshoe hallway. Anything leftover on Thursday will be bagged up and donated to a charity.
Text Books & Library Books
All students: reminder to please bring back all of your library books and textbooks to the Learning Commons as soon as you are finished studying for final exams.
Lockers
We hope by now that all students have emptied their lockers. We strongly recommend that you write down you lock combination and keep it in a safe place so you remember it for September!!
Exam Schedule
The year-end Exam Schedule is posted on the home page of the Claremont website.
Report Cards
Report cards will be handed out on two separate days, outside at the main entrance of the school. Parents, siblings and family members are also welcome to pick them up:
WEDNESDAY June 29, 9:00-1:00 (4 hours).
THURSDAY June 30, 11:00-1:00 (2 hours)
ATHLETICS
CSI Rowing Year-End BBQ and Awards – Friday June 24
BBQ starting at 6:15pm outside the Student Lounge.
Awards starting at 7:15ish in the Ridge Theatre.
There is a $10 ticket price for all non-current CSI Rowing students that would like food. Family, friends, alumni, and future Spartans are invited as this is a celebration of our past year and a look forward to next year! Spread the word! If you don't want food, no need to buy a ticket. Last day to RSVP for food is Friday June 17th. $10 for food upon arrival (if not paid beforehand) for all non-CSI Rowing students.
Please fill out THIS FORM regardless (there is an option for no food).
Contact Greg Sedun via gsedun@saanichschools.ca if you have any questions.
CLUBS
Key Club – School Supply Drive
Claremont Key Club’s School Supply Drive will end THIS FRIDAY June 24. They are 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.
GRAD 2022
Book Your Grad Walk-Through - June 29
Hey Grads! As part of your June 29th Grad Day, we have created an opportunity for you to do a final walk-through of the school, say "See ya later" to your favourite Staff Members, and collect your grad memorabilia.
We will have 3 groups of 100 students arriving at specific times. Please sign up for a time that works best for you…. 12:30 / 1:00 / 1:30. You may wish to coordinate with your friends so that you can share this experience together. Each group will meet at the front doors of the school (near the bus loop) at their chosen time. Please make sure to arrive on time.
Sign up is on the Grad Page or Click HERE to sign up.
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.
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.
Summer Employment Opportunity
Progressive Auto Repair is looking for a car washer for immediate employment. This is a great opportunity to learn some of the basics of how an Auto Shop runs and be part of a great team. Opportunities for advancement to apprenticeship or office work. Employees must have a valid BC Driver’s License and provide a current Driver’s Abstract from ICBC.
Contact Jason: info@progressivemotorsports.com
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
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.