Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday September 30, 2015

LUNCH MEETINGS TODAY
Claremont Swim Team
For all students interested in being on the Claremont Swim Team, the first meeting is TODAY at lunch in the small gym. 

Boys Basketball
For all boys/all grades wanting to participate on one of our boys basketball teams: there is a meeting TODAY at lunch in the main gym.  Please make sure you attend - should take approx 15 min.  See Mr Reisig if you cannot attend or if you have any questions.

Peer Tutors
If you would like to be a Peer Tutor this year, please meet Ms. Giese TODAY at the start of lunch in computer lab 225. All subjects are welcome, particularly Math, Science and English.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday Oct. 1 - Class Schedule Change
THURSDAY’s class schedule is on the front page of the Claremont website.  Classes are shortened to accommodate our Spirit Day activities, welcoming the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock riders, and early closure (2:28) to prepare for Meet the Teacher night.

Cops 4 Cancer Fundraising
Our first House competition continues this week in Block 4 classes. Please donate $4 in support of Cops 4 Cancer. Fundraising will end TOMORROW, which is our first SPARTAN DAY!  Wear your House Colours, bracelets, and join in on the Spirit events.

Cops For Cancer – Head Shaving
Students who are interested in shaving their heads for Cops For Cancer, please come to the office to pick up a permission/pledge form. Completed forms are to be returned to Mrs Marshall (our PEP/Planning teacher) in room 336.

50/50 Tickets!
Want to donate to Cops 4 Cancer AND possibly win a Claremont card loaded with money to spend at the cafeteria or Spartan Store?  You should purchase some 50/50 tickets!  Ms. Paas's Biology 12 class will be selling tickets during the lunch hour in the halls and in room 200.  Tickets are $1 each or 3 for $2.  Cancer sux.

Clubs Showcase
Are you wondering what different clubs are happening at Claremont?  Come to our Clubs Showcase on TUESDAY Oct. 6 at lunch in the Learning Commons. There are lots of ways to get involved at Claremont!

ChatterHigh Competition
There is a prize pot of $2250 for Claremont to win in the Camosun College ChatterHIgh AA Competition!! Log on to your ChatterHigh account to learn about participating Post Secondary Organizations and, at the same time, start earning points!! Points can be used toward draw prizes or be redeemed for different items. The more points you earn the more Claremont can win!!  Competition closes October 23rd, so get 'quizzing' today!! Invite your parents, friends and neighbours to join in too!  Let's make Claremont #1!  Have fun and good luck!  Go Spartans!  Woohoo!

Student Pick-up & Drop-off
The morning and afternoon pick-up and drop-off of students is becoming problematic for our neighbours.  Please DO NOT use Strangcrest Place (the cul-de-sac across the road from the school) or the bus zone for dropping off or picking up students.  Both of these areas create safety concerns for pedestrians and traffic.  We encourage students to walk a short distance down the road and enjoy a little fresh air.

BC Transit Youth Bus Passes
There are still a few BC Transit Youth Bus Passes in the office.  Please come to the office to pick them up. They are in effect starting TOMORROW!!!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student Government Elections
Your new Student President will be announced at the end of the day today.  Congratulations to all candidates for an energetic and positive campaign.

ATHLETICS
Cross Country Team
This is your last chance to sign up for Claremont's Cross Country team.  See Mr. Nelson in room 137 for more info.

CAREER CENTRE
Work Experience – Grade 12 credits
Reminder to register for Work Experience by the end of TODAY (deadline) to receive credits for this school year!  See Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre!!

Apprenticeship in the Trades
Any students interested in an Apprenticeship in the Trades: please see Mr. Arsenault in the Career office as soon as possible!

Ivy League Schools
Considering Harvard? Brown? Princeton? or other Ivy League schools? An information event, including these schools and more, will be held at St. Margaret's School this SUNDAY October 4th at 7 pm in the gym. Students in grade 11 and 12 interested in Undergraduate study are welcome to attend, as well as parents and interested teachers.  No RSVP is necessary.  Visit the Career Centre for more information!

GRAD 2016
Grad Portraits
Grads:  It’s time to book your Grad Portrait photo shoot.  Lifetouch is bringing a portable studio to Claremont starting October 13th. You need to book your appointment NOW by going onto the Lifetouch website:  www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.  Photo brochures are available in the office. Don’t put this off, because the appointments book up quickly!

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