Independence HS Home of the Knights Charter Class of 2016!

Academics Make sure you start and finish strong! If you are struggling & need help, come see us. If you are not sure, come see us anyway! The goal is to see all of you walk across the stage at graduation.

Jostens Senior Ring Orders You can now order your ring online or by phone. Contact Jostens for the details!

Cap and Gown All cap and gown order deadlines have passed. If you have not ordered your yet… SEE ME AFTER THIS MEETING!

Baccalaureate Practice May 16th Preston Trails Church See the Senior Link on our Website for More Info

Powder Puff May 17 th Rescheduled Date Due to Weather At the Warren Sports Complex

Senior Trip/Breakfast May 2oth Free Pancake Breakfast in Cafeteria during 1 st Period (Seniors Only) Aloha Pep Rally during Activity Period Leave for Six Flags during Pep Rally Seniors Not Going - Report to the Cafeteria for Remainder of Activity Period and Regular Schedule for the rest of the day!

Baccalaureate Ceremony May 22 nd At the Preston Trails Church 3-5PM Students Must Arrive at 2PM See the Senior Link on our Website for More Info

Graduation DVD May 27 th Last Day to Order! $15 My Payments Plus See the Senior Link on our Website for More Info

Senior Field Day Event Thursday June 2 nd Allison Ginn

Senior Day - Class of 2016 Thursday, June 2, 2016

Senior Walk 10:15-10:55 All Seniors will report to the gym at 10:15am – Seniors with a 1st period – You must attend 1st period, your teacher will escort you down – Seniors with Late Arrival – Be in the gym by 10:15am At 10:30, we will walk the halls of IHS one last time

Senior Talk 11:00-11:30 Last minute details about graduation Presentation by Mr. Waligura

Senior Lunch 11:30-12:00 Fresh air, fresh beats, fresh food Mooyah Burger Cart to serve burgers, chips, drink – Cost TBD – around $5 - $7 via MyPaymentsPlus (More information to come) – Students who paid will receive wristband on day of event – Regular lunch is available in the cafeteria or bring your own lunch Beats by DJ Rimmer

Senior Field Day 12:00-3:00 Event 1: Water Balloon Toss Event 2: Obstacle Course Event 3: Human Hungry Hippos

Senior Field Day 12:00-3:00 Event 4: Tug of War Event 5: Parachute with foam balls Event 6: 3 Legged Races

Senior Field Day 12:00-3:00 Event 7: Bubble Soccer Match Event 8: Minute to Win It Games Event 9: Life-Size Rubik’s Cube Game

Senior Field Day Details 12:00-3:00 Teachers will be running each station – You will learn how to play the game fairly and correctly – You will learn the point system for each game – All scores will be reported electronically and on paper by teacher You can submit a group of no larger than 10 students – Mrs. Ginn will create 10 teams of 30 students – Each team will have a color assigned to it – We are trying to secure a sponsor to provide t-shirts – Mrs. Ginn will send electronic sign-up for groups – You must know each person’s first name, last name, and shirt size You will meet as a team on Wednesday, June 1, during Advisory Period

Senior Field Day Awards 3:00-3:30 Each member of the winning team will win a prize. Each member of the winning team will have the opportunity to play for a grand prize.

Graduation Practice 3:45-6:30 Students arrive in gym by 3:45 Teachers arrive in gym by 4:20

Questions? What can I wear on Senior Day? – T-Shirt (Your Senior shirt, an IHS shirt OR if we have been able to secure field day shirts you will wear those) – Nike Shorts are allowed as long as they can be seen under your shirt – Tennis shoes – Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen – Anything to support your team (body paint, colored socks, hair bows, etc) Your questions?

Senior Day Reminders

Mandatory Graduation Practice When: Thursday June 2 Location: IHS Auxiliary Gym Time: 3:45 – 6:00 (After Senior Field Day) Note: If you miss graduation practice, you will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony with your classmates.

IHS Graduation June 3, 8:00 p.m. Students will report to the gym the day of graduation at 5:15PM We will go over any last minute details and answer any questions. We will all load the bus for the Dr. Pepper Center It will last no more than 75 minutes. After graduation, a bus will be provided back to Independence if you choose that option.

Important Graduation Planning Information Formal Attire for All (No jeans) Dresses Must be Shorter than Gown Dark Brown or Black Dress Shoes (No Light Colored Shoes will be Allowed) Collared Shirts for the Men No Nose Rings Cannot Draw on Graduation Cap Please remember this is a very formal ceremony.

IHS Graduation Tickets Each student will receive ten tickets These tickets will be handed out at graduation practice Additional tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis. See the Senior Link on our Website Please see Ms. Slade in A115 if you have questions.

We are Committed to Preparing You for Life After High School Please let us know if you have any questions. Go Knights!!! Independence Focus “Inspire to Learn, Empower to Excel”

Questions? May 16 – Baccalaureate Practice – Preston Trails May 17 – Powder Puff – Warren Sports Complex May 20 – Senior Breakfast/Six Flags May 22 – Baccalaureate Ceremony – Preston Trails May 27 – Graduation DVD Deadline June 2 – Senior Walk/Lunch/Field Day/ Mandatory Grad Practice June 3 – Graduation

Come See Me Before You Leave If… You have not ordered your Cap and Gown OR You are not planning on participating in Graduation OR You believe you are a 3 rd, 4 th, or 5 th Generation FISD Graduate