1. Grad Parent Meeting
September 20, 2016

2. Shape of the meeting Introductions How to stay informed Grad Photos
Brief discussion of upcoming grad events
Scholarships and PSI’s
Costs
Power point presentation about lock in committees
Sign up procedure for lock in
Grad Applications

3. Welcome Grad 2017
How to stay informed Remind 101 (students and parents)
take out phone to
School website click on students then click on grads (you will find the grad handbook here)
Updates ed out monthly
Grad Facebook page
RBSS Facebook page
Call or me

4. Grad Photos
October Every grad must have photo done (free if not buying grad photos)
$40 Sitting fee paid to photographer if you will be ordering grad photos
Sign up for a convenient time, group photos
Retakes Feb.10 (possibly of site)

5. Expectations at Grad events
Code of conduct
Vaporizers not allowed (grad cruise, no cigars)

6. Grad Activities Grad Cruise – Sept 23 4pm board busses at RBSS
Fright Night Wednesday October 26 (waiting to confirm)
Lock In – January 27, 11pm MRC
Fashion Show – March 30
BBQ and yearbook signing – June (day to be determined)
Grad Ceremonies Rehearsal – TBA
Grad Ceremonies – June 3pm Abby Sport and Entertainment Centre
Moonlight March June 27
Prom (Dinner/ Dance) June 27th, Swan e Set

7. Scholarships and PSI
Grade 12's interested in applying to post secondary institutions and for scholarships are invited to attend our start up "Scholarship Team 2017" meeting tonight after this meeting, Sept. 20 from 7:15 - 8:00 pm in the Bateman round room.
Interested in Post Secondary Institution information? If your are a grade 11 or 12 student you are invited with your parents to come here from representatives from BC institutions. This event is for Bateman, Yale and Abby Christian students. It is being hosted by Yale on Thursday, Sept 22th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

8. Costs Ceremonies/Grad fee $60 due Oct. 15 Cruise $80 Lock In $75
Fashion Show $10 (need a parent to take this on)
BBQ/Yearbook signing - free
Prom $100
Optional Merchandise
Grad Photos retakes
Grad Rings
Grad Clothing – ordering available Oct1-15 online at

9. Grad application Please fill in online
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10. Volunteers??
We are looking for a landscaper, cement worker and brick layer to do some work at the school

11. Work Experience
All students need to check in with Mr. Wismer

12. Grad Lock In This is a 100% Parent Hosted Event.
RBSS will book and pay for costs of entertainers, food, prizes (some) etc from Lock In fee.
RBSS will have some teachers & all administration to help supervise.

13. Lock In at a Glance
8-10 AM – student drop RBSS need to be transported to MRC
10:45pm Grads find own transportation to MRC
11pm Arrive MRC/ Security begins
’s Theme
MRC Activity Schedule
Pool
Casino
Magician or Other activity (Cartoonist)
Hypnotist
Casino Cash Out (Light Breakfast Available???)
4: Door Prizes, Casino Wins, Goodie Bags
4: Clean up
5am Time to go home

14. Committees Needed Food & Snacks Casino Security Prizes Transportation
Hockey Supervision
Clean Up

15. Food & Snacks 10-12 recommended Needs chief organizer/ chair
Plan food and refreshments
Where possible canvas community for donations
Order food and transport to Seniors Rm MRC
Maintain snacks for grads throughout evening
Clean up kitchen & seniors room by 6am
Budget $1000
We need donations!!!!!!!!!! And helpers

16. Casino 12 recommended Select chair/ chief organizer
Order casino equipment or borrow (Fraser Valley party rentals)
Prepare & distribute money packages
Set up tables and equipment prior to midnight
Staff games of chance
Cash out at 3am
Pack up tables, chairs, and other equipment
General clean up of the area, empty garbage etc

17. Security 12 recommended / 2 per shift
Assist with arrival of student from busses
Provide security of parking lot and building perimeter

18. Prizes 5-6 recommended Select chair/ chief coordinator
Purchase prizes and canvas for donations
Need small and large items
Organize prize draws for the end of lock in
Coordinate with Casino for winnings
$2000 budget
Transportation group to take prizes to MRC
Any donations would be gladly accepted!
Need Volunteer to hand out prizes that evening!!

19. Transportation 4-6 recommended
Check and transport student bags from RBSS to MRC (possibly take prizes as well??)
This can occur the morning / afternoon of the lock in
Vans or pick up trucks recommended
End of evening, transport items back to RBSS

20. Hockey Supervision 4-6 recommended @ 1 hour shifts
Observe free skating and hockey to ensure students are participating safely
Report concerns to admin
Assist with clean up of this area (eg, spills, litter, empty garbage cans)

21. Clean Up 4:30-5:30am 4-5 recommended
Emptying of garbage containers throughout evening
Mop up any spills
Clean up of tables in concession/ pool deck area
Clean up of ice rink, changing area and stands
Check change rooms for litter/ discarded clothing
Wet mop aerobic room, seniors room, and main hallway

22. Committee Chairs/ Chief Organizers
Coordinate with committee members
Ongoing communication with school admin regarding committee progress, budget, payments etc.
Debrief of committee for future grads

23. Questions?
Please sign up outside the round room for the committees before you leave tonight!!!!!!!!!!
We need someone to be in charge of each committee please circle your name if you are willing to take the lead.
Stay for the Scholarship meeting if interested!! But please sign up for committee first.

24. Thank you!
Grad 2017