1. GRAD 2019
Monday June 17th, 2019

2. 81 school days to go! 136 Calendar Days

3. Yearbook – Mr Lutsch

4. Grad Issues – Parking Lot
Grad Parking Lot
Be respectful
No vaping
Garbage

5. Grad Calendar & Fees Revised with updated information and dates
Deadlines are firm
Listen to the announcements, website, Google Classroom & s home to stay connected
Fees:
Grad Fees $70
Gown Purchase $30
Dinner Dance $75
Dry Grad – to be determined
The Magic Wand Project

6. Grad Committee Monday’s lunch in room 159
Dinner Dance Organization
Grad activities – we need to hear from you!
Grad Wear – spring order to come

7. GTP
ALL GTP interviews must be completed by May 3th to participate in the recognition ceremony
Interviews with Ms Crisp – sign up in the office
GTP documents on the Google Classroom
Ms Crisp will be visiting your English 12 and COM 12 classes soon to answer questions
Grad Check – make sure you are in position!

8. Recognition Ceremony Grad Fees $70 due March 16th
Auditions for entertainment during the ceremony will be held May 2nd. Start rehearsing!

9. Cap & Gown Rentals Gown Purchase $30 Gown Order Form is due March 15th
Size chart in the office
Important – TAG teacher verification
Gown payment is due March 15th
Participation in the Grad Recognition Ceremony – gown purchase is mandatory

10. Recognition Ceremony Tickets University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium
Sale Date: May
Limit 3 per grad
Cost: Free $2 service charge per ticket
Tickets sent to your sd61 learn account
Additional Tickets will be released in early June, 2 per grad $12 each additional ticket
Grad Parent Info Night – April 25th 7:30

11. Valedictorian
Two graduates will be voted to represent your Grad Class at the Recognition Ceremony
Must be a student in good standing
be in a position to graduate by May of 2019
passing all courses with a C+ average and with no “N” work habits
have an exemplary record of attendance and citizenship
have no suspensions or discipline referrals
have two sponsor teachers
15 signatures of graduating students who support the nominee
DEADLINE: Friday March 15th at 3pm in the office
Grad assembly at LUNCH Thursday April 4th for nominated valedictorians to introduce themselves (2 min max) – valedictorian vote to follow
Get your nomination forms from Amanda on March 4th

12. Upcoming Deadlines Grad Ceremony Fee March 15 $70
Grad Gown Form March 15 $30
Grad Wear store TBA Final store for the year
GTP for everyone May 3

13. Mascot Committee
89% voted for a new mascot and the committee wants your ideas!
Leave a lasting legacy and submit an original hand drawn or digital image to the office.

14. Semester 2 just started. Finish strong!