GRAD 2009

Student Meeting, Tuesday, April 29, 2014
SRSS Gym, Period Two
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Welcome & Introductions
Credit Requirements
Upcoming Events
Ticket Sales / Scenarios
Special Announcements
Student Grad Committee
Q&A
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STUDENT GRAD COMMITTEE
Keanna Bateman, Kyla Bateman, Ryan Dueck, Loralie Friesen,
Connor Gerbrandt, Yasmeen Bouseri, Leandro Lazarte, Emily
Lepp, Angelica Matsalla, Nathan Bestvater, Evan Wiens, Autumn
Thompson
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PARENT GRAD COMMITTEE
Bonnie Hildebrandt (Chair), Eleanore Wiebe, Ruth Sawatzky,
Diane Loewen, Allison Warkentin, Edna Huese, Greg Doerksen,
Janice Doerksen, Trish Broesky, Melissa Martens, Cyndy Friesen,
Gwen Reimer
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STAFF GRAD COMMITTEE
Mrs. Poirier, Mr. Reimer, Mrs. Toews, Ms. Anderson, Mrs. Funk,
Mr. De Guzman, Mrs. Deller, Ms. Peters, Mr. Friesen, Ms. Hamel,
Mr. Giesbrecht, Mr. Reis
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Provincial Diploma (30 credits)
5 credits at the Grade 12 level
(English, Math, Phys.Ed + _____+____)
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SRSS Diploma ( 32 credits)
6 credits at the Grade 12 level
(English, Math, Phys.Ed, +___, +___, +___)
In order to graduate with your major, you need to meet the course and credit
requirements of that major.
Pssst! ATTEND YOUR CLASSES!!!!!
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University Visits
Grade 12 Farewell
Grad Rehearsal
Grad Ceremony
Grad Banquet
Safe Grad Prom
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Getting started sessions by U of M, U of W
and CMU
Learn about course reg, student support,
important dates.
U of M visit has already occured
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U of W- Wednesday, May 7 pd 3 in the
Theatre
CMU -TBA
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Saturday, May 24 at Friedensfeld Community
Centre
Ticket on sale – May 7th and 8th (see website)
Dinner & Dance: sign-in at 6, supper at 7
Safe grad event (dry event)
Music by Superb Entertainment, Candy Bar
Sign In and Mandatory Parent Sign Out
ID REQUIRED!
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Friday, June 20th
 10:00am sharp
 In the SRSS Gym
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If you plan to graduate, be there!
If you plan to participate in the ceremony you
must be at the rehearsal!
You will receive your cap and gown at
rehearsal!
Very, Very Important!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT FORGET YOUR CAP AND
GOWN AND ALL OF YOUR
TICKETS!
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Saturday, June 21st @ Winnipeg Convention
Centre
3rd Floor WCC
Ceremony starts at 2:30pm
BE THERE AT 1:30 pm
Allowed up to 5 complimentary tickets
ALL GUESTS MUST PRESENT TICKET OR
NO ENTRY - NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Saturday, June 21@ WCC (3rd Floor)
Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm
Ticket prices: GRADS ARE FREE!
Each grad is allowed to purchase tickets for 5
guests: 3 @ $35 and 2 @ $50
June 4th and 5th ONLY!
 (Extra tickets may be available)
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The following “Park and Ride” options are available to
graduates and invited guests.
 Option A: From SRSS to WCC
Leave SRSS at 12:30 arrive at WCC at 1:30
 Option B: From Winnipeg Evangelical Free
Church (500 Lagimodiere Blvd.) to WCC
Leave the Evangelical Free Church at 1:oo arrive at WCC by 1:30
Return rides will take place after the banquet and before the prom.
This service is not provided to grads and escorts attending Prom – you
must have a parent sign you in and out of the prom and they are then
responsible for your transportation after prom.
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Sign-in begins after conclusion of banquet
approx. 9:30 pm on the second floor of WCC
Sign-in and Mandatory Parent sign-out:
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Tickets on sale June 4 and 5 ONLY!
(see website for schedule)
Safe Grad Prom goes until 3:00 AM
ID REQUIRED! (student card is NOT a valid ID)
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Parent Sponsored Safe Grad Prom!
Music by Superb Entertainment with
Video
A “Vegas – style” casino from 10:00 –
2:00 am with possible prizes for your
winnings
Vouchers for everyone to participate in
casino or the silent auction
A Free digital photo booth on site
between 10:30 and 1:30am.
Snacks will be provided and a late
social lunch will be served.
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Sign in and Mandatory Parent Sign Out
You must have bought a ticket
No dressing down, must stay in formal/semi
formal attire.
Valid ID required at all times,
regardless of age.
No large bags, backpacks, duffle bags allowed.
You may be subject to
searches by the WCC security.
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Listen for announcements and read the
information on the Grad bulletin board
(see website for schedule)
grad.srss.ca for all information always!
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Check often for updates
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SRSS Grad and escort, 17 and under,
a parent of the grad and a parent of the escort must sign
waivers in person
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SRSS Grad and escort 18 or older from SRSS
a parent of the grad and a parent of the escort must sign
waivers in person
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SRSS Grad and escort 18 or older from other school - SRSS
Grad parent sign, escort sign their own in person
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Out of Province, special considerations?
Contact Parent Committee
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If you are a grad of the SRSS and you want to
attend either the Grade Twelve Farewell OR
the Prom your parents must sign a waiver - it
does not matter if you are 18 or not
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If you attend the Grade Twelve Farewell, the
paperwork will have been signed and you do
not have to have your parents come in again to
sign
- the waiver is good for both events
- this does not apply to your escort
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ID REQUIRED! (drivers, passport , MLCC card)
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Breathe
Clear your head
Listen
I will give you one more summary…..
Tickets Sold on:
Event
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May 7th & 8th
Grade 12 Farewell
(on May 24th)
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June 4th & 5th
Grad Day
(on June 21st)
Cost
$35 each
Ceremony Tickets
Free (max 5)
Banquet Tickets
Grad is Free
3 @ $35
2 @ $50
Prom Tickets
Grad $35
Escort $35
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Begin thinking of potential
candidates
Student will be elected
sometime in May
Grad Song:
 Nominations are in
 Voting begins soon
 Open auditions will be announced
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Any questions?
Plenty of potential
grad escorts available
Good luck and graduate!
 PLEASE WAIT……
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Mr. Reimer