CHSS Grad 2014
Parents Committee
February Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
March 3rd
March 14th
April 9th
April
May 30th
May 31st
Monday
Friday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Grad Parents Meeting @ 7:00 pm, multipurpose room CHSS
Cookie Dough orders due back
Loonie Auction
Raffle
Grad Commencement Ceremonies Lester Centre
Prom at the Civic Centre
GRAD PARENTS COMMITTEES
There are several committees formed to help organize the Dry Prom.
To ensure that we make our graduates’ prom a memorable evening for them, we will need
everyone to participate.
Committee
Donations
Prom Decorating
Prom Food and Drinks
Prom Entertainment
Prom Security
Prom Taxi
Prom Setup/Take Down
Chair/Co Chairs Contact
Richard Briker
Pam McSorley
Sara Fontaine, Karen Fait and Sonia Duffus
Louse Walker and Greg Griffin
Andy Enns and Michelle Tuba
Carol Schaeffer
Dan Fumanti
It is anticipated that the event of GRAD/PROM will cost in the range of $17,000 - $20,000.
This includes: two bursaries from 2013 that have yet to be paid out, three new bursaries for
this year, all the prom activities, food, dance, entertainment and prizes. As well as leaving a
cash startup fund for next year.
We have fundraised by working at the Ridley Terminals Family Day, decorated for the
Rampage New Year’s Eve party, and ran the buckets at the Golf Course Loonie Auction.
There is a lot to do, if you have a fundraising suggestion, would like to sign up for one of the
various committees, make a donation, or pay the fee to avoid fundraising, feel free to
contact one of the executive members of the Grad Parents Committee.
FUNDRAISING
For those families who do not wish to participate in fundraising activities, they have the
option of making a donation to the Grad fund. It has been suggested that a donation of
$200 will be the equivalent what a family will have fundraised if they participated in the
fundraising events. However, you must still help out at PROM!
Note: This does not include the chocolates the grads sold at the beginning of the school
year. The funds from the chocolate sales go to cover the cost of the grad
commencement ceremonies held on the Friday night. Funds raised by events
planned by the Grad Parents Committee go towards the dry prom and three
bursaries.
If you would like to make a donation please contact Cathy Quane at 250 624 9566 or
Christine Komadina at 250-624-6329.
All parents are expected to assist on prom night.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
ALL GRADS – pick up the forms in the office. Forms are to be back to the office no LATER
THAN MARCH 14th2014. This is a very good fundraiser we can receive up to 40% profit.
Contact the following for more information: Melanie Frizzell, Karen Miller or Karen Misko
Raffle
ALL GRADS – grads will be given raffle tickets to sell for a cash raffle (1st prize is $1000,
second prize is $750 and 3rd prize will be $250.00), complete details will be available in
March.
Contact Sue Winther for more information.
Loonie Auction
There will be a loonie auction held in the school gym on Wednesday April 9. Tickets will be
on sale soon cost is $5.00 per ticket.
The loonie auction is a major fundraising event and the more grads and parents
participating the bigger the success of this event. The organizers of this event will be
looking for parent volunteers to assist with set up/clean up, bankers, runners, draw co
coordinators, etc. Many hands make lighter work! Parents are encouraged (if you so wish)
to make a donation to this event, a prize or cash is greatly appreciated. There is lots of
talent out there, so let’s share it!
More information regarding the auction will be available in March.
Contact Martina Collins or Melanie Frizzell for more information regarding the auction.
GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
The graduation commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 30. This event is
planned and organized by the school. At this time there has been no announcement as to
what time the ceremonies will be held.
Grads will be wearing caps and gowns which the school will be renting for the
commencement ceremonies.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the commencement ceremony, please contact
the school directly.
DRY PROM
A dry prom will be held on Saturday, May 31, at the Civic Centre.
Grads can purchase tickets for their guest closer to prom. Guests can be either in Grade 11
or one year out of high school.
If your child is in grade 12, and does not meet graduation requirements, but has participated
in grad fundraising activities, they will be able to attend the prom.
More information regarding the prom will be published in our next newsletter.
Thank you for your support!
GRAD 2014 Executive
Michelle Bryant/Cathy Quane – Co Chairs
Christine Komadina – Secretary Treasurer