Grad pictures are taking place between March 15^th and 19^th.  Signup sheets for the second round of Grad Pictures became available in Guidance March 1^st.  See “General Information” for details pertaining to grad pictures.

Sobey's Fundraiser:  We are currently doing another Sobey’s fundraiser.  Orders need to be in March 17^th.  We have been consistently getting 8-10% profit, so this has been a great fundraiser!  Funds go to individual grads.

Grad Wear:  Trinda Penniston has designed this year’s grad wear.  Her design was selected from several terrific entries from our very talented grade 12 Graphic Design students.  Grad Wear sales began March 1^st,  and will continue until March 12th.  Hoodies are $50.00, with an option to personalize for an extra $4.00, and sweat pants and yoga pants are $40.00.  Orders must be pre-paid.  Grads can order through grad committee members, who will be taking orders during lunch time, in front of the office, or through Ms. Lintott in Guidance.

Bothwell Cheese:  Bothwell Cheese sales will begin March 16^th and continue through April 6^th.  Expect to receive your cheese order within 10 business days after the April 6^th deadline.  The profits from this fundraiser go toward the general grad fund.  We will receive $2.00 from every $7.75 block of cheese sold.  This is one of two large fundraisers for the general fund, so participation is much needed to make this year’s Dinner and Dance a fantastic and affordable experience.  Ticket prices will be based largely on the success of this fundraiser.

Bud, Spud and Steak:  The date for this year’s Bud, Spud and Steak has been set for Friday, April 30^th.  It will take place at Cowboy’s, Canad Inns, Windsor Park.  This is an 18+ event, organized and hosted by parents of our graduates.   This is an individual fundraiser, with $7.50 of each $15.00 ticket sold going to offset the cost of an individual grad’s Dinner and Dance tickets.  Any profits raised beyond the cost of two tickets will go to the general grad fund.  Proceeds raised by the silent auction and 50/50 draw will also go to the general grad fund. 

We are looking for gift and monetary donations for the silent auction, as this is the second of two large fundraisers for the general grad fund.  Donations can be dropped off at KEC, attention Tracey Lintott.  Merchant letters, requesting donations from businesses are also available through Tracey Lintott.

Parent Information Night:  A Grad Parents Information Night will be held on March 24^th, at 7:00 p.m., in the library.  Information will be provided regarding the Designated Driver/Safe Grad procedure, as well as grad activities and volunteer opportunities.  There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.  Any parent who is unable to attend, but would like information on volunteering opportunities, or other aspects of grad preparations, is encouraged to call Tracey Lintott at 667-2960, ext. 2230. 

**We need parents to bring or send in baby or early childhood pictures of their soon-to-be graduates for the creation of a slide show, which will be shown at the dinner and dance and at convocation. 

Pictures will be scanned and returned. One picture per grad is sufficient.

General Information

Important Dates

Garden Party: Wednesday, June 23, 3 - 5 p.m., Kildonan East  Collegiate

Dinner and Dance: Wednesday, June 23,  6 p.m. -1 a.m. at The Fairmont, Winnipeg,1 Lombard Place (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Convocation: Tuesday, June 29, 10 a.m., North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, corner of Springfield and Gateway

The Grad Committee meets every Tuesday at lunch in room 119.  All graduating students are welcomed to participate. Students can see Ms. Lintott in guidance for more information about grad committee meetings, or any other inquiry about this year’s events. 

This year's grad theme is "Times Square, New York".  A decorating sub-committee is working hard with Mrs. Audrey to transform the Fairmont Ballroom into the streets of New York!

The Grad Committee nominated and voted for this year’s Grad Conveners.  Holly Van Nest and Norman Barairo are the student leaders of Grad Committee.

Volunteer Options 

• Phone calls
• Assisting with the "Bud, Spud and Steak" (Call Tracey Lintott for contact information for coordinator)
• Serving at the grad breakfast (May 6, 2010)
• Chaperone or casino volunteer at the dinner and dance
• Raising funds or prizes for both the "Bud, Spud and Steak" and the dinner and dance

Grad Pictures

The second round of grad pictures are scheduled to take place March 15^th-19th.  Signup sheets will be in the guidance area by Monday, March 1st.  Students will require a $20 sitting fee at the time of their scheduled picture. This sitting fee will provide 16 proofs and a graduating class composite poster. 

Students only wishing to have their picture taken for the purpose of being represented in the yearbook and grad composite will need to pay $5 for a drop-in appointment. This $5 only covers the cost of having this picture taken; no proofs or grad composite will be provided to students opting for this choice.   

Students who have waited until the spring may have difficulty booking a time due to increased interest; they will also be unable to get retakes through the school.  It’s recommended that students sign up as soon as possible when signup sheets become available.  Days may be added if demand is high enough, but we cannot guarantee this possibility.

Did you know... Life Touch will give back $10 of every $20 sitting fee to put toward our grad events. What an easy fundraiser!

Fundraising

Fundraising is done to benefit both individual grads and the general grad fund.  For fundraisers that benefit individual grads, the price of up to two tickets (price not yet finalized) can be earned.

Currently, Grads are being asked to sell or purchase KEC Culinary Arts Cook Books as a general grad fundraiser. The Grad Committee will receive $5.00 for every $10.00 cookbook sold!

Lollipops & Popcorn

• Weekly, Mondays at lunch, all year long from the beginning of November until the end of May.
• General grad fund

Sobey’s Gift Cards:

• Up to 10 per cent profit earned, depending on how much is sold school wide
• Individual grads
• Four or five times throughout the year

 Bothwell Cheese:

• Before and During Spring Break
• General grad fund

 Show and Shine:

• Grad car wash, day of "Show and Shine"
• General grad fund

 Lifetouch Grad Pictures:

• Life Touch will give back $10 of every $20 sitting fee to put toward our general grad fund.
• Bud, Spud, & Steak
• Late winter/spring
• Individual grads
• Surplus from ticket sales and silent auction profits to general grad fund