March 21, 2019
Do not tell your son or daughter that you are writing this letter. The letters will be handed to the students on the bus as they are driven to Municipal Auditorium for commencement. To make this activity effective, every student’s parents must write. Please take the time to write! Please drop your letter in the basket at the entrance or bring your letter to the Blue Valley North main office no later than April 20.
Leawood Park, Lyon Shelter, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors DO NOT attend school this day. Pizza arrives at 11 a.m. If there is rain, we will move the location to the auxiliary gym. Check student and parent email for information.
Wednesday, May 8 7:40-9:10 1st hour final 9:16 – 10:46 3rd hour final 10:48 – 11:48 North Time 11:49 – 1:19 5th hour final 1:25 – 2:55 7th hour final Thursday, May 9 7:40 – 9:10 2nd hour final 9:16 – 10:46 4th hour final 10:48 – 11:48 North Time 11:49 – 1:19 6th hour final 1:25 – 2:55 Grad Practice
• Students are given Cap/Gowns-- Will need to be ironed/steamed • Meet with teachers who will read names at Graduation to clarify pronunciation of names • Practice Class Day/Graduation Overview • Review Graduation Events
• Seniors arrive at 9:15 a.m. for donuts in the aux gym. • Parents arrive at 9:45 a.m. and report to main gym. • Program begins promptly at 10 a.m. in the main gym. • Parents and siblings are welcome. Siblings may sign up to receive a ticket from Ms. Miller in Student Services.
Graduation begins at 7:00 p.m. • Students (not parents) will meet at BVN at 4:30 p.m. • Buses will transport students to Municipal Auditorium. • Wear appropriate attire under gown – no jeans or shorts, sandals, tennis shoes, or baseball caps. Dark shoes are preferred for men. No corsages or jewelry on gown. • Wear cap flat on the head with the front point at the center of the forehead. Wear tassel on right. Put names on the inside of the cap.
• Plan to pay for parking — range is $6- $12 for 3 hours. • Doors will be open when you arrive. BVSW ceremony is at 4:00. If you arrive too early, BVSW ceremony may still be taking place and programs for BVN ceremony will not be out yet.
• Graduates will enter 13 th Street (Main Entrance) the Arena through the Northwest entrance between sections 8 and 9. • Stage is located at the south end. Students cross west to east. • Handicap Accessible seating for guests on the Loge level.
• Parents may take photos and/or film the ceremony from their seats. • GradImages will photograph your student as they cross the stage. If you pre-register, you will receive e-mail proofs with no obligation to purchase. • Harvest Communications will create a professional DVD of the Commencement Ceremony which can be purchased. Order info coming soon.
• Graduates will return to the lower level of Municipal Auditorium to pick up their diploma and grab their belongings for Project Graduation. • If your student is not attending Project Grad, you must provide their transportation home. • Graduates will then return to main level for photo opportunities with family/friends. A bit of advice: take pictures before the ceremony or at Class Day • Graduates will change quickly in restrooms, parents/family collect your student’s belongings and then students will board bus to Project Graduation. Buses will be on Central Street west of Municipal.
New location Food, fun, and games! Typically 90% of seniors attend Awesome prizes Substance free, safe environment Everybody welcome
Buses depart directly from Municipal Auditorium Return seniors back to BVN approx 2am Personal belongings must fit in pockets, everything sent home with family Alcohol and substance free Tonight is last night to guarantee your seniors t-shirt size Still need parent volunteers
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