Senior Parent Meeting – 2018
Agenda Welcome - Parent Liaisons(Meagan, Sarah, & Tasha), Student Officers (Maggie, Bella, ⬜ Jamie, & Samantha) Senior Breakfast – Gabrielle Ohleyer ⬜ Senior & Junior Prom – Carla Combi and Julie Gladden ⬜ Time of Reflection – Katie Sowarby & Kristie Darin ⬜ Senior Symposium & Picnic – Katherine Walton & Donna Elliot ⬜ Memory Boards – Sally Fonstein & Gina Ney ⬜ Graduation Lei – Gayle Burleigh ⬜ Graduation – Katherine Walton ⬜ Grad Night – MaryBeth Towery & Nancy Curless ⬜ Misc. Business ⬜ Wrap Up/ Q and A ⬜
Senior Breakfast Chair: Gabrielle Ohleyer ⬜ Monday, April 16 7:30-8:30am What is it? Pancake Breakfast prepared by parents and served by ⬜ the Acalanes staff to our graduating seniors. Hawaiian theme ⬜ Music, food, and inspirational talk by student favorite Mrs. Allen! ⬜ Signup tonight to donate food or volunteer ⬜
Senior & Junior Prom Chairs: Carla Combi & Julie Gladden ⬜ Date – May 12 th , 7:00 – 10:00 ⬜ Tickets on sale starting April 12 th on the webstore ⬜ Tickets cost is $85 for Acalanes students and $100 for guests ⬜ Tickets and bus assignments available at lunch in the front quad April 23-May 4 th . ⬜ Want to volunteer? Sign-up sheets are out front tonight! Or contact Carla or Julie for the Sign Up Genius link. ⬜ Questions? Please contact Carla cscombi@mac.com or Julie jglad45@gmail.com
Time of Reflection Chairs: Katie Sowarby & Kristie Darin Date: Sunday, June 3rd ⬜ Time: 3:00-5:00 – ceremony 3:00-4:00 ~ reception 4:00-5:00 ⬜ Where: LOPC - 49 Knox Dr. Lafayette ⬜ What is Time of Reflection? ⬜ Student planned, non-denominational event ⬜ Opportunity for reflection...inspirational in nature. Very meaningful and memorable for all! ⬜ Speeches by senior class members ⬜ Speeches by faculty ⬜ Music (vocal & instrumental) by senior class members Attire: Collared Shirts and Dresses ⬜ All seniors and their families are welcome to attend ⬜ No tickets are needed ⬜
Senior Symposium and Senior Picnic Katherine Walton & Donna Elliot ⬜ Date: Monday, June 4 ⬜ Time: Symposium and Picnic are during school hours ⬜ Who: AHS Seniors only ⬜ What is the symposium? ⬜ On the morning of June 4th, Seniors will gather in the PAC for an informational session designed to provide insights into life post high school to reduce the stress of the transition. ⬜ Breakfast / Snacks provided. ⬜ What happens at the picnic? ⬜ Seniors spend the afternoon together out on the field. ⬜ Lunch, outdoor games and activities will be provided.
Memory Frames Chair: Sally Fonstein & Gina Ney Pick up your board this evening if you ordered one ⬜ What are Memory Frames? Photo collage of your graduating ⬜ senior. It can be as artistic or simple as you like. Tips: ⬜ Student’s name incorporated in the collage & your name/phone ⬜ number on the back Vertical arrangement no larger than 12”x18” ⬜ Copy all photos in case collage is damaged or lost ⬜ Costco's online memory frame product costs $5 & will create the ⬜ collage for you or collage.com ⬜ Return frame for display by: 6/1 to the College and Career Office Frames will be displayed on Football Field Back Fence on ⬜ graduation day. Pick up frames as you leave the graduation ceremony ⬜ Note: Didn't order a frame? We have some extras for sale tonight for $10 (limited supply – until sold out). Or you can purchase on your own at Michael’s.
Graduation Lei Chair: Gayle Burleigh Available for all graduates ⬜ Fresh flower lei’s from Hawaii ⬜ Only available in white ⬜ Cost is $22 ⬜ Available for purchase tonight or on the webstore until 5.22 ⬜ If you ordered a Lei for your student it can be picked up before ⬜ graduation in the Quad starting at 4:00pm by your student
Graduation Katherine Walton Date: Friday, June 8 ⬜ ⬜ Mandatory Student Rehearsal – 12:30 pm Ceremony Time: 6:00 – 7:00 ⬜ Where: Graduation Ceremony on the football field ⬜ Seating: ⬜ ⬜ Gates will open at 4:00pm for seating All questions about handicapped seating and special needs should be directed to the Attendance ⬜ Office Music provided by the AHS Band ⬜ Photographer will be taking pictures of your graduate on stage with diploma for ⬜ purchase. Immediately following the ceremony is your opportunity for photos with your ⬜ graduate. Tips: ⬜ Parking is VERY tight. Please arrive in 1 car if possible and drop off your graduate. ⬜ To secure the mortarboard bobby pins are helpful. Tassel is worn over RIGHT temple. ⬜ Preferred attire: collared shirts and dresses shorter than gown. Must wear shoes. Flats or ⬜ sandals are recommended b/c of turf Diplomas can be picked up in small gym following ceremony ⬜ 8:00 pm Grads change, check-in and board buses for Grad Night 2018! ⬜
Grad Night Chair: MaryBeth Towery & Nancy Curless Purpose: ⬜ To create a safe, drug and alcohol free celebration together with 2018 graduating class ⬜ ⬜ For AHS graduating seniors only – following graduation 6/8 Unforgettable night filled with fun activities, games, dancing, entertainment, hearty dinner, and all ⬜ night snacks. Supervised by parent volunteers (Volunteer Sign Ups on Sign Up Genius- contact chairs) ⬜ Approx. 85% of graduating class attends ⬜ ⬜ Tickets are $230 until May 1 on the Webstore. After May 1 st $250 ⬜ Where: Umigo Livermore, CA When: ⬜ Check in from 4:00 – 5:00pm in the Acalanes quad prior to graduation ⬜ Students load buses at 8:00 pm in AHS parking lot (Students will receive a light snack before boarding ⬜ the buses). Students will be breathalyzed before boarding buses ⬜ ⬜ Event at Umigo is from 9:00 pm until 3:00 am the following morning. Buses will return to AHS parking lot at 3:30am the next morning. (Recommended parent pick up at ⬜ AHS) Attire: ⬜ Students will change into comfortable clothes after graduation for the evening ⬜ ⬜ All belongings go home with parents. No backpacks allowed Only cell phones go with students (medicines can be checked in for chaperones/nurses to hold for ⬜ evening) Two permission slips required – 1. APC permission slip 2. Umigo/PlanIt Interactive waiver . Forms available ⬜ out front tonight or print out from webstore or APC website Sr Page. Drop off in College and Career Center Volunteers needed! Sign-up sheets out on the front desk. ⬜ Questions? email apcgradnight@gmail.com ⬜
MISC. SENIOR DECISION CELEBRATION – April 30 during 7th period in front quad All seniors invited to come celebrate their decision for next year whether that be a 4-year college, junior college, work, travel, etc. Wear your college shirt or your Senior class shirt. Enjoy treats and social time with your senior class. *Donations needed, sign-ups at front table. RECRUITED STUDENT/ATHLETE CELEBRATION - May 24 during lunch. An opportunity to celebrate Acalanes athletes who have commited to play sports in college (Division I, II, or III) Local media, friends, parents are all invited. Group question and answer session, photo and interview opportunities, and other fun. *Prior approval needed to participate contact Jen Larson jlarson3978@gmail.com
ANY QUESTIONS? ⬜ Visit our webpage ⬜ http://www.acalanesparentsclub.com/classes/ seniorhttp://www.acalanesparentsclub.com/cl asses/senior ⬜ seniorliaisons@acalanesparentsclub.com ⬜ apcgradnight@gmail.com
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