Communication Bear Tracks our daily announcements (tv screens, school webpage) Bear Necessities weekly announcements (emailed out, school webpage) Year At a Glance online and in the CC See Mrs. Wowchuk (rm 196) Ask Grad Council students
The Grad Webpage Please make sure you check the grad website on a regular basis. It is the student s responsibility to meet all deadlines. http://www.mbs.sd23.bc.ca/students/gradua tion/pages/default.aspx
Post Secondary Info Post Secondary Planning Session #2: Dec 4th See Mr. Harbour for info on PSP sessions
COBSS Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society Application opens up Dec 4th
District Scholarship For English 12 students this term. The scholarship will be distributed to selected graduating students who excel in, and plan to pursue a career
District Scholarship * Indigenous Languages and Culture (demonstrated at school or in the community) * Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music) * Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (Business, Technology, Home Economics, Information Communication Technology) * Physical Activity (Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, etc.) * International Languages (French, Spanish, German, ASL, etc.) * Community Service (must be related to a career choice and show significant leadership initiative, organization, and commitment: including a demonstration of local and global issues) * Technical and Trades Training (Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics and Cook Training, etc.)
District Scholarship See Ms. Bedwell in the Career Centre to apply Second semester English 12 students will have a chance to apply for this scholarship next semester.
Grad Photos *Take place Nov 22nd Nov 30 -Every grad needs to sign up -costs nothing for a cap and gown photo -$25 due at time of appt if you want your proofs -we can help you sign up after the assembly
Grad Clothing Two orders : one in the fall and one in spring Last day to purchase for the fall order is Nov 18th. https://mbssgrad19.itemorder.com/
Clothing Drury-Moncrieff, Verity Artango, Kharyl Sorensen, Colby See Mrs. Wowchuk during blks 7/8 this week
MAPS/ Capstone For students who are taking English this semester Paperwork due Dec 13 th Interview on Dec 13 th See Mr. Mcparland or Mr. Hurd in the Career Center for more info
Winter Formal Semi-Formal Dance Dec 13 th 6:30 9:30 pm (no admittance after 7:30) $10 MBSS grads only Tickets on sale
Winter Formal Rules If you are in English 12, you must complete your Capstone paperwork and interview Cannot miss class on the 13 th No admittance after 7:30 no smoking; no drinking Security will be present No bags; no access to lockers
Winter Formal Iam, Hebe Labelle, Nicholas Zimmer, Jacob Litke, Catherine
Winter Formal Bake sale Nov 7 th and 8 th in the MPR at lunch
Banquet and Ceremony: What s the difference Banquet Dinner and Dance Formal event The Delta Grand Hotel May Ceremony Walking across the stage Grad Cap and Gown Trinity Baptist Church June
Grad Banquet You will need to decide soon who you would like to invite to the dessert Dessert is from 8:00 9:00 You will need the first and last names of your guests They will present identification upon arrival
Grad Fees Can be paid online $85 Ceremony only $170 Banquet and Ceremony -Deadline: Feb 3rd -Any student with financial concerns needs to see their administrator. Payment plans may be available.
What s included? Your grad dinner 2 guest banquet dessert tickets 3 ceremony guest tickets and all associated expenses for the Graduation Banquet and Ceremony.
Opting Out of Grad You must declare (with parent permission) that you are opting out of: The ceremony The banquet Both Forms can be found at the front office and must be returned as soon as possible
Early Grads You are responsible for keeping up with grad deadlines Check the website on a regular basis Please see Mrs. Wowchuk in room 196
Grad Gowns Do we have your height for your grad gown? If not, make your way to the MPR after the assembly to give us your info
Valedictorian, Historian, Futurist Valedictorian presents at grad ceremony; audience of 2000 people; exceptional academics, extra-curricular involvement, and impacts school culture
Historian presents at grad banquet; audience of 500; proficient academic standing, and impacts school culture; reflects on the past Futurist- presents at grad banquet; proficient academic standing, impacts culture, makes prediction about the future of the grad class
Please go to the MPR if you... Have never received a grad lanyard Would like help signing up for photos Cannot access the online grad clothing store Would like to pick up a grad opt- out form