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1 CHIPPEWA FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 735 Terrill Street Chippewa Falls, WI Ph: 715٠726٠2406 Fax: 715٠726٠2792 May 1, 2015 Dear Seniors: It is hard to believe that it is time to prepare for graduation! Please look through the following information that explains important upcoming events and activities that will need your attention. As a school, we work very hard to present a graduation ceremony that is dignified, positive and respectful. It is a very special evening for you, your families, our school, and the community. Your work here is nearly done thank you. This Senior Class has stepped up and made Chippewa Falls High School a better place. You should be proud of all you have accomplished. It is very difficult to think of you leaving. However, the road ahead is full of promise and, you will always be Cardinals. Congratulations, Rebecca Davis, Principal MAY-JUNE SENIOR CALENDAR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 4 Tickets ($15.00) sold (12:05-1:05) outside the library ******************** Seniors may sign-up for up to 2 additional graduation tickets in the main office. The list will remain posted until there are no more tickets available. May 11 (12:05-1:05) outside the library (12:05-1:05) outside the library May 12 (12:05-1:05) outside the library (12:05-1:05) outside the library May 13 (12:05-1:05) outside the library (12:05-1:05) outside the library May 14 May 15 (12:05-1:05) outside the library May 18 May 19 May 20 Senior Awards Night 7:00pm May 21 May 22 May 25 NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY May 26 May 27 May 28 Senior Recognition Assembly 9:20am May 29 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 Finals For Periods Finals For Periods Finals For Period 7/Early Bird Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal 10:30am Seniors line-up in cafeteria 6:30pm Graduation 7:30pm 11pm-5:30am

2 GRADUATION DETAILS URGENT REQUEST FROM THE ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY COMMITTEE: The All-Night Grad Party Committee is requesting YOUR help. We are in need of volunteers to assist with the party! We welcome parents of Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman students to join in this effort. It is a fun night for parents and students. For Senior parents, it may be the last time you see your child and all their classmates together. We are in need of volunteers in the following areas: 14 people to help with Security. This is mostly sitting at a table and watching exits. Bring a friend/spouse to volunteer and sit with you. Bring a book, knitting, cards, etc. 18 people (all night or 2am-5am) to help in the Game Rooms. Lots of action, auctions, and games. Also need Texas Hold em dealers. If you are interested in helping, or if you d like more information about how you can help, please contact: Erica Lyberg at elyberg3041@gmail.com Peggy Mattison at Peggymattison22@gmail.com GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS: Parents, family members, relatives and friends attending the Graduation Ceremony must have a ticket for gymnasium seating. How many tickets for gymnasium seating will graduating students receive? What if you need more than the allotted amount? Each graduating student receives four (4) tickets for the Graduation Ceremony. Students may sign-up in the main office to receive up to two (2) additional tickets. When and where can a student sign-up for additional tickets? Beginning Monday, May 4 students may sign-up for additional tickets. The sign-up sheet will be on the counter in the main office. When no additional tickets are available, the sign-up sheet will be removed from the counter. When do students get their tickets for graduation? Students will receive their tickets (including additional tickets requested) during the mandatory graduation ceremony rehearsal on Friday morning, June 5. What if I want to watch the Graduation Ceremony but I don t have a ticket? Additional seating is available in the high school auditorium, and these seats DO NOT require a ticket. The Graduation Ceremony will be broadcast live into the auditorium. There will also be a live webcast via a link on the Chippewa Falls School District website. CAP/GOWN/TASSEL GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS: In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, students must have the required apparel cap/gown & tassel. Jostens will deliver these orders on Tuesday, May 5 8am to 1pm in the Cray Commons. Any balance due must be paid at the time you pick up your order. If you have not paid in full and need to know the balance due, contact the Jostens Eau Claire office at (715) or ted.annis@jostens.com. Orders without the balance paid on May 5 will be sent back to the Eau Claire office and you will have to arrange a pick up time with them. What if you didn t order a cap/gown & tassel for graduation? If you have not ordered your cap/gown & tassel (and you plan to participate in the graduation ceremony), you must contact Jostens as soon as possible at (715) or to order these items. ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY TICKETS: The Class of 2015 will have one last opportunity to spend an evening with their peers at the annual on Friday, June 5 from 11:00pm to 5:30am. Students must graduate in order to attend the! This year s theme is Karaoke Open Mic / Neon Dance Party. When and where do you buy tickets for the? Tickets for the will be sold during the lunch period (12:05-1:05) outside the library the week of May How much does a ticket for the cost? Cost per ticket is $15.00 if purchased May Tickets must be purchased during May 4-13 in order to be eligible for prizes. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for a cost of $20. Prestige Car Giveaway: All senior attendees at the All-Night Graduation Party will be eligible for a drawing on June 11 th at Prestige Auto in Eau Claire for a chance to win a one year lease on a New car or a Used car to keep. Student must be able to attend the Prestige Auto June 11 th drawing to be eligible, be a US citizen, and if under 18 years old, must have a parent present at time of drawing.

3 FEES & FINES: Diplomas will be held until all books and materials are returned and ALL fees and fines for all school years are paid. If you have questions, contact Nancy in our accounting office at , extension FINALS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS: Seniors with a 7 th hour class are required to take their 7 th hour final as scheduled on Friday morning. Seniors with an Early Bird class final will need to make arrangements ahead of time with the teacher to get the final taken. SENIOR AWARDS PROGRAM AND SENIOR RECOGNITION PROGRAM: Seniors receiving scholarships will be recognized and honored at the Senior Awards Program on Wednesday, May 20. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. outside the auditorium. Seniors receiving department awards, honor cords (GPA s of ) or other academic honors will be recognized and honored at the Senior Recognition Program during an all-school assembly in our gymnasium on Thursday, May 28 at 9:20 a.m. Do ALL graduating seniors attend the Senior Awards Program? No only students receiving scholarships are officially recognized at this annual program. Students are invited on stage to accept their award during the program. How will I know whether or not I should plan to attend? Students receiving awards/scholarships will be mailed an invitation. To ensure that we don t miss anyone, please notify high school Guidance Counselor Debbie Stone at , ext by Wednesday, May 13 if you received personal notification regarding a scholarship. GRADUATION REHEARSAL: All graduating seniors must attend a mandatory Graduation Ceremony rehearsal in the high school gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 5. GRADUATION CEREMONY: The Graduation Ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. What time do you need to arrive? Graduates are asked to arrive by 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening (June 5) to assemble and line-up. Where do the students line-up? Students are asked to gather and line-up in the high school cafeteria as practiced at rehearsal on Friday morning. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Per School District Policy: Upon request to the School Principal, submitted twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodations including the provision of information material in an alternative format as necessary for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity. GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPH DVD PURCHASE OPTIONS: PICTURE ORDER INFO: A professional photographer will photograph each senior as they receive their diploma. These pictures can be viewed and ordered online from June 10 October 31, Please see the enclosed flyer for details on how you can place your order. DVD ORDER INFO: The Commencement Ceremony will also be recorded, with DVD copies available for a fee of $8.00. Please use the enclosed form to purchase a DVD. The DVD will be mailed to your home in late June. Deadline to order a DVD is Friday, June 12. We request that people who bring cameras or camcorders remain seated during the commencement ceremony. Please be considerate of other guests and remain seated during the entire program. ESTABLISHING and MAINTAINING YOUR TRACK RECORD: With graduation looming, one might be tempted to "relax" at the end of the term, however, your administration and faculty urges you to continue good study habits right to the end of the year. Remember, you are in the process of establishing an important record of achievement that reflects on you for the rest of your life; work diligently right to the end of your obligations. Prospective employers and especially college admissions and scholarship committees will make note of slack efforts toward the end of your schooling. Please study hard for your exams do your best. Maintain a good attendance record right to the end of the school year. THE GRADUATION CEREMONY: The Graduation Ceremony is a cultural tradition termed as a rite of passage. It is a ritual or ceremony marking one stage of a person s life to another. The graduation ceremony dates back to the 12 th century. To ensure a memorable Graduation Ceremony for graduates and guests, several considerations must be taken into account: DRESS APPROPRIATELY: Graduation from high school comes once in your lifetime. Your parents, relatives, friends, and most importantly YOU deserve a dignified and memorable graduation ceremony. Your cooperation is vital. Please

4 use good judgment when you dress for this occasion. Your cap and gown, etc. cannot be defaced or decorated in any fashion. This will not be allowed during the ceremony. Shoes/sandals are required! BE ATTENTIVE: The ceremony is about you and for you. Be courteous and respectful to the speakers. Please provide them with your utmost attention. DRUGS, INTOXICANTS, TOBACCO, ETC.: This is a school function, therefore, any graduate who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Likewise, possession of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco is not permitted. PARTICIPATION IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT: Students who do not follow the established dress and behavioral code will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. DIPLOMA COVERS ONLY DISTRIBUTED: At the Graduation Ceremony, graduates will receive the diploma cover, not the official diploma. The official diploma will be mailed directly to graduates after verifying that all academic, financial, and behavioral/disciplinary obligations have been met. KEEP VALUABLES AT HOME: To avoid possible theft or loss, students are reminded to keep valuables at home. Enc: Information (tickets sold the week of May 4-13, 2015) Grad Picture Order Form (can be ordered online or mailed directly to the photographer DEADLINE to order is October 31, 2015) DVD Order Form (drop or mail order form to the main office at the high school DEADLINE to order is June 12, 2015) Personalized Photo Frame Order Form (order online or from Mrs. Turner DEADLINE to order is May 22, 2015)

5 ALL-NIGHT GRADUATION PARTY FRIDAY, JUNE 5, :00pm 5:30am Learn as if you were to live forever, Live as if tomorrow never comes. Inspired by Gandhi GRAD PARTY TICKET SALE DETAILS WHEN: Monday, May 4 th Wednesday, May 13 th WHERE: Outside the HS Library (during the lunch hour) COST: $15.00 (INCLUDES Admission, T-shirt, and Gift Basket) REQUIRED: Students will receive a waiver form that must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned, unless the student is over 18 years of age, then the student may sign and submit their own form. Look for forms in an Infinite Campus and on the high school website. Students must GRADUATE in order to attend the! DATE: June 5 th LOCATION: CHI-HI TIME: 11:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. ADMISSION (PRE-SALE): $15.00 ADMISSION AT THE DOOR: $20.00 PRIZE DISCLOSURE: You must stay ALL NIGHT to claim prizes and transport them home in the morning To be eligible for the morning drawings and a gift basket, you must purchase your ticket in advance!... We Need Parent Volunteers for All Night Graduation Party Please contact: Peggy Mattison at peggymattison22@gmail.com Erica Lyberg at elyberg3041@gmail.com

6 2015 Commencement Ceremony Chippewa Falls Senior High School Order a picture of your graduate receiving their diploma as they walk across the stage. Graduation day comes only once. Select one or more of the photo options below to order your lasting memory! If you have any questions contact Andrew Behnke for details at: behnkea6813@gmail.com Order A Package Package A Package B Package C 2 8x10 2 5x7 3 4x6 8 Wallets 2 5x7 3 4x6 8 Wallets 1 5x7 1 4x6 8 Wallets $35.00 $25.00 $15.00 OR Order Individual Photos & Products 8x10 5x7 4x6 8 Wallets 3 Photo Button 5 Magnet 15oz White Mug 11x14 Canvas Wrap 16x20 Canvas Wrap $10.00 $6.00 $3.00 $10.00 $6.00 $9.00 $12.00 $ $ VIEW IMAGES AND PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE JUNE 10 TH THROUGH OCTOBER 31 ST 2015 Log on to Enter Event Name: Chippewa Falls 2015 Password: Cardinals

7 COMMENCEMENT DVD ORDER FORM A professional camera crew will record the Commencement Ceremony DEADLINE TO ORDER: Friday, June 12, 2015 COST PER DVD: $8.00 (Please make your check out to: Chi-Hi) Please indicate the address where you would like us to mail your DVD: Parent/Guardian Name Student Name Mailing Address Drop-off your completed form in the main office at the high school or mail your order to the address below: Senior Commencement DVD Chippewa Falls Senior High School 735 Terrill Street Chippewa Falls, WI Your DVD will be mailed to your home in late June.

8 PERSONALIZED GRADUATION PICTURE FRAMES Laser engraved by the Cardinal Creations Class of Chippewa Falls Senior High School Each 5x7 picture frame is $ ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MAY 22 nd AT THE LATEST. Customer name Address Phone or Words to be engraved Qty Price $15.00 each $ Balance due ***MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CHIPPEWA FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL*** Return to: Ms. Amanda Turner Chippewa Falls Senior High School 735 Terrill Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729