Graduation

Good Afternoon Graduates,

A few of you complete the Grad Slogan Survey that I had sent out but not many so I have redone it - please complete even if you did so previously as I have added some options. 

If we do not have a clear indication of a first choice, I may have to send out another survey after Tuesday to narrow down the top choices.

Please encourage ALL graduates to complete this survey so we can get the best representation possible.

This would be the slogan/quote that speaks for your Grad Class and is used by all speakers within their speeches as part of their message to you.

Thank you - again please have this done and into me by the end of Tuesday May 19th.

Link to Survey: https://forms.gle/ZiAPuBdbT1ATjgfr7

Have a great day,

Ms. Ram

Thursday May 14, 2020

Good Afternoon Graduates and Parents/Guardians,

Last week, some information regarding our plan for Individual Graduation Ceremonies were emailed to each family - please ensure you have read and understood this letter.

The Individual Graduation Ceremonies will take place on Monday June 22 - Thursday June 25, 2020. Please use the online booking system at https://www.schoolinterviews.ca

(Use code vzevt) to book your spot. 

During your time slot, please expect the following:

- Graduate and a maximum of 8 guests will be permitted to enter the building from a specified door (TBA)

- Procession will proceed to the Gymnasium

- Guests will have a seat & Graduate will proceed to the Stage

- Graduate will be presented with their Grad Certificate

- Pictures

- Procession will leave the Gymnasium and be escorted to a separate door to exit the building

Time constraints and limits on numbers of people must be adhered to in order for us to maintain physical distancing and building capacity allowances.

Further, Graduates will be provided with a Cap, Tassel, Gown, and Veestole Sash to wear during their Ceremony - this is a keepsake!

Please know that we are doing our best to ensure that while this event is not the same as what we had planned, we are hoping it will still be a special memory for our Graduates and their Families. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Mr. Mali, Principal (amit.mali@eips.ca)

Mr. Sonnenberg, Assistant Principal (brendt.sonnenberg@eips.ca)

Ms. Ram, Teacher Coordinator (asha.ram@eips.ca)

Mrs. Smith, Counsellor (penny.smith@eips.ca)

Mrs. Gavinchuk, Success Coach (andrea.gavinchuk@eips.ca).

Sincerely,

LHS Graduation Committee

Please see the following list of some of the scholarships whose deadlines are upcoming:

- The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation Scholarship (Deadline: May 1, 2020)

- Metis & Non-Status Bursary Program Scholarship (Deadline: April 30th)

-  CNIB Scholarship (Deadline: June 1, 2020)

-  Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarship (Deadline: check with post-secondary school (varies))

- RICOH Works Scholarship Awards Nomination (Deadline: April 30, 2020)

A detailed listing of these and other relevant information for each was emailed to each Graduate and their Parent/Guardian.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Smith at penny.smith@eips.ca.

Friday March 20, 2020

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

During this unprecedented and ever developing time, we know that many of you have questions regarding Graduation and, as such, we would like to inform you that, for the moment, all gatherings and social events have been postponed – this includes, Graduation Ceremonies and celebrations. As soon as we have more information, we will update you.

In the meantime, it is important that all students aiming to complete their Grade 12 Graduation requirements continue to work on their course work, access their teachers regularly (through Google Classroom, email, telephone and any other mediums that teachers have initiated), and stay healthy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Mr. Mali, Principal (amit.mali@eips.ca)

Mr. Sonnenberg, Assistant Principal (brendt.sonnenberg@eips.ca)

Ms. Ram, Teacher Coordinator (asha.ram@eips.ca)

Mrs. Smith, Counsellor (penny.smith@eips.ca)

Mrs. Gavinchuk, Success Coach (andrea.gavinchuk@eips.ca).

Sincerely,

LHS Graduation Committee

Welcome Graduates and Parents of the Graduating Class of 2020!

Students and Parents are asked to register for the Remind messaging system in order to keep up-to-date with important information and deadlines.

To register, text the message @lhsgra to the phone number (780)800-7456. 

If you have never registered with the system before, it will prompt you through a couple of introductory questions.

If you have registered before, then you will be welcomed to the group!

Update: Friday March 13, 2020

Emails have been sent out to all graduates and parents/guardians in order to vote on topics discussed during our meetings. Please check your email and respond by Friday March 20, 2020. 

Graduation Picture Retakes are scheduled for Wednesday April 8, 2020. Please make an appointment online at https://prestigeportraits.ca/  as soon as possible.

A $25 sitting fee will be due at the Camera on the day of the picture.

These are the pictures that will be on the Graduation Composite, in the Lamont Newspaper, and during the Ceremonies.

If you have NOT heard back regarding your Grad Photo proofs, please call Customer Service Center 1-888-676-1647 to inquire. Proofs may come either through email or mail to you.

All graduates are to complete the following Survey by Monday February 3, 2020:

https://forms.gle/6yEq4njy2zh2g7Qj8

A Student Grad Meeting will be on TBD @ FLEX. Please register and attend.

A Parent Grad Meeting will be on TBD @ 5pm (following Parent Teacher Interviews). If Parents have an item that they would like added to the Agenda, please email Ms. Ram and/or Mr. Mali prior to the meeting.

Josten's will be in the Common Area on Tuesday December 10, 2019 during FLEX for ordering and information about the Grad Rings. 

New pamphlets are available from Ms. Ram.

Completed fundraisers:

1) Purdy's Chocolates - raised ~$2600

2) Poinsettia's - raised ~$1500

3) Pie-in-the-Face (March 13th) - Cancelled: as a health precaution. Thank you for your understanding.

4) Bullarama Clean Up:

Next Fundraiser is Clean Up for Bullarama on Sunday May 3, 2020 from about 9 AM - 11 AM. The more help we get, the faster and easier this is. Guaranteed minimum $500 for this fundraiser.

Lamont High School Graduation will be taking place on Friday June 26, 2020.

The Ceremonies will take place at the DOW Centennial Centre (Fort Saskatchewan) from 4:00PM to 5:30 PM. Grads will likely need to be there early to get organized and take a Grad Class Picture...probably 3pm arrival time.

The Prom will follow at Lamont High School (Lamont) from 8PM to 10PM.

The Prom theme is Great Gatsby.

Grad Gowns will be Blue with the Tri-coloured Veestole (white-blue-white) and a Blue Cap.

Students and parents/guardians should always ensure that graduates are in a position to successfully complete and earn their Alberta High School Diploma for this year. 

See the Alberta High School Diploma requirements from Alberta Education here.

If you have any questions please contact:

Mrs. Gavinchuk (Success Coach & Counsellor) at andrea.gavinchuk@eips.ca

Mrs. Smith (Assistant Principal & Counsellor) at penny.smith@eips.ca

Mr. Mali (Principal) at amit.mali@eips.ca

If you wish to purchase Grad Wear (tshirts, hoodies, jackets, pants, etc), please proceed to the Lakers Online Clothing Store to order your own gear! 

The Grad emblem choices are listed under the DESIGN category NOT in the Sport or Club category...scroll down to find all the possibilities!

Grad wear for the Class of 2020 will be available in the FALL - please check back.

Reminder to all graduates that your 2019-2020 Lamont High School Yearbook is NOT included in your graduation fees!

If you would like to purchase a yearbook for this school year, please see Ms. Stockley ASAP.

Any questions regarding options for the yearbook and pricing should be directed to Ms. Stockley in person or via email at pamela.stockley@eips.ca.

Each student must pay their School Fees prior to the Grad Fees.

Both must be paid in order to participate in the Graduation Ceremonies by May 1, 2020. 

Any questions regarding payment should be directed to Mrs. Lyles or Administration in the office.

Grad fee of $100 per student covers the following (approximately):

~$27 Grad group photo and Mini Composite

~$27 Grad Gown Rental with Cap & Tassel keepsake

~$40 Decorations of Gym and Common Area (determined from past costs)

~$6 Substitute Costs