Gradfest 2012 Update
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors,
About Gradfest:
Gradfest planning is underway and an exciting and long night of fun is store. The all-night, post-graduation celebration for the Class of 2012 will be May 21, 2012. Gradfest is a drug and alcohol free event designed specifically for the seniors by their generous parents and guardians, corporate sponsors and local restaurants. Following graduation, seniors head directly to Jenks Middle School for the party of a lifetime! The theme is "You Wouldn't Understand ... It's a 2012 thing!" – and, you won’t understand unless you have your senior come…it’s an amazing evening!
Gradfest follows the diploma ceremony (beginning at approximately 11:00 p.m.) and ends at 4:00 a.m. the following morning, May 22. Each senior that attends Gradfest receives an excused absence for the day after graduation from school.
There will be food, a casino room, a coffee house, food, a money machine, food, drunk-driving simulations, caricatures, a Velcro wall, sumo wrestling...and MORE food! Also, a hypnotist, massage chairs and prizes - giant TV's, computers, $$$, gift cards...perfect things graduates will need! 200+ parent volunteers are the true secret to this wonderful event!
Traditionally, around 95% of new graduates attend Gradfest, so make plans now for your student to attend. Registration for this event is open. It is required for those who would like to attend. For questions about registration, please contact: is Shari Williams at sw7777@cox.net.
Interested in Volunteering?
Many volunteers are needed to staff the event. We need help with set up, take down, food service, games, decorations, in the coffee house, and more. If you are able to work, we have the perfect job for you! If interested in volunteering, please contact Lynne Schonacher at lynne.scholnacher@jenksps.org.
All about Donations:
All funds for Gradfest come from parents and sponsors from the generous Jenks and surrounding community. Because the event costs about $65,000, the Gradfest committee encourages each family who is able to give a $100 tax deductible donation to assist with the festivities. If you are interested in supporting this safe alternative to post-graduation parties, please send your tax deductible donation to Gradfest treasurer, Rhonda Lopez, 9838 S. 67th E. Place, Tulsa, OK 74133.
All funds for Gradfest come strictly from the generous donations of Jenks families and our community. Special thanks to our presenting sponsors to date: The Jenks PTA, PSO, Tulsa Tech, Arvest and the Jenks Foundation. Additional sponsors include: QT, Merritt’s Bakery, Subway – 96th and Riverside, John Ramsey State Farm, Banc First Jenks, Box Portrait Studio, Asbury United Methodist Church and PSO.
We are still accepting donations for sponsorship and would appreciate ANY additional donations. If you are interested in contributing or know someone who could assist in this way, please contact: Lynda Linscott at linscott6@sbcglobal.net. She also may help with questions about individual donations. Also, please ask your employer to match your donation. Again, thank you for your assistance and contributions!
Picture Boards:
The Picture Board Committee needs your student’s pictures! Each senior is allowed to turn in up to 25 photos. These can be senior pictures, grade school pictures, class pictures, activity pictures or pictures with friends. The committee will use the photos collected to make large collages that will be displayed at Gradfest, Baccalaureate and future reunions. We want all students to be represented so please be sure to submit photos! It is important that the photos you submit be duplicate prints or color copies because pictures will not be returned. Photo prints are preferred, but color copies will be accepted.
For your convenience, several picture drop-off locations have been designated. It is not required (but definitely appreciated) if you use these businesses to print your photos or make color copies. The drop-off locations are as follows:
Walgreens in Jenks and 101st and Yale (photo printing services are available)
UPS Store on Riverside, next to Tin Star (color copying services are available)
Katie Stockard’s house (bin at front door): 11026 S. Toledo Ave (1 block west of 111th and Yale)
JHS Building 5 and 6 Offices
NOTE: If you turn in formal class pictures (think elementary/grade school) or formal team pictures, this does not count against the 25 photo limit for your student.
Photo Slideshow:
Photos are also being collected for a slideshow that will be played the night of Gradfest. The slideshow will also be archived to be used at future High School class reunions. Each senior is allowed to submit FIVE photos. We prefer photos with two or more people, but one individual photo is allowed as long as it is not a copyrighted photo (i.e.senior pic). Photos should be posted to the “Jenks Gradfest 2012” Facebook page. The first step is to request to be added to the FB group, so do that ASAP. Once you are added, you will be able to post photos.
The deadline for all picture submissions is April 1. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Keeling at jennifer.keeling@sbcglobal.net.
To Find Forms or to Register Your Senior:
You may find forms for registration, volunteering and donations in the Jenks High School offices of Building 5 or 6. Or, go to www.jenksps.org. Select “Schools”, “High School”, “Activities” then “Gradfest”. ONLY parents who volunteer may attend the party.
Thank you!
This letter is long and contains much info. Thank you for reading it, for your help and for your time making your senior’s Gradfest safe, memorable and fun! Here’s to the outstanding Class of 2012!
Sincerely,
The Gradfest 2012 Committee
Gradfest Executive Chairs:
Donna Collins – donna.h.collins@gmail.com, | Amie Farris – amiefarris@gmail.com, | Henri Sabin –henrisabinyahoo.com
Jenks Public School