Senior Year Grads Info
GRADUATION
The deadline to order your cap and gown is December 13th. After that, you will incur a late fee. Please click on this link to navigate to the site or let me know if you have a desire to borrow a gown, due to financial constraints:
CCR Updates:
As a reminder, you should all be working on the components necessary for your Senior Student-Led Conference (SLC). These will be happening on March 12th and 13th and I will send out an invite link some time in January.
Items to be working on include:
1) A cover letter (to be addressed to a potential employer, college, scholarship committee, etc)
2) An updated Resume
3) One letter of recommendation
4) Your Google Slides/Power Point Presentation (see link below for template to guide you)
5) There will be a lesson and quiz on Budgeting and Saving/Investing - I will send out links and information when that becomes available.
Use this link to navigate to a High School and Beyond Template/Google Slides presentation for 12th grade toward the bottom right of the page.
As always, study hard and finish the quarter strong. Let me know if you need anything or have questions about CCR, graduation, etc.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Wilbanks
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It’s time graduates. Get everything you need to celebrate your senior year. Herff Jones delivers school spirit with personalized graduation products. Announcements, invitations, thank you notes, caps and gowns custom-designed to promote pride in your school and success in your accomplishments. Late fee after December 13, 2019
You can order on line. Click below.
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Senior Sweats
The Medical Lake Class of 2020 “Senior Sweats” are now available to purchase. These items were designed by a Medical Lake High School senior, and include all the senior’s signatures on the back! Please consider purchasing one of these keepsakes for your student, as it is a great fundraiser for the seniors. The company donates back 20% of all proceeds to the senior class to help with the cost of field trips, etc. at the end of the year!
In order to receive your items before winter break (great Christmas gift), you must purchase by December 1st. Those items will be delivered to the school the week of December 16th.
There are several other promo dates, so don’t worry if you are unable to order by December 1.
Please see the link below (or attached flyer) and if you have any questions, contact our sales rep, Kert Carlson at 714-3777.
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SENIOR ALL NIGHTER INFORMATION
2020 Senior Parents:
Planning is well on its way for the Class of 2020 Senior All-Nighter. This will be a chaperoned
event with food, fun, prizes, and entertainment. Our goal is to provide a safe, secure, drug and
alcohol-free environment where our graduates can celebrate together. We are on our way to
creating this memorable event for our kids, but we could use some assistance.
DON’T HAVE TIME TO HELP?
Fund Raisers: Look for us at Cardinal home sporting events. We will be selling our
Cardinal socks, gloves, tumblers and ornaments as well as other specialty items at the
games.
Holiday Fair: November 30th! We need your help setting up in the morning, sales during
the day, and tear down afterwards. Let us know when you are available!
Monetary Donations: Any amount is welcomed.
Food/Drink/Prize Donations: Food will be served to the students throughout the night,
and it is our goal that every student leaves with a door prize.
Gift Card/Certificate Donations: Have a gift card you’re not using and would like to
donate it, or would rather donate in the form of gift cards? We will take them!
TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE?
We meet monthly. Add us to your calendar and join us for our planning meetings every
3rd Monday, at 6:30 at El Ixtapa Restaurant. Follow us on Facebook at MLHS Senior All-Nighter
or email us at mlhsseniorallnighter@gmail.com. Donations can be mailed to: MLHS Senior All-Nighter
P.O. Box 433
Medical Lake, WA 99022
Be sure to follow us at MLHS Senior All-Nighter on Facebook.
Questions? Contact Kathy at 509-999-9617
On behalf of the Committee and the Class of 2020 – THANK YOU!
Planning is well on its way for the Class of 2020 Senior All-Nighter. This will be a chaperoned
event with food, fun, prizes, and entertainment. Our goal is to provide a safe, secure, drug and
alcohol-free environment where our graduates can celebrate together. We are on our way to
creating this memorable event for our kids, but we could use some assistance.
DON’T HAVE TIME TO HELP?
Fund Raisers: Look for us at Cardinal home sporting events. We will be selling our
Cardinal socks, gloves, tumblers and ornaments as well as other specialty items at the
games.
Holiday Fair: November 30th! We need your help setting up in the morning, sales during
the day, and tear down afterwards. Let us know when you are available!
Monetary Donations: Any amount is welcomed.
Food/Drink/Prize Donations: Food will be served to the students throughout the night,
and it is our goal that every student leaves with a door prize.
Gift Card/Certificate Donations: Have a gift card you’re not using and would like to
donate it, or would rather donate in the form of gift cards? We will take them!
TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE?
We meet monthly. Add us to your calendar and join us for our planning meetings every
3rd Monday, at 6:30 at El Ixtapa Restaurant. Follow us on Facebook at MLHS Senior All-Nighter
or email us at mlhsseniorallnighter@gmail.com. Donations can be mailed to: MLHS Senior All-Nighter
P.O. Box 433
Medical Lake, WA 99022
Be sure to follow us at MLHS Senior All-Nighter on Facebook.
Questions? Contact Kathy at 509-999-9617
On behalf of the Committee and the Class of 2020 – THANK YOU!
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Hello future Seniors & Parents,
Use the link below to view detailed information about senior photos, baby photos, senior quotes, and senior recognition pages for the yearbook next year.
Important Deadlines:
Jan. 31, 2020 - Guaranteed yearbook purchase deadline & Senior Recognition Page submission deadline.
Senor Recognition Pages - Class of 2020
Senior recognition pages are a great way to commemorate your son or daughter at this important milestone of high school graduation.
Prices/Sizes:
Quarter Page - 4.25" Wide x 5.5" Tall - $45
Half Page - 8.5" Wide x 5.5" Tall - $75
Full Page - 8.5" Wide x 11" Tall - $125
Payment/Photos or Artwork Deadline to MLHS Business Office/Online is Jan. 31, 2020.
Contact Mr. Perry (dperry@mlsd.org) for more info.
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Yearbook Purchase deadline of January 31, 2020.
Due to an excess inventory of purchased yearbooks in the past, we have implemented a purchase deadline to ensure an accurate count of yearbooks that need to be purchased. Please remember to purchase a yearbook by the above date (January 31, 2020) to ensure that you will receive one. The yearbooks arrive approximately two weeks before summer vacation.
COST:
With an ASB card...................................................................................................................... $50.00
Without an ASB card ................................................................................................................ $55.00
Baby Picture (Seniors) ............................................................................................................. $10.00
Senior recognition pages are a great way to commemorate your son or daughter at this important milestone of high school graduation.
Prices/Sizes:
Quarter Page - 4.25" Wide x 5.5" Tall - $45
Half Page - 8.5" Wide x 5.5" Tall - $75
Full Page - 8.5" Wide x 11" Tall - $125
Payment/Photos or Artwork Deadline to MLHS Business Office/Online is Jan. 31, 2020.
Contact Mr. Perry (dperry@mlsd.org) for more info.
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Yearbook Purchase deadline of January 31, 2020.
Due to an excess inventory of purchased yearbooks in the past, we have implemented a purchase deadline to ensure an accurate count of yearbooks that need to be purchased. Please remember to purchase a yearbook by the above date (January 31, 2020) to ensure that you will receive one. The yearbooks arrive approximately two weeks before summer vacation.
COST:
With an ASB card..........................
Without an ASB card ..............................
Baby Picture (Seniors) ..............................
Parent's Guide to College Applications
College application deadlines are quickly approaching. Here are some helpful tips to help your student with their college applications:
1. If your student qualified for a SAT or ACT fee waiver they will most likely also qualify for an application fee waiver. Contact an admissions representative from the College or University your student wants to apply and ask for a fee waiver.
2. Find out the application deadlines for the colleges and universities that your student is interested in applying.
3. In general, schools will look at the following factors: high school courses, grade point average (GPA), class ranking, test scores (SAT/ACT), personal essays, extracurricular activities, other personal or special skills, and letters of recommendation. Every college weighs these factors differently and some school's may not require all of them. Your best bet is to read the college/university material and try to get a feel for a particular school's philosophy.
4. If the college/university requires official transcripts have your student make a request with Mrs. Kim Zappone in the counseling center.
5. Encourage your student to get multiple letters of recommendation from teachers (at least one from a core area i.e. Math or English), coaches, and community members. People who know your student the best, can write well, and can speak to their abilities, achievements and growth. There are letter of recommendation forms available in the counseling center that students can give teachers to help write letters. Allow at least two weeks for people to complete letters of recommendation.
6. Not all schools require an essay, but if they do help your student to use it to their advantage. Encourage them to write an essay that will help them shine through to the admissions board. Have them speak to how their presence on that school's campus will make a difference. Offer to edit and review their essay or help them find someone who can give constructive feedback.
7. Make sure that your student makes copies of paper applications, or prints a copy of an online application to keep for their records. They may also want to update schools of any subsequent events such as new SAT or ACT scores, and if they receive any awards or achievements.
College application deadlines are quickly approaching. Here are some helpful tips to help your student with their college applications:
1. If your student qualified for a SAT or ACT fee waiver they will most likely also qualify for an application fee waiver. Contact an admissions representative from the College or University your student wants to apply and ask for a fee waiver.
2. Find out the application deadlines for the colleges and universities that your student is interested in applying.
3. In general, schools will look at the following factors: high school courses, grade point average (GPA), class ranking, test scores (SAT/ACT), personal essays, extracurricular activities, other personal or special skills, and letters of recommendation. Every college weighs these factors differently and some school's may not require all of them. Your best bet is to read the college/university material and try to get a feel for a particular school's philosophy.
4. If the college/university requires official transcripts have your student make a request with Mrs. Kim Zappone in the counseling center.
5. Encourage your student to get multiple letters of recommendation from teachers (at least one from a core area i.e. Math or English), coaches, and community members. People who know your student the best, can write well, and can speak to their abilities, achievements and growth. There are letter of recommendation forms available in the counseling center that students can give teachers to help write letters. Allow at least two weeks for people to complete letters of recommendation.
6. Not all schools require an essay, but if they do help your student to use it to their advantage. Encourage them to write an essay that will help them shine through to the admissions board. Have them speak to how their presence on that school's campus will make a difference. Offer to edit and review their essay or help them find someone who can give constructive feedback.
7. Make sure that your student makes copies of paper applications, or prints a copy of an online application to keep for their records. They may also want to update schools of any subsequent events such as new SAT or ACT scores, and if they receive any awards or achievements.
WELCOME CLASS OF 2020
