DMCI Parent Grad Committee
History
For many years, DMCI parents and family members have taken an active role in planning and participating in their child's Safe Grad Dinner and Dance. Without the help of these hardworking committee members, there would be no Safe Grad and fewer memories for their children. We have always been fortunate to have had strong parent support over the years and we hope to carry on this fine DMCI tradition this school year.
The DMCI Parent Grad Committee meets with Teacher Advisers once a month over the course of the school year to discuss fundraising options to lower ticket costs as well as ways to ensure that the Safe Grad component of the Dinner/Dance evening runs smoothly and is always a success. We welcome not only parents but aunts, uncles, older siblings and former DMCI Alumni to join our meetings. We will send an e-mail reminder the week before the meetings and all of the dates will be marked on our website calendar. Past committee members have said that the monthly meetings are relaxed and a nice way to connect with other DMCI parents. They are usually about an hour in length.
Previous fundraising experiences such as Walmart hotdog sales and Bud, Spud and Steak Nights have been full of laughter and fun memories. Safe Grad activities such as our annual Fun Casino allows family members to play the role of casino dealers and silent auction callers. Although we aren't sure who enjoys the Fun Casino aspect more, the parents or the students, the smiles are a sure indication that it is a lot of fun for everyone involved.
If you would like to be a vital part of your child's graduating year or would like more information about the DMCI Parent Grad Committee, please contact one of the teacher advisers listed below using their e-mail address or at 783-7131. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Mrs. L. Ilagan - lilagan@wsd1.org
Ms. A. Dennis - adennis@wsd1.org
Mr. N. Malandrakis - nmalandrakis@wsd1.org
Mr. J. Poponne - jpoponne@wsd1.org
For many years, DMCI parents and family members have taken an active role in planning and participating in their child's Safe Grad Dinner and Dance. Without the help of these hardworking committee members, there would be no Safe Grad and fewer memories for their children. We have always been fortunate to have had strong parent support over the years and we hope to carry on this fine DMCI tradition this school year.
The DMCI Parent Grad Committee meets with Teacher Advisers once a month over the course of the school year to discuss fundraising options to lower ticket costs as well as ways to ensure that the Safe Grad component of the Dinner/Dance evening runs smoothly and is always a success. We welcome not only parents but aunts, uncles, older siblings and former DMCI Alumni to join our meetings. We will send an e-mail reminder the week before the meetings and all of the dates will be marked on our website calendar. Past committee members have said that the monthly meetings are relaxed and a nice way to connect with other DMCI parents. They are usually about an hour in length.
Previous fundraising experiences such as Walmart hotdog sales and Bud, Spud and Steak Nights have been full of laughter and fun memories. Safe Grad activities such as our annual Fun Casino allows family members to play the role of casino dealers and silent auction callers. Although we aren't sure who enjoys the Fun Casino aspect more, the parents or the students, the smiles are a sure indication that it is a lot of fun for everyone involved.
If you would like to be a vital part of your child's graduating year or would like more information about the DMCI Parent Grad Committee, please contact one of the teacher advisers listed below using their e-mail address or at 783-7131. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Mrs. L. Ilagan - lilagan@wsd1.org
Ms. A. Dennis - adennis@wsd1.org
Mr. N. Malandrakis - nmalandrakis@wsd1.org
Mr. J. Poponne - jpoponne@wsd1.org
Announcements
Dates to Remember
September 20, 2018 (Thursday) - Parent Information Meeting - 8:00 pm @ DMCI Library Immediately following Meet the Teacher
October 18, 2018 (Thursday) -Show and Save Fundraiser Wrap Up - ALL SELLING PACKAGES and MONEY are DUE.
October 26, 2018 (Friday) -Grad Wear orders DUE to Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
November 29, 2018 (Thursday) -Momentum Cookie Dough Fundraiser Wrap Up - ALL ORDERS and MONEY are DUE. See Mrs. Ilagan for further details.
December TBA , 2018 - Momentum Cookie Dough Delivery will be TBA at 2:30 pm. Pick up outside the gym until 4:00 pm. ** It is recommended that students have a ride if they have a large order to pick up. **
December 3-7, 2018 - Grad Photos (See Post Below)
January 21, 2019 (Monday) - Booster Juice Fundraising Campaign ALL ORDERS DUE to Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
February 28, 2019 (Thursday) -Steeped Tea Fundraiser Campaign ALL ORDERS DUE to Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
March 4, 2019 - DMCI Grad 2018 Wear Orders ARE DUE
March 11, 2019 - EPH Apparel Suit Fitting @Room 40. 4:00-7:00 pm.
March 19, 2019- Deadline for Gowns for Grads Sign Up - See Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
April 8, 2019- Chocolate Fundraiser Money DUE BEFORE 3:30 pm.
May 17, 2019 (Friday)- Award Application (Purple Sheet) Deadline @Room 40.
*DATE CHANGE May 22, 2019 (Wednesday)- Grad Ticket Blitz Night @Room 40. Appointments Only 4-9 pm.
May 22, 2019 (Wednesday) AND May 23, 2019 (Thursday) - Valedictorian Try Outs - Period 4 Room 55 (Jones)
June 25, 2019 (Tuesday)- Grad Rehearsal - 1:00 pm at the U of W Duckworth Centre. Caps and gowns to be picked up after - $30 rental fee. This fee must be paid prior to May 15th to ensure delivery before the ceremony. Gowns must be returned immediately after the grad ceremony but caps are kept by the student as a keepsake.
June 26, 2019 (Wednesday) - Graduation Ceremony 10:00 a.m. U of W Duckworth Centre.
June 26, 2019 (Wednesday)- Grad Dinner and Dance @6:00 in the Royal Ballroom , Viscount Gort Hotel.
June 26-28, 2019 (Wednesday- Friday)- Report Card Distribution
October 18, 2018 (Thursday) -Show and Save Fundraiser Wrap Up - ALL SELLING PACKAGES and MONEY are DUE.
October 26, 2018 (Friday) -Grad Wear orders DUE to Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
November 29, 2018 (Thursday) -Momentum Cookie Dough Fundraiser Wrap Up - ALL ORDERS and MONEY are DUE. See Mrs. Ilagan for further details.
December TBA , 2018 - Momentum Cookie Dough Delivery will be TBA at 2:30 pm. Pick up outside the gym until 4:00 pm. ** It is recommended that students have a ride if they have a large order to pick up. **
December 3-7, 2018 - Grad Photos (See Post Below)
January 21, 2019 (Monday) - Booster Juice Fundraising Campaign ALL ORDERS DUE to Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
February 28, 2019 (Thursday) -Steeped Tea Fundraiser Campaign ALL ORDERS DUE to Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
March 4, 2019 - DMCI Grad 2018 Wear Orders ARE DUE
March 11, 2019 - EPH Apparel Suit Fitting @Room 40. 4:00-7:00 pm.
March 19, 2019- Deadline for Gowns for Grads Sign Up - See Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40.
April 8, 2019- Chocolate Fundraiser Money DUE BEFORE 3:30 pm.
May 17, 2019 (Friday)- Award Application (Purple Sheet) Deadline @Room 40.
*DATE CHANGE May 22, 2019 (Wednesday)- Grad Ticket Blitz Night @Room 40. Appointments Only 4-9 pm.
May 22, 2019 (Wednesday) AND May 23, 2019 (Thursday) - Valedictorian Try Outs - Period 4 Room 55 (Jones)
June 25, 2019 (Tuesday)- Grad Rehearsal - 1:00 pm at the U of W Duckworth Centre. Caps and gowns to be picked up after - $30 rental fee. This fee must be paid prior to May 15th to ensure delivery before the ceremony. Gowns must be returned immediately after the grad ceremony but caps are kept by the student as a keepsake.
June 26, 2019 (Wednesday) - Graduation Ceremony 10:00 a.m. U of W Duckworth Centre.
June 26, 2019 (Wednesday)- Grad Dinner and Dance @6:00 in the Royal Ballroom , Viscount Gort Hotel.
June 26-28, 2019 (Wednesday- Friday)- Report Card Distribution
Graduation Costs
It’s Graduation Year!
Congratulations on making it to your Grade 12 year! Here is some financial information to help make your last your a smooth one!
What will your grad expenses be?
Note: The Dinner/Dance ticket cost could be lowered based on Fundraising Activities throughout the year.
Don’t worry! You can fund raise or set money aside in your grad bank!
You can fundraise to help pay for your grad expenses. Money made can be used to pay for your photos, cap and gown rental, grad dinner ticket and even grad hoodies! Due to a change in rules, fundraising cannot be used to pay for out of school grad purchases. Any excess fundraising will go into the main grad account.
How can you fund raise?
Sept. to Oct. – SPC or Show and Save Books Feb. – Steeped Tea
Nov. to Dec. – Booster Juice Coupons Mar. to Apr. – Chocolates
Dec. to Jan. – Cookie Dough
You can also make deposits with Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40 into your “grad bank”. The money will be kept in the Grad Account under your name and can be used towards any of the above purchases via a Grad Voucher.
Congratulations on making it to your Grade 12 year! Here is some financial information to help make your last your a smooth one!
What will your grad expenses be?
- Grad Photos: $85.00
- Cap and Gown Rental: $40.00 TOTAL:
- Grad Dinner Ticket: $95.00 $220.00
Note: The Dinner/Dance ticket cost could be lowered based on Fundraising Activities throughout the year.
Don’t worry! You can fund raise or set money aside in your grad bank!
You can fundraise to help pay for your grad expenses. Money made can be used to pay for your photos, cap and gown rental, grad dinner ticket and even grad hoodies! Due to a change in rules, fundraising cannot be used to pay for out of school grad purchases. Any excess fundraising will go into the main grad account.
How can you fund raise?
Sept. to Oct. – SPC or Show and Save Books Feb. – Steeped Tea
Nov. to Dec. – Booster Juice Coupons Mar. to Apr. – Chocolates
Dec. to Jan. – Cookie Dough
You can also make deposits with Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40 into your “grad bank”. The money will be kept in the Grad Account under your name and can be used towards any of the above purchases via a Grad Voucher.
Parking Information for the Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony
The DMCI graduation ceremony will take place at the University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre on Wednesday, June 26th at 10:00 AM. The ceremony will last approximately 3 hours. Parking restrictions have been lifted for some residential streets located in the immediate vicinity of the Duckworth Centre in order to accommodate the duration of the ceremony.
Parking restrictions have been lifted from 8 AM to 2 PM on the following streets:
- Spence Street between Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue
- Young Street between Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue
- Langside Street between Portage Avenue and Sargent Avenue
For those who require handicapped parking, there is metered parking on Spence Street located directly in front of the main entrance of the Duckworth Centre. You may park in the handicapped location provided you have a valid SMD permit displayed and pay parking. There is also a loading zone where those unable to walk great distances can be dropped off at the door.
Please feel free to contact the school for further clarification if required.
Parking restrictions have been lifted from 8 AM to 2 PM on the following streets:
- Spence Street between Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue
- Young Street between Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue
- Langside Street between Portage Avenue and Sargent Avenue
For those who require handicapped parking, there is metered parking on Spence Street located directly in front of the main entrance of the Duckworth Centre. You may park in the handicapped location provided you have a valid SMD permit displayed and pay parking. There is also a loading zone where those unable to walk great distances can be dropped off at the door.
Please feel free to contact the school for further clarification if required.
***Class of 2019 Dinner and Dance Venue ***
This year's festivities will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 (the evening following convocation) in the Royal Ballroom at The Viscount Gort Hotel which is located at 1670 Portage Avenue. There is ample free parking and pick up/drop off locations. We look forward to celebrating with you!
This year's ticket cost which included dinner, and post dinner casino, silent auction and activities will be $95 for students and their dates, $50 for parents (additional family members will be $95. Students will purchase their tickets on Grad Blitz Night (see info below) by appointment only.
This year's ticket cost which included dinner, and post dinner casino, silent auction and activities will be $95 for students and their dates, $50 for parents (additional family members will be $95. Students will purchase their tickets on Grad Blitz Night (see info below) by appointment only.
DMCI Awards Application
Each year, graduating DMCI students are eligible for a variety of awards and scholarships. Although most involve monies towards post secondary institutions, there are some that are for students planning on entering the workforce directly after high school.
In order to be eligible for any of these awards, bursaries or scholarships, graduating students must fill out an Awards Application form and submit it to Ms. McIntyre or Mrs. Ilagan prior to the May 24th deadline. If you are planning on attending post secondary studies, you will need to attach a copy of an acceptance letter or a confirmation of application along with your application form.
Application forms can be picked up in Mrs. Ilagan's room (40).
EPH Suit Fitting: Monday, March 11, 2019
Once again, EPH Apparel will be visiting DMCI on Monday, March 11, 2019 between 4-7 p.m. to give our students an opportunity to purchase a custom suit package for grad at a reduced price. Students will be able to purchase a custom suit, shirt and tie in fabrics of their choosing for under $379.99 By utilizing a unique approach, EPH Apparel offers each customer the ability to be the architect of his own suit at a fraction of the price of a traditional retailer. Customers are empowered to design their suit from the ground up: cuff to lapel, pocket to jacket liner, collar to monogram, in any of over one thousand different fabrics.
Browse their company website by clicking on the link below. There is also a sales sheet below with more details. See you then!
https://ephapparel.com/
Browse their company website by clicking on the link below. There is also a sales sheet below with more details. See you then!
https://ephapparel.com/
Did you miss the Grad Suit Fitting?
Don't worry - Exclusive Grad Partner Deal orders can still be placed up to TBA. Head down to 190 Smith Street.
Gowns for Grads Sign Up Now On: Deadline Tuesday, March 19th
Do you need a graduation dress but are finding the grad costs difficult to manage?
For the past six years, DMCI has been very fortunate to be invited to attend Gowns for Grads a pop up store located here in the city.
Here's how it works: Grade 12 students sign up in advance in Mrs. Ilagan's classroom (40) and as a group, we make our way downtown so that students can choose a grad dress, shoes or a purse, a wrap and a piece of jewelry at no cost to them. This is always an amazing afternoon and an opportunity for every DMCI student to feel like a princess! Click on the article and news links below to read more about this wonderful initiative. Limited spots available.
Sign up with Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40 by Tuesday, March 19th to ensure your name is on the list.
http://www.winnipegsun.com/2014/05/01/charitable-program-gives-gowns-to-high-school-grads
http://globalnews.ca/news/2796606/gowns-for-grads-winnipeg-outfitting-girls-in-need/
Important Information for Graduating Students!
The Grad rehearsal is June 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the U of W Duckworth Centre. Students need to be there by 1 pm as the rehearsal will start promptly. They will be picking up their Cap and Gown after the run through.
The cost for this is $30. Caps and Gowns must be ordered and paid for by Monday, May 13th. Students can see any guidance counselor to do this. If gowns are not ordered by this date, they will not have one for the ceremony. Gowns will be picked up after the grad rehearsal and returned immediately after the ceremony or students will be charged a fine.
If students have fundraising money they would like to use please see Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40 prior to this day to get the voucher. Gowns must be returned the next day after the ceremony but students will be able to keep your cap as a memento.
The Grad rehearsal is June 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the U of W Duckworth Centre. Students need to be there by 1 pm as the rehearsal will start promptly. They will be picking up their Cap and Gown after the run through.
The cost for this is $30. Caps and Gowns must be ordered and paid for by Monday, May 13th. Students can see any guidance counselor to do this. If gowns are not ordered by this date, they will not have one for the ceremony. Gowns will be picked up after the grad rehearsal and returned immediately after the ceremony or students will be charged a fine.
If students have fundraising money they would like to use please see Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40 prior to this day to get the voucher. Gowns must be returned the next day after the ceremony but students will be able to keep your cap as a memento.
FINAL PARENT MEETING and IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We will have a final meeting on TBA in our staff room at 6pm. Training will be provided that night to help out with the Fun Casino as well as a discussion on other supervisory duties for that evening.
In the meantime, we are still in need of parent/guardians and/or past alumni as volunteers for that evening. Please ask them to contact lilagan@wsd1.org if they are interested. If not attending the dinner, we would require them to be there from 9 pm to 11:45 pm.
We are also hoping to obtain prizes for our Silent Auction. If you can help collect prizes, let one of the Grad Advisers know and we will send you a letter which you can use to request for donations.
We will have an assembly with the grade 12s and will hand out grad contracts that need to be filled and handed in by May 17th to Mrs. Ilagan. When this happens they will be able to make an appointment for our tickets sales evening on May 20th. Tickets for grads are $95 each. Parents are also welcome to attend the dinner at $50 each.
Also, the grad ceremony this year will be at the Duckworth Centre at the U of W. Same date and time. Grad rehearsal will be the day before when the students will also pick up their cap and gowns ($30).
2019 DMCI Grad Ticket Blitz Night
DATE CHANGE DMCI Grad Blitz Night will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 4:00-5:30 and 7:00-9. It will be here at DMCI in Room 40.
Ticket cost is $95 for students and their dates. Tickets will cost $50 for family members.
If students have not received a contract - please see Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40 ASAP so that it can filled out and signed.
This is the One and Only night to purchase your 2019 Grad Dinner & Dance tickets so if you normally work on Wednesdays please make sure you give your employer advance notice that you will be unavailable for part of that evening.
About a week in advance, students will be required to turn in their completed and signed Grad Contracts for pre-approval (these will be handed out in April) and at that time you will receive an appointment time for Blitz Night. The appointments are generally 10-15 minutes in length.
When you arrive at Blitz Night, you will be required to show your appointment card and at this time you will pay for your tickets and choose your seating location in the Viscount Gort's Royal Ballroom. You can arrange to sit with friends or family members of your choice - as long as they too have paid for their tickets.
Tickets can be paid by cash or cheque - however if you pay by cheque, you will not receive your
tickets until the cheque has fully cleared. All those students paying by cash will receive their tickets at Blitz Night.
NOTE: Any Grad dates who are not DMCI students will require a Grad Contract (see information on Student Page) AND a letter from their school principal or employer if they have already graduated so that we can ensure that all guests to the DMCI Grad Dinner & Dance are in good standing. Family members/parents do NOT require a contract.
More details and information about Grad Contracts will follow in early April. Students will take part in a Grad Information Assembly before the end of the month.
DATE CHANGE DMCI Grad Blitz Night will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 4:00-5:30 and 7:00-9. It will be here at DMCI in Room 40.
Ticket cost is $95 for students and their dates. Tickets will cost $50 for family members.
If students have not received a contract - please see Mrs. Ilagan in Room 40 ASAP so that it can filled out and signed.
This is the One and Only night to purchase your 2019 Grad Dinner & Dance tickets so if you normally work on Wednesdays please make sure you give your employer advance notice that you will be unavailable for part of that evening.
About a week in advance, students will be required to turn in their completed and signed Grad Contracts for pre-approval (these will be handed out in April) and at that time you will receive an appointment time for Blitz Night. The appointments are generally 10-15 minutes in length.
When you arrive at Blitz Night, you will be required to show your appointment card and at this time you will pay for your tickets and choose your seating location in the Viscount Gort's Royal Ballroom. You can arrange to sit with friends or family members of your choice - as long as they too have paid for their tickets.
Tickets can be paid by cash or cheque - however if you pay by cheque, you will not receive your
tickets until the cheque has fully cleared. All those students paying by cash will receive their tickets at Blitz Night.
NOTE: Any Grad dates who are not DMCI students will require a Grad Contract (see information on Student Page) AND a letter from their school principal or employer if they have already graduated so that we can ensure that all guests to the DMCI Grad Dinner & Dance are in good standing. Family members/parents do NOT require a contract.
More details and information about Grad Contracts will follow in early April. Students will take part in a Grad Information Assembly before the end of the month.
DMCI Class of 2019 Graduation Photo Package
WHEN: December 3-7, 2018
WHERE: Room 6
Students please go to the GUIDANCE office for an appointment.
COST: $85
Deadline for sign up is Friday. April 6th
GRAD PHOTO PACKAGE INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
2 – 8″x10″
4 – 5″x 7″
16 – Wallet-sized
1 – 11″x14″ Class Composite and 2 – paper frames
Choice of 3 backgrounds
Digital File will be given to grads for future use
Package also includes:
2017-18 School Year Book
Cap and Gown Rental
PLEASE NOTE…..
1. Payments can be either cheque (payable to “Daniel McIntyre Collegiate”) or cash
2. Gowns, caps and stoles will be provided
3. Flowers will be provided for the ladies
4. White shirts and ties will be provided for gentlemen
5. Any top will be fine except turtlenecks – for best results wear a white T-shirt with no collar
Do you want to help your child fundraise?
If you are interested in helping your son or daughter fundraise to lower the cost of their Graduation Dinner & Dance ticket, please visit either the Fundraising section of this website or contact Mrs. Lorraine Ilagan at lilagan@wsd1.org or Ms. Alison Dennis at adennis@wsd1.org for more details. You can also send your son/daughter to us to pick up the fundraising package for you. We are currently running a Show and Save Book fundraiser that you may be interested in. Thanks in advance for you support!
