Important Dates
Thursday, October 2: First Parent Grad Meeting in the library at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 26: Grad Wear Store Closes
Monday, October 27: Christmas Wreaths/Sweet Bits/Bee Boyzz Fundraising Orders Due
November 20: Wreath Pick-Up Day at Oak Bluff Hall
February 4: Parent Grad Meeting at 7:00 pm in the library.
February 23: Archies, Bothwell and Mighty Meats Fundraisers are Due
March 6: Manitoba Moose vs. Toronto Marlies at 7:00 PM - Tickets in support of Sanford Collegiate Grad 2026
Click here for more info
Monday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 4: Grad Photos
Thursday, April 16 - Grad Photo Retakes
May 2026: Final Parent Grad Meeting
Thursday, June 18: Grad Dinner and Safe Grad
Monday, June 22: Convocation
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Email sent to parents on February 5
Good morning,
There was lots of information shared at last night’s meeting. Please read through this email carefully to the end and complete the April fundraising survey.
Meeting Information
Please find the links below to the meeting agenda and the Safe Grad volunteer sign-up sheets. We greatly appreciate any help you are able to provide. Kindly comment with your name to the document in the area where you are available to volunteer, and please provide either an email address or phone number where the coordinator can reach you.
Agenda:
Volunteer Sign Ups:
Additionally, I’ve linked the Silent Auction Donation Letter for anyone willing to request a donation from a business:
Fundraising:
Included in the package sent home at the meeting were the fundraising forms for our current fundraisers: Archie’s Pizza, Bothwell Cheese, and Mighty Meats. Links to these forms are included below as well.
All orders are due Monday, February 23. Pick-up is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. More details will be shared closer to the date.
Grad Photos:
If you have not already done so, please ensure your grad is signed up for grad photos on March 2, 3, or 4. There is a retake day on Thursday, April 16 for anyone unable to attend in March; however, that date fills quickly. Please try to book one of the original dates if possible.
April Fundraising Survey:
We have the opportunity to run two additional fundraisers in April:
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Co-op Gift Cards
Grads will earn 10% back on all Co-op gift card sales. These cards can be used at any Co-op gas station or grocery store for anything sold, including fuel.
We have been given a total sales cap of $10,000. Depending on interest, I may need to limit the amount each grad can sell to ensure everyone has a fair opportunity.
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Mike Pritchard Memorial Raffle Tickets
Tickets are $20 each, with grads earning $5 per ticket sold. There are three grand prizes:
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Winnipeg Jets game trip (includes tickets, flights, accommodations, and spending money)
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QLake Lodge 3-day fishing trip for 6 people
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$1,000 Liquor Mart gift card
In addition, each ticket purchaser receives 2-for-1 green fees at one of four golf courses (Carman, Morden, Winkler, or Scottswood).
Tickets come in booklets of 5, and there is no limit to how many each grad can sell. The draw will take place at the Mike Pritchard Memorial Golf Tournament on July 18.
Please use the link below to complete the survey indicating whether you are interested in either of these April fundraisers. This will help me manage the gift cards and determine how many raffle tickets to request.
Fundraising Survey
Thank you for your support!
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Email sent to parents on December 2
Good afternoon,
Grads have the opportunity to fundraise through the sale of Moose tickets for the game on March 6 at 7:00 PM when the Manitoba Moose take on the Toronto Marlies. Tickets cost $20, and grads earn $10 from every ticket they sell!
Tickets will remain available right up until the day of the game, so you’ll have plenty of time to sell if you choose to participate. The purchase link is provided below.
Manitoba Moose Grad Fundraiser
You are welcome to share this link with others—just please ensure that anyone purchasing tickets to support your grad enters your grad’s name in the Create your Group Name field at checkout. If this section is left blank, I will not be able to assign the funds to the correct grad account.
Thank you and happy selling!
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Email sent to parents on November 19
Good afternoon,
This is a reminder that fundraiser pick-up is taking place tomorrow at the Oak Bluff Hall. Thank you for signing up for a pick-up time. If you need to double-check your slot, a link to the schedule is provided below.
Fall Fundraiser Pick-up Schedule
At pick-up, you will receive all of your original order forms for Evergreen Wreaths, Sweet Bits and Bee Boyzz Honey.
For the wreaths, they will come in bundles of five, along with any additional wreaths needed to complete your total. Decorating kits will be bagged and labelled. Extra plastic bags will also be available to help you transport your decorated wreaths to your supporters.
I will have paper copies of the decorating instructions available at pick-up, but a digital copy is also included here.
DIY Wreath Instructions
If there are any mix-ups with your orders, please let us know as soon as possible so we can sort things out over the weekend.
Thanks, and happy decorating!
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Email sent to parents on October 12
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Fundraiser order pick-up will take place next Thursday, November 20, at the Oak Bluff Hall.
To help us stay organized and have your order ready upon arrival, please sign up for a time slot using the link provided. When adding your name, please comment on the document with your grad’s name and a contact phone number.
Fundraiser Pick-Up Schedule
If you are unable to make it during the available time slots, we encourage you to arrange for another grad to pick up your order on your behalf.
Thank you for supporting our fundraiser and helping things run smoothly!
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Just a few friendly reminders about upcoming dates:
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Gradwear: On sale until Sunday, October 26. Don’t miss your chance to grab your order!
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Fall Fundraisers: Orders and payments are due Monday, October 27.
Thank you so much for supporting these events and helping make them a success!
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Grad Wear Store Open!
Click on the link below for the live Grad Wear Store! It will be open until October 26,
Sizing available at lunch in Student Services until Friday.
Grad Wear Store
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October 2 Parent Meeting Handouts
Thank you to all who attended the meeting last night. All of the info shared at the meeting last night is linked here. There is also a paper copy for your grad that they can pick up at the office if you were not at the meeting.
Parent Meeting 1 Agenda 2026.docx.pdf
Wreath Order Info 2026.pdf
Wreath Order Form 2025 - Sheet1.pdf
Sweet Bits Order Form 2026.pdf
Sanford Grad Class of 2026 Honey Order Sheet
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Email sent to parents on September 11
With September upon us, it's time to start grad planning! Our first parent grad meeting will be held on Thursday, October 2 at 7 PM in the library. During this meeting, we'll provide an overview of the upcoming year, including grad fundraising events and the schedule for our grad celebrations.
We are also seeking parent volunteers to join our Parent Grad Committee. This committee will help with two fundraising distribution days and lead a subcommittee focused on organizing aspects of the Safe Grad event. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the following form by Wednesday, September 24:
Parent Committee Form
I will be communicating with parents throughout the year primarily via email. If you would like to add an additional or alternative email address to my contact list, please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting on Thursday, October 2.
Best Regards,
Carissa Burjan