General Meeting Announcement

The ProGrad General Meeting and Next Year's Board Elections scheduled for May 9th will need to be rescheduled as the Commons were double booked that evening. We will send out an email as soon as a new date and location are confirmed. We are sorry for the inconvenience. ​

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An Invitation to Elkins 2020 Parents, 

The 2019 Elkins ProGrad executive board would like to invite Junior class parents to the next ProGrad meeting on Thursday, March 21st at 7pm in the Commons. Please forward this post to all the current Junior parents and friends as an FYI about next year's ProGrad elections. ProGrad (aka Project Graduation) is a supervised, all-night, drug and alcohol free graduation PARTY for Elkins High School seniors. This PARTY and CELEBRATION is held the night of graduation. According to the ProGrad bylaws, the Junior class shall hold an election during the general membership meeting of current year. We, the current board, would like to help facilitate an election of the 2020 ProGrad board and chairpersons at our meeting in May (exact date is TBD). Please join us in March (21st) and April (18th) to hear what we are currently working on and ask any questions you may have about leadership positions.  By attending this meeting, you will also get a jump-start on earning volunteer hours/points for your student.  The ProGrad bylaws can be found here on the ProGrad website, www.elkinsprograd.org. Should you have any questions before the March meeting, please contact elkinsprograd2019@gmail.com or if you have a question about a particular leadership role you can contact the current chairperson(s). We have listed board and chairpersons listed on our website, www.elkinsprograd.org. 

Thank you and we hope to see you there. 
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Kind Regards, 
​ProGrad 2019
STYLE SHOW PRACTICE CALENDAR

Practices will mostly be 6:30-8:30pm some will 7:00-8:30 due to Color Guard Schedule
During February music choices (CLEAN & APPROPRIATE) need to be turned in for formatting.
Performance groups can stay in formals for #s, groups can coordinate outfits from home for #s, groups can coordinate/make own props for #s. (outfits and or props need to be APPRORIATE and also prepared in time to practice with).
Groups will need to practice with each performance group during practice time.

I will be trying for more time in the Auditorium so please keep an eye out for changes.

JANUARY 2019:
1/17/Thursday- Intro (Library)
1/22/ Tuesday- Groups break down (Commons) – LAST DAY to decline show spot (7-8:30pm)
1/30 Wednesday- Groups (Commons 6:30-8:30pm)

FEBRUARY 2019:  ALL practices in The Commons on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30
2/6 Wednesday - Commons 6:30-8:30pm
2/11 Monday- Commons 6:30-8:30pm
2/18 Monday – Commons 6:30-8:30pm (Updated Date)
2/27 Wednesday- Commons 7:00-8:30pm

Guys- Tux Fittings at Men’s Ware House (2/25-28/2019)  will get times from Managers

MARCH 2019:
Girls-Dress Fittings at Formal Gallery in Outlet at West Oaks Mall (take heals to fitting)

3/21 Thursday and 3/22 Friday and again 3/25 Monday and 3/26 Tuesday need your own transportation fittings start at 2:30pm-5:00pm. 
You only have to go to one fitting.

Guys- Tux fittings 3/18-22 at Suite Mart (will get times from Managers)
 
3/4/ Monday- Dance Room  6:30-8:30pm
( No Practice on Ash Wednesday)
3/11-15 Spring Break (No Practices) – FEEL FREE to meet at each others homes.
3/20 Wednesday- Commons     7:00-8:30pm
3/25 Monday - AUDITORIUM 6:30-8:30pm
3/27 Wednesday- Commons 6:30-8:30pm     
  
APRIL 2019:
4/3 Wednesday -Commons 6:30-8:30pm
4/4 Thursday - Dance Room 6:30-8:30pm
4/5 Friday - Auditorium  (short practice for spacing 6-7pm)
4/6 Saturday (Auditorium)  10:00am-12:00pm (Dress Rehearsal)
Participants due back at 3:00pm and stay remainder of day through end of show. 
Consider supporting the Elkins Fashion Show by donating an item of distinction and quality for our benefit raffle. Elkins High School is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charitable organization (Tax ID# 76-0647103), so your donation may qualify as a tax deduction.

Click on the link below to let us know if you plan to attend.

Mod Pizza Spirit Night
Thursday, February 28th 10:30am - 10:00pm

Online and phone orders do not count towards the fundraiser.

Please print the voucher below. You'll need to hand it to the waitress or cashier when you check out.
Shirt options
Shirt size
Parent's Name
Senior's Name

​Buffalo Wild Wings Spirit Night is on Monday, January 21st from open to close (11am-midnight).  It's a school holiday so feel free to join us for lunch or dinner. And don't forget the Rockets will be playing that evening so lets make this a fun and profitable fundraiser. 

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2601 Cartwright Rd Missouri City, TX 77459

Join us on Friday, December 7th for our first Crawfish Man's Boiling Point fundraiser from 5-9pm. This local business is generously supporting ProGrad. Bring the whole family and encourage others to join you as 40% of your total ticket (food and drinks) will be donated back to ProGrad. 

Order Form
 
Please support ProGrad and start selling today! Checks can be made out to Elkins Prograd. Don’t forget to ask your favorite local businesses if they would like to support our organization and beautify their storefronts with fresh, beautiful poinsettias. As a reminder, each $10 in sales equates to 1000 points for your senior.
 
Any student that sells the following by November 15th can earn additional points
10 - 2,500 points
25 - 5,000 points
50 - 10, 0000 points

 Thanks for your support!

 If you have any questions, please contract our Poinsettia Sales Chairperson, Benjarat (BJ) Nguyen

​Hello Elkins Seniors and Parent!
 
Monday, October 29th is the official start date for our annual ProGrad Poinsettia Sales. But if you'd like to get a jump on sales, please print the order form attached and begin asking friends and family to purchase poinsettias to enhance their holiday décor. These beautiful plants are grown locally and come in a wrapped container. Orders will be collected at lunch on Thursdays in November at the ProGrad table in the cafeteria. Final orders are due Monday, November 26th. Poinsettias will be delivered on Friday, November 30th to the Elkins bus ramp. All plants MUST be picked up that afternoon/evening. 

Poinsettia Posters​

If you're creative and would like to earn some extra points, please consider making some Poinsettia posters that can display around Elkins. We're offering 1,000 points per poster. Please be sure to include the following info:
  • Sales start now
  • order forms may be turned in during Thursday lunches
  • Final Collection date: Nov 26th
  • Delivery date: Nov 30th 4:30-8:30pm
  • All plants Must be picked up that afternoon/ evening
Buffalo Wild Wings all day Spirit Day
Wednesday, November 14th starting at 11am. 

Please be sure to write your name on the back of the back of the Fundraising Ticket before handing them out to your friends & family. Please hand your ticket to waiter/waitress or cashier at check-out.

Vanessa Jackson will be at Buffalo Wild Wings between from 5 to 8 pm please don't forget to sign in. — at Buffalo Wild Wings (Sugar Land, TX).

    If you'd like to pick up your raffle tickets to sell, please complete the form below. Our Raffle Coordinators will contact you to make arrangements. 

  • Free parking is provided for the volunteers
  • Shifts start 2 hrs prior to when the doors open / 4 hrs prior to the start of the event. For example, if the game or event starts at noon, gates open at 10 am, volunteers need to arrive at 8 am.
  • Good thing, NO COOKING. Just run the popcorn machine and the registers.

As a volunteer you will earn 1,000 points for your senior toward ProGrad for every hour worked. Points will be earned during the hours for training that you do too.

  • Volunteers must be 18 years+ to participate in our program
  • Volunteers must attend a 1-time training program at NRG to receive the required liquor sales certificate and food service certificate (roughly 4-5 hours)
  • Volunteers are expected to wear black pants and black shoes to the event(s). They will be give us a cap and shirt to wear / return nightly​
  • Each organization can earn up to 10% of the revenue brought in for each event

    If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact our NRG/ Aramark Coordinator, Sheila Monsanto, by leaving a brief note below and she will get back with you. Thank you for your interest.

We need 10 trained volunteers to run a concession stand at NRG Stadium for each event. See the 6 events below that ProGrad have committed to so far.


​Please join us on Monday, September 24th, for our first Chipotle Spirit Night event of the year.
The event runs from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Missouri City location.
6245 Hwy 6, Missouri City, TX 77459
Please come out and support our 2019 Senior Class.​
Remember you'll receive 1,000 points for every $10 you spend. So be sure to show Vanessa Jackson your receipt before you leave.
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Friday, October 19, 2018
6pm-7pm Check-in / Food / Mix & Mingle
7pm-10pm Bingo

$10 Food (Chop beef sandwich, chips, drink and dessert)
$25 for 3 bingo cards
$10 for a single bingo card
Click here to purchase your today

You can purchase your bingo cards and meal tickets online until Monday, October 15th. After the 15th the bingo cards and meal tickets must be purchased at the door. 

The Club at Riverstone Live Oak Ball Room
18353 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479​

    To place your order, complete the information below and click Submit. If you need to include a message about your order, please put it in the comments section. When you're ready to make your payment, pick your shirt(s) using the pull-down menu under "Shirt options" for pricing and you will be auto-directed to PayPal's secure site to finalize your payment.

Additional Aramark training will be offered immediately following the September, October and November's general meeting. The training will be brief but you will need to get TABC Certified on your own.
​Contact Sheila Monsanto below if you have any questions.

Join us for our next General Meeting on Thursday, September 20th at 7pm in the Commons. Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend. We'll be sharing new opportunities to earn ProGrad points.

Remember Points = Prizes!!