NEWEST AUCTION ITEM
Tony Oliva signed with the Minnesota Twins in 1962.  52 years later, this 8x10 Jaeger Print of the team with Tony-0's autograph has been signed to our roster of auction items.

INFORMATION FROM THE CLASS OF 2014 SENIOR PARTY COMMITTEE

Senior Party Table at Conferences  

Invitations have gone out and it is time to think and breathe Senior Party.  Stop by the table in the cafeteria and register your student for the party, pick up a directory, volunteer to work at the party, donate items for that night, or just say 'Hey.’

 

Help us out by picking something off our Wish List to donate or lend. The Coffee Lounge is asking for donations of the following: Frappaccino, hot chocolate packets, tea, pastries(not before Thursday, 06.05.14), coffee syrups, creamer, coffee stir sticks, napkins, paper coffee cups with lids, and $5 Starbucks/Caribou gift cards.  Come to think of it, gift cards of any denomination to any teenage applicable establishment will be greatly appreciated for prizes at the party.  Medical will be looking for loans of inflatable air mattresses with a pump, blankets and pillows.

 

Senior Party Food Wish List

The following items are in need of being donated.  If you can help, please contact Nancy or Shauna at food@hopkinsgradparty.com.

Arnold Palmer minis

Gatorade

Juice Boxes

Popcorn and bags

Granola bars and muffins

Candy and small snacks

Plastic Forks

Pop up Foil Sheets

Paper Dinner Plates (large)

Food serving gloves

Warning tray liners

Dessert plates

Napkins

 

Silent Auction Countdown

11 days and counting.  Make certain that Tuesday, 03.04.14, is on your calendar for fabulous deals and a great time.  You've never had so much fun on a Tuesday evening.  To make out your shopping list, go to http://schoolsout2014.blogspot.com/p/silent-auction-item-booklet_17.html .

 

Junior Parents

Just over 100 days and you will be the parents of seniors.  I'll bet all you have been thinking about is their senior party.  If you have an interest in chairing any committee next year, this is the opportunity of a lifetime.  Come shadow the countdown to our party with this year's chair of the committee of your interest.  We are particularly looking for anyone interested in Registration Chair and an Entertainment Chair for 2015, but all are welcome.  If you are interested, please contact chair@hopkinsgradparty.com.

 

Will your son or daughter be driving to school next year?  Don't forget to attend the Silent Auction on Tuesday, 03.04.14, and bid on the premium parking spot-Item Number 301.

CLASS OF 2014 – SENIOR PARTY SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER

Just a little over two weeks until the Party Gras Silent Auction and more items have been added to the list.  A 'Tuttle's Bowling Night Out for Big Kids,’ $169 Mary Kay Spa Luxury Package, and a one month Life Time Fitness Family Membership (St. Louis Park)can each be yours for the highest bid.  Seniors Peter Kramer (standing bass) and Alex Tuthill-Preus (guitar) will play some smooth jazz while you sip your Hurricane Punch (low octane, of course) and do some shopping.

 

When you arrive at the auction, please sign in at the table to get your bidding number and your packet of items available to bid on that night. The auction will run from 5:30-8:30pm; sections will begin closing between 8:00-8:30pm to facilitate check out preparation.

 

In addition, you will have the opportunity to buy directories (don't forget the grad open house invitations), sign up to volunteer at the party, or purchase a party scholarship at the 'I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR' table.

 

See you there! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!

SENIOR PARTY INVITATIONS

Senior Party Invitations will be distributed to students in Monday Advisory.  The cost is $30, lower than the ticket price in over 10 years.  Information on registration is on the invitation.  We encourage students to register now, as the price increases in May.  Also included in the invitation is a flyer about the Silent Auction.  Don't miss it!

 

PARTY GRAS SILENT AUCTION

Don't forget the Fat Tuesday (03.04.14) Silent Auction - 5:30-8:30pm in the Cafeteria.  Follow this link http://schoolsout2014.blogspot.com/p/silent-auction-item-booklet_17.html to see all the fabulous offerings.  In addition, when you come to the Pops Concert, the One-Act Play, or the Orchestra Concert, take a look at the auditorium showcase for a glimpse of a few auction items.  Questions? chair@hopkinsgradparty.com

 

SENIOR PARENTS

Please read this important message about the Infinite Campus All Night Grad Party registration fee!

Hopefully, you have heard that invitations to the All Night Grad Party are making their way home with your students soon! The Registration Committee wanted you to know we also have an online registration and payment process available.

All students will see an OPTIONAL fee appear on your Senior student’s Infinite Campus account labeled “All Night Grad Party.”  If you prefer to pay the registration fee online, use this fee to submit your payment (but remember your students still need to submit registration forms to be fully registered).  The students that submit payment in person or via mail, or decide not to attend the class party, will have this OPTIONAL fee removed at the end of the year.

 

Please visit the All Night Grad Party web site for online payment and registration information and more! http://hopkinsgradparty.com/2014/

Silent Auction Items

Here is a list of the items that will be auctioned off on Tuesday, March 4th at the Party Gras Fundraiser.  The event will be held at the Hopkins High School cafeteria between 5:30 and 8:30 PM.  Food and music will be a part of the evening, as well as many great deals.

CATEGORIES

100                        Your Wildest Dreams

            101                  Extreme Sandbox-$100 GC

            102                  City of Hopkins-4 Hour Police Ride Along

200                        Baby It’s Cold Outside

            201                  Begin Oaks Golf Course-2 BOGO green fees

            202                  Coffee Mill Ski Resort-1 Lift Ticket/Rental/Lesson

            203                  Powder Ridge Ski Resort-1 Lift Ticket/Rental

            204                  Jerome Simpson Autographed Photo
            205                  Tony Oliva Signed Minnesota Twins Jaeger Print

                       

300                        Be True to Your School

            301                  HHS-2014-2015 Premier Student Parking Spot

            302                  HHS-Premier Graduation Seating for 8

            303-328           HHS Student Artwork

400                        On the Town

            401                  Alexis Bailly Vineyard Wine Tasting Picnic for 8

            402                  Brave New Workshop-2 Tickets

            403                  Dinner and A Movie (Hopkins Mann/Mainstreet Grill)

            405                  Guthrie Theatre Backstage Tour for 2

            406                  Hopkins Center for the Arts-4 Tickets 2013-3014 Season

            407                  Chanhassen Dinner Theatre-2 Tickets Dinner/Show

            408                  Acme Comedy Co-10 ticket package

            409                  Pool Party for 20

            410                  Murder Mystery Dinner for 10
            411                  Bryant Lake Bowl-$40 GC
            412                  Tuttle's Bowl Night Out For Big Kids

500                       We Are Family

            501                  Waterpark of America-2 All Day Passes

            502                  MN Arboretum-2 VIP Passes

            503                  North Shores Lester River Train Ride for 4

            504                  Padelford Sightseeing Cruise-BOGO pass

            505                  Padelford Sightseeing Cruise-BOGO pass

            506                  MN Zoo Family 4-Pack and Parking

            507                  St Paul Saints May 2014 Game-4 General Admission

            508                  Brunswick Bowl Family Fun Night-Bowling/Laser Tag

            509                  Heart of the Beast Theatre Ticket and Merch Package

            510                  Great Lakes Aquarium-4 Tickets

            511                  Tuttle’s Bowl Birthday Party

            512                  Family Fun Night-Papa Murphy’s Pizza/Snow Cone Machine

            513                  Davanni’s Birthday Party

            514                  Texa-Tonka Bowl - $25 GC

            515                  Wild Mountain Recreation-2 Superday Passes

            516                  Park Tavern-Bowling Party for 40

600                        Lay Your Hands on Me

          601                  The Marsh 50 Minute Massage

            602                  Corepower-1 Month Unlimited Yoga

            603                  CycleQuest Studio-1 Month Unlimited Cycle Pass

            604                  CycleQuest Studio-1 Month Unlimited Cycle Pass

            605                  SaFire Training 8 Week Hustle and Muscle Bootcamp

            607                  National Karate-3 Months of Classes

            608                  Martha Burns Swim School Swim Basket and Lessons

            609                  Hair Cut by Cole – Girls

            610                  Hair Cut by Cole – Guys

            611                  Body Mind Connection-1 Hour Massage

            612                  Pamper Yourself Basket
            613                  Mary Kay Radiant Luxury Spa Collection

            614                  Scentsy Basket-Warmer and Inserts

            615                  Life Time Fitness (SLP) – 1 Month Family Membership w/ duffle bag
            616/617           Twin Cities Youth Rowing-3 Hour 'Learn To Row'

            618                  Life Time Fitness (SLP) - Hydro-facial
            619                  Beauty Lab $30 GC
             

700                        Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

          701                  Ichibans Restaurant-$40 GC

            702                  Crave Restaurant-$25 GC

            703                  Figlios Restaurant-$20 GC

            704                  Buffalo Wild Wings-50 Wing Pack and Sauce Crate

            705                  Buffalo Wild Wings-50 Wing Pack and Sauce Crate

            706                  Breadsmith - 12 Loaves of Bread

            707                  Jax Café-$25 GC

            708                  Alexis Bailly Wine and Picnic Bag

            709                  Alexis Bailly Wine and Wine Tote

            710                  Al Vento Restaurant-$25 GC

            711                  Rinata Restaurant-$25 GC

            712                  Sparks Restaurant-$25 GC

            713/714           Wildfire Restaurant-$25 GC 
            715                  Let's Dish-$25 GC

           

800                        Two Tickets to Paradise

          801                  St James Club Antigua-7 Night All-Inclusive Stay

            802                  The Club Barbados-7 Night All-Inclusive Stay

            803                  St James Club St Lucia-7 Night All-Inclusive Stay

            804                  The Veranda Antigua-7 Night All-Inclusive Stay

            805                  Los Establos Inn Panama-5 Night Accommodations

900                        Voices Carry – Hopkins Alumni

          901                 Chris Koza 50 Minute Acoustic Set and Merchandise

            902                  Chris Koza Signed Music Package

            903                  Doomtree Collective 25 DC Package

            904                  Doomtree Collective Signed and Numbered First Avenue Concert Poster

            905                  Brian Setzer Orchestra Signed Package

906                  Holly Henry 8x10 Signed Photograph

1000                      School’s Out

          1001                Custom T-Shirt Quilt

          1002                Wuollet’s Bakery-$25 GC

            1003                U-Haul-$100 GC

            1004                Apres’ Rental-$200 GC

            1005                U of M Starter Basket

1100                     Drive My Car

          1101                Leighton’s Garage Service-$100 GC

1200                     Paperback Writer

          1201                Alan Page Signed Picture Book

            1202                Magers and Quinn Merchandise and $20 GC

1300                     Material Girl

         1301                Bibelot Gift Shop-$25 GC

            1302                Garden Basket

            1303                Pampered Chef Basket

            1304                Taki Watch

            1305                Taki Watch

            1306                Chinese Calligraphy

            1307                Chinese Calligraphy

            1308                Chinese Calligraphy

            1309                Chinese Calligraphy

            1310                Wild Finch Basket

            1311                16gb iPad 2

            1312                Pampered Chef Basket
            1313                Mainstreet Boutique Merchandise

1700                      I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

          1701                Senior Party Scholarship-$30 each ticket

Pizza Luce Fundraiser Flyer 14 January 2014

PIZZA LUCE FUNDRAISER

Attention all lovers of pizza!  Our next senior party fundraiser is at Pizza Luce on Monday, January 13th at the Hopkins location on Blake Road.  Pizza Luce will donate 25% of all

eat-in orders with attached flyer between 11 AM and 9 PM to the senior party.   Please help deliciously support our cause!  Questions: stmcnamee@comcast.net. 

SENIOR PARTY UPDATES-PARTY GRAS!!!

Invitations, information, party website, and online registration will be unveiled in the next week or so.  Watch here for details.

SILENT AUCTION-MARCH 4, 2014

Mark you calendars for the 'Party Gras' Silent Auction on Tuesday, March 4th - Fat Tuesday - the the HHS Cafeteria from 5:30-8:30 PM.  Live music, refreshments, and unbelievable auction items make this a don't miss evening.  All proceeds go to the Senior Party 2014.  The list of auction items is firming up and will be available for viewing on line in the next week or so.  If you would like to donate an item or so, please contact Sally at stmcnamee@comcast.net as soon as possible.  Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Donations Are Requested, Thank You

The Senior Party is paid for three ways; ticket prices, fundraising and donations (both monetary and in-kind). To keep the ticket prices at a low price, at this time planned for $30, the planning committee has set up several fundraisers.  In addition to these, we are also looking for donations of items for the party or for the Silent Auction in March.  Monetary donations are also accepted and encouraged.

Sometimes what is important is who you know.  Below is a list of donors from past years' parties, along with contact information.  Please take a look at the list.  If you have a personal relationship with anyone on the list, or have a lead of your own, feel free to take charge.  To prevent overlap, if you intend asking for a donation, please let me know (stmcnamee@comcast.net). 

Check the top bar for a donation request letter to print and use.

Ace Hance Hardware - 903 Hop Ctr, Hopkins (Arnold O'Hotto/952-938-7367)
Ameriprise
Anagram Balloon Comp
Applebees - 8332 Hwy 7, SLP (Todd Wetrosky 952-933-6701)
Aurora Spa and Salon - 1609 W Lake St, Mpls (952-922-1222)
Avant 800 - 800 LaSalle Ave #220, Mpls (Kelly Lande 612-333-1376/612-344-9934)
Bachmans
Barnes&Noble - 13131 Ridgedale Dr, Mtka (Allison e: CRM2190@BN.com )
Bella Luna Btque - Mtka
Best Buy Mtka
Big Bowl - 12401 Wayz Blvd, Mtka (Audra Robinson 952-541-1414)
Big Ten - 1106 Mainstreet, Hop (Tom Hutsel 952-930-0369)
Big Thrill Factory - 13033 Ridgedale Dr, Mtka (Lisa Zelickson 952-698-7700)
Breadsmith
Brueggers
Borton Volvo
Byerlys - 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Mtka (Chuck 952-935-0194)
Carpet One - 907 Hop Ctr, Hopkins (Dan Tillman 952-933-6422)
Cedar Hills Dental - 10976 Cedar Lk Rd, Mtka (Dr William Wagnild 952-544-2225)
Center Drug - 913 Hop Ctr, Hop (Mary Ann 952-938-2719)
Citizens Ind Bank - Hopkins
Cold Stone - 768 Mainstreet, Hop (Sam Williams 952-746-1970)
Costco SLP - 5801 W 16th St, SLP (Lindee Newcome/Billy Ly 763-582-9635)
Costco EP - 12011 Technology Dr, EP (Mark W783MBR@costco.com)
Cub KW - 3620 Texas Ave S, SLP
Cub Mtka
Curves - SLP, Hopkins
D'Amicos - Golden Valley
The Depot Coffee - 9451 Exc Blvd, Hop (Ted Duepner 952-938-2204)
Dicks Sporting Goods - 345 Court ST, Coraopolis, PA (Megan O'Hara 763-273-3400)
Dominos Mtka
Erberts/Gehberts - 740 Mainstreet, Hop (Kyla 952-988-9989)
Famous Daves - 14601 Hwy 7, Mtka (Tim 952-933-9600)
Famous Nails - 5655 Duluth St, GV (763-746-0515)
First Mntka City Bank
Future Concepts Salon
General Store - 14401 Hwy 7, Mtka (Gail or Katie 952-935-7131)
Gina Maria's Pizza - 14655 Exc Blvd, Mtka (Bill Steen 952-933-5735)
Gold Nugget - 14401 Exc Blvd, Mtka (952-935-3600)
Good Day Café - 5210 Wayz Blvd, GV (Jennifer and Zach 763-544-0205)
Great Clips - 8136 Hwy 7, SPL (Renee 952-933-7525)
Great Harvest Mtka
Green Mill Plymouth
Hard Rock Café
Hopkins Am Leg #320 - 10 12th Ave S, Hop (Thomas Robertson 952-933-1881)
Hopkins Elks Lodge 2221
Hopkins VFW Post 425 - 100 Shady Oak Rd, Hopkins
Hopkins Honda
Ichiban
Invitations for Less
JJ's Clubhouse - 6400 Wayz Blvd, GV
Kips Irish Pub - 9970 Wayz Blvd, SLP
Lake Mtka Orthodontics = 11601 Mtka Mills Rd, Mtka (Gail 952-938-7614)
Laurie's Pet Spa
Leeann Chin - 8204 Hwy, SLP (Marnie 952-820-1201)
Lunds - 22400 Hwy 7, Mtka (Dave Detloff GM 952-935-9198)
Little Caesars Pizza EP
Litton DDS
Lone Spur Grill - 11032 Cedar Lake Road, Mtka (Lisa 952-540-0181)
Lupient Buick
Luther Honda
Luther Toyota - 8805 Wayz Blvd, GV (Patrick Mengelkoch 763-222-2020)
The Marsh
Mask Hair Designs/Spa - 11012 Greenbrier Rd, Hop (Kimberly 952-545-0044)
McDonalds Shady Oak
Metro State University
Midnight Market Hopkins
Panera Knollwood
Party City (Debbie Olson)
Papa Johns Hopkins
Papa Murphys - 7924 Hwy 7, SLP (Sandy May 612-801-0006)
Perkins - 6920 Wayz Blvd, GV (Andre Minniss 763-546-5404)
Perkins - 11300 Hwy 7, Mtka
Planet Beach - 780 Mainstreet, Hop (Alex)
Romano's Macaroni Grill - 11390 Wayz Blvd, Mtka (Mark Hammond 952-417-9880)
Rainbow - 10200 6th Ave N, Plym (763-541-9044)
Ridgedale State Bank
Sakada Studios - 15306 Hwy 7, Mtka, (Marisa, Jillian, Shelby, Missy, Lori 952-938-9400)
Spielman BP - 2711 Hop Crossroad, Mtka (Jim Spielman 952-546-0508)
Sports Clips - 3100 Exc Blvd, Mpls (Whitney)
Studio 13 - 14675 Esc Blvd, Mtka (Pam, Kathy 952-938-1545)
Sunset Grill - Wayzata
Sympathy Florists - (Miki Tufto 952-938-0545 www.sympathyflorists.com )
Shareport Credit Union
Target - 8900 Hwy 7, SLP (Amber or Wendy 952-935-6941)
Target - 13201 Ridgedale Dr, Mtka (Alisha Hillstrom 952-542-8250)
Trader Joes - 11200 Wayz Blvd, Hop (Allison)
Tonka Cycle and Ski - 16 Shady Oak Rd, Hop (Steve Phyle 952-938-8336)
Valley Dental
Walmart - 12195 Singletree Ln, EP
Washburn McReavy - 1400 Mainstreet, Hop (Kay McReavy)
Wells Fargo
Wellspring Health Ctr
Whole Foods Market - 1001 Plymouth Rd, Mtka (Susannah Brokl 952-797-5626)
Wild Birds Unlimited - 11210 Wayz, Mtka
Willow Creek 12 - (Susan Feldman willowcreektheature@mullerfamilytheatres.com )
Yoga Studio - Plymouth

399 Days and Counting

399 Days and Counting

Yes, it's true; there are only 399 days until our children graduate! Please stop by our table at Thursday Conferences (May 2nd, 3-7) for valuable information on how you can assist in creating an exciting after-graduation send-off party!

We have exciting fundraisers planned ~ You can help by: working at the Renaissance Festival in August and September, making a donation for our winter Silent Auction, and/or dropping a small gift card off for party night gift bags.



Feeling like you'd like to do more? We still have openings for directory, donation and coat check chairs. You can also sign up to help on the night of the party, Thursday, June 5th, 2014.

Questions: Contact Sally McNamee stmcnamee@comcast.net and Dannette Casper dfcasper@comcast.net or Stacey Spencer to volunteer at the party wespencers@comcast.net.

Volunteer - All the Cool Parents Are Doing It

Express Metals Fundraiser

 

As part of our fundraisers, the Senior Party Committee has an account with Express Metals, a recycling company in Hopkins (just east of Blake Road on Excelsior).  They accept almost anything with metal on it, as you can see below.  Clean out your house, do something green, and help make money for the class party.

 

 

Express Metals – 8094 Excelsior Blvd

M-F 8-4:30, Sat 7:30-11:30

 

WHAT WE BUY:

• lawn mowers, snow blowers, snowmobiles, etc. – do not need to remove tires or plastic parts (all fluids need to be drained (i.e. oil, gas, coolant))
• engines, transmissions (all fluids need to be drained (i.e. oil, gas, coolant))
• BBQ grills (no propane tanks)
• washers, dryers, dishwashers, hot water heaters, furnaces, stoves, air conditioning units
• compressors-either un-drained or drained (price specific)
• all electric motors
• wire of all kinds – electric, communication, Christmas lights
• drop cords, electric extension cords, etc.
• all plumbing pipe that is not plastic
• copper: pipe, sheet copper, wire
• aluminum: wire, radiators, foil, siding, cast
• aluminum cans
• brass: yellow, red
• lead: lead weights, wheel weights
• lead acid batteries: car, truck. lawn mower, etc. – Any Size
• stainless steel: sinks, countertops, etc.
• all steel, sheet metal
• brake rotors, brake drums, tire rims from cars and trucks
• iron, cast iron
• bicycles, exercise equipment

What We Don't Buy

• alkaline batteries
• e-waste: computers, light bulbs
• paper or plastic
• tires
• propane tanks
• hazardous material
• refrigerators, dehumidifiers, freezers and microwaves

 

Kick Off Meeting

Last night we had our Party Committee kick-off meeting.  After some quick housekeeping updates, the reason for the meeting, 570 days before graduation was announced.  Dannette is working with the Renaisance Festival to have our committee, family, and friends run a concession booth over the course of the festival, and a portion of the profits will go directly to the Senior Party coffer.  We will have fun, make money, and be in costume at the same time.  That's a hat trick!  We need to have our volunteers secured, 5-15 people/day for the 16 days of the fair, by March, so this gives us enough time to sign up workers.  To get more information and to sign up, please contact Dannette at dfcasper@comcast.net .

As of this time, we have our entire committee chair roster in line.  Hard working, fun-loving parents have stepped forward to lead planning areas.  In our interest in encouraging and embracing all volunteers, if you have not yet signed up, we welcome you and will find a place and a job that is the right fit for the interest and time commitment you have to give. To volunteer, please contact Stacey Spencer at wespencers@comcast.net .

Come and volunteer.  All the cool parents are doing it.

The Countdown Begins

Believe it or not, there are only 616 days until our juniors graduate! It’s almost October. While our official planning for their Senior Party will get underway in the spring, we would like to invite anyone interested in working on the committee state their interest in a particular area. At this point, if you have a desire to chair a committee or to work on a committee, but not chair, please let us know. Our official meetings will begin in the spring, along with a couple of fundraisers over the summer, but at this time we would like to get our team in order. 

I know it may sound early to begin planning, but our reason is two-fold. Historically between 50-65% of the class attends the after graduation party. Also, the price of the party to the grads can be as high as $75 ($175 at other schools). We would like to keep the ticket price very low – possibly $25-$40, so it is affordable for more students. This takes fundraising and we are particularly excited about our irons in the fire.

As of today, the following chair positions are available: Decorations, Entertainment, Food, Fundraising, Medical, Registration, Security, Transportation, Treasurer, Venue, and Coat Room / Gift Bag Chairs. We also invite anyone who would like to help with the planning but without the chair responsibility. For those of you who would like to work at our party, there will be opportunity to sign up next year. Junior parents will be needed to help set up this year’s party, as well, while the senior parents are at graduation, not only something we will need in 2014, but a good way to get a glimpse of things to come.

We also invite you to follow our planning at our blog - schoolsout2014.blogspot.com/.

Also, don’t forget to recycle your metal (aluminum cans, tin cans, scrap metal) at Express Metals, Hopkins, with proceeds going to Senior Class Party Hopkins 2014.

Here’s to a great junior and senior year!

Four ways to help

Welcome back to the first day of school. It's hard to believe our kids are juniors. 

With his year's focus on college testing, AP courses, varsity sports, our attention to the post-graduation party will be more limited. Once we are into the second half of the school year, the planning pace will pick up.  Our goal is to have a safe place for celebration for the largest number of graduates at a modest price.  A few of our fundraisers will take place before senior year begins, thus the need to get started on them before next summer.

As we would like to see as many students at the party as possible, we would also like to involve as many parents as we can. There are four ways to support the party, depending on your interest and time. 

• Chair or co-chair a committee (see the earlier post)
• Work as a member of a committee
• Help set up, work the night of the party, or on an earlier activity (such as a fundraiser)
• Donate money or in-kind (refreshments, gift cards, prizes, etc)

Feel free to contact us, whether you have questions or are ready to commit to your level of involvement. 

Don't forget to recycle your metals at Express Metals and ask that your donation be credited to the Hopkins High School Senior Party 2014.

Here's to a great junior year!

Sally McNamee and Dannette Casper
Senior Party 2014 Co-chairs
stmcnamee@comcast.net
dfcasper@comcast.net

Welcome to School's Out 2014

Welcome to 'School's Out 2014', the official parent blog with information on volunteering and fundraising for the Senior Party 2014.  You will be able to find updates on events, answers to your questions, and contacts for donating cash or products for our students' final blow out after graduation.

At the bottom of the sidebar on the right, feel free to sign up for emails of this blog sent to you with new posts.

Time is flying by; excitement is building.  Before you know it, we will be tearing up to Pomp and Circumstance, and knowing that our children will have a fun, safe time with their friends right after graduation.  Get involved.  We guarantee you will have as much fun as the grads will.

Hope to see you supporting this worthwhile event.

Sally McNamee and Dannette Casper - Co-Chairs Senior Party 2014

Volunteer Opportunities

• Party Co-Chairs -Sally McNamee / Dannette Casper
• Coat Check / Gift Bag Chair - Needed
• Responsible for individual bags for grads' personal belongings during party
• Responsible to gather items and fill grad's bags for party
• Coffee Lounge Chair - Eva Marthaler / Julie Jochim
• Decorations Chair - Joelle Purvis Allen
• Responsible for decorations for venue
• Directory Chair - Needed
• Responsible for student directory fundraiser
• Donations (In-Kind) Chair - Needed
• Responsible for obtaining items for gift bags, the silent auction, and the party
• Entertainment Chair - Rolf Johnson / Mary Jo Wiechmann / Rocky Beaty
• Responsible for activities at party, including major all-student activities and smaller special interest activities
• Food Chair - Nancy Torrison / Shauna Novak
• Responsible for planning, purchasing, preparing serving and cleanup of dinner, snacks and breakfast for grads
• Responsible for feeding of volunteers
• Fundraising Chair  - Needed
• Responsible for organizing and implimenting fundraising activities for the senior party
• Responsible for student directory fundraiser (may be a separate chair)
• Medical Chair - Mary Sanderlin
• Responsible for staffing a first aid room at the party
• PR / Website Chair - Alison Albrecht
• Registration Chair - Daon Karpan
• Responsible for all aspects of registering seniors for the party throughout the year 
• Responsible for working with clubs / organizations to insure participation from entire class
• Security Chair - Susan Bruce
• Responsible for staffing and carrying out security at the venue
• Service Project Chair  - Beth Kreitzman
• Responsible for planning and carrying out a small service project as an activity option at the party
• Transportation Chair - Carrie Johnson
• Responsible for arrangement of transportation to and from the party
• Responsible for staffing the buses with parent chaperones
• Treasurer - Miriam Goodman
• Responsible for all aspects of financial matters pertaining to the party
• Venue Chair - Joelle Purvis Allen
• Responsible for working with the venue management 
• Responsible for communicating venue specific information to the committee chairs
• Video Chair - Ahn Tran
• Volunteer Chair - Stacey Spencer / Sheila Derech