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[Mary Beth Jones]

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[Mary Beth Jones]

Dear Class of 2013:

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Each year, we ask that the junior class help at the seniors' graduation. Your service frees the families of the seniors up so that they can enjoy the special day with their senior. Your time will come around next year, and you will appreciate all the help that you will receive in turn!

Your duties may include handing out graduation programs before the ceremony, setting up the food for the reception, running errands, and keeping the cake served and punch/drinks replenished throughout the reception, Ms. Sarah is in charge of the organizing and staffing the reception, so she will be your boss.

Please meet her at the church at 5 pm on Friday, May 25.
At Charity Chapel
5820 Montgomery Ave
Pensacola, FL 32526

Please make plans to attend and help.

Below is the official invitation and list of the Class of 2012:
The Senior Class of
Christian Institute of Arts & Sciences
announces its Commencement Exercises
On Friday evening, May 25
Two Thousand Twelve
at six o'clock
Charity Chapel
Pensacola, Florida


Congratulations to the CIAS Class of 2012!
Christian Baylis
Darrin Baker
Mary Willis Bertram
Vawn Broz
Brittany Buerkle
Carley Cash
Tori Davis
Rachel Guillot
De'ja Hughes
Rachel Hughes
Taylor Johnson
Tony Kurtz
Victoria Lepinay
Gabby Lofland
Brandon Luallen
Malesha McVay
Christiana Nadolny
Christiana "Raila" Odom
Matthew Pakerek
Danielle Quina
Margaret Sherrill


Thank you in advance for your help and service (BTW, this CAN count as Community Service, so document and get us to sign for it!!!).

Mary Beth Jones
CIAS Principal

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Seniors!

This Thursday's Senior Workshop will be from 4-5 pm (not the previously scheduled 5-6). Many of you are planning to go to the Toby Mac concert at the Civic Center that evening, and I want to give you the opportunity to go!

This senior meeting is important, so all seniors need to plan to attend (parents not required this time)!

What to Bring:
1) Your nominations to vote for your class distinctives: verse, song, colors, flowers, motto, etc. The nomination form is attached to this e-mail for your convenience!

2) The 3-ring binder that I told you to put together, with a 6-8 tab divider set.

See you Thursday!

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, 2013 Seniors and parents.

It is now that time of year to fill out your FAFSA for federal pell grants for college. The earlier you will it out after January 1, the more likely you are to receive funds. The FAFSA is for pell grants (money you do not have to pay back) and is for need-based aid (depending on your family's income).

You will be required to fill out an FAFSA when you attend all public and state colleges or universities. Most private schools also require it.

If you have any question regarding the FAFSA, please feel free to make a consultation appointment so that I can help you fill it out. It takes approximately 1-1 1/2 hours to fill it out online and requires that you fill in detailed financial info from both you and your parents (from your 2012 tax forms).

Here is the official FAFSA link: www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Click on the green button "Start a New FAFSA."

[Mary Beth Jones]

The FFAA is now open, as of Dec. 1, 2012. If you are planning to apply for a Florida Bright Future Scholarship, you need to fill the FFAA (Florida Financial Aid Application) as soon as possible! It takes about 15 minutes to fill it out online and requires no financial info (just academic).

It HAS to be filled out before our graduation date: May 24, 2013.

Steps Students Should Take to Complete the Application Process:
Go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org.
Select State Grants, Scholarships & Applications and Apply Here to complete and submit an online application.
Select Programs Offered to view detailed state programs information.
Pay attention to program deadlines listed in the application conditions section, the application results screen, and the application acknowledgement communication, sent to the student’s e-mail address provided by the student on his/her application. The FFAA will provide a User ID and PIN to each applicant upon submitting the application via the Saved Results Page and in an e-mail communication.

Students can use their User IDs and PINs to check:

The status of certification(s) prior to the program deadline(s).
The status of awards following the program deadlines.
For notifications from OSFA regarding award status.


Note: The online 2013-3014 FFAA will close August 31, 2013. By that date, all state scholarship and grant deadlines for the 2013-2014 academic year will have passed and all school districts will have completed graduation (including summer session) for the 2012-2013 academic year.

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Seniors and Parents!



Here is the info regarding ordering Formal Senior Portraits from the day of graduation. All seniors will be photographed in two shots, one in all their graduation regalia (cap/gown, stole, medallion, cords, etc.) and the other in regular clothes. Packages A-B will include the graduation regalia pose, while Packages C-E will include both poses. The packages vary in size and price, so print the attached PDF and choose what you would like to order.



Also, Mr. Chavez is making extra prints and a candid CD available a la carte; I recommend purchasing the CD of candid photos that he takes throughout the ceremony and reception (it is a great deal!).



I would like to collect your order and cash/check payments (made payable to Tony Chavez) at rehearsal on Thursday, May 23. You will not be able to order from the photo shoot after the day of graduation.


I highly encourage everyone to order these beautiful portrait packages! Mr. Chavez is a highly professional and gifted photographer with Cook Images (http://cookimages.com/). We hire him to photograph your special day for you and your family.

[Mary Beth Jones]

Here is the info you have been looking for!!!

(i.e. Sorry...MB is veeeeery busy and stressed out this month!)


Who?
The group photo shoot for the CIAS Class of 2013 is for ALL our graduates, NOT just the ones walking in the May 24th graduation ceremony! This is the photo that we hang on our" senior memory wall" in the office, so we want to remember all of you!

Should I say that it is mandatory? Okay, then. Yes, everyone needs to come. :-)

When?
This Sunday, May 19
At 5:30-7 pm
The weather is supposed to be pleasant, just for us!

Where?
Downtown Pensacola at Ferdinand Plaza
300 South Palafox St. (for GPS)
It has a water fountain and spike memorial (near Jackson's)

What to wear?
Blue jeans or a blue jean skirt (no black jeans or any other color jeans)
Nice shirt or blouse (no cheap or old t-shirts); sleeveless is fine for the girls, but not for the boys.

Any questions? Text MB at 380-9557.

[Mary Beth Jones]

This week's schedule:

Sunday, May 19
Senior Group Photo Shoot
See separate e-mail for more info


Thursday, May 23
Gold Building- Set-up activities from 10 am to 3 pm (all seniors, juniors, and friends invited to help and have fun!)

Main Auditorium- Graduation Rehearsal from 6-8 pm, practice with pianist, last-minute info, finishing details of program speeches
Bring your reception display and set it up
Bring your portrait package orders/payments
Bring your punch/ drink supplies
See separate emails for more info

Friday, May 24
3-5 pm- Formal Senior Portraits in regalia by Tony Chavez
6-8 pm- Graduation Commencement Ceremony
8-9:30 pm- Cake & Punch Reception

Wednesday, May 29
8-12 am- Pickup diplomas (only for students who have completed their courses/classes/requirements for graduation)

CIAS will be closed from June 1-17 and will reopen on Tuesday June 18 (hours 9-5).

[Mary Beth Jones]

Some of you have not done a great job letting your parents know about this project (and a few of you have, so bravo to you!); here are the details.



At the reception after the graduation ceremony, all participating seniors will have a 3-4 foot table display area that they create for themselves. Most times, it includes a decorated tri-fold display board, pictures, décor, and info regarding you, your life in general, your personality, and your senior year!



Your display can include, but is not limited to, the following:

trophies

award ribbons

award certificates

photo albums

portrait frames

décor that reflects your personality

your favorite books

shoes

hats

accessories

assorted stuffed animals

guest favors

candy

As you can see, what you display can vary! And we have not had any instances of theft yet, so feel free to display yourself! Don't include any family heirlooms or antiques, as your guests are generally intrigued by what you display and may handle your things. :-)

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, CIAS graduate and parents:

Your December diplomas came in the mail during our Christmas holiday and are ready for you to pick up from the CIAS office. The following grads have diplomas to be picked up:
Claire Lawry
Taylor Castleberry
Tarra Talbert

And the following grads need to pick up their August diplomas:
Miranda Cooper
Brandon Buerkle

Our office hours are M-F, 8-12 am. Thank you!
Happy New Year!