HAPPY HOLIDAYS

As we approach the end of another year, wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year.

We will see you all in 2009!

BLANKETS $40/ HAVE BEEN SOLD OUT

New Clipper fleece blanket available. Approximately 62"x50" (not counting the fringe). Two layers for extra warmth. Bottom layer in red.
New Angels fleece blanket. Approximately 56"x48" (not counting the fringe). Bottom layer is white.

These blankets were originally sold for $50 but the price has been reduced for you. Need a gift for someone (a teacher perhaps) or just for keeping cozy during the cold winter nights? Please email Sharon Woo (slwoo@sbcglobal.net).

100% of the proceeds will benefit the Grad Night event.

TOMMY'S TRUCK COMING TO KEPPEL

The Parent Committee will be pre-selling Tommy's Burgers hamburgers starting this week.

The truck will be on campus on December 3 @ 1:30. This will be a Collaboration Day and school will end at 12:59.

Don't forget to purchase your pre-sale ticket and help support your Grad Night event.

THE DAY OF THE BOUTIQUE

We started out at 8am. The Boutique would open at 10. A lot of planning went into this, a lot of hard work. We saw many of you there. Thank you to all for your support. This weekend brought us a little closer to our financial goals but we still have a long way to go. A big MAHALO (thank you) to Irene Jong for allowing us to be a part of this event. Also thanks to the Shoshoni girls who took turns selling our goods throughout the room. 3pm came soon enough and we packed up and headed on home to start working on the next fundraiser.

THANK YOU CRAFTERS

Thank you to all the crafters including the boys of Akasa Arai, girls of Aowakya and Shoshoni, Members of ASB, Senior Moms, MKHS PTSA Moms, and other friends. Great Teamwork!

Special Thanks to Cyndi & Gary for allowing us to take over their house for several weeks and to Lisa for allowing us to finalize everything at her house.

FUNDRAISING DINNER THANK YOU!

Thank you to Mr. Azeltine and the Aztec Singers for a wonderful performance, donors, parent committee, and all the participants at our Fundraising Dinner at Monterey Palace Restaurant. Thank you to Lisa Lum for stepping in as our Mistress of Ceremony and to Mike & Matt for being the good sports. Great job by all!

COOKIES FOR SALE

Sorry but I forgot to bring my camera to cookie pack up. Thank you to all of the supporters who generously donated to our cookie collection. We were amazed at the assortment. Thank you also to the ASB kids who helped with our assembly line.

We presold over 200 boxes! Whew!

In case you forgot to order we will bring the cookies, as well as the Koi Krafter items, to our GradNight Fundraiser Dinner on Friday. Tickets are still available so please check out our Dinner blog (right below this post). You can contact Jill Gussman for additional information.

GRAD NIGHT FUNDRAISER DINNER

Date: Friday, November 21, 2008
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Monterey Palace Restaurant, 1001 E Garvey Avenue, Monterey Park (near New Avenue)
Cost: $40 per person

There will be entertainment, Drawings, and Silent Auction.

Proceeds go to the MKHS 2009 Graduation Night activities.

Please come and help support your Class of '09.

For tickets or more information:
Irene Jong 626.282.2932
Jill Gussman 626.573.0559

KOI KRAFTERS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Grad Night Committee will have a table at the annual Koi Krafters Holiday Boutique on Saturday November 22, 2008 between 10am and 3pm. The event will feature Asian inspired hand-crafted items for sale. We will be selling a variety of stocking-stuffer stationery items as well as leis for your holiday shopping. A sample of the items for sale is pictured above.

Saturday, November 22, 2008
10am - 3pm
Almansor Court, Lakeview Room
700 S Almansor
Alhambra, CA 91801

Cash & Checks only

Location is north of Valley on Almansor. Coming from Keppel drive north over the bridge (Alhambra Road) which turns into Almansor. Pass Valley. Pass Martha Baldwin Elementary/Emmaus Lutheran. Almansor Court will be on the right just before you reach the golf course.

Please come and help support the Class of '09.

BAKERS/SELLERS WANTED

Grad Night Committee is seeking bakers to bake cookies to be sold at our Fundraising Dinner. Attractive gift boxes will be sold at our fundraising dinner on November 21, 2008. If you are able to help by either baking or preselling the cookies, please advise Mrs. Jill Gussman (626.233.0850) or email gjsmguss@charter.net. Please call before November 14. Thank you.

GRAD NIGHT AT LONG BEACH MARINA

Now Showing:
Watch the Endless Dreams promo slideshow currently on the MKHS website. Click on the Title of this blog and then the following links: Community/PTSA/Senior Activities.

Grad Night Committee parents are working hard to make sure this is one night you will remember for the rest of your life.

Let's not be left out. If you haven't already signed up, Mrs. Gussman and Mrs. Jong are on campus every Tuesday to accept your payment. Remember the fee goes up after December 1. Let's all get on board before it does.

YOUR FUNDRAISER CALENDAR-SAVE THE DATES

Ongoing: Register your Ralph's Card today (see post of August 7)

10/20/08 & 10/21/08: Shakey's Pizza Fundraiser

11/21/08: Senior Grad Night Dinner @ Monterey Palace Restaurant $40/person (Tickets available thru Grad Night Committee)

11/22/08: Senior Grad Night Committee @ Koi Krafters Holiday Boutique

12/03: Tommy's Burgers Truck will be at the Aztec Court from 1:30pm - 3:00pm

**01/22/09: Tentative Schedule for Tommy's Burgers Truck

02/25/09: In-N-Out Burgers @ Keppel

Shakey's Fundraisers (10/20/08 & 10/21/08)

Dates: Monday, October 20, 2008 & Tuesday, October 21, 2008


We're having a party at SHAKEY'S PIZZA to raise funds for the Senior Grad Night. SHAKEY'S PIZZA will donate 25% of your food purchases, including your take-out orders. The larger our attendance at SHAKEY'S PIZZA the larger the proceeds for our group. So please join us for a night of fun, pizza, spaghetti, chicken, salad bar and mojo potatoes. Bring your friends and relatives between the hours of 5pm and 9pm. SEE YOU THERE!

Remember to mention: Mark Keppel Senior Grad Night

Shakey's is located at 1955 S. Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park. 626-289-6351

UC at Keppel (10-09-08)

PTSA is sponsoring a "UC at Keppel" presentation:

Thursday, October 9, 2008
7:00-9:00pm
MKHS cafeteria

2 or 3 presenters will present an overview of the UCs as well as try to answer various questions about applying to the schools, differences between the campuses, a-g eligibility, completing the application, campus life, etc.

12th Grade Parent Meeting (9-30-08)

There will be a 12th Grade Parent Meeting as follows:

Tuesday, September 30, 2008
6:30pm
MKHS cafeteria

In-N-Out Burger @ Back to School Nite (9-25-08)

Thursday, September 25
In-N-Out Burger Truck will be at Mark Keppel High School Lunch Court
Time: 5:30-7:00pm ONLY

Hamburger or Cheeseburger & Drink for $6.00

Proceeds will go to the Senior Grad Night 2009 event.

College Application "Personal Statement Workshop" September 16, 2008

Seniors:

Join us for an evening with an independent educational consultant.

MKHS PTSA presents College Application "Personal Statement Workshop"
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
MKHS Cafeteria
6:00pm-7:00pm

--How to approach and select your topic
--What makes your Personal Statement stand out
--How colleges review your Personal Statement

Grad Night Meeting September 17, 2008

The next Grad Night planning meeting will take place as follows:
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
MKHS Cafeteria
6:00-7:00pm (prior to the PTSA meeting)

Please join us, however, no snacks please.

Senior Grad Night Fundraiser

September 4-5-6-7, 2008

North Shore Hawaiian BBQ
3010 San Gabriel Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 573-9255

Present the flyer when you order.
A portion of your purchase will be donated to Grad Night.

If you misplaced your flyer and would like another, please email: mkhs2009gradnight@gmail.com
Flyers are also available at the restaurant.

Hope to see you there.

Ralph's Community Contribution Program

Just a reminder if you haven't already done so or if you did it before August:

Please register/re-register your Ralph's card so that the Mark Keppel High School PTSA (designated for Grad Night 2009) will be able to get money back from your purchases. Remember-it doesn't cost you anything. The term begins 9/1/08 and ends 8/31/09. The more you spend, the more we get back.

You just need the following information before you register your card: NPO Number is 83605 and your card number.

Do so today before you forget and let's all enjoy the benefits! Just click on the title of this blog and it will take you directly to the webpage to register your card. Click on "Participant" box to begin the process.

Grad Night Meeting August 13, 2008

Next Meeting: August 13, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Place: The Ikeda house

Bring your favorite appetizer.
We'll see you there.

For directions please email Kathy Ikeda at kikumi@aol.com

Grad Night Meeting July 9, 2008

Thank you to the Talbots for hosting the Grad Night Parent Meeting on July 9, 2008.

Thank you also to Cyndi, Carol, and Lila for their guidance. They expressed some concerns that the Parent Committee will need to followup on.

The discussion continues as we explore the different venues. As mentioned in the previous blog, the survey of students will be used as a GUIDELINE in determining the final venue. There are several factors that require approval/consideration before that venue is finalized.

Parents present signed up for different tasks. Jill Gussman has agreed to Chair the event but is looking for someone to assist. Jim Kawahara will setup the spreadsheet and will work as Co-Treasurer.

Others:
Venue search & planning-Irene Jong, Leslie & Jim Kawahara
Corresponding Secretary-Kathy Ikeda
Digital Photo/Video-Herb Jew, David Ikeda, recruit seniors
Publicity/Signage-Leslie Kawahara, Kathy Ikeda, recruit seniors
Parent Contact/email/blogsite-Pat Ichiriu
Student/Parent Data Management-TBD
On Campus Grad Night Reps-Jill Gussman, Irene Jong, Sharon Woo, Leslie Kawahara, Joanie Park, David Ikeda

There are still numerous jobs that need to be filled and we are still seeking volunteers.

You or your senior's service toward Grad Night earns PTSA Community Service Hours. Document your volunteer hours.

Many fundrasing opportunities were discussed which included cookie sales, dinner, craft show participation during November (preferably kids, clothing, decor gift item to make & sell), bowlathon, Cherry Blossom, In 'n Out, etc.

PLEASE JOIN US AT THE NEXT MEETING AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR PURSUIT OF THAT SPECIAL GRAD NIGHT EVENT!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 6:30PM, HOUSE OF TALBOT, BRING YOUR FAVORITE APPETIZER

Ralph's Market Community Contribution Program

The MKHS PTSA Senior Committee is participating in Ralph's Market community contribution program.

If you have a Ralph's Rewards Card and you're not already participating, or if your participation has expired, please follow the instructions below:

Go online to: http://ralphs.com (or click on title which is a direct link to the website)
Go to: Community Contribution link button
Sign up as: Participant
Enroll your Ralph's Rewards Card
Organization: Mark Keppel High School PTSA
NPO#: 83605
Enter your card information

Or call 1-800-443-4438 to learn about the alternative sign-up method.

Each time you use your Rewards Card at Ralph's markets, MKHS PTSA will get a percentage of your qualified purchases. After each quarter, our organization will receive a check for that amount.

The check will be deposited to the PTSA account but designated to the Senior Grad Night Committee.

This fundraiser won't cost you anything to participate, but may help in providing additional funds for our Grad Night Event. Don't delay and register your card today!

Grad Night Meeting July 9th

REMINDER:
Meeting on July 9th at the Talbot's

Bring your favorite appetizer to share.

See you @ 6:30pm

Address/Directions? Contact Regina Talbot (regina.talbot.gkmy@statefarm.com)

The Votes Are In

Parents and Students:
The results of the survey follow:
Yacht 63%
5 Star Venue 29%
Speed Racer 18%
Surprise 3%

The Parent Committee will use the above votes as a GUIDELINE to the planning.

A reminder that the next Parent Meeting will be held as follows:
Date: July 9th
Place: House of Talbot (email regina.talbot.gkmy@statefarm.com) for directions
Time: 6:30pm

Hope to see you there!

Grad Night '09 Meeting 5-29-08

The planning continues. Topics of discussion: Location, Costs, Activities. A survey was sent out to the English classes this week and we are still awaiting the results.

Next meeting will be as follows:
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Place: House of Talbot (email regina.talbot.gkmy@statefarm.com for address/directions)

Hope to see you there.

Grad Night '09 Meeting 5-08-08

Discussion continues to determine several venues that might be of interest to the majority. Survey will be taken in your child's class during late May. Each student will have a vote to decide on the venue for their Senior Grad Night Event.

Next Parent Meeting:
Thursday, May 29, 2008
MKHS, Room 114
6:30pm

Parents, we need your help!

Grad Night '09 Meeting 5-01-08

Attention MKHS Class of '09 and Parents:

Please be on the lookout for Flyers announcing the Grad Night 2009 Celebration.
We will try to get the flyers to you with the Senior Registration Packet.
Parents please remember to sign up to volunteer and students remember to register for the festivities.

A survey will be conducted sometime during the month of May. Students will be given the opportunity of voting for their Grad Night Event. The GN'09 parent committee met to discuss several possible venues. The options will be made available on the survey. Just a reminder that Disneyland will not be one of the choices as Disneyland Grad Nights are now only scheduled on one Thursday night in June.

Parents, please help us plan this event. Your voice and ideas are most welcome.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8, Room 114 @ 6:30pm. Hope to see you there.

QUESTIONS? Email: MKHS2009gradnight@gmail.com

Grad Night '09 Meeting Announcement

Attention parents of MKHS Juniors:
The Class of '09 parent group will be meeting to discuss possible venues for Grad Night '09 as follows:
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Place: MKHS Room 114 (near the art rooms)
Time: 7:00 pm

All interested parents are welcome to attend.

Class Of 2009 Grad Night Preparation

Welcome Parents! The MKHS Class of 2009 will begin entertaining ideas for the GRAD NIGHT festivities. If you would like to be a part of this experience, please email MKHS2009gradnight@gmail.com to be added to the committee list. Or...if you would like to remain in the loop, but unable to participate at this time, please check back as we will be updating this site as often as information becomes available. This site is being made available to provide information only. If you would like to make a comment please send us an email and we will gladly discuss it at our next meeting. Please bookmark this site.