Safe Grad 2026
March 6, 2026
Dear Grade 12 Students and Families,
Attention Grant Park Seniors — your Senior Quotes and Baby Photos are DUE APRIL 1, But the sooner the better to help our yearbook student Volunteers to be able to work on the yearbook.
We are getting everything ready for graduation celebrations, and we don’t want anyone to miss out. Each graduating student is asked to submit:
• Their senior quote
• One baby photo
How to Submit:
Students must complete the Google Form and upload their quote and photo directly through their Google Classroom.
Please use the following link to access the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec0Qs9-4EpDQqoVEIETKZWpOxJ44IRRQVmj0YKQ6AzPNAFAw/viewform
Families — please remind your graduate to log into their Google Classroom account and submit the form as soon as possible.
Thank you for helping us make this year’s graduation memories extra special. We can’t wait to see the wonderful quotes and adorable baby photos!
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Dear Grade 12 Families,
We can hardly believe it — 109 days until graduation! 🎉 The excitement is building, and we wanted to share what the Grad Committee has been working on and what’s coming up next.
💰 50/50 Fundraiser – Almost Done!
DRAW: March 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Tomorrow - 24 hours to purchase!!!)
Our 50/50 is coming to an end, and the pot is currently at $5030.00 — with the winner taking half!
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, now is the time! Please share with friends and family and help us give it one final push before it closes.
Purchase tickets here:
https://www.fundingchange.ca/grantpark/aSCo11XVkRm-NU5H
🎉 Seniors After Hours – March 13, 2026
This fun student-only event is happening March 13 — and it’s going to be a fantastic night for the grads!
Don’t forget to make sure your student has their ticket. We want everyone there to celebrate together!
Also on March 13, the Student Grad Committee will be selling pizza by the slice at lunch ($2.50/slice), so students can grab a slice and support the grads at the same time.
📘 Yearbook Reminder – Quotes & Baby Photos
The Grant Park Yearbook Committee is now collecting Grad Quotes and Baby Photos.
🗓 DEADLINE: April 1, 2026
Please click the link below. Your student will need to log in using their school credentials and complete the Google Form to submit their information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec0Qs9-4EpDQqoVEIETKZWpOxJ44IRRQVmj0YKQ6AzPNAFAw/viewform
Please don’t leave this to the last minute — we don’t want anyone missed in the yearbook!
🏀 Varsity Boys vs. Winnipeg Police – April 17
Mark your calendars! On April 17, there will be a special event in the Senior Gym at lunch time — the Varsity Boys Basketball Team vs. the Winnipeg Police.
🎟 Admission is $2, and all proceeds will go directly to Grant Park Safe Grad 2026.
The Student Grad Committee will also be running a canteen outside the gym that day. Everyone is invited — come out, cheer loud, and support the grads!
🧁 Upcoming Fundraisers
Incredible Cinnamon Bun Fundraiser – Valley Bakery
Order forms will be going out this week, March 18 is the deadline with delivery on March 24, 2026.
New Bothwell / Archie’s Meat Fundraiser
Order forms will go out April 7, with April 16 as the deadline and delivery on April 24.
At the end of April, we will also be launching our Krispy Kreme Fundraiser.
Please keep watching Instagram, Facebook, and your email for all details!
🍕 Boston Booster – April 13
Our Boston Booster is coming up on April 13, and we need your help to sell it out!
🎟 Tickets are $20 each, which includes:
- Pizza
- 10 raffle tickets
We are selling:
- 100 tickets for the bar area (18+)
- 100 tickets for the restaurant area
At the event, we will also be selling additional raffle tickets and auctioning off 4 Gorgeous Art Pieces as well as a huge silent auction that includes numerous other baskets.
Let’s make this an amazing, sold-out event!
Tickets can be purchased from Peter Notarianni in Room 81 or Catharine Beattie (text or call 204-510-2355).
If you have raffle prizes to donate, please get them to us as soon as possible. The cut-off date is March 25, 2026.
🍷 Wine Raffle Donations
We will also be putting together a wine raffle.
Do you have a bottle at home you’re not drinking? A gift card you aren’t using? We would love to include it!
Catharine Beattie and Jennifer Chiappetta will be collecting wine donations.
📅 Looking Ahead
Grad ticket and package information will be coming out in May, so please continue watching your email and social media.
One of the most important things your student must have for graduation events is a Government-Issued ID. This will be very important, so please ensure your student has a valid ID ready.
Thank you for your continued support — we truly couldn’t do this without our amazing Grade 12 families. It’s going to be an incredible celebration for the Class of 2026! 🎓✨
Please contact us at:
📧 grantparksafegrad2026@gmail.com
📱 Jennifer Chiappetta – 204-955-1757 (call or text)
📱 Catharine Beattie – 204-510-2355
With Gratitude,
Grant Park Grad Committee
Jennifer, Trisha, Catharine and Nikki
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Grad Wear link below is open until Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
https://grantpark2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
March 13, 2026 : Senior After Hours Night : we need volunteers for 3 hour shifts : 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. (help set up and man the food and drink tables, run the games) and 7:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. (food and games and clean up).
April 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm (maybe earlier to set up) : Boston Booster : volunteers to help set up, run auction table, etc. (more details to come)
June 22, 2026 : Night of Safe Grad -- parent volunteers will be needed for all sorts of things on this night -- more details to come.
We hope you, and your grad student, can help at one or two of these events.
You will NOT be alone in the volunteering as the Grad Committee will be at all the events! So come join the fun, we would love to have you with us.
If you have already contacted me, no need to reply again. More details will be sent out to volunteers closer to the events.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Hey Grade 12s,
It’s time to celebrate YOU—the Class of 2026! 🎓✨
Join us for Seniors After Hours: 2026 Grads Unite, our last big gathering for the graduating class before Graduation. No stress. No tests. Just fun, friends, and snacks!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Senior Gym, Grant Park High School
🎟 Tickets: $10.00 (see Mr. Notarianni to grab yours!)
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🎶 Music to get you moving
🏆 “Minute to Win It” games with prizes
🖌️ Seniors Signature Wall
🎥 Video station: Voices of the Class of 2026
🎯 Giant yard games
🍕 Pizza, chips, pop & sweet treats
📸 A class group photo to remember your final year together
This is your night, Class of 2026—come ready to celebrate, laugh, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out!
This event is for Grant Park Seniors Only - Please have ID for when you purchase the tickets and when you attend on March 13, 2026!
Can’t wait to see you there,
Grant Park Grad 2026 Committee
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re excited to share a sweet opportunity to spread the love while supporting Grad 2026!
On February 12, 2026, our graduating class will be hosting a Valentine’s Bake Sale, and we are looking for families who are able to contribute baked goods. All treats will be sold for $3.00 each, so please ensure that each item is individually packaged.
💖 Bake Sale Details 💖
📅 Date: February 12, 2026
📍 Drop-off Location: Ms. Forgie’s Classroom (Room 79)
🧁 Pricing: $3.00 per item
Your kindness and generosity help make Grad 2026 events possible, and we truly appreciate any support you’re able to provide—big or small.
Thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a sweet success! If you have any questions you can call or text Jennifer Chiappetta at 204-955-1757.
With gratitude,
Grad 2026 Committee
Safe Grad Dinner - Students attending the Safe Grad Dinner on June 22nd, 2026 will need proper ID.
Please see the below presentation from The Manitoba School Board Association:
https://www.mbschoolboards.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Safe-Grad-Presentation-2025-2026-Final.pdf
Dear Grant Park Grad 2026 Students and Families Safe Grad letter to Grade 12.pdf
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We have several upcoming fundraisers, and we want to make sure all graduating students and their families have access to the latest information. Please check out:
Instagram: gpsafegrad26
Facebook: Grant Park High School Safe Grad 2026