grade 8 class of 2018
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GRADE 8 CLASS OF 2018. EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO…. AFC Thursday, May 29 in LT and classrooms. GRADE 8 COD Monday, June 2 Meet at school at 7:30. Welcome to High School Friday, May 30 – various HS classrooms 7:30-noon (early release). AWARDS CEREMONY - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
GRADE 8 CLASS OF 2018
EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO…
DINNER DANCE Friday, 30st May in the Lofthouse 7 – 10 pm
GRADE 8 FUN DAYTuesday, June 3 various on campus sites – 11-3 pm
AWARDS CEREMONYTuesday, June 3 in the FAT 7.30-9:30 am
MOVING ON CEREMONY Wednesday, June 4 in the FAT 4-6pm; meet in AMR at 3pm sharp
NO SCHOOL June 5
WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOLFriday, May 30 – various HS classrooms 7:30-noon (early release)
GRADE 8 CODMonday, June 2 Meet at school at 7:30
AFCThursday, May 29 in LT and classrooms
DINNER DANCE Friday, May 30 in the Lofthouse 7-10 pm
Ladies• Young ladies can wear anything from a simple party dress to a
gown. Bare bellies, and apron type tops are not acceptable. • Please don’t feel like gowns are necessary since this is a
dinner-dance and not a prom. • Dresses may be strapless as long as they are tasteful.
Gentlemen• Young gentlemen should wear a coat and tie, shirt and tie or
barong with dress shoes and socks. • No sneakers or jeans
AllStudents may be asked to return home for a change of clothing if their overall appearance is unacceptable for the occasion.
Students will be allowed to go home early @ lunch on the day to get ready.
DRESS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH DAY (COD)Monday, June 2
• Sign-ups by email or via the Grade 8 Blog• Orientation Session in Site Leaders’
Classrooms during Advisory - TBA• Meet at school at 7:30 am as usual (CCV
meets at 6:45 in ES Playground / Stairway meets Saturday morning)
GRADE 8 FUN DAYTuesday, June 3
Thanks to the wonderful help of a few volunteer mothers… We are in the process of planning a great day for you!
Watch this space.
MOVING ON CEREMONYWednesday, June 4 in the FAT 4-6pm
Ladies• Ladies should dress in smart-casual wear. Spaghetti straps,
bare backs/bellies or halters are not acceptable.• Blouse/slacks or a dress are considered proper attire. Jeans
should not be worn.• Wear comfortable shoes that will allow you to walk up/down
the risers. No sneakers.
Gentlemen• Gentlemen should dress in smart-casual wear.• A dress shirt or barong with nice slacks is considered
proper attire.• Jacket/ties are optional• No sneakers or jeans.
AllStudents may be asked to return home for a change of clothing or be asked to sit out the ceremony if their overall appearance is unacceptable for the occasion.
DRESS
SPEECHES AWARDS SOLOS
MOVING ON CEREMONYWednesday, May 30 in the FAT 4-6pm
Do you want to be more involved?
Mr. Burke and a panel of grade 8 teachers will be doing interviews for the MC’s for the Ceremony and to give out the speech for the class.
SPEECHES
Try Outs –Sign up outside Mr. Burkes room by Friday May 10.
GRADE 8 CLASS SONG OF 2013
We’re All in This Together from High School Musical
GRADE 8 2014FRESHMAN ELECTIONS
WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER?
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized and motivated
Strong goal-orientated qualities
Sound understanding of school procedures and protocols
Specific strengths in public speaking, accounting, and IT, depending on role within council
Strong involvement in a council/club/team with visible leadership qualities
WHAT DOES THE COUNCIL DO?The council work with the Grade Level Coordinator and the Grade 9 Counselor, Mr. Ayling to plan various events.
Grade Level Assemblies
Fundraising Events
Battle of the Bearcats (BOB)
Class T Shirts
THE PROCESSAn application form will be available on the blog
today after school.A committee will choose the top 10 applicants.Finalists will deliver a 1 minute speeches during
the Assembly on Wednesday, May 21.Voting will occur via paper ballot at the end of
the assembly.Direct questions to Mr. Paulson (
[email protected]) or Ms. Mazarakis ([email protected]).
GRADE 8 CALENDAR
Grade8.ism-online.org