May 17, 2012,

Dear Parents and Guardians of Grade Eight Students,

We are all looking forward to our closing exercises on Wednesday June 13, 2012.  In order to ensure a safe, enjoyable program for all of our graduates and their families, please adhere to the following procedures:

·      Each student will receive up to four (4) invitations to the closing exercises.  Attached to this letter is a form for you to fill out the names of your guests.  Please list the given name of each guest (no nicknames).  You will be given invitations with each name written on them.

·      You will be issued the number of invitations (up to 4) equal to the number of names you provide.

·      Everyone over the age of 5 must have an invitation with their name on it to enter the closing exercises. Children without invitations MUST sit on their parents’ laps.

·      Due to space restrictions and fire regulations, NO strollers or baby coaches will be allowed in the auditorium.

·      NO blank invitations will be issued or accepted at the door.

·      NO Balloons are allowed in the auditorium.

·      No school-age child may attend closing exercises without his/her own parent or legal guardian.

·      Invitations are not transferable.

·      All names for invitations are due to the principal by Friday June 1, 2012

·      Students who do not provide a list of name will not receive tickets.

The day of closing ceremony

-       Students should arrive at school by 9:00am

-       Guest will be allowed to enter (Parrish Street Auditorium entrance only) by 9:15 am

-       Invitations will be collected at the door

 The cost of the closing ceremony is $20 per students.   This will cover the cost of the gowns and refreshments.

           

DRESS CODE FOR CLOSING EXERCISES AND LUNCHEON

STUDENT DRESS CODE:

Students are wearing gowns but NOT caps.  Caps are reserved for graduation from high school and college.  Please do not send your children with a cap—they will not be allowed to wear it at closing exercises.

**Under the gown, boys should wear dress pants, a dress (collared) shirt and dress shoes (NO sneakers).  Girls should wear a nice dress or pants outfit.  Girls’ shoes should NOT be flip-flops, if they wear sandals, they must have straps on the back.  If they wear heels, PLEASE make sure they can walk comfortably without falling!

++++The 8^th grade luncheon (students only) will be held on Friday, May 25^th during school hours.  Students may wear appropriate nice clothes instead of uniforms: Boys may wear nice shorts or pants (no jeans) and a button down or collared shirt (NO t-shirts), no low pants or underwear visible.

Girls may wear a nice dress or pants outfit (no jeans). NO visible cleavage, bare shoulders, bare midriffs, mini-skirts, or short shorts. Sandals should have straps around the heel.

**Students not adhering to the dress code will not be allowed to attend the luncheon.

Calendar of Events

May 25, 2012            Eighth Grade Luncheon (Hosted by the Home and School)           

June 1, 2012                        Zoo Trip

June 4 -8, 2012            Spirit Week

June 8, 2012                        Eighth grade field day

June 12, 2012            T-Shirt Day

June 13, 2012            Closing Ceremony