IMPORTANT MESSAGE On Suicide Prevention and the Netflix series Thirteen Reasons Why

from Bache-Martin principal, Mr. Vitvitsky and counselor Ms. Cocca:

https://cc.philasd.org/service/home/~/?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=92372&part=2

Please take time to read this and discuss with your children if necessary. It is important that we all work together to keep our students safe.

Best,

Mrs. Luebbert

2017 Current 8th Grade Activities & Closing Exercise Information

UPDATE ON 8TH GRADE ACTIVITIES

Dear Parents and Guardians of Eighth Graders,

·       As we have previously communicated, our 8^th Grade Closing Exercises will take place on Tuesday June 20^th, 2017. The ceremony will take place at Franklin Learning Center at 9:00 AM sharp.

·       Gowns are $20.00 and will be ordered soon. Homeroom teachers will collect money and provide receipts--you may send in the money with your child at any time.  We cannot order until all monies are received.

·       Please be aware that if a child is removed from participating in Closing Exercises for either disciplinary or academic reasons, we will not be able to refund gown money.

8th Grade Trip (cancelled):

·       We planned an 8^th grade trip to Mother Bethel AME Church and Independence National Historic Park, with lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe. However, over 50% of the students have indicated they will not attend. Low participation makes the trip too expensive; therefore, we have cancelled the trip due to lack of interest.

8^th Grade Luncheon:

·      This event is traditionally planned by a parent committee, so far plans have not been finalized.

8^th Grade Dance:

·       On May 26^th, Ms. McAdoo and others have planned a dance for all 8^th graders who have consistently shown that they can follow school rules and procedures. The 26^th is a half-day for students and the dance will take place at Bache-Martin from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.