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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Eighth Grade Luncheon Update

Dear Parents:

The 8th Grade luncheon is still being planned by our parents committee. Because we changed the venue for our class trip, we do have some money left over.  We thought that it would be a nice idea to put this money towards the luncheon--therefore, the luncheon would be very inexpensive (or maybe even free) for the students.

We will keep you updated about the luncheon as soon as we know.

Thanks!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Dear Eighth Grade Parents:

ALL MONEY FOR GRADUATION GOWNS IS DUE BY THIS COMING TUESDAY, MAY 26TH, 2015!

Gowns will be ordered for those who have paid on Wednesday, May 27th. Please therefore submit your payments to Mrs. Luebbert ASAP as most people have paid but some still have not.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please send all money to school with your child to give to their homeroom teacher or Mrs. Luebbert.  Please DO NOT drop money off in the office or ask any other school staff to take 8th grade fees for you. Thank you.

Monday, May 18, 2015

IMPORTANT! Dress Code for 8th grade Trip


Dear Parents and Guardians,

            Our 8th grade trip is coming soon (May 20th).  We are going to have a relaxed dress code that day, but students will still need to be dressed appropriately.  Please make sure that your children follow the dress code below or they will be excluded from the trip.

GIRLS:
  • ALL shorts/skorts/dresses/skirts must be fingertip length (when arms are held straight down at sides, shorts/skorts/dresses/skirts must be at the same length as fingertips).
  • NO clothes with holes that show skin through them.
  • No halter tops, NO a-shirts (beaters), NO strapless or tube tops, NO cleavage visible, NO midriffs, bellies, or backs visible.
  • NO see through clothes.
  • ALL students MUST wear sneakers. (Sandals may be brought along for after the hike).
  • NO profane or inappropriate words or pictures on clothes.

BOYS:
  • ALL shorts must be knee length.
  • NO A-shirts (beaters), net, mesh or see-through shirts.
  • NO clothes with holes that show skin through them.
  • Pants MUST be at waist and belted (NO underwear visible).
  • NO see through clothes.
  • ALL students MUST wear sneakers.  (Sandals may be brought along for after the hike).
  • NO profane or inappropriate words or pictures on clothes.

o   *****We stress the importance of following the proper, required dress code on the day of the trip. Students who arrive without appropriate clothes on will NOT be allowed on the trip. Refunds will not be given because all fees have been paid in advance.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Ms. Smiles, Mr. Rupertus, Ms. Bennett, and Mrs. Luebbert

Cc: Principal M. Vitvitsky

Friday, May 15, 2015

8th Grade Updates

UPDATES:

1. 8th Grade Trip: As you know, due to a School District Directive, we had to change our trip to Cape May Point Sate Park in New Jersey rather than travel to Baltimore. At the end of the trip, we will see if any refunds are due to students.
   *****Please arrive ON TIME (7:15 AM) and in the PROPER Dress Code for the trip on Wednesday.  The bus will leave PROMPTLY at 7:30 AM and students not observing the required dress code will NOT be allowed to accompany us. An extensive list of Dress Code rules was sent home with students several weeks ago. STUDENTS WILL NEED A PACKED LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY.

2.  Students will be measured for gowns on MONDAY, May 18th. Students may bring in their gown money on Monday ($20.00) if they have not yet paid it.

3. ALL transpasses are good for Monday 5/18. New passes will be given out on Monday.

4. Luncheon is being planned. You may hold money if you have not sent it in, because we may get refunds from our trip. More information will be forthcoming soon.

5. Remember, no school for students on Election Day, Tuesday 5/19/15. Remember to VOTE!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

All 8th Grade Trip Money DUE!

Good Afternoon, 

Parents/Guardians:  Please remember that ALL 8th grade trips to Baltimore MUST be PAID IN FULL by Friday, April 24th. 

Thank You!

Thursday, April 9, 2015

8th Grade TRIP MONEY DUE!


REMAINING TRIP MONEY DUE!

Parents/Guardians:

                  As you know, our 8th grade trip to Baltimore is set for May 20th, 2015.  Thank you for sending in your $20.00 deposit. The time has come for the balance to be paid.  Please send in the remaining trip balance on the following schedule:

DUE BY Friday 4/17/15-- $30.00

DUE BY Friday 4/24/15--$25.00

All trips MUST be paid in full by Friday April, 24th.  You may pay all funds in advance if you like. Thank you to those who have already paid.


Tuesday, March 31, 2015

TIME TO FIND THOSE BABY PICTURES!


March 31st, 2015

This note was sent home with students today:


IT’S TIME FOR BABY PICTURES!

Dear Eighth Grade Students, Parents, and Guardians,
           
            As we start putting our yearbook together, it is time to send in pictures of your 8th grader as a darling baby or toddler. Please find those pictures, choose ONE, and send it to me ELECTRONICALLY at krluebbert@philasd.org.  Thank you for helping to make our yearbook great. All pictures must be submitted by Monday, April 13th, 2015.

Thank you.

Have a great Spring Break!