Cal Young Middle School

Welcome to the Page for Everything 8th Grade Transition

This is the page for everything 8^th grade transition, promotion, and end of year. As the year progresses, this page will be updated with important dates, links, information, and references. Please check this page regularly throughout the school year.

Parent Help: We want each student to have the best experience possible and to do that we need your help! We are looking for chaperones, decorators, breakfast servers, and more! Please consider giving your time to help us have a memorable celebration for our 8th graders. Can’t give of your time but would like to contribute? Sign up to supply snacks, beverages, or games for the events.

Upcoming Dates:

September

September 1^st – Back to School Day (Schedule Pick Up, Sports Registration, & Fee Payment)
September 7^th – Building Closed, Labor Day
September 8^th – 6^th Grade Orientation
September 9^th – 1^st Day of School (All Grades)
September 14^th – Cross Country Season Starts
September 17^th – Picture Day
September 22^nd – Open House

October

October 9^th – No School, Professional Development
October 22^nd – Fall Music Concert
October 26^th – October 30^th – Spirit Week
October 28^th – Picture Retake Day
October 30^th – Activity Night

November

November 5^th – End of 1^st Quarter
November 6^th – No School, Grading Day
November 9^th – 2^nd Quarter Starts
November 10^th – Conference Sign Ups Open
November 11^th – No School, Veterans Day
November 18^th – Conference Sign Ups Close
November 23^rd & November 24^th – No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 25^th – November 27^th – No School, Thanksgiving Break

December

December 10^th – Winter Music Concert
December 21^st – January 1^st – Winter Break

January 1^st – Winter Break

January

January 1^st – Winter Break
January 4^th – No School, Professional Development
January 7^th – 8^th Grade Transition Parent Meeting
January 18^th – No School, MLK Jr Day
January 29^th – End of Semester 1

February

Feburary 1^st – No School- Grading Day
February 2^nd – No School- Semester Transition Planning Day
February 3^rd – Start of Semester 2
February 8^th – 12^th – Spirit Week
February 12^th – Activity Night
February 15^th – No School- Presidents Day

March

March 1^st – Track & Field Season Starts
March 10^th – 8^th Grade Student v Staff Game 6:00 pm
March 11^th – Spring Music Concert
March 22^nd – 26^th – Spring Break
March 29^th – No School, Professional Development

April

April 1^st – 8^th Grade Spring Pictures (Group & Individual)
April 15^th – Yearbook Order Deadline
April 19^th – 23^rd – Spirit Week
April 23^rd – Activity Night

May

May 3^rd – 7^th – Teacher Appreciation Week
- Science State Testing- during Science classes
May 17^th - Promotion Ticket Requests Open
May 28^th – Baby Picture Submission Deadline
May 31^st – Memorial Day, No School

June

June 4^th - Promotion Ticket Request Deadline
June 14^th – Yearbook Distribution & Signing Day
June 15^th –
- 8^th Grade Activity Day
June 16^th -Last Day of School & Promotion Day
- 8th Grade Breakfast 9:15 am
- Promotion Rehearsal 10:00-11:30(ish), dismissal once complete
- Promotion Ceremony 6:00pm
- Promo Party 7:30-9:30pm
  - Dance
  - Dinner
  - Gym Activities

Promotion Donations

Baby Picture Submissions

Volunteer Sign Ups

Food Donation Sign Ups

Background Check/Volunteer Application

Promotion Ceremony

When: June 16^th @ 6:00 pm

Ticketed Event: Each student is automatically receives 2 tickets for family. Look for more information in early May about ticket procedure and how to obtain more!

Where: CYMS Gym

What: Celebrating our 8^th grade students as they cross the stage to symbolize moing on to high school. Family members, come celebrate with us!

After Party for Students

When: June 16^th, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: CYMS

What: Food, Dancing, Open Gym, Photo Booth—8^th grade students only!

Baby Photos

Submit a toddler or baby photo of your student by May 21^st for use in our promotion breakfast slide show! Link to submit above.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer for Activity Day: We need chaperones to be at camp to ensure student safety and direct students to activities

Volunteer for Promotion Day: Help with setting up and serving breakfast in the morning, decorating in the afternoon, or supervising the party in the evening!

Links to sign up in above section

8th Grade Info

Welcome to the Page for Everything 8th Grade Transition