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8th Grade Info

Welcome to the Page for Everything 8th Grade Transition

 

 

This is the page for everything 8th 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: 

April

 

  • April 14th – Forecasting Begins
  • April 15th – Incoming 9th Grade Parent Info Night at Sheldon 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • April 16th – Yearbook Ordering Deadline
  • April 20th – 24th Language Arts State Testing- during Language Arts classes
  • April 24th – Activity Night, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

May

 

  • May 4th – 8th – Teacher Appreciation Week
    • Science State Testing- during Science classes
  • May 11th - Promotion Ticket Requests Open
    • Math State Testing- during Math classes
  • May 19th – 8th Grade visit to Sheldon ( Half AM, Half PM)
  • May 22ndBaby Picture Submission Deadline
  • May 25th - Memorial Day, No School
  • May 29th – Promotion Ticket Request Deadline

 

June

  • June 9th – Yearbook Distribution & Signing Day
  • June 10th – 
    • 8th Grade Locker Clean Out
    • 8th Grade Activity Day
  • June 11th - 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
  • June 12th -Last Day of School
    • ½ Day

Camp Harlow Field Trip

When: June 10th

Where: Camp Harlow

What: Celebrating the end of Middle School. We will join students from Monroe Middle School

Activities:

  • Zipline
  • Mini-golf
  • Pickleball
  • Go Karts
  • Bumper Boats
  • Swimming Pool (slide & diving boards open!)

Cost: $25 (Full Scholarships Are Available!)

Promotion Ceremony

When: June 11th @ 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 8th 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 11th, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: CYMS

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

Baby Photos

Submit a toddler or baby photo of your student by May 15th for use in our promotion breakfast slide show! Link to submit above.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer for Camp Harlow: 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