Parents,
I just wanted to say Thank you for all you do for our class, the school, and for me. Thank you for ALL the help and support for the Lunch with Santa. It was a huge success, raising close to $1000.00 before costs. Thank you also for all the thoughtful cards and Christmas gifts last month. We are well on our way to meeting our cost to cover the cruise in May, Graduation fees, and the Yearbooks for 8th graders, which they will receive free because of these fund raisers. Our last two big ones are the Valentine’s Dance on Feb. 6th, and the Joe Corbi sales going on now through Feb. 8th. Anyone who is able to assist chaperone the dance or help with pick-up for Joe Corbi on Feb. 18th will be greatly appreciated. Just let me know if you’re available for any of these. On the following page, I am listing all current dates of events coming up for 8th grade.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 8th Grade:
Friday, Jan. 29: Body Worlds 2, Franklin Institute.
Students may wear jeans and sneakers, but have BG gym tee under any sweatshirt or jacket. Don’t forget bagged lunch, and any money they may need or want for souvenirs.
Monday, Feb. 1: Catholic School’s Weeks Begins
8th Grade becomes Faculty and Staff
Students who are teaching, must dress professionally. Suggestions- Girls:skirts, dress pants, blouses, sweaters, ect. Dress shoes (such as shoes wore with uniform) Boys: Dress or uniform pants, dress shirt, tie, or polo, sweater, ect. Please NO sweatpants, jeans, t-shirts, sneakers. Dress appropriate.
Saturday, Feb. 6: 8th Grade Valentine’s Dance
7-9:30pm in the Gym
Chaperones needed
Monday, Feb. 8: Joe Corbi Orders are Due!
Thursday, Feb. 11: Basketball Doubleheader 6:30PM in Gym
8th Grade Night- Honor of Players and Cheerleader
Concession funds 8th grade Fund
Thursday, Feb. 18: Joe Corbi Pick-up
2-5 pm in Cafeteria
Delivery is at 1pm. Students will sort orders. Any help is appreciated!
Thursday, May 27: Spirit of Philadelphia Cruise
Students will be let out early this day to get ready, and be back to school around 4-4:30 for bus to Philly. More info. And times will be posted at a later time. 8th Grade also has off the following day, May 28.
May 31-June 2- 8th Grade FINALS
June 3- 8th Grade Luncheon with Teachers and Administration
June 7- Practice, 8th Grades last day
Tuesday, June 8- 8th Grade Graduation and Awards
Both will be combined into one ceremony this year- Times TBA
More info to follow.
*All future dates after Feb. are Tentative and subject to change*
There will be one more trip for 8th grade planned probably around the end of April, beginning of May.
THANK YOU so much again for ALL you do. I continue to strive for this to be the best year for 8th grade, while preparing them for High School, and ask your continued support in my mission to make responsible, kind, caring young adults out of these students. I have already seen a difference, and enjoy working with each and every 8th grader.