Eight-Grade Year-End Activities

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May 20, 2008

Dear Parents of Eighth Graders:

May has arrived and traditionally this is our busiest month of the year.  Here at Polson we continue “business as usual” when it comes to teaching and learning and you can support this by reminding your children (as we have) about the importance of their school work and academic responsibilities.  I am confident with the encouragement at home and at school our students will stay focused and diligent until June 18th.

Reminder:  The Transition Meeting for Polson parents is Tuesday, May 27th, @ 7:00 P.M. in the Polson auditorium.  Mrs. Britton, Principal at Daniel Hand High School, will be speaking with Grade 8 parents after our general meeting, and I will be speaking with current Grade 6 and Grade 7 parents about scheduling and programming for the 2008 – 2009 school year.

Please read carefully the information below related to the Stepping Forth ceremony and other end of the year events at Polson.

STEPPING FORTH CEREMONY

On Wednesday, June 18th at 9:00 A.M. we will be holding our 5th annual Walter C. Polson Middle School Stepping Forth ceremony for the Polson class of 2008.  Students should arrive at school on Wednesday morning at the regular time and report to homeroom by 7:30 A.M.

Ceremony location:  The Polson gymnasium.

Tickets:  Enclosed you will find two numbered tickets for your family.

Additional tickets:  We can guarantee one additional ticket per family.  Please make that request by calling the main office at 245-6480 by Friday, June 6th.  After June 6th, we will issue the remaining tickets (one additional per family – totaling four per family maximum) on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, June 9th at 8:00 A.M.

Parking:  Parents are welcome to park either in front of Polson, or in the back lot closer to the gymnasium entrance.  Overflow parking will be directed to Daniel Hand High School.

Pre-ceremony:  The gymnasium will open at 8:00 A.M. the morning of the ceremony.  The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. and will finish at approximately 10:15 A.M.  Please enter the building through the gymnasium entrance, present your ticket at the door, and sit anywhere in the bleachers for the ceremony.

Post ceremony:  Following the ceremony, we invite you to enjoy refreshments outside of the gym lobby with family and friends courtesy of the Polson PTO. 

Dress code:  As a general rule, boys should wear dress slacks, a shirt with a collar, and a tie.  A jacket is optional.  Girls are expected to wear dresses, skirts, or dress pants and blouses.  Please assist your child in selecting appropriate clothing for this memorable school function.

We are looking forward to a very exciting day for a very special class!

June 2008 Grade Eight Activities

Wednesday, May 28

• Polson Spring Choral Concert, 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday, June 3

• Team 8-1, Eighth Graders to visit DHHS
  Tour and Question & Answer Session, 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

Wednesday, June 4

• Team 8-2, 8-3, Eighth Graders to visit DHHS
  Tour and Question & Answer Session, 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

Friday, June 6

• Lake Compounce (Band/Orchestra students only)
  Departing from Polson:  7:45 A.M., Estimated Arrival to Polson:  6:15 P.M.

Tuesday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 11

• Math Finals

Wednesday, June 11

• Polson Spring Band Concert, 7:00 P.M.

Thursday, June 12

• Holiday Hill Class Picnic
  Departing from Polson:  9:00 A.M., Estimated Arrival to Polson:  5:15 P.M.

Holiday Hill will take place RAIN or SHINE!
Students should wear comfortable shoes, wear and carry sunscreen.
Each student is responsible for his/her own belongings.  No items can be left on busses.  So please travel light.

It is especially important to note the departure times from school.  The busses will not wait!  To help to coordinate parent pick-up of students upon return, parents can call 245-6475 ext. 6492 for any changes in the itinerary.

Students who are not planning to attend Holiday Hill are expected to be in school on time.  A revised academic program will be offered. If a student is not going to be in school, parents should contact the attendance office at 245-6485.

Friday, June 13

• Grade Eight Dance
  Polson Gymnasium, 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Planning for the 8th grade dance is under way. Anyone interested in helping please contact Pat Williams at williams0215@comcast.net   or 421-0607. We are also asking for a $5 donation to purchase raffle prizes for the dance. If you wish to contribute, please make out the check to Polson PTO and leave it at the office in an envelope marked raffle prize.

Wednesday, June 18

• Stepping Forth Ceremony
  Polson Gymnasium, 9:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
  Parents are encouraged to take their child home following the ceremony and reception. If your child will not be attending Stepping Forth please contact Donna Peck at 245-6480 in advance of the ceremony.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Polson main office.

Respectfully yours,

Frank Henderson
Principal