6/08/2008

Dear Families,

I am not sure if this week’s newsletter is late or early! Here are some updates I hope you see before Monday morning.

1) With the exception of those students who will turn in Family Life assignments, ALL 8^th grade academic work is complete. (Students who were absent last week will have a chance to turn in their work.) Report cards are handed out at the graduation ceremony along with the diploma.

2) Monday, June 9 is Service Morning. Eighth graders will spend from 8:35 – 12:15 serving the school and church communities. Students should come prepared with a book to read in case their work is completed before 12:15.

3) Students will have graduation practice at 1:00 Monday afternoon. Speakers (Natalie, Gabe, Patrick) need to bring final copies of speeches if they have not already done so.

4) Desks will be cleaned Monday afternoon from 2:00 – 3:00. Students need to bring a bag to school for supplies they wish to bring home.

5) Portfolios are complete and will be on display in the hallway and at the Dinner Dance. Portfolios, schoolwork that has been on display and other keepsake items will go home the evening of the Dinner Dance.

6) Tuesday June 10, 2008 is the last day of school for 8^th graders. The Dinner Dance (located in the gym) begins at 7:00 PM in the evening.

7) Wednesday June 11 – GRADUATION DAY!! Students DO NOT come to school on Wednesday. Students need to arrive at the church, dressed and IN THE GREEN GOWN no later than 6:30. They will gather in the church library until it is time for the processional. The Graduation Mass and Ceremony begins at 7:00PM.

8) After the Mass, ceremony and reception, students need to leave the graduation gowns in the church library.

THANK YOU!! Please let me know if there are questions I have not answered. I look forward to celebrating the students’ wonderful accomplishments with all of you.

Ann Christianson

annc@saintbrendan.org