The end of the school year is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to some exciting 8th grade activities. In order for the 8th grade student to participate in the following activities, the student must be eligible. Please read, discuss with your child the guidelines, the eligibility criteria and sign and return the Eighth Grade “End of the Year Activities" Confirmation Notice.
Listed below are important dates and the guidelines for all eighth grade end of the year activities:
| Date | Action |
| April 30 | Knott's Berry Farm TICKETS ON SALE ($45 CASH ONLY-No Refunds) If the student becomes ineligible, the student will receive his/her Knott's Berry Farm ticket after May 21, 2019. The Ticket expires December, 2019. |
| May 8 | TEXTBOOK Check-in begins (Library) |
| May 10 | FINAL DAY to turn in band instruments to Ms. Kimmell |
| May 13 | Knott's Berry Farm Permission slips/Money DUE! |
| May 14 | FINAL DAY to: - turn in all TEXTBOOKS to the library
- turn in all LIBRARY BOOKS and clear monies due (library fines, unpaid fundraisers, etc.)
- become eligible for Knott's Berry Farm- SEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA BELOW.
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| May 17 | FINAL DAY to become eligible for the 8th grade dance and promotion. |
| May 21 | Knott's Berry Farm Trip (9:00am-8:00pm) |
| May 22 | Yearbook distribution to Pre-Sale Students only (per. 1) |
| May 23 | Yearbook SALE starts after school in Room: B3 $40 CASH ONLY; limited supplies. |
| May 29 | Eighth Grade - Promotion Day PRACTICE- Go to 1st period
- Dance -MPR, 6:00pm-9:00 pm
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| May 30 | Eighth Grade PROMOTION DAY at 9:15 am- Field |
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE EIGHTH GRADE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. BEHAVIOR ELIGIBILITY: It is expected that each student is behaving appropriately and adheres to the Mira Loma Discipline Policy. Beginning Monday, March 4th, a student may become ineligible if their behavior warrants the following consequence(s).
| Suspension of 1 day or 2 OCD | Ineligible for Knott's Berry Farm Trip |
| Suspension for 2-3 days or 3-4 OCD | Ineligible for Knott's Berry Farm Trip and 8th Grade Dance |
| Suspension of 4 days or 5 OCD | Ineligible for Knott's Berry Farm Trip, 8th Grade Dance and promotion |
2. GRADE ELIGIBILITY:
For Knott's Berry Farm
- All passing grades with NO F's in ANY class (cleared by May 14)
For Eighth Grade Dance and Promotion
- All passing grades with NO F's in ANY class (cleared by May 17)
3. FINES: Books, Fees, Instruments:
For Knott's Berry Farm, Eighth Grade Dance and Promotion
- By Friday, May 10, 2019 ALL Band Instruments must be returned
- By Tuesday, May 14, 2019 ALL textbooks/library books must be returned and ALL fees paid
For any of the eighth grade activities, the dress code policy will be enforced. Please make sure that the student is dressed in accordance to the dress code policy. Any student that does not comply with this dress code will not participate in the activity.
Knott's Berry Farm - Students riding on the bus must return on the bus, no exceptions. They cannot go home with parents or friends. Poor behavior may influence participation in the dance and/or the Eighth Grade Promotion Day event. Since this is a school day, ineligible students who choose to attend this event, will be considered truant and will be ineligible for the Eighth Grade Dance and the Eighth Grade Promotion Day event.
Eighth Grade Dance - We advise that students dress nicely for the dance, perhaps in something they might wear to church or to a nice restaurant. However, it is not required that students “dress up". Nice school clothes would be appropriate (refer to the appearance policy). We discourage special “prom style" dresses or suits. These tend to be expensive, uncomfortable, and inappropriate for this age. Students may want to bring cameras to take pictures with friends and may want to bring their yearbooks. We do suggest that all yearbooks and cameras be clearly marked with the student's name. Dinner and desert will be served. Our ASB will be sponsoring this event so there will be no charge. Only MLMS eligible students are allowed at the dance. All students must wear their student I.D. to be admitted. Any parent who would like to volunteer to help, please contact Mrs. Ana Baca at 951-360-2883. Please arrive at 8:45pm to pick up your student.
Eighth Grade Promotion Day - We will be honoring our eligible 8th grade students on Wednesday, May 30, at 9:45 AM. Parents and family members are invited to this event, which will take place on the field. Regular, nice school clothes would be perfectly appropriate. Balloons will be tied to the designated “Balloon Parking Lot" for later retrieval. A small reception following the event will be set up in the lunch pavilion area. Students may choose to stay the rest of the day (they would return to class with their teachers) or parents can check them out immediately following the event. Please remember to bring the sign out sheet for your student to leave after promotion.
Those students who are not eligible to participate in the Eighth Grade Promotion Day are expected to be at school and attend classes on Thursday, May 30. If you have questions about our end of the year plans, please call the school office at (951) 360-2883. Thank you for your support and help this year.
Sincerely,
Mary Boules
Principal
