8th grade teachers are trickling in as we get ready to start our PD session. Wow, we have some late tricklers..more like drops.
We've been given the list of of students who are currently ineligible for culmination. There will be a student ET and a parent informational meeting on April 28th (5:30 pm) to discuss the requirements. We need clarification on the ET meeting - all kids or just those who are ineligible. (Kathy says all kids) We're talking a bit more about culmination requirements. Kathy would like 8th grade teachers to come to the parent meeting on the 28th. Anyone, anyone? Ferris?
Culmination. Hoping the veterans will give some advice to the new folks for planning. Oakes suggests those involved in the planning do it in a small group. Setting rehearsal times for June 21st pers 5 and 6, and June 22nd ET to lunch. Culmination is the 23rd at 5:00 pm @ Uni. Speeches will be taken care of. Mr. Oakes reminded everyone @ parking.10 week activity ideas? Free dress day this Friday - Done! Leadership is working on some fun lunch activities and Spirit Week. What for our 8th graders? Like the idea of a pre-culmination reward donuts. So we'll do specail seating on the 28th, then those eligible will leave for donuts.
Dance - I heard Noriko mention something @ being scarred for life. Kids need to get their yearbooks during the dance.
Diane is taking over while I leave for a meeting to see if our 9 year old file server will reboot after 280 days. Guess what, it did! POE is the best computer in the world.
. AND...Panorama pics will be distributed on Friday during ET. Ping pong tournament? Softball game June 17 @ lunch. Awards Ceremony - auditorium - June 4th from 5-6 pm. Student designed program cover? Pick up elsewhere? Not lobby...
I'm back. Field Day - where do we want to have it? Idea is for the beach on the public bus. We'll have to look into the details. UCLA has a park. Noriko will look into us going there, special for 8th grade.
The parents are looking into the 8th grade trip.
Sarah is trying to weasel out of the dance. I can't imagine why. People aren't listening very well at this point. We're talking more about culmination requirements and the parent meeting. Lisa and Sarah will present. Lots more talking. Boy, we're not adhering to our norms today. I blame myself since I brought a tub of candy for everyone. Sorry.
I think we really need an 8th grade meeting where we sort of chat and break bread. LAUSD is a bit stressful at this time.
1. Culmination Requirements
2. 10 Week activity
3. Dance - June 17th 4-7 pm
4. Softball Game - June 17th lunch
5. Awards - June 4th 5-6 pm
6. Field Day - June 20th
7. End of Year Parent Trip
Done with 8th grade activities discussion.
ET teachers are getting the LETTER requesting parents to come to parent conference night. This is the same night as the culmination meeting. Folks are filling out the letters and discussing how their students are doing in their classes. Boy, we really need time to talk about our kids in a casual environment IMHO.
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