GRADE 8 END OF YEAR EVENTS: 2012- 2013

Dear Parents and Grade Eight Students: As the conclusion of the school year approaches, we look forward to the four special culminating events for Grade 8 Students: the Dinner-Dance, Community Outreach Day, Fun Day, and the Moving-On Ceremony. We have included a brief description of each event below. Note that attendance is required, as these events are a part of the Grade 8 schedule. However, students are not required to attend classes on June 5 - 7. Kindly fill in the permission slip and have th your child return it to Mr. Willey by Friday, May 12 . The cost of the activities is P3,000.00 which needs to be paid at the cashiers office by Friday, May 12th. Please write International School Manilaon your check / payment to avoid any confusion in the business office. Furthermore, an updated calander of all Grade 8 events can be found at homebase8.ism-online.org. Thank you for your cooperation. Cory Willey, Marc St. Laurant, Simon Gillespie and Clarissa Sayson st Dinner Dance Friday, May 31 st The Dinner-Dance will be held at ISM (Lofthouse) on Friday, May 31 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. The theme for the evening is A Typical Disney Movie. Students will be released early from school on the day at 12 noon. to get ready for the Dinner Dance. This event is for Grade 8 ISM students only. This is a semi-formal event and students should appear in appropriate dress (see attached). A photographer will be taking photos throughout the evening. These photos will be put on a CD along with MovingOn photos and will be available at a later date. Please be prompt in picking up your children after the dance at 10:30 P.M sharp. Community Outreach Day Monday, June 3 rd On Monday June 3 , students will participate in one of nine service and environmental projects. Students have already chosen their top three choices and we will place them into their groups in the next week. This is an all day event intended to give students one more opportunity to reach out to their community as a group. Students should come to school as usual (except the CCV group who will meet at 6:45am by the ES Playground) and will be back in time to make the busses home. Please see the Homebase 8 Blog (homebase8.ism-online.org) for an overview of this program. Fun Day Tuesday, June 4 th On Tuesday, June 4 , Grade Eight will hold its annual Fun Activity Day. This year it will take place on the ISM campus. Attendance will be taken, as this is a scheduled school day and event. Students are required to be at school at the usual time of 7:30 A.M. Activities will be finished at the regular school time, so students can catch the regular bus home. Lunch will be provided. We would also advise your son/daughter to bring a few items, such as a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, cap, camera, sports gear, sunglasses, etc. The Middle School Salinlahi Yearbooks will also be distributed on this day and available for signing. Moving-On Ceremony Wednesday, June 5 An official photographer will be on site for the Moving-On Ceremony. A standard photo package is included in the above overall fee. A photo of your child will be taken when he/she receives the Middle School Diploma. During the ceremony, parents should not approach the stage for photo purposes. If you would like a DVD of the ceremony and Dinner Dance, this can be ordered at the conclusion of the ceremony and will cost approximately P500.00. If you wish to have family photos taken by the photographer, please arrive in plenty of time before the scheduled meeting time below. The Moving-On Ceremony will begin in the Fine Arts Theater (FAT) at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 5 . Please arrange to have your daughter/son in the AMR no later than 3:00 P.M. for rehearsal. Dress for the ceremony is listed on the reverse side of this sheet. Homebase teachers will assemble the students in processional order in the AMR. At the conclusion of the event, light refreshments will be served in the hallway outside the FAT.
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End of Year Events: Permission Slip ___________________________________ (PRINT FULL NAME) has permission to participate in all Grade 8 End of Year Events. Parents Name: _____________________ Parent Signature: _______________________ Indicate health concerns or restrictions for Fun Day: _______________________________________ Payment of P3000 is due on or before Friday, May 12th. Please indicate your receipt number from the cashiers office ___________________________ The signed permission slip must be returned to Mr. Willey on or before Friday, May 12th. If you have any questions, please call the Middle School Office at 840-8550.

Dress Guidelines: Dress for Dinner-Dance

Girls o o o Boys o o All o Students may be asked to return home for a change of clothing if their overall appearance is unacceptable for the occasion. Dress for Fun Day Homebase T-shirts and Shorts Sandals and/or athletic shoes Exception: Habitat for Humanity participants should wear athletic shoes and pants or shorts that they dont mind getting dirty! Dress for Fun Day All o Shorts/t-shirts/tank tops are fine o Sandals and/or athletic shoes o Bring swim suit/towel.dont forget a hat and some sunscreen please. Changing rooms/showers are available at school. Dress for Moving-On Girls o o o o Boys o o o o All o Students may be asked to return home for a change of clothing or be asked to sit out the ceremony if their overall appearance is unacceptable for the occasion. Boys should dress in proper attire. A dress shirt or barong with nice slacks is considered proper attire. Jacket/ties are optional. Sneakers or jeans are not acceptable. Girls should dress in proper attire. Spaghetti straps, bare backs/bellies and halters are not acceptable (covered shoulders). A blouse and skirt / slacks or a dress are considered proper attire. Wear comfortable shoes that will allow you to walk up/down the risers. Sneakers or jeans are not acceptable. No short skirts (You will be sitting on the stage facing the audience.) Boys should wear a coat and tie, shirt and tie, or barong with dress shoes and socks. No sneakers or jeans Girls can wear a formal outfit: from a simple party dress to a gown. Bare bellies, very short skirts and apron type tops are not acceptable. Please dont feel like gowns are necessary since this is a dinner-dance and not a prom. Dresses may be strapless as long as they are tasteful.

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