Promotion will be on Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Dear 8^th Grade Parents,

It is never too early to provide information about 8^th grade activities.  With this in mind, we need to inform you of specific information about the Great America trip and other promotion activities.  It is our intent to continue to inform families with the hope of avoiding any last minute confusion. 

 Please save this letter to refer to throughout the upcoming months.

 IMPORTANT DATES

 Panoramic Picture

March 21       Panoramic picture order forms will be passed out to students in Core class
March 22       Panoramic picture taken in the afternoon. Money due on day of picture. The price for the picture (not framed) is $22. The price for the framed picture is $40.

Promotion Gown and Great America Trip Monies Due

March 28       Promotion ceremony gown money is due ($20.00). Must have form attached.
March 28       Great America permission slip, field trip emergency form, and money are due. ($65 for ticket and transportation or $35 for transportation only for students with a season pass).

Promotion Dance and Ceremony Dates

June 7            Promotion Dance in the Multi-Purpose Room from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
June 13         Promotion Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. in the CMS Courtyard

Please see the below for detailed information about these upcoming events and complete the enclosed permission forms by the set deadlines.

8^th Grade Panoramic Picture

The 8^th grade panoramic picture will be taken on Friday, March 22, 2013.  Order forms will be passed out the day before the photo is taken and must be returned with payment (either $22 or $40) on the day of the photo. 

Great America Trip

THURSDAY, MARCH 28^th IS THE DEADLINE FOR TURNING IN MONEY FOR GREAT AMERICA.

The Great America trip is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2013.  Students will report to school at the regular time, go to their first period class and be called to board the bus at approximately 8:45 a.m.  They will return at approximately 7:00 p.m. the same day.  Please be advised that if any student is caught by park security breaking any rules/regulations, he/she will be detained by park security and parents will be responsible for their child’s transportation home from the park.

All students attending the trip mustride the bus to Great America.  We will be accepting payment for the trip March 12^th through March 28^th.  Money orders, cash, or checks with the attached Great America permission slip and field trip emergency form should be turned into the office.  Checks should be made payable to “C.M.S.” Students with season passes are free to use them but must notify us prior to Thursday, March 28^th. 

No refunds will be given for passes purchased at a later date.  If a pass is being used, remit only the cost of the round-trip bus fare.

Any student who has one or more F’s at the end of the 2^nd trimester will not attend the trip.  Any student who does not attend the trip is expected to attend school on the day of the trip.

IMPORTANT: March 12^th – March 28^th is the only time that money may be turned in. No late payment will be accepted

8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony

THURSDAY, MARCH 28^th IS THE DEADLINE FOR TURNING IN MONEY FOR PROMOTION GOWNS.

The promotion ceremony will be held in the outside courtyard area on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at  6:00 p.m.  In an effort to enhance the promotion ceremony and limit clothing cost for families, all promoting 8^th grade students at Christensen Middle School will wear royal blue promotion gowns.  Order forms and payment for gowns are due Thursday, March 28, 2013.

8^th Promotion Dance

The promotion dance will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m..  In order to provide an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together, all of the Livermore middle schools will be hosting their celebration the Friday evening before the June 13^th ceremony. 

Please be on the lookout for more information regarding this event as there is a parent committee dedicated to coordinating the details.

In order for you child to have a memorable night and fantastic experience, we need your input when planning this event.  Parent volunteers are crucial to this event’s success.  This celebration is hosted entirely by 8^th grade parent volunteers.  If you are interested in assisting the 8^th grade promotion parent team or have contacts that could supply donations, please contact the CMS PTA.

Gown Form

Great America Permission Form

Parent Authorization for Field Trip Form

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Bring a copy of  the El Charro Fundraiser Flyer on February 7 for dine in or take out orders and they will donate 20% of the proceeds to our CMS/PTA 8th Grade Promotion group.