GRADE 8 CLASS OF 2018

EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO…

DINNER DANCE Friday, 30st May in the Lofthouse 7 – 10 pm

GRADE 8 FUN DAYTuesday, June 3 various on campus sites – 11-3 pm

AWARDS CEREMONYTuesday, June 3 in the FAT 7.30-9:30 am

MOVING ON CEREMONY Wednesday, June 4 in the FAT 4-6pm; meet in AMR at 3pm sharp

NO SCHOOL June 5

WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOLFriday, May 30 – various HS classrooms 7:30-noon (early release)

GRADE 8 CODMonday, June 2 Meet at school at 7:30

AFCThursday, May 29 in LT and classrooms

DINNER DANCE Friday, May 30 in the Lofthouse 7-10 pm

Ladies• Young ladies can wear anything from a simple party dress to a

gown. Bare bellies, and apron type tops are not acceptable. • Please don’t 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.

Gentlemen• Young gentlemen should wear a coat and tie, shirt and tie or

barong with dress shoes and socks. • No sneakers or jeans

AllStudents may be asked to return home for a change of clothing if their overall appearance is unacceptable for the occasion.

Students will be allowed to go home early @ lunch on the day to get ready.

DRESS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH DAY (COD)Monday, June 2

• Sign-ups by email or via the Grade 8 Blog• Orientation Session in Site Leaders’

Classrooms during Advisory - TBA• Meet at school at 7:30 am as usual (CCV

meets at 6:45 in ES Playground / Stairway meets Saturday morning)

GRADE 8 FUN DAYTuesday, June 3

Thanks to the wonderful help of a few volunteer mothers… We are in the process of planning a great day for you!

Watch this space.

MOVING ON CEREMONYWednesday, June 4 in the FAT 4-6pm

Ladies• Ladies should dress in smart-casual wear. Spaghetti straps,

bare backs/bellies or halters are not acceptable.• Blouse/slacks or a dress are considered proper attire. Jeans

should not be worn.• Wear comfortable shoes that will allow you to walk up/down

the risers. No sneakers.

Gentlemen• Gentlemen should dress in smart-casual wear.• A dress shirt or barong with nice slacks is considered

proper attire.• Jacket/ties are optional• No sneakers or jeans.

AllStudents 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.

DRESS

SPEECHES AWARDS SOLOS

MOVING ON CEREMONYWednesday, May 30 in the FAT 4-6pm

Do you want to be more involved?

Mr. Burke and a panel of grade 8 teachers will be doing interviews for the MC’s for the Ceremony and to give out the speech for the class.

SPEECHES

Try Outs –Sign up outside Mr. Burkes room by Friday May 10.

GRADE 8 CLASS SONG OF 2013

We’re All in This Together from High School Musical

GRADE 8 2014FRESHMAN ELECTIONS

WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER?

Solid interpersonal and communication skills

Highly organized and motivated

Strong goal-orientated qualities

Sound understanding of school procedures and protocols

Specific strengths in public speaking, accounting, and IT, depending on role within council

Strong involvement in a council/club/team with visible leadership qualities

WHAT DOES THE COUNCIL DO?The council work with the Grade Level Coordinator and the Grade 9 Counselor, Mr. Ayling to plan various events.

Grade Level Assemblies

Fundraising Events

Battle of the Bearcats (BOB)

Class T Shirts

THE PROCESSAn application form will be available on the blog

today after school.A committee will choose the top 10 applicants.Finalists will deliver a 1 minute speeches during

the Assembly on Wednesday, May 21.Voting will occur via paper ballot at the end of

the assembly.Direct questions to Mr. Paulson (

paulsonb@ismanila.org) or Ms. Mazarakis (MazarakisA@ismanila.org).

GRADE 8 CALENDAR

Grade8.ism-online.org