8th Graders Moving Forward

Newberg Oregon School District

Important dates for 8th grade parents to know as their 8th grade student's year winds down.  Check often as dates may be added or changed.

8th Grade Projects

As a final requirement for 8th grade, students are creating, editing and presenting a research topic of their choice. The project will be completed both in class and at home. Students will write a research essay, present a speech and create a presentation display for the 8th grade showcase.

In addition to their Reading/Writing Core teacher, Wolf Reading teachers will be checking in with students to help keep them on track. Important dates include:

·      May 13th – Rough draft of essay due

·      May 20th – Edited copy of research essay due

·      May 27th – Practice speeches

·      June 3rd – Tri-fold completed

·      June 4th – 8th Grade showcase night

June

For your student to participate in the 8th Grade End of Year Trip and/or receive their purchased Yearbook, fines for lost textbooks, lost library books, instrument rental, or Art fees will need to be paid.

8 -  All fines and fees must be paid by this date

      Final Concert – Strings/Choir/Int and Adv Bands 7pm

9 - Yearbook distribution for all grades

10 - End of year trips

                 6th Grade – Field Day

                 7th Grade – Movie

                 8th Grade – Camp Yamhill

11 - Last day of school – FULL DAY

                 8th Grade Celebration – 1:15 – 2:45pm