Mr. Franco's Friday Folder Friday May 20, 2011

Mr. Franco

Happy Friday to All of You!

The bond passed!
Thank you to all that voted for the bond! A few of the highlights with the passing of the bond means that we will receive upgrades in technology, a purchase of new text books, upgrades to our shop and art departments, and a refurbishing of our main floor...and much

much more. Thank you!

8th Grade Activities
As the end of the school year approaches we will have a number of 8th grade activities coming up.
-8th Grade Culminating Activity (June 2nd, 5-7 PM)
-8th Grade Field Trip to Camp Yamhill (All Day on June 14)
-8th Grade Celebration Ceremony (8:30-9:30 AM on June 15th)
-8th Grade Celebration Dance (7-9 PM on June 15th)

* To be eligible for Camp Yamhill, and the Celebration Dance 8th grade students MUST meet the eligibility criteria of no missing work, less than 4 tardies, and no behavior referrals for the 4th quarter. 8th graders wanting to attend these activities must also satisfactorily complete their 8th grade project.

8th Grade Culminating Activity
8th grade students are currently working on their 8th grade project which they will present to parents on June 2nd. Each 8th grader will be responsible for a visual display, a speech, and a written reflection on a project that they have completed over the course of this year. Our 8th graders will see something very similar to this when completing their Senior Project for High School Graduation. 8th graders must satisfactorily complete the project to be eligible for Camp Yamhill and the 8th grade celebration dance.

Dress Code
With the change to warmer weather (Finally!), please remind your students of our dress code. Below are some basic guidelines:

-Students may not wear skirts or dresses more than four inches above the floor when the student is kneeling. Shorts must have an inseam of at least four inches. If a student is wearing shorts under a skirt, the length of the skirt will be the standard used to determine compliance.

-Tops and dress straps may not be less than 2 inches.

5th Grade Tours
On Thursday of next week we will be having 5th grade visitors from our feeder elementary schools. We are very excited about their visit.

Volunteer Opportunities
-Book Fair- May 23rd - 27th/We need help in the library
-Yearbook Help/ June 8-9 and the 13th. We need help sorting, adding names and passing out yearbooks.
-8th Grade Field Trip to Camp Yamhill June 14th. We are requesting the help of 20-30 parents.

Upcoming
May 25-Site Council-7:15 AM
May 30-No School

Have a great weekend!