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Upcoming Kiona Benton Middle School GEAR UP Activities:
- May 6 - 8th grade science plus class field trip to LIGO Hanford Observatory site, 12:15-2:40pm
- May 16 - All 8th grade students to visit Columbia Basin College for GEAR UP Career Day and showcase. Students leave at 8:30 am and return by 2:40.
- May 23 - All 6th grade students to CBC for campus tour and LIGO Hanford Observatory, bus leaves at 8:20 and returns by 2:40.
- May 30 - All 7th grade students to Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA for campus tour. Bus leaves at 8:15 and returns by 3:30. A school dance will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 for all middle school students. Students may attend dance upon returning from the trip or be picked up by a parent at 3:30. Please note: School bus service will not be available for students returning from CWU trip.
- June 10 - 8th grade Promotion Ceremony rehearsal.
- June 11 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, middle school gymnasium. A cake and punch reception will follow for families. 8th grade party/dance 8:30-10:30 pm. More information coming soon!
- GEAR UP Summer programs - Class offerings will be announced in May.
2008 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Dance
May 10, 2008
Dear Ki-Be 8th Graders and Parents:
This year, Kiona Benton Middle School 8th grade students will be participating in a promotion ceremony. This should provide an exciting culmination for our 8th grade class and acknowledgment of their hard work throughout elementary and middle school years before moving up to the high school. We hope all students will be sure eligibility requirements are met in order to participate in these activities.
In order to participate in 8th grade year-end activities, including the dance, and promotional ceremony, all students must be passing 5 out of 7 classes going into the final week of school. The parents of students who do not meet this criterion will be notified individually. Parents should check with their students regularly if there is a problem in this area to avoid last-minute disappointment. Another requirement for participation is good citizenship in order to participate in of any the promotion activities listed above.
You should also be aware that your student is responsible for all textbooks and non-consumable class materials issued to him/her; therefore, materials must be returned or paid for before a student will be allowed to attend any end-of-the-year activities.
The last requirement for students to participate in the promotion ceremony and dance is to attend the promotion ceremony rehearsal on June 11, during the last period of the day. June 10th and 11th are early release days. Students will be released at noon.
Kiona Benton 8th grade Promotion Ceremonies will be held in the MS gym on June 11, 2008, 6:00 pm-8:00pm with a cake and punch family reception immediately following. 8th grade students are then invited to attend the promotion dance party from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm following the reception.
As formal wear is not considered appropriate for the promotion dance and ceremony, and in order to minimize parent expense, dress for the students is as follows:
Boys Dress: Boys should wear a nice shirt and pants or slacks, a tie is optional.
Girls Dress: Girls should wear a dress or nice outfit.
Dress code rules apply for this event as for all school activities (no spaghetti straps, bare midriff, etc)
Once again, our intent at promotion is to celebrate each student's success. We hope every member of the eighth grade class satisfies the eligibility requirements and is able to participate in the end-of-the-year program and activities.
We look forward to a memorable culminating week for our 8th graders.
Sincerely,
Vance Wing, Principal
Kim Mahaffey, Dean of Students
Becky Wilson, WSU GEAR UP Site Director