8th grade promotion graphic

Excitement is building as we prepare to celebrate our 8th graders and all they’ve accomplished! With special field trips, a celebratory breakfast, and a promotion ceremony just around the corner, there are several important dates and details for families to keep in mind.

Timeline of Activities

June 9: 8th Grade Field Trip to St. Martin’s University and SPSCC

June 12: Last day to turn in assignments; 7th-8th Grade Dance (3-4:30PM)

June 13: 8th Grade Field Trip to Arcadia Boat Ramp for a Canoe Trip, beach time, and lunch

June 16
9:00 AM – Special 8th Grade Breakfast
10:00 AM – Promotion Practice at school
12:20 PM – Students may go home to get ready or stay at school until 3:00 PM
4:15 PM – Students return to school to line up for promotion
4:30 PM – Promotion begins in the Gym

June 17: Last day of school, Field Day, dismissal at 12:00 PM – call to excuse your student if they will not be attending


Promotion Help

For those who kindly signed up to help us execute our celebration, here is the list of specific needs we have.

Help with...

Number of people we could use...

Signed up so far...

Promotion set up

6 (1 hour shifts Monday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM)

Arbor decorating Monday

2


Families: Please respond to the following:
☐ Permission Letter to leave early after promotion practice – Sign and Return
☐ Permission Slip for 8th Grade Canoe Trip to Arcadia Boat Ramp
☐ Permission Slip for 8th Grade Trip to St. Martin’s and SPSCC
☐ Reply to this email if you would like to help with any of the list above


We look forward to celebrating your student’s time at Hood Canal School with you on June 16!

Sincerely,
Suzanne Close and Heather Akiyama
sclose@hoodcanalschool.org
hakiyama@hoodcanalschool.org