1. 7 TH GRADE ASSEMBLY April 10 th, 2013 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ― Nelson Mandela

2. REFLECTIONS  The theme is: “Magic of a Moment” “Magic of a Moment”

3. Mr. Graham

4. 5 th Annual Talent Show  March 11-21 Auditions in Auditorium during lunch.  April 2 – 23 Rehearsals in Auditorium during lunch. during lunch.  April 24 Talent Show in Auditorium all day.

5. CST  Great job so far!!  Please keep up the effort!!  Only 2 more days!!  On Friday, bring something to read.  Finish the spring semester on a good note.

6. 8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES Do not require teacher approval:  General Art  Horticulture  Film Appreciation  Intro to Photoshop  Digital Photography

7. 7 TH / 8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES TEACHER APPROVAL REQUIRED:  Robotics  Journalism  Yearbook  Leadership  Career Awareness Worker

8. 8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES cont.  TEACHER APPROVAL REQUIRED: Glee Choir 78 Senior/Adv. Orchestra 78 Beginning/Adv. Band 78 Chamber Jazz Band

9. ELECTIVES: TEACHER APPROVAL REQ’D  YOU CAN ONLY ASK TEACHERS TO BE FOR A SIGNATURE… - BEFORE SCHOOL - PASSING PERIOD - NUTRITION - LUNCH - AFTER SCHOOL

10. Your elective sheet is due on Friday, May 3, 2013 to your Homeroom Teacher

11. ELECTIVE SHEETS   Distributed in HR next Wednesday, April 17   Due Friday, May 3

12. STUDY TIPS  ASK FOR ADDITIONAL HELP FROM TEACHERS.  AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING  SACRIFICE NUTRITION AND/OR LUNCH PER WEEK.  COMPLETE HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK  STOP TALKING.  GET TO CLASS ON TIME.

13. Almost 8 th Graders  Ask yourself these questions:  How fast did these 2 years go by?  Did you make any progress intellectually?  Are you ready to take on 8 th grade level academics?

14. SPRING/SUMMER WEATHER CONDITIONS  PLEASE DRINK PLENTY OF LIQUIDS (WATER, GATORADE, VITAMIN-WATER, etc.)  EAT DURING NUTRITION AND/OR LUNCH.  WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING.  IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA…DOES THE NURSE KNOW YOU NEED AN INHALER OR OTHER MEDICAL TREATMENT?

15. DRESS CODE  ONLY PAUL REVERE, SOLID WHITE OR GREEN HATS ALLOWED. MUST BE FACING FORWARD AND WORN OUTSIDE ONLY.  NO BEANIES OR HOODS UNLESS IT’S BELOW 55° OUTSIDE OR RAINING  NO SAGGING OR OVERSIZED PANTS  NO SPAGHETTI STRAPS/STRAPLESS TOPS, SHORT SHORTS/SKIRTS, OR MIDRIFFS TOPS, SHORT SHORTS/SKIRTS, OR MIDRIFFS

16.  PICK UP YOUR TRASH