1. GRADE 8 CLASS OF 2018

2. EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO… DINNER DANCE Friday, 30 st May in the Lofthouse 7 – 10 pm GRADE 8 FUN DAY Tuesday, June 3 various on campus sites – 11-3 pm AWARDS CEREMONY Tuesday, June 3 in the FAT 7.30-9:30 am MOVING ON CEREMONY Wednesday, June 4 in the FAT 4-6pm; meet in AMR at 3pm sharp NO SCHOOL June 5 WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL Friday, May 30 – various HS classrooms 7:30-noon (early release) GRADE 8 COD Monday, June 2 Meet at school at 7:30 AFC Thursday, May 29 in LT and classrooms

3. DINNER DANCE Friday, May 30 in the Lofthouse 7-10 pm Ladies Young ladies can wear anything from a simple party dress to a gown. Bare bellies, and apron type tops are not acceptable. Please don’t feel like gowns are necessary since this is a dinner-dance and not a prom. Dresses may be strapless as long as they are tasteful. Gentlemen Young gentlemen should wear a coat and tie, shirt and tie or barong with dress shoes and socks. No sneakers or jeans All Students may be asked to return home for a change of clothing if their overall appearance is unacceptable for the occasion. Students will be allowed to go home early @ lunch on the day to get ready. DRESS

4. COMMUNITY OUTREACH DAY (COD) Monday, June 2 Sign-ups by email or via the Grade 8 Blog Orientation Session in Site Leaders’ Classrooms during Advisory - TBA Meet at school at 7:30 am as usual (CCV meets at 6:45 in ES Playground / Stairway meets Saturday morning)

5. GRADE 8 FUN DAY Tuesday, June 3 Thanks to the wonderful help of a few volunteer mothers… We are in the process of planning a great day for you! Watch this space.

6. MOVING ON CEREMONY Wednesday, June 4 in the FAT 4-6pm Ladies Ladies should dress in smart-casual wear. Spaghetti straps, bare backs/bellies or halters are not acceptable. Blouse/slacks or a dress are considered proper attire. Jeans should not be worn. Wear comfortable shoes that will allow you to walk up/down the risers. No sneakers. Gentlemen Gentlemen should dress in smart-casual wear. A dress shirt or barong with nice slacks is considered proper attire. Jacket/ties are optional No sneakers or jeans. All Students may be asked to return home for a change of clothing or be asked to sit out the ceremony if their overall appearance is unacceptable for the occasion. DRESS

7. SPEECHES AWARDS SOLOS MOVING ON CEREMONY Wednesday, May 30 in the FAT 4-6pm Do you want to be more involved? Mr. Burke and a panel of grade 8 teachers will be doing interviews for the MC’s for the Ceremony and to give out the speech for the class. SPEECHES Try Outs –Sign up outside Mr. Burkes room by Friday May 10.

8. GRADE 8 CLASS SONG OF 2013 We’re All in This Together We’re All in This Together from High School Musical

9. GRADE 8 2014 FRESHMAN ELECTIONS

10. WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER? Solid interpersonal and communication skills Highly organized and motivated Strong goal-orientated qualities Sound understanding of school procedures and protocols Specific strengths in public speaking, accounting, and IT, depending on role within council Strong involvement in a council/club/team with visible leadership qualities

11. WHAT DOES THE COUNCIL DO? The council work with the Grade Level Coordinator and the Grade 9 Counselor, Mr. Ayling to plan various events. Grade Level Assemblies Fundraising Events Battle of the Bearcats (BOB) Class T Shirts

12. THE PROCESS  An application form will be available on the blog today after school.  A committee will choose the top 10 applicants.  Finalists will deliver a 1 minute speeches during the Assembly on Wednesday, May 21.  Voting will occur via paper ballot at the end of the assembly.  Direct questions to Mr. Paulson (paulsonb@ismanila.org) or Ms. Mazarakis (MazarakisA@ismanila.org).paulsonb@ismanila.orgMazarakisA@ismanila.org

13. GRADE 8 CALENDAR Grade8.ism-online.org