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8th Grade Awards Ceremonies

Dear 8th Grade Families,

 

A survey was sent to our 8th VA families to solicit their feedback about an in-person ceremony or a virtual ceremony.  The results were mixed, but with a larger majority preferring to do an in-person ceremony.  Based on that information we have made the following updates for 8th grade.  A summary of dates and times can also be found at the bottom.

 

Stingrays: The Stingrays will host a virtual ceremony on Wednesday evening, June 16th at 7:00 pm for all students. On Friday morning, June 18th at 8:45 the Stingrays will hold an in-person ceremony for those who wish to attend and participate.  Students who attend will receive their awards on Friday. 

 

Students who prefer not to attend will have an opportunity to participate in a drive-thru celebration and certificate pick up on Thursday, June 17th (Time: TBD).

 

Pangolins: The Pangolins will host a virtual ceremony on Wednesday evening, June 16th at 7:00 pm for all students. On Friday morning, June 18th at 11:30 am the Pangolins will hold an in-person ceremony for those who are wishing to attend and participate.  Students who attend will receive their awards on Friday. 

 

Students who prefer not to attend will have an opportunity to participate in a drive-thru celebration and certificate pick up on Thursday, June 17th (Time: TBD).  Additional information will be coming about times, process, etc.

 

Cardinals: The Cardinals will hold their in-person ceremony on Friday morning at 10:00 am.

 

 

Two additional important notes:

 

  1. A final survey will be coming home next week for parents to sign up for the in person or virtual option. No changes will be allowed once you have submitted your decision in order to allow us to plan accordingly.

 

  1. For all in person guests, there will be a limit of two tickets per family. These will be sent home with students who are currently attending school in person.  For those are currently virtual, but will be attending in person these will be sent to you via email.  You must print them and bring them with you on the day of the ceremony.

 

 

Schedule of Ceremonies:

 

Wednesday, June 16th

Thursday, June 17th

Friday, June 18th

 

7:00 PM: Virtual Ceremony for Stingrays & Pangolins.

 

Links for each team will be sent the week of the ceremony.

 

Time - TBD: Drive thru celebration & pick up for certificates and awards for those not attending in person on Friday

 

In Person Ceremonies:

 

8:45 AM: Stringrays

(students arrive no later than 8:15 to prepare)

 

10:00 AM: Cardinals

 

11:30 AM: Pangolins

(students arrive at 11:00 am to prepare)