8 TH GRADE ASSEMBLY April 19, 2013 Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Gandhi

MS. SOMOZA  Welcome  Pledge of Allegiance

Reflections  The theme is: “Magic of a Moment” “Magic of a Moment”

Optimist Club Winners  Emma O’Neil – 7 th Grade, First Place  Jacob Novorr – 8 th Grade, Third Place

MS. KOBASHI

SPRING SEMESTER (began January 7th)  5wk – (already passed)  10wk – (already passed)  15wk -  18wk – determines eligibility for CULMINATION  20wk - FINAL SPRING GRADES CULMINATION REQUIREMENTS

CULMINATION REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)  NO MORE THAN 2 “FAILS” FOR BOTH FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS COMBINED  NO MORE THAN 2 U’s IN WORK HABITS ON THE 18- WEEK (SPRING U’S ONLY)  NO MORE THAN 2 U’s COOPERATION ON THE 18- WEEK (SPRING U’S ONLY)  HOMEROOM U’s COUNT!!!!  HAVE NO MORE THAN 10 FULL DAY ABSENCES OVER THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.  HAVE NO MORE THAN 10 UNEXCUSED TARDIES OVER THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.  PAY LIBRARY & TEXTBOOK FINES BY MAY 10 TH, 2013!!

Reminders:  Culmination Speeches Due – 4/29/13, 8:00 am, to Ms. Kobashi 8:00 am, to Ms. Kobashi  LAUSD Open Enrollment, May 1 – 31, 2013  Pali Assessment Test – Saturday, 5/18/13

Culmination Speeches  Open to all 8 th graders eligible for culmination  Theme: “Our Voices Make a Difference” “Our Voices Make a Difference”  Criteria:  Maximum time length-3 minutes  Typed, 12pt Times New Roman font, double spaced  Dates: Mon 4/29- due to Counseling Office by 8:00 am  Fri 5/ speeches will be chosen to tryout  Tues 5/7 & Wed 5/8 - tryouts during lunch & Period 5  Mon 5/13- 3 speeches chosen for Culmination  Thurs 6/6 0 Culmination at Palisades High School

MAY 1-31 – LAUSD OPEN ENROLLMENT  This program allows parents to apply for designated "open enrollment" seats at specific campuses.  In recent years, the number of available seats has declined steadily. The application process typically occurs during May for the following school year.  Check the LAUSD website for periodic announcements.

May 18th – Pali HS MATH & READING Pali HS   All Revere 8th grade students planning to attend Pali HS are required by Pali HS to take a Math and Reading   Assessment. Pali HS will send information to parents directly regarding this assessment.   Questions? Call Pali High

GOT ALGEBRA?  Are you having a hard time in Algebra?  YES, it is more difficult in the Spring semester.  Are you going to tutoring on Mondays & Wednesdays after school? Come to the Counseling Office for an application.  Ask your teacher if they provide help during Lunch.

8 th Graders going on the CSULA Field Trip, please remain seated.