8th Grade News & Info

Dear Parents,

Welcome to our Senior Year at IS 281! We have planned several exciting events for our 8th graders in the hopes that this year will be truly one to remember.

Senior dues are $95.00 for the year, payable in installments. Payments are made during AM Homeroom in Room 130 and were due by December 7, 2007. Please Click Here for the Form and more information on Senior Dues.


            CONGRATULATIONS to our 
    80 SENIORS that have been accepted to 
               Specialized High Schools!!


1. Friday, March 14th - 
    Twin Day & 8th Grade Student vs. Faculty  
    Volleyball Game
    Come to school dressed exactly like someone else in your
    grade. The Student vs. Faculty Volleyball game will take 
    place in the gym during 7th and 8th periods. Please
    click here for more information.

2. Monday, March 31st - Robotics Expo
    Come join us in our school gym at 6:30 pm for our 1st 
    EVER Robotics Expo and Awards Ceremony! It 
    promises to be a great evening, where many of our 
    students will be displaying some of their AMAZING 
    Inventions!


Save the Date!  May 29th is the prom!
More information to follow.  Reminder, seniors with 5 or more outstanding demerits cannot attend the prom.


Reminder:
8th Graders that fail one (1) core subect for the final report card CANNOT GRADUATE. 


We have arranged some exciting social events for our seniors throughout the rest of the year. Participation in these events will be based on appropriate behavior and good academic standing. Click here for the Senior Year Demerit System Notification Letter. There is also the breakdown of how students can receive demerits. Please click here for the Senior Year Demerit System.


Call the Guidance Department at anytime for help and advice concerning the high school application. 718- 996-6706 (Press 4 on the menu) or 718-996-8080

Tickets for the Specialized High Schools tests or auditions are available from the Guidance Department. Check the high school directory for details concerning audition or portfolio preparation.

Ms. Huliaris and Ms. Burke are our faculty advisors for our Senior Yearbook. They have photographed several events including picture day, our rooftop photo, the pumpkin decorating contest and the cap and gown measurement on film. Many of these photos will appear in our senior yearbook.

Ms. Caputo is the faculty advisor for our Senior Video. Her students have been filming our events to be included in our Senior Video.

Most important—please stress the importance of good grades and behavior. Promotion to High School depends on the passing of ALL major subjects.

Our best wishes for a successful school year.

Check our website often for event and information updates!

Mrs. Maureen Scully
Assistant Principal, Grade 8
Call with questions or concerns – 718-996-6706 ext. 2261