Las Palmas Middle School
641 N. Lark Ellen Avenue
Covina, CA 91722
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Information Regarding End-of-the-year Activities
Dear 8th Grade Parent/Guardian,
As our second semester begins, we would like to communicate to the families of eighth graders about
the end of the year activities. It is our desire that all eighth graders attend the events discussed in this
letter. At the same time, it is necessary that students meet all the criteria to participate in Promotion, the
Promotion Dance and the Knott’s Berry Farm trip. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of these
events and the criteria that must be met in order to participate.
PROMOTION INFORMATION
We are proud of the great efforts your child has made as they move on to high school. Middle school
promotion is just a stepping-stone in big scheme of our students’ academic career. The promotion
ceremony will be one that is fitting and appropriate for middle school completion. The ceremony will be
take place at Northview High School at their Rally Stand. Additionally, students will not need to
purchase a gown for promotion, however a semi-formal attire is required.
Our promotion is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 12th, at 9:00 am. The promotion ceremony
will be held at Northview High School.
The celebration will also honor eighth graders who are receiving department or presidential awards.
Families will be notified if their child will receive an award. The class will be recognized in unity and
individual names will not be called. All promoting students will receive a certificate of completion.
We ask guests to not come before 8:00 am. All students will need to report no later than 8:30 am to the
Rally Stand. After our ceremony concludes all families and students will need to exit the area.
This is a dignified ceremony and students need to dress appropriately. Students are to wear dress
attire: a collared shirt, dress pants, or dress. Tennis shoes, tee-shirts, flip-flops, or jeans will not be
allowed to be worn during the ceremony.
To participate in the promotion ceremony, students must pass all of their core classes, which include,
history, language arts, math, and science. Students receiving any failing grade at the end of the semester
will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. A failing grade may also result in the need to attend
and pass summer school classes at Northview High School.
Phone: 626.974.7200
www.cvusd.k12.ca.us/Las_Palmas
Fax: 626.974.7215
PROMOTION DANCE
The ASB and PTA sponsored Promotion Dance will take place on Tuesday, June 9th from 4:00 to 7:00
p.m. at the Park Inn (1211 E. Garvey St. Covina, 91724). There will be no guest passes. The ASB
requires a parental release for admission and a permission slip. More specific information will be sent
home closer to the event. The 10.00 fee is due in CASH OR MONEY ORDER, sorry no personal
checks will be accepted and permission slips will be due back on May 15th, same day as the trip
permission slip.
. Dinner will be served and a photo booth will be available. All students need to arrive no later than 4:15
in order to gain admittance. Parents MUST pick up your students no later than 7:00 pm sharp. Students
may not leave on their own.
Student dress for the Promotion Dance is semi-formal. Jeans, tee shirts, strapless dresses or
backless tops, or any dresses that are too revealing will not be allowed. Girls may wear spaghetti
straps.
8TH GRADE TRIP
The eighth grade end of the year trip is something that each student looks forward to for three years and
is a privilege to attend. The $20.00 fee is due in CASH OR MONEY ORDER, sorry no personal
checks will be accepted and permission slips will be due back on May 15th, same day as the
dance permission slip.
Any student who owes charges, such as textbook, will not be allowed to attend the Knott’s Berry Farm
Trip or the Promotion Dance. Charges must be cleared by May 22nd in order to attend end of the
year activities.
Excessive behavior referrals/detentions, excessive absences, suspensions, failing grades, or poor
citizenship will also result in loss of privileges to attend any and all events. Students new to Las Palmas
due to discipline transfers are ineligible to attend the dance and 8th grade trip.
If you have any questions about the Promotion Ceremony or end of the year activities, please call. 626
974-7200. As a reminder due to finalizing arrangements there will be NO EXCEPTIONS for late slips or fees for any
reason.
Sincerely,
Nicole Higuera, Principal
Important dates for end of the year Activities
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Week of May 4th: Permission Slips Go Out
May 15th: Permission Slips and money are due. NO LATE EXCEPTIONS
May 22nd: All Charges are due.
June 3rd: Knott’s Berry Farm Trip
June 4th: Yearbook Distribution
June 5th: End of the Year Carnival
June 9th – 12th: Minimum Days
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 June 9th: 8th Grade Dance
 June 12th: Promotion Ceremony
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