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March 15, 2024
Dear Eighth Grade Families,
As spring break draws near, I want to provide some essential details regarding the Middle School Closing. More information will be forthcoming as the event approaches. I’m eagerly looking forward to a day dedicated to celebrating your children!
The Middle School Closing will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. This day will be a half-day of school for all middle school students, with events for eighth-graders and their families starting at 8:30 a.m. The schedule for the day is as follows (subject to small changes):
8:05-8:25 – Grade 8 final advisory (coffee for parents available in dining hall)
8:30-10:00 – Grade 8 family breakfast and slideshow (dining hall)
10:00-10:30 – Families get seated while eighth-graders line up for ceremony
10:30-11:30 – Middle School Closing Ceremony
11:30-12:00 – Grade 8 reception in athletic lobby
Photo Collection
To celebrate your children, we will be watching a slideshow during breakfast. Please submit a baby photo and a current photo of your child(ren) using this Google Form by Friday, April 12.
If you have any technological issues submitting your photos, please email the files to me at castlek@columbusacademy.org (or just reply to this message with attachments).
Dress Code
The middle school policy for formal events is as follows:
- Eighth-graders should wear dress pants (no shorts), dresses (knee-length or longer, no color requirement), skirts (knee-length or longer), full-length rompers, full-length button-down shirts or blouses, ties, sports jackets (optional) and dress shoes.
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Sneakers, flip flops, crocs and other non-formal footwear are not permitted.
- Dresses and blouses must have sleeves or a three-finger-width strap. If thinner straps are worn, students will need to wear a sweater or blazer at all times.
I am looking forward to a fun day reflecting on the accomplishments of the eighth grade students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
All the best,
Katie Castle
Grade 8 Faculty Team Leader
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