8th Grade Business (12/15 - 12/16)

Dear 8th Grade Families,

Happy Third Sunday of Advent! We are down to our last two days of school before Christmas Break, and the excitement is definitely in the air! Below is important information for December 15–16. Please read carefully, as there are several required events this week.

Monday, December 15

All-School Mass

• Students must wear their complete formal Mass uniform

• Noon Dismissal

• Daycare available until 3:00 PM

School Christmas Market & Christmas Show

If you submitted RSVPs, mandatory wristbands for the Christmas Show have already been sent home with students. This is a required performance and part of the students’ music grade.

Call Time:

• 5:00 PM – Students must report to Room 9

Schedule:

• 4:00 PM – Christmas Market Opens

• 5:00 PM – Student Call Time (Room 9)

• 5:30 PM – Christmas Show Begins

• 6:30 PM – Christmas Show Ends

  • 8th graders must remain in the Church afterward to prepare for the outside performance.

• 6:30–6:45 PM – K–7th grade parent pick-up in classrooms

• 7:00 PM – Outside Event Begins

  • 8th grade performs first and may be dismissed afterward if not a soloist and/or choir member

• 8:00 PM – Christmas Market Ends

Tuesday, December 16

• Bring the BIG Secret Santa gift

• 8th Grade Classroom Activity

• Las Posadas (K & 8th Grade) – Begins at 9:00 AM

Each year, our Kindergarten class reenacts the beautiful tradition of Las Posadas. This year, they will be accompanied by their 8th-grade buddies.
Students will dress as shepherds, traveling from classroom to classroom asking for room for Mary and Joseph.

After the procession:

• Students will change out of costumes

• Put on their Christmas sweaters

• Enjoy our Class Christmas Party

Schedule:

• 10:30–11:45 AM – Class Christmas Party

• 12:00 PM – Noon Dismissal (No Daycare)

Other Important Information

8th Grade Contract & Calendar

Click here to view

8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Page (Due January 16, 2026)

Please:

1. Complete the dedication page (JPEG format)

2. Email it to Ms. Alejandre

3. Submit the flyer and payment to the office (See attached flyer for full details.)

Upcoming Events

• Dec 15 – Christmas Program, Market & Tree Lighting

  • Holiday raffle winners announced on the blacktop (not in the Church)

• Dec 16 – Noon Dismissal (No Daycare); last day before Christmas Break

  • Staff off campus at 12:15 PM

• Dec 17 – Jan 2 – Christmas Break

• Jan 5 – Classes Resume

• Jan 16 – K & 8th Grade LA Zoo Trip

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support, and God bless.

Blessings,
Ms. Garcia