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2026/2027

8th Grade Committee

Co-Chairs:

Becky Walters + Dina Gallagher

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Administrative Items

  • Please direct all questions + comments to Becky, Dina and/or the subcommittee chairs

-Becky: beckyhwalters@gmail.com 773-704-8713

      • Dina: dinagallagher3@gmail.com 773-350-8867

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  • All outgoing communications to the larger parent/guardian distribution will go through Becky/Dina and be sent out by the district office

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Subcommittees + Chairs

  • Apparel (Dena & Nicole
  • Bulletin Board + Photography
  • Fundraising
  • Fortnightly
  • Dinner Dance
  • Graduation

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Apparel

All 8th grade students will receive a t-shirt at no cost. We will provide the option to purchase other merchandise (i.e. long sleeve shirts and hoodies) for an additional fee.

Next Steps:

    • Finalize 3-5 slogans and then have students vote
      • Work with staff on voting
    • Track orders and responses. If no response provided for t-shirt size, work with 8th grade team to follow-up. Default order will be an adult large.

Budget $15/student

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Apparel (Continued)

Slogan Ideas:

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  • The Best is Yet to Come, Class of 2027
  • Forget the Rest, Class of 2027 is the Best
  • The Future Looks Good on 2027
  • Last Year, Best Year- Class of 2027
  • Class of ‘27 has arrived

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Prior Year Slogans:

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  • I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Feelin Class of ‘22
  • Nothing Like Before, Class of 2024

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Bulletin Board + Photography

Bulletin board in 8th Grade hallway will honor the 8th grade class throughout the school year.

Theme Ideas:

    • October/November: First day of school

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    • December/January: Holiday + Family

Next Steps:

    • Email to be sent requesting ALL themed pictures be sent into the office
    • Organize account for parents to upload photos from events/activities throughout school year

Budget $150

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    • February/March: Favorite memory or trip
    • April/May: Graduation (school to provide)

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Fundraising

Raise money through fundraising activities to supplement dinner dance, as well as purchase class gift for the school.

Ideas:

    • Concessions (Sporting Events, PTO Events, Friday Night Live)
    • Yard Signs
    • Pasta
    • Raffle/Auction Graduation Seats + Parking
    • Graduation Chairs

Next Steps:

    • Sign Ups for Concessions
    • Set Date for Trivia Night

Budget N/A

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Fortnightly

Tradition of formal dance instruction. Takes place in January/February. Participation is optional but strongly encouraged.

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Next Steps:

  • MS Gymnasium to be reserved (submit building utilization form) ✓
  • Secure dates with dance studio (Tentative 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5)
  • Coordinate Parent Night for last session (2/5/27)
  • Send out communication + collect money from students (combine with apparel communication/collection in early October)
  • Themes, decorations + refreshments/snacks

Budget N/A

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Dinner Dance

Dinner dance held for 8th grade students on Tuesday, June 1st 2027

Next Steps:

    • Venue: Edgewood Country Club ✓
    • Select Theme + Decorations
    • Secure DJ
    • Select and Approve Menu
      • Include allergy warning signage, if necessary

Budget $40/Student

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Graduation

Coordinate graduation ceremony/reception details and activities

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Next Steps:

    • Design and order invitations

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Budget $2.50/Student

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