Dear 8th Grade Families,
It is our pleasure to announce the upcoming senior activities taking place this year for your child as they make the transition from middle to high school.
- June 20, 2023: 8th grade trip to Six Flags Great Adventure. More specific information will be provided as that date approaches.
- June 22, 2023 from 6:00pm-9:00pm: 8th grade dance at the Bay Ridge Manor located at 476 76th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
- Graduation related events
- June 16, 2023: students and staff will have a graduation rehearsal at the Bishop Ford Pre-K Center located at 500 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 from 1pm-2:30pm. A permission slip will be sent out in June enabling us to dismiss students from there. Any student without permission will take the trip back to MS447 with the staff and will be dismissed from there.
- Graduation rehearsal at MS447 on June 21, 2023. On this date students will also receive their graduation caps and yearbooks. Time will be allotted during the day for them to decorate their caps and sign one another’s yearbooks.
- Graduation will be on June 23, 2023 at the Bishop Ford Pre-K Center located at 500 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 from 9am-11am. More specific information regarding student arrival time will be provided closer to graduation.
The cost of senior dues is $216.00 per student. This includes:
| Admission and Transportation to and from Six Flags | $105.00 |
| A class of 2023 T-Shirt | $10.00 |
| Cap and Tassel | $13.00 |
| 2023 School Yearbook | $20.00 |
| 8th grade Dance held at the Bay Ridge Manor | $68.00 |
The total cost of these activities is $216 per student, and no child will be turned away for lack of funds. About 50% of MS 447 families live at or below the poverty line, and all extra costs can be difficult for many. If you are able, we would be grateful if you can donate to help defray the cost for other students. You can do so by donating through the link or QR code below or by including the additional amount in your check or cash payment. Please indicate the portion that is for scholarship. If you have any financial questions or concerns, or are interested in scholarship support, please contact Amy Sirot, the Parent Coordinator (asirot@ms447.org).
Two payment options are available:
| Option 1-Pay in full | Option 2 – 3 payments |
| $216.00 due May 1, 2023 | $72.00 due March 15, 2023 |
| $72.00 due April 19, 2023 | |
| $72.00 due May 17, 2022 |
Payments can be submitted in either cash, check, online using this link (https://bit.ly/3XRq4iJ) or by using the QR code on the bottom of this letter. If paying by check, please make checks payable to MS 447. All payments should be submitted to the main office in a sealed envelope and include your student’s name and class. If you pay via the online portal, you must still submit the orange sheet to 447, which is the signed permission slip.
Finally, all senior activities are contingent on academic standing and behavior. If your child exhibits inappropriate behavior or is in poor academic standing, your child may not be permitted to attend a particular activity, as determined by the 8th grade staff and administration. Please note: We cannot refund any money after May 26th, including cases in which your child has been excluded for behavior.
Please return the attached permission slip and any payment to the main office.
We look forward to the excitement of the next few months!
Sincerely,
The 8th Grade Team
Scan to pay for senior dues online or visit the link above.
Participation in 8th grade celebrations (the Six Flags trip, 8th grade dance, and the graduation ceremony) is based upon your behavior, attendance and the completion of promotional criteria. Any decisions made about student participation in these non academic activities will be reviewed by the 8th grade team and may be adjusted based on demonstrated behavior. If you’re in jeopardy, parents/guardians will be made aware via communications by teachers, the RJC, and administration.
Marking Period 3: March 20th through June
| Academic/Behavioral concerns | In jeopardy | Off the trip |
| … you have received a SAVE removal due to either persistent misbehavior | X | |
| … you have excessive unexcused lateness to class OR … you skipped (cut) class (this includes leaving class without permission) | X | You will not be able to attend the Six Flags trip |
| … you have been involved in multiple behavioral incidents (which include verbal and/or physical incidents) that resulted in parent contact, anecdotals, detention, and/or out of class conference (ie, mediations, restorative circles/practices) | X | You will not be able to attend the Six Flags trip |
| … you are promotion in doubt (for chronic absences/latenesses, refusal to do work) | X | You will not be able to attend the Six Flags trip |
| … you have received a Suspension due to either persistent verbal and/or physical misbehavior and or one significant altercation that caused harm | X | You will not be able to attend the Six Flags trip |
| … you have received multiple suspensions due to either persistent verbal and/or physical misbehavior and or one significant altercation | X You will be removed from all 8th grade activities (Six Flags and the Dance) |
Class of 2023 Senior Activities Permission Slip
Student Name __________________________________________________ Class 80___
Please check any of the following that apply and include the corresponding payment:
If your child will not be participating in either Six Flags or the 8th grade dance, please indicate below and subtract the cost of the activity from the total payment.
| Admission and Transportation to and from Six Flags | $105.00 | Included in payment? |
| A class of 2023 T-Shirt | $10.00 | |
| Cap and Tassel | $13.00 | |
| 2023 School Yearbook | $20.00 | |
| 8th grade Dance held at the Bay Ridge Manor | $68.00 | |
| Admission and Transportation to and from Six Flags | $105.00 |
TOTAL: $216
_____ Enclosed is my senior dues payment of $_____ paid in full.
_____ Enclosed is my first payment of $_____ towards senior dues.
_____ I am enclosing an additional donation of $______ to be used towards scholarships.
_____ I am requesting financial assistance so that my child can participate in these activities.
_____ I paid using the online portal.
2023 T-shirt size (adult sizing) __________________________
* Student and Parent Signature Required *
By signing below, I understand that my attendance at senior activities depends on my positive behavior and good academic standing. If I behave inappropriately or I am in poor academic standing, as determined by my teachers and administration, I may not be allowed to attend one or more 8th grade activities.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________
Parent Name: ______________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________________