2010 Graduation Packet - Hanover District Schools

2010
Graduation Packet
Memorial Junior School

Table Of Contents
Page Number
Important Dates 1
Dance Invitation 2
Class Trip Information 3
"Especially For You" 4
Graduation Awards 5 - 7
Service Award Information
Diploma Name Form
Graduation Costs/Permission Form
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C

Welcome To Graduation 2010
Important Dates To Remember
Friday May 14 Due date for graduation forms
(See Attachments A, B, and C)
Wednesday June 2 Class Trip to Frogbridge
8:15 AM departure
5:00 PM return to MJS
Friday June 4 Graduation Dance 7:00 – 10:00 PM
American Legion Hall – Whippany
Thursday June 10 Awards Assembly 9:45 AM
see pages 5-7 for a listing of awards
Tuesday June 22 Graduation 7:00 PM
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Memorial Junior School
Cordially Invites You To A
Graduation Dinner Dance
Friday, June 4
7:00 – 10:00 PM
American Legion Hall
Legion Place, Whippany
$ 35.50 per person
MEMBERS OF OUR GRADUATING CLASS ONLY
Boys: Jackets and Ties
Girls: Semi-Formal
Dear Parents:
1) The purpose of this dinner dance is to provide our eighth graders with a celebration of
their graduation from Memorial Junior School. It is an evening of supervised fun for
everyone.
2) Parents are invited to take pictures before 7:00 PM both inside and outside of the Legion
Hall.
3) We encourage students to dress age-appropriate for the 8th grade dance as opposed to the
formal dress of a high school prom. Your good judgment on student dressing for the dance
is appreciated.
4) Dates are not encouraged or required, although some students may wish to attend with a
date. (Memorial Junior School graduating students only)
5) Limousines are discouraged. This is an 8th grade dance, as opposed to a high school or
college prom.
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Memorial Junior School
Class Trip
The eighth grade class trip this year will be to Frogbridge Day Camp in Cream Ridge, New Jersey, on
Wednesday, June 2 nd . Frogbridge is a self-contained facility, reserved for our school that day, and closed
to the general public. Buses will leave from Memorial Junior School after homeroom and will return to
school at approximately 5:00 P.M.
The trip to Frogbridge will cost $45.50 per student, is all-inclusive, and includes the following:
1. 5 hours of food (hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, barbecued chicken,
salads, corn on the cob, baked beans, sodas, Poland Springs bottled water, desserts including
freshly baked cookies, Good Humor “truck”, seedless watermelon, snow cones and/or cotton
candy)
2. Heated pool which includes towels and certified lifeguards
3. Sport fields and equipment for soccer, baseball/softball, basketball, tennis, beach volleyball, and
a golf driving range
4. Horseshoe pit, at least 4 tether ball locations, 6 Gaga courts and miniature golf
5. Lake facility for paddleboats
6. Music
7. Changing rooms
Students do not need to bring money, sports equipment, or towels. Note that there will be no lockers
available for personal use. Students will be responsible for their own items such as cell phones, cameras,
iPods, etc.
In the event of inclement weather, there will be several alternate indoor activities provided by
Frogbridge.
The students will arrive back at Memorial Junior School at approximately 5:00 P.M. Please make
arrangements for your child to be picked up promptly. Thank you.
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ESPECIALLY FOR YOU
Graduation exercises will take place on
Tuesday, June 22 at 7:00 PM in our school auditorium.
Graduation Invitations
Each graduate will be entitled to three (3) invitations; due to space limitations we cannot issue a
greater number of tickets. Additional seating will be made available in the cafeteria where the
graduation ceremony can be viewed via TV monitor. No tickets are required for the seating in the
cafeteria. There will be no additional tickets available for the auditorium.
Girls
Suggested Dress Guidelines
Shoes:
Dresses:
Flowers:
Please avoid hazardous heights.
White/light-colored dress with no collar. White/light-colored dress is
recommended to prevent showing through the white graduation gown.
Please do not wear or carry flowers.
Boys
Shoes:
Shirt:
Tie:
Pants:
No sneakers, boots, sandals.
White or light blue is preferred.
Solid, dark color is preferred.
Dress or casual type (solid dark color)
Graduation Gowns
Gowns cost $19.00 per person. Students will be able to keep the gowns and tassels after graduation.
The gowns will need to be ironed at home and girls will need to attach collars to the gown,
preferably by sewing. Due to color variations and/or fading in previously purchased gowns, we are
requesting that each graduate purchase a gown.
Student Behavior
Students are expected to behave as described in our Code of Behavior and Memorial Junior School
Student Handbook. Any student who violates school rules/regulations or receives inschool
and/or out-of-school suspensions may not be able to attend graduationrelated
activities.
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GRADUATION 2010
Please complete this form and return to your homeroom teacher
with payment on or before Friday, May 14.
The costs for the end-of-year activities and graduation are indicated below. Please fill in the amount
for each activity that your student is participating in on the blank lines to the right.
Graduation Gown $19.00 __________
Dinner Dance $35.50 __________
Class Trip to Frogbridge (all-inclusive) $45.50 __________
Total Enclosed (If all three activities selected, total is $100)
__________
Please return one check for all costs by Friday, May 14. Please make the check payable to
Memorial Junior School. Enclose the check with this form in an envelope marked with the
student’s name and homeroom teacher.
No student will be denied participation in graduation-related activities because of a lack of money.
Requests for financial deferment may be made through Mr. Wasko's office.
PERMISSION SLIP
8th Grade Class Trip
Due: Friday, May 14, 2010
________________________________________________
Student Name
has my permission to go on
a class trip to Frogbridge.
________________________________________________
Parent Signature
Please note: Checks are to be made payable to Memorial Junior School.
Attachment C

Graduation Awards
Highest Achievement In 8th Grade
Sponsored by the Memorial Junior School PTA
Two awards – determined by the sum total of the quality and quantity of a student's accomplishments
across the subject areas: including academic grades and special subject grades, class participation, and
enthusiasm for learning. Awards determined by teachers of 8th grade students and administrators.
American Legion Award
Sponsored by Whippanong Post #155 and American Legion Auxiliary
Two awards – one boy and one girl – determined by courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, citizenship,
scholastic achievement and school involvement. Awards determined by teachers of 8th grade students and
administrators.
Excellence In Social Studies
Sponsored by the Memorial Junior School Sunshine Committee
Two awards – Awards determined by classroom performance including: letter grades, class participation,
and enthusiasm for learning. Awards determined by 8th grade social studies teachers.
Excellence In Science
Sponsored by Flight Officer Robert G. Gulick Post 5352 to a boy and by the Auxiliary to a girl
Two awards – Awards determined by classroom performance including: letter grades, class participation,
and enthusiasm for learning. Awards determined by 8th grade science teachers.
Excellence In Mathematics
Sponsored by the Hanover Township Administrators Association
Two awards – Awards determined by classroom performance including: letter grades, class participation,
and enthusiasm for learning. Awards determined by 8th grade math teachers.
Excellence In Language Arts
Sponsored by the Hanover Township Education Association
Two awards – Awards determined by classroom performance including: letter grades, class participation,
and enthusiasm for learning. Awards determined by 8th grade language arts teachers.
Patricia Parnow Memorial Award For Achievement In Reading
Sponsored by the Hanover Township School Community
Two awards – determined by classroom performance including: letter grades, class participation, and
enthusiasm for learning. Awards determined by 8th grade reading teachers.
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Excellence In World Language
Sponsored by the Memorial Junior School World Language Department
One award for Spanish and one award for French – Award determined by classroom performance
including: letter grades, class participation, and enthusiasm for learning. Awards determined by 8th grade
world language teachers.
Felix R. Smiecinski Technology Award
Sponsored by the Smiecinski Family
One award – Award determined by classroom performance, enthusiasm for learning, and class
participation. Award selection by the technology teacher and administrative personnel.
Virginia Swartz Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Swartz Family
One award – Awarded to a student in recognition of fulfilling his/her learning potential. Award
determined by the Memorial Junior School staff.
Excellence In Performing Arts
Sponsored by the Elizabeth Ann Seton, Knights of Columbus Council 6904
Two awards – Awards represent demonstrated performance skills, enthusiasm for learning about music,
and participation in school music activities. The awards are determined by the music teachers.
Fred S. Rhodes Memorial Award For Excellence In Fine Arts
Sponsored by the Hanover Township School Community
Two awards – Awards represent demonstrated art skills, enthusiasm for learning about art, and
participation in art activities in the school and in the community. The awards are determined by the art
teacher.
Outstanding Athletes
Sponsored by the Memorial Junior School Physical Education/Athletic Department
Two awards – Awards represent demonstrated excellence in athletics, participation in a variety of school
athletic sports, personal enthusiasm, and cooperation. The awards are determined by the physical
education teachers and athletic coaches.
Stephanie Bindas Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Memorial Junior School PTA
Two awards – Awarded to students who have maintained good academic records in health education and
readily offer assistance to other people. The awards are determined by the physical education/health
teachers.
Sportsmanship Award
Sponsored by the Memorial Junior School Physical Education/Athletic Department
Two awards – Awarded to students who have demonstrated continued outstanding sportsmanship. Awards
are determined by the physical education teachers and athletic coaches.
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Service Award
Sponsored by the Cedar Knolls Fire Department and First Aid Squad
Two awards - Awarded to students who have demonstrated service to school and/or community. Awards
determined by the guidance counselors and administrative personnel.
Dorothy Cook Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Whippany
One award – Awarded to a student in good academic standing who has helped to improve school life
through diligence and dedication. Any 8th grade teacher can recommend an honor roll student. Award is
determined by a closed ballot vote by teachers of 8th grade students, guidance, and administrative
personnel.
Leo L. Halko Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Whippany
One award – Awarded to a student who has helped improve school and community life through service.
Any 8th grade teacher can recommend a student. Award is determined by a closed ballot vote by teachers
of 8th grade students, guidance, and administrative personnel.
Hannah H. McEwan Kindness Cup
Sponsored by the FMBA Local 109 Hanover Township Professional Firefighters Association
One award – Awarded to a student who has consistently demonstrated kindness to others. Any 8th grade
teacher can recommend a student. Award is determined by a closed ballot vote by teachers of 8th grade
students, guidance, and administrative personnel.
Citizenship Award
Sponsored by the Hanover Township Policemen's Benevolent Association
One award – Awarded to a student who has demonstrated care and support for people in the school and in
the community, has participated in school activities, and has been helpful to students and to teachers. Any
8th grade teacher can recommend a student. Award is determined by a closed ballot vote by teachers of
8th grade students, guidance, and administrative personnel.
Marine Lance Corporal Christopher B. Cosgrove III Memorial Award
Sponsored by the Cosgrove-Bowie Family
One award – Awarded to a student who exemplifies courage, citizenship, honor, and character to improve
school and community through service; served as a positive role model for members of the student body.
Award is determined by closed ballot vote by teachers of 8 th grade students, guidance, and administrative
personnel.
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Memorial Junior School
Diploma Name Form
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Please print your 8 th grade student’s name below exactly as you
would like it to appear on his/her diploma.
This form should be returned to the homeroom teacher by Friday,
May 14. Thank you.
(Print Student’s Name for Diploma)
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
Attachment B

Student Name ___________________
Homeroom Teacher_______________
Service Awards Information
Several awards given at graduation are based on service to the school and community, as listed in the
graduation packet. Please list below services you have performed during your years here at Memorial
Junior School. Examples of service include volunteer work at a hospital, participation with the yearbook
and/or newspaper, church/temple activities, scouts, etc. Please review the list with your parents and
have them sign it. Return this to your homeroom teacher by Friday, May 14.
SCHOOL SERVICE:
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COMMUNITY SERVICE:
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Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________________
Please print parent/guardian name: _________________________________________
Attachment A