8th Grade Activities

2024-2025 8th Grade Packet

8th Grade Dues are $150.00

8th grade dues include but are not limited to: cap & gown for Stepping Up Ceremony, yearbook, and admission to the 8th grade dance on June 11 at Vivo in Bayside. The Club Getaway Trip is a separate expense. 

No refunds can be given because we must pay in advance to reserve our party. Pay online at wjps.ticketleap.com/8gradedues/  

Cash payment must be made to Mr. Solimando in room 360, on Tuesdays at the start of 4th period only. The 8th grade contract and permission slip for the dance should be given to Ms. Xanthopoulos.

8th Grade 2025 Vivo Dance Permission Slip.pdf  

8th Grade Contract for Activities 24-25.pdf  

8th Grade 2025 Dues and Dance Form

 

8th Grade Trip to Club Getaway is $110.00

8th Grade Trip to Club Getaway for Monday, May 5 2025 6:45 AM — 3:00 PM EDT

Trip may include climbing wall, scavenger hunts, horseshoes, ping pong, softball tournament, mountain hike, basketball, volleyball, zip line, nature walk 

Pay online at wjps.ticketleap.com/2025clubgetaway/       Cash payment must be made to Mr. Solimando in room 360, on Tuesdays at the start of 4th period only.

The permission slip for Club Getaway should be given to Ms. Xanthopoulos.

 8th Grade Club Getaway Permission Slip.pdf  

Whole 8th Grade Packet

 

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8th grade Activities and Important Dates

Important Dates:

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00 pm Parent 8th grade Meeting at WJPS

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Picture Day

Monday, May 5, 2025 8th Grade Trip to Club Getaway  7 AM Departure (separate fee)

Monday June 9, 2025 8:05 AM Stepping Up Rehearsal in Auditorium

Wednesday June 11th, 2025 at 9:00 am Stepping Up Ceremony WJPS Auditorium (Semi-Formal Attire) (included in dues)

Wednesday June 11th, 2025 at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance at Vivo! 201-10 Cross Island Pkwy Bayside, NY 11360 (included in dues)

Picture Day: December 18, 2024

For the first time ever, 8th grade students will have two poses on picture day. One pose will be in "nice clothes" for the yearbook and the other picture will be in a cap & gown!

There will also be a group picture of the whole grade.

Since all these poses will require extra time, the 8th grade will have its own picture day on December 18, 2024.

Each student will have an appointment time to come to the auditorium.

Students are requested to wear nice clothes for picture day:

  • Dress Neatly: Choose outfits that make you feel confident and comfortable while reflecting your personal style. Think about what you might wear to a family gathering or an afternoon social event.
  • Avoid Formal Evening Wear: While cocktail dresses can be beautiful, they are better suited for formal evening events rather than school picture day.
  • Opt for Casual Elegance: Consider wearing something like a nice shirt or blouse, a simple dress, or smart pants (jackets and ties are not required). These options are perfect for school and will ensure you look great in your photos.

Be on the look out for those appointment times!

  

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Presentation from the 8th grade Workshop

If you missed the workshop, attached is the presentation.

 8th grade Family Workshop 2024.pdf