Students are being asked to use their planners in ELA this trimester. We are encouraging them to use this tool not only at school but also at home as a way to build strong organizational habits. Help support your child’s executive functioning skills by checking their planner with them at home!

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Message for 8th grade parents…

Dear Parents, 

It is that time! Time to create your 8th grade parent dedications. This is a space in the yearbook (⅓ of a page) where you have the opportunity to create a special dedication for your child. Traditionally, these have been a message and collage of pictures, but ultimately it is your decision. Here are some things to keep in mind. 

• Dedications are prepared by parents. You choose and arrange the pictures with/without message and send the final product to me (tcouture@gisu.org). You could do a powerpoint slide or use an app like pic-collage. Please do not send pictures and messages separately for yearbook staff to put together. I am happy to help if you need it. I also have many samples from the past I could share with you to get you started. 

• It is one-third of a page so even though it may be tempting to put in A LOT of pictures if you have too many, the pictures are tiny and may be hard to see in the final product. 

• Dedications are due May 9th.

• There is no cost

Separate page: Please send a baby picture (separately) as well for the “guess that 8th grade baby page”

Please feel free to reach out with questions.

Tara Couture

Community service for 8th graders: Just a friendly reminder that all 8th graders must complete 10 hours of community service to graduate from Folsom school! Most are finished already, but a number of students have hours of volunteering to go. Reach out to Mr. Nolan with any questions. TNolan@gisu.org