Washington D.C. 8th grade behavior expectations, and Dec. conference prep!!

Greetings!
It can’t possibly be December tomorrow, can it?!
8th grade advisory groups will be having a hard conversation about what it means to “rise to the occasion”.  With the very special Washington D.C. trip in May comes some high expectations for behavior.  Advisors will be making plans for their advisees for how to stay on track to ensure a smooth winter into spring.  What are your strategies for being your best self every day? How do you say no to temping friends who might be making poor choices? See below for the specifics. Ask your advisor or an administrator if you have any questions!
6th and 7th grade groups will of course be preparing for December conferences (Dec. 8th/9th of next week.)  Do you have your script ready? Example work to show parents?  A service learning plan?!

Letters to Veterans. Thank you for your service.

Below see one of 50 letters to troops attached to candy that ESM students, families and community members donated.  Thank you thank you thank you to all! Especially our veterans- those who have or are currently working to keep our country safe.

Operation Gratitude Candy give-back and DRESS FOR SUCCESS!

Students (and parents) chose generosity over cavities this fall as hundreds of pounds of candy were donated to OPERATION: GRATITUDE and treats for troops! Wow! Student reps collected candy all week that will be sent to troops overseas.  Who doesn’t want a snickers bar from home? :-)

See also pics below from DRESS to IMPRESS dress down day for professional attire.  For $1 or 15TT, students purchased the fun dress down day by wearing clothes of their future career.  Cool! Over $300.00 was raised for “Dress for Success” a non-profit that gives clothing to women in need to look interview-ready. 

Our bag ripped on the way to the car!!! Student reps called it “torture” having to organize candy without getting to eat any.  They did it though, with honor and pride for their cause.