Need To Know: 8th Grade News
Valley View Middle School
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Promotion Practice: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Promotion Practice will be held on Wednesday morning, May 31, 2023 at Valley View from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Students are expected to arrive at school at 8:00 AM and report to their homeroom class as usual. 8th graders will not be permitted to participate in the promotion ceremony unless he/she attends this practice. Since the 8th grade Magic Mountain Trip will be on Tuesday, May 30th, 8th graders will remain in school following the promotion practice.
8th Grade Awards Night: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Awards Night
We set high academic standards for our students at Valley View and firmly believe in our school motto, “STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.”
Who: 8th Graders
When: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Where: Valley View Outdoor Amphitheater
Time: 6:00 PM
Student Arrival: 5:30 PM Behind the Outdoor Amphitheater
Note: Parents/Guardians received an email notification informing them that their child is receiving an award for their accomplishments and will be recognized at our awards ceremony. Email notifications were sent on Wednesday, May 24th.
Promotion Day: Thursday, June 1, 2023
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
8th graders must meet all requirements to participate in the Promotion Ceremony
DATE: Thursday, June 1, 2023
TIME: 8:00 AM
Students need to report to the blacktop at 7:30 AM. Please do NOT arrive on campus prior to 7:00 AM. Parents and guests should find a seat in the amphitheater seating area. We anticipate the ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes.
PLACE: Valley View Middle School Outdoor Amphitheater
The amphitheater area does NOT provide shade. Unfortunately, the use of umbrellas is not permitted during the ceremony in order not to block the view of other guests. No noisemakers, balloons, large objects, banners, or signs will be allowed at the ceremony. During the ceremony, please remain seated as we do not want to block the view of others
SEATING: There will be seating for 1200 guests which is ample for parents and relatives of our 8th graders! It may be sunny in the morning or it may be overcast; please prepare for the ever changing California weather. Seats may be damp from the weather as well. Of course we will do our best to try and wipe down the chairs. If you would like, you may bring something to wipe down your seat.
PARKING: Parking will be available on the athletic field entrance off of Walnut Street. Please follow the directions of parking staff. Vehicles with state issued handicapped parking passes may park in the Valley View parking lot. Please follow the directions of the parking staff for handicapped parking. If lot is full, you can pull through and drop-off.
STUDENT CEREMONY DRESS CODE:
Students should dress nicely. Outfits that could be worn to a nice restaurant, to a ceremony or to a special show would be most satisfactory.
All dresses should be modest and appropriate for this special family occasion.
Dress shirts and nice pants should be worn. Ties, coat, jacket, suit coat or sweater are optional.
Shoes - Students will be walking on the field and up to the stage, so please wear shoes that are safe and easy to walk in. Sometimes, extremely high heeled shoes can be dangerous and unsafe for this outdoor ceremony.
Students should not bring or have in their possession bags, purses, cell phones, etc. before and during the ceremony as there will be nowhere for them to be stored.
We look forward to seeing you at the Valley View Middle School Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023!
Note: School will be in session on Friday, June 2nd from 8:00 AM until 12:50 PM.
Valley View Middle School
3347 Tapo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Phone: 805-520-6820 Fax: 805-520-6157
School Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Student School Hours: 8:00 AM - 2:35 PM