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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, May 21, 2010 - 8:51 pm
Pamy, is Dylan getting grad announcements?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, May 21, 2010 - 9:48 pm
Yay Northstar!!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 2:26 am
War, no LOL but I could make some! lol
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 5:39 am
I don't think I have ever received an 8th grade graduation announcement.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 10:02 am
Congrats Northstar! I also have a kid about to grad from 8th. (my youngest of 3) I've never heard of grad announcements from 8th grade around here (NorCal) but I have heard of them in other parts of the country. Mapl, I'd be just like you (I am the only one in my office currently) and I don't think you're a scrooge.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 12:03 pm
Since I have been so active in this school I feel like I am graduating! LOL 8th grade graduation was a bigger and more fun time than my HS grad. I had a big party for 8th grade, for HS a bunch of us went to HI. Dylan and his Bff are hosting the grad party we are having at our house. His bff's mom and I are on the ptsa board and have become great friends so we are planning the party. Dylan and Ciara are so excited about it! 
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 1:36 pm
My kids' middle school had huge 8th grade dances and made such a big deal of it all. I just don't remember passing junior high being such a difficult milestone! LOL
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 2:20 pm
imo, it's not that it;s difficult but it is a turning point. Some kids wont go on to the same HS, it's the end of one era and the start of a new one.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 3:05 pm
we split off into different high schools (way back) when i was in middle school, but it just wasn't such a big deal as now.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 6:25 pm
I call my brother, Dean, at least two or three times a week on his cell phone. Tonight I tried calling his cell phone 6 times, and every time I got the voice mail of someone named "Brian". I dialed over over 6 times and gave up. What is going on? I couldn't have dialed wrong 6 times. I actually dialed out the number by hand once speed dial got it wrong the first couple tries.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 7:06 pm
Naja maybe someone (Brian?) stole your brother Dean's cellphone.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 7:10 pm
did you use 1 plus the area code?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 7:36 pm
Yep, I was dialing the right number. Guess what? I finally located where I had written his land-line number and called. He changed his cell number and didn't tell me, and his old cell number already belongs to someone else. That fast.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 9:06 pm
Annie, it's completely opposite here. I can't say my 8th grade graduation was a huge deal but it was an event. Everyone dressed up, we went to the fairgrounds (they had large buildings they rented out) and had a graduation ceremony with family and friends looking on and then afterwards a formal graduation dance for the kids. There were a few parties that weekend that I was invited too, but nothing that was really a big deal (say like gifts or everyone in the family showing up.) Caleb's graduating 8th in a couple weeks and it's not really even an event. They're going to Six Flags for their 8th grade trip (same as we did,) there's an end of school dance for the entire school, and some of the clubs/sports are throwing little parties. For the graduation ceremony, they are splitting the 8th grade class in half. The first half will graduate at 8am, the second half at 10. Kids are being asked to dress in their regular school clothes and parents are being asked to bring no gifts, not even flowers or balloons. About the biggest deal is that as soon as it's over we can take our kids and leave, lol. That's why I was a little shocked when Pamy said something about 8th grade grad announcements, lol! Our school seems to be going out of their way to make it no big deal, between splitting the 8th grade class in half for two ceremonies and no graduation dance.
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Sewmommy
Member
07-06-2004
| Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 5:11 am
Its interesting to see how 8th grade promotion is treated around the country. They are calling it promotion here, reserving the graduation title for the high schoolers. The kids get out a week or so early(as do the seniors) and there was a parent sponsored dance last thursday night. Promotion is on May 25. Some girls have gone crazy with dresses. There are also some parties. As a family we are reserving the big celebration for HS graduation. Her graduating class is only about 125, so only one ceremony.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 9:02 am
The staff at school calls it promotion but parents and kids still call it graduation. Hard to find promotion decorations! LOL They have the big 8th grade dance the Fri before graduation. It is the only night time dance of the year. 6-9pm. The others are from 3-6. The kids get all dressed up for it. Dylan is wearing a purple (school color and one of his favs) blazer, shirt and tie. He will also wear that blazer for Grad since it cost 120! 80's clothes are back and there aint nothing we can do about it! LOL
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 7:12 pm
My son graduates from 8th grade next Saturday; he is one of four children in the graduating class. I sent four invitations to the graduation ceremony: to my parents, my f-i-l and stepmother-in-law, to my stepdaughter & her husband/kids, and to my grandmother. I don't know why, but in the States we seem to make a big deal of kindergarten, 8th grade and high school graduations, but no other years seem to be important. It's weird. I was intending to have a party for my son and to combine it with my nephew, who also graduates from 8th grade this week, but I haven't heard from my sister. She is focused on her new relationship and upcoming wedding; I've tried to get her to pick a date for a combined party for both boys, but she hasn't committed to anything yet. I am past the point of caring now, because I don't have time to plan anything now. My son is upset that I'm not planning to attend his graduation ceremony. I am secretary for an organization that has the first (of only three annual) meetings at exactly the same time, so I'm probably going to do my duty and go to my meeting. My son curses me out, tells me to shut the f*ck up, etc., and I don't think I will be missed. I would like to see the DVD presentation that will shown during the graduation, but other than that don't know of another reason to be there. As for graduation gifts, I don't think anyone should expect to receive money or gifts for 8th grade graduation. High school, sure, but not 8th grade; that's asking too much, and certainly not necessary.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 7:26 pm
your 8th grade son told you to shut the fu? and he still has all his teeth and lives?
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 7:35 pm
Sia, your son is the reason for being at his 8th grade graduation. I dont care if its not a big deal in your area. You need to show your son he is a big deal to you! Im a supervisor over 3 sections at my work and NOTHING there is more important than my son. I am sure your orgainization will understand you missing a meeting for your son. Heck, my son isnt even "officially" on the HS FB team yet and I have put requests to leave early every thurs during fb season. Even if they tell you it doesnt matter if you are there IT MATTERS! Trust me 
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 9:40 am
Oh Sia...I know it is very hurtful the way your son treats you. I think you definitely should go to his grad. Even though he hurts you with his words, he still needs to know that you love him and are there for him. He needs to know that he is more important to you than your meeting. If you don't go, you will be missed by him no matter what he says. Maybe you going will make it a little better between the two of you. ------------ My 8th grader told me that her school does officially call it promotion not graduation. They do wear gowns. The 8th graders have a special field trip and also a dance just for the 8th graders. The girls can wear spaghetti straps dresses for that. (at any other time, those are against the dress code) I ordered a flower lei for her. (We gave her one for 5th grade promotion too.)
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 9:51 am
Regardless of whether it's a big deal to adults, this is the most important thing going on in a child's life at this time. I have a music program to go to today. It's nothing big, but it's the most important thing going on to my 6 year old, so I will treat it accordingly.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 9:55 am
I agree parents should make a big deal out of things like this. It tells kids that their parents really do care, even if they have to be strick with them at the same time. My parents were always active in my life growing up and I did not always like the discipline but now as an adult I have actually thanked them for it.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 10:01 am
My 8th grade graduation was a huge deal. These things represent the reaching of milestone's in life.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 10:37 am
I always took time off to go to my kids things when they were in school. As far as 8th grade graduation, I guess it depends on where you are. Down here there is no 8th grade graduation, dance, trip, nada ... it's simply a promotion to the high school.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 12:07 pm
My kids' school made a big deal of it, I went and acted like it was a big deal even though I do think it's kind of over indulgent. I mean truly, how many don't pass? LOL
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