MJHS 8th Grade Information

The 8th graders will take their class trip to Great America on Thursday, May 21st. On the day of the trip, students must arrive at Memorial (wearing trip t-shirt) and report to Home Base as usual. They will depart for Great America on buses shortly after arrival (students must be on time for school or they will miss the bus). Students will have vouchers for lunch to eat at a restaurant of their choosing within the Great America perimeters. If your child is unable to go on the trip due to an emergency situation, please email your child's Home Base teacher or call the school at 708-474-2383 prior to 8:00 a.m. Arrival back to Memorial is schedule for approximately 7:30 pm. Students will not be permitted to go to Great America if they have discipline issues leading up to the trip. Cameras/phones are allowed on the trip and may be brought into the park, however, they are the responsibility of the individual student to maintain. Reminder, Great America is currently CASHLESS and does not accept any cash. There are NO REFUNDS for this trip.

Our 8th graders will be attending their baseball trip on Tuesday, May 26th. They will go see the Chicago Thunderbolts Baseball Team at Ozinga Field. Student will enjoy some fun in the sun with classmates. On the day of the trip, students must arrive at Memorial (wearing trip t-shirt) and report to Home Base as usual. Students will be provided with lunch at the ballpark (hotdog, chips, and a drink). This trip will take place during the school day, so they will be back in time for dismissal. There are NO REFUNDS for this trip. For questions, please contact your child's Home Base teacher or call the Memorial main office (708-474-2383).

This school year’s promotion ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Fox Pointe outdoor venue of the Village of Lansing. If we have inclement weather, the Memorial staff will plan to move the ceremony inside at Memorial Junior High School. Parents will receive communication if the ceremony needs to be moved to Memorial Junior High School due to inclement weather. Each student will receive 3 tickets (possibly 4) for their promotion ceremony guests (parents/guardians will be notified if 4 tickets will be available). All guests need a ticket for entry including newborns, babies, and small children. The time for the promotion ceremony will be based on the students' grade level team.

Promotion Ceremony

Date: Tuesday, June 2nd

Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry St., Lansing, IL. 60438

Promotion Ceremony Times:

o Team A: Promotion Ceremony Start Time 1:30 pm

8th grade students must arrive by 1:00 pm

o Team B: Promotion Ceremony Start Time 3:45 pm

8th grade students must arrive by 3:15 pm

Please see the map above for Parking at Fox Pointe. Guests attending the MJHS Promotion Ceremonies are encouraged to utilized parking lots D, E, F, G, and H. These parking lots are closest to the Fox Pointe venue, however you are welcomed to utilize the other parking lots (except for parking lot O, which is reserved parking). There are limited handicap parking spaces available at parking lots F and G.

8th Grade Parents and Guardians,

At the conclusion of your child's promotion ceremony, you will be directed to meet students in the waiting area between parking lot N and O. You will have an opportunity to take your personal photos next to celebratory signage. You will be directed to exit the area, and it will be closed off approximately 10 minutes before the start of the next promotion ceremony. I thank you for your cooperation in advance.

ALTERNATIVE PLAN if Needed Due to Inclement Weather

• Date: Tuesday, June 2nd
• Location: Memorial Junior High School, Gymnasium (East/Big Gym), 2721 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL 60438
• 4 Promotion Ceremonies
• Team 8A
• 1st half (Tentatively A - L) - Promotion Ceremony start time 1:30 pm (8th grade students must arrive by 1:15 pm)
• 2nd half (Tentatively M - Z) - Promotion Ceremony start time 2:45 pm (8th grade students must arrive by 2:30 pm)
• Team 8B
• 1st half (Tentatively A - L) - Promotion Ceremony start time 4:00 pm (8th grade students must arrive by 3:45 pm)
• 2nd half (Tentatively M - Z) - Promotion Ceremony start time 5:15 pm (8th grade students must arrive by 5:00 pm)

Email: kross@d158.net
Website: https://www.d158.net/o/mjh
Location: 2721 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL, USA
Phone: (708)474-2383