McCarthy 8th Grade
End of Year Activities - 2025
Hello McCarthy Families,
I hope you are doing well as we get ready to wind down another school year. This message contains an overview of the upcoming events as well as the permission form needed so your child(ren) can participate. This information only addresses events that are off campus or outside of school hours. There will be other on-site events for the students (ice cream social, yearbook signing, Team Olympics, etc.). Please review and reach out with any questions.
Please understand that students who are not meeting behavioral and/or academic expectations at McCarthy will not be able to participate in the field trip to Mel's, and/or the 8th Grade Dance, in addition to other school consequences. I am hopeful that we will have 100% participation, but it is important that families and students realize the possible outcome based on student's behavior.
Thank you in advance for your support and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Stay well,
Jeff
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Mel's Funway Outing *ALL PERMISSION FORMS AND PAYMENTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN COLLECTED FOR THIS EVENT
Trip to Mel’s Funway in Litchfield, NH
WHEN: Thursday, June 12th RAIN OR SHINE
TIME: 9:00 AM to 2:15 PM - Students will return in time to take their regular bus home.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. Students are discouraged from bringing any items of value on the buses and/or to the venue. Students will be solely responsible for any items that are stolen, lost or damaged.
2. Students must be mindful that they represent McCarthy Middle School and the town of Chelmsford. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
3. Students must be dressed appropriately. The student handbook applies whether students are in school or on a trip.
GRADE 8 DRESS-UP DANCE
8th GRADE DRESS UP DANCE- at the McCarthy Middle School Gymnasium & Cafeteria
WHEN: Friday, June 13th
TIME: 7:00 pm to 9:00 PM (pictures at 6:30)
COST: No Charge
Dance Expectations
The 8th Grade Dress Up Dance is an exciting culminating event for our students as they make the leap together into high school. The important thing to remember is that this is a dress up dance, not a prom or semi-formal. It is not designed to be a date/limo/corsage/gown wearing event, but a time for 8th graders to come together and celebrate their time at the McCarthy.
1. Students are expected to be in school for a full day on the day of the dance. A doctor’s note would be required if the student had to leave school for an appointment.
2. No tuxedos/ formal prom dresses/ corsages.
3. Dates are not encouraged or necessary. This is not a prom.
4. The recommendations about what to wear are the same as they have been for the past several years at both Parker & McCarthy. Students not dressed in accordance with the dress code below will be asked to leave, and a parent will be required to pick them up. They may return if they are dressed appropriately.
Attire Expectations:
Clothes should fit well, not too tight, not too loose.
A shirt with a collar, and dress pants (We encourage students not to wear sweatpants/track pants or jeans).
Dresses, or skirts and blouses. NO prom dresses. Halter tops and spaghetti straps are acceptable, but the dress must be middle-school appropriate including proper length and body coverage.
Students should wear comfortable shoes!
GRADE 8 MOVE-UP DAY AT CHS
McCarthy Middle School
Email: parksj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://mccarthy.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 250 North Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5122
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