Dear families of 8th graders,

As the academic year comes to a close, we wanted to extend our warmest congratulations to your child on completing middle school amidst the challenges of the last 3 years posed by the pandemic. Recall that when our 6th graders started at Clarke it was a delayed, virtual start! We have come a long way since that day and believe it calls for a celebration!

Join us Monday evening, June 12th (see invitation) for a picnic to commemorate this significant milestone and create a memorable experience for our graduating students and their families, Rain date will be June 21st. Let's come together as a community and celebrate our students' achievements and acknowledge the exciting journey ahead as they enter high school. Enjoy the moment! No time to pack a picnic? Pizza pre-orders (at cost) are available until June 9th, for $12 each pizza.

To make this picnic a success, we need parent volunteers. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will play a vital role in creating a joyful and uplifting atmosphere for our students. Please sign up here. Though the event is only for 8th grade families, parents of 6th and 7th graders are invited to help "pay it forward!"

Once again, congratulations to your child on their successful completion of middle school. Let us join hands to celebrate their achievements, embrace the future, and create beautiful memories together. We are excited to see you at the picnic!

Your 8th Grade Moving-On Committee:

• Morra Aarons-Mele

• Mary Lynn Burke

• Ruth Cheung

• Natalie Cohen

• Cameron Hickey

• Anu Laiho

• Nicco Mele

• Karin Ornstein

• Emily Sayre

• Eva Shah

• Yvonne Yao