LEO by Ms. Ripken

2025 Promotion & 8th Grade Activities 

End-of-Year Costs 

The end-of-year costs add up to about $205 per student and include all activities & supplies (Great America, Paw Prints, Memory Boards, Dinner Dance, Class Gift to the School, etc). 

We did a great job with fundraising this year! 

The total due is $50 after fundraising efforts. Please pay by April 11th in the front office with Ms. Rebecca. She can take a credit card/debit card, cash, or a check made out to Lammersville Elementary School. 

- If your child is attending only the dance, then it is $40 

- If your child is attending only Great America, then it is $30. 

- If your child is not attending either event, then it is $20 for memorabilia and supplies. 

Promotion Gowns

Cost: $25

 Promotional gowns have been ordered. Also, payment for your gowns is due now.  The cost is $25.  You can purchase online, click here, or credit card/debit card, cash, or a check made out to Lammersville Elementary School.  This is an additional cost from above. You can pay online or in the school office. 

Paw Prints 

Pictures for pawprints will be taken on March 27th along with promotion photos. Paw prints will be hung up in the gym for the dance and promotion. Students will take them home on the last day of school. 

Baby Pictures for Yearbook and Slideshow

You need to send your baby photos for the yearbook and 8th-grade slideshow. Preferable in jpeg or png format and not blurry. You can email me the images. Due February 28.  

Memory Boards 

Each student will create a memory board that includes pictures of their memories here at Lammersville (as well as any previous schools) and their memories from growing up. Other people can be in the pictures (like family pictures, friend groups, etc). Please just make sure all photos are appropriate for school (ex: no bathtub baby pictures ��) as the boards are hung up for all people to see in the gym for the entire month. 

Ms. Stiles will provide you with the board on March 7th. 

Boards will be due no later than May 2nd, but they can be turned in earlier.

Do’s and Don’ts for the Boards

DO’s

Have your name on the board

Cute pictures

Vertical or horizontal orientation

Make it colorful

Get permission from parents about pictures you can use

Use copies of photos

Use only one side of the board

DON’Ts

Make it so heavy it won’t hang up

Put original pictures on the board

Put items on both sides of the board

Activity Restriction 

Please keep in mind the activity restriction contract you & your student signed at the beginning of this year. Progress reports and report card grades both count for restrictions. Please reach out if you have any questions about your student’s progress, missing work, or restrictions. Restriction also includes behavior choices and attendance. If you are unsure if your student is at risk for restriction, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Field Trip 

Friday, May 16

Time: 8:05 am- 6 pm

Cost: $30

We will be attending Great America on Friday, May 16th. Arrive at school at your normal time of 8:05 am. We will be leaving school at 8:30 am and returning to school around 5:30 to 6:00 pm depending on traffic. We will send updates on our estimated arrival time if we are running late. 

8th Grade Dinner/Dance 

Friday, May 9th 

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Cost: $40 

The theme is Paris Nights. The food being catered in is WingStop. Students will receive a Google Form to send in their orders prior. 

Parent volunteers will be needed before the dance for set up and after the dance for clean up. We will not need any chaperones during the dance. 

Students will first see the 2024-2025 yearbook, view the slideshow that will be shown to parents at promotion, and see the memo boards. 

Please refer to the district dress code policy for evening attire. Students who violate the dress code must change before being allowed into the dance. 

Promotion Night 

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 

Time: 5:15 pm

Cost: $20

The slideshow will start at 5:15 pm sharp! Seating will be on a first come first served basis with a promotion ticket. Each family will receive 8 tickets. You can add your name to a waiting list if you need more than 8. The waiting list is first come first served.

If you have any questions please email me,

Ms. Ripken