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Alton Lindsay Middle School

Home of the Mighty Lions
1636 Briarfield Road
Hampton, Virginia 23661
Phone: (757) 825-4560 Fax: (757) 825-4839
Angela Byrd-Wright, Principal
Deon Garner, Assistant Principal

Carla Montgomery, Assistant Principal

Shaun Howard, Behavior Specialist

RE: EIGHTH GRADE ACTIVITIES

Dear Parent/Guardian of Eighth Graders:
I am excited to announce the multiple activities that we have planned for your child as they conclude their eighth grade year
here at Lindsay. Our teachers and staff are working hard to provide memorable activities and experiences for your child.

Please be mindful that any student receiving any SIPS or OSS beginning April 20th will NOT be able to
participate in any of the activities listed below.
June 4

June 5

June 6

Presidents Award for Educational Excellence Ceremony and Breakfast

This awards program recognizes the following eighth grade students:
3.5 GPA or higher
A Honor Roll for the entire year
A/B Honor Roll for the entire year
B Honor Roll for the entire year
Perfect Attendance for the entire year
Students meeting one or more of the above criteria will receive a separate letter detailing this event. The
dress code noted below regarding promotion ceremonies will be observed.
Eighth Grade Semi-Formal Dance, 7 9 pm
Dress Code:
Ladies
! Dresses may not be cut below the bust line.
! Dresses may not be backless.
! Dresses may not be strapless.
! Dresses may not have midriffs exposed (including both the front and the sides).
! Dresses may not be shorter than or have a slit that is two inches above the knee.
! Undergarments should not be visible.
Gentlemen
! You may wear a suit or tux (no jeans).
! You may not sag your pants.
! Undergarments should not be visible.
8th Grade Busch Gardens Trip
This trip is available to the first 100 students that sign-up for the trip who have also participated in either
After School Tutoring or Saturday School.

Promotion Ceremony Guidelines

Not only will students be recognized for promotion to the ninth grade but also for a variety of other achievements. Signout sheets will be available after your childs team assembly. Please arrive on time as our students will process in
promptly at the designated start time.
Dress Code: Business Casual (No shorts or jeans!)
Ladies
! Dresses may not be cut below the bust line.
! Dresses may not be backless.
! Dresses may not be strapless.
! Dresses may not have midriffs exposed (including both the front and the sides).
! Dresses may not be shorter than or have a slit that is two inches above the knee.
! Undergarments should not be visible.
Gentlemen
! You must wear a collared shirt or polo shirt.
! You may wear a tie or bowtie.
! You may not sag your pants.
! Undergarments should not be visible.

June 10
June 11

House C & SOAR Promotion Ceremony 9:30 10:15 am

House B Promotion Ceremony 9:30 10:15 am
House A Promotion Ceremony 12:30 1:15 pm

We look forward to sharing in the celebration with your child and your families as we conclude this school year. Should you
have any questions, please be sure to contact the main office and share with the office staff your childs team. A message will be
left for either one of the teachers of that team to contact you or Mrs. Carla Montgomery, Assistant Principal (Grade 8).

HOUSE A
Mr. Crawford
Mrs. Edmonds
Mrs. Ferguson
Mr. Ribeiro

HOUSE B
Mr. Diggs
Mrs. Frazier
Mrs. Johnson
Ms. Webb

HOUSE C
Ms. Paige
Mr. Jones
Mr. Smith
Ms. Roe

SOAR
Mr. Richardson
Mrs. Way

SUPPORT TEAM
Ms. Chambers
Mrs. Foster
Dr. Palmer
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Jackson

As always, we thank you for your support of your child. We look forward to a wonderful and successful conclusion to this
school year.
Warmest regards,
Angela Byrd-Wright, Principal