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The George Washington Middle School administrators, teachers, and PTA volunteers are working hard to plan the final three weeks of school for our 8th Graders. We hope this schedule of festivities and fun will send them off with fond memories of three happy years, precious friendships, and high hopes for the future!
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Friday,
June 5th
Promotion Rehearsal
Team Awards
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Broadcast trough Zoom
8th Grade Field & Food Truck Day
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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ASA soccer games and drills!
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Inflatable obstacle courses!
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Dunk tank for teachers!
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Field games!
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Food trucks!
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Ice cream treats!
Monday,
June 8th
8th Grade Boat Cruise - Dance & Dinner
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Financial assistance may be available. Contact Principal Muse.
Thursday,
June 11th
8th Grade Promotion - ACHS Auditorium
3330 King Street, Alexandria VA 22302
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Promotion will take place this year in the ACHS gym. Families will receive more than 2 tickets, stay tuned for the number of tickets. No overflow area will be available.
✨ Theme & Dress Code
This is a "Dress to Impress" event, so we encourage students to wear their best semi-formal attire for a night of elegance on the water.
As for the specific theme? That is still a surprise! The 8th grade class will be voting, and we will announce the winning theme as soon as it is determined.
📅 Event Schedule & Transportation
We want to ensure everyone has a smooth sailing experience. Please note the following timeline:
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5:30 PM: Buses depart from the GWMS campus for Washington, DC.
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6:00 PM: Arrival at the dock.
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6:30 PM: Boarding begins at Pier 4, 580 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024.
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9:30 PM: Boat returns to the dock.
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10:00 PM: Buses return to GWMS for student pickup.
💳 Logistics & Payment Information
The cost for this event is $85.00 per student, which includes the cruise, dinner, and transportation.
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Payment Collection: Starting this Wednesday, March 4th, funds will be collected during lunch in the cafeteria.
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Installments: To assist with budgeting, payments can be made over time.
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Payment Methods: We accept cash or checks. Please make checks payable to GWMS or George Washington Middle School.
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Final Deadline: All payments must be completed by May 8, 2026.
📝 Important Paperwork
To participate, students must turn in a completed field trip permission form.
Deadline: All field trip forms are due no later than May 1st.
We are looking forward to a fantastic night on the water to close out the school year!
If you have any questions, please contact the 8th grade office.
8th Grade Boat Cruise - Dance & Dinner
FAQs
How Do I Buy an 8th Grade Promotion Shirt?
$20 CASH - Nicole our fabulous VP of Fundraising will be IN the GW lunchroom for 8th graders on: Tuesday Jan 20, Thursday Jan 22, and Tuesday Jan 27.
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Expected delivery in early April
