Letter to 8th Grade Parents (Cap and Gown Pickup and Pictures)

Dear Parent/Guardians of 8th Graders, 

I hope this message finds you and your family healthy and safe. While we await further  information from Governor Pritzker regarding sheltering in place and the possible resumption of  school, St. George CCSD No. 258 must consider alternatives to our traditional events especially  as we near the end of the school year. The unprecedented global pandemic has created  situations that many of us could not have imagined just a few months ago. Major milestones and  events in families’ lives may look very different during this time. 

Although a decision has not been made regarding the St. George CCSD No. 258 Eighth Grade Promotion scheduled for May 4, 2020, the administration is planning for the possibility that we  may be unable to assemble as we do traditionally to honor our students. Just as births, weddings,  birthdays, holidays, graduations and other life events look different to us at this time, it is  important that our community plans for the possibility that our eighth-grade promotion may  require a unique ceremony this year. 

To prepare for the possibility of this unique graduation, cap and gown distribution will occur  curbside at St. George School on Thursday, April 16, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by  appointment. Please see the link below. Please stay in your car and check-in with the school  staff stationed at the curb by the front entrance to the school. You will then proceed in your car  to the Athletic Entrance where school personnel will give you the cap and gown. It is important  that you arrive at your scheduled time so that the distribution can occur smoothly. Please do not  exit your car. Distribution at this time will allow families to press the gown, etc., before  pictures are taken next week. 

If you are unable to pick-up your cap and gown on Thursday, April 16 between 10:00 a.m. and  12:00 p.m., please email Mr. Wells at [email protected] to make alternative arrangements for  pick-up. 

On Monday, April 20, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Image Group, the District’s photographer,  will be at St. George School to take pictures of your eighth-grade student in cap and gown  (including tassel). Students will sign up (link below) to enter through the main entrance for the  photographer in the LRC or to enter on the side gym door for the photographer in the  gym. Students being photographed in the LRC should wait curbside at the front entrance.  Students being photographed in the gym should wait curbside at the athletic entrance. Order  forms for graduation pictures will be emailed to you later this week. All students and parents  should remain in their cars until the student only is directed by the school staff to enter  the school. The St. George Community creates a world-class educational environment that employs technology and quality classroom instruction  to help our children become global independent thinkers, lifelong learners, and productive members of society. 

It is important for everyone’s health and safety that we practice social distancing by following  these procedures. The appointment times are scheduled at 5-minute intervals so it is important  that students arrive on time in their caps and gowns ready to be photographed. 

We understand the possibility of a non-traditional ceremony may be upsetting or disappointing  to you or your student. Please be assured that St. George School CCSD No. 258 will do everything possible to create a unique ceremony that is memorable for your student and family  and honors this milestone in your student’s life. We will provide additional information to you as  we learn more from the governor. 

Please use the following link to reserve your timeslots: 

Cap & Gown Pickup Sign-Up 

Cap & Gown Pictures Sign-Up 

Please continue to stay healthy and safe.  

Sincerely, 

Helen Boehrnsen 
Superintendent

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