8th Grade

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

It’s time to CELEBRATE our graduating 8th graders with a BIG BASH. Let’s make this DANCE PARTY one they will never forget!  There’s a lot to look forward to with a DJ, PHOTO BOOTH, fresh hot MINI DONUTS, a delicious selection of crafted SLIDERS and fresh-out-of-the fryer FRENCH FRIES! The cafeteria will be transformed to be a celebratory venue for our 8th graders to create magical and lasting memories together.  Special thanks to the amazing custom menu from our very own Lincoln parent at Vucacious Catering, serving beef, chicken, veggie sliders and hot french fries!

For a SUCCESSFUL event, WE NEED YOU!  Below are the volunteer opportunities to play YOUR part to make the magic happen.

8TH GRADE PARENTS:  Strength and physical assistance is needed to arrange tables on the lawn and other large items.  Creative and crafty persons, and many helpful hands are needed for decorating. The more hands and help we have, the more smoothly this day will go.

– Thursday, 6/1 –  party prep 1pm-3pm
– Friday, 06/02 – set up from 1:30pm-6:45pm and clean up from 9:30pm-11:30pm (or until done)

8th Grade Parents Sign Up Here!

6th/7th GRADE PARENTS – this is a unique opportunity to glimpse into your student’s future Lincoln experience by being one of the chaperones for this party.  Your volunteering opportunities include options to help with prep and clean-up, but most importantly we need CHAPERONES from 7:00pm-9:30pm during the dance…  the 8th graders clearly don’t want their parents around embarrassing them!

6th/7th Grade Parents Sign Up Here!

Please click on your respective links to sign up today! Your volunteering helps make great events like this possible and creates lasting memories your kids!

The 8th Grade class is heading to Six Flags Magic Mountain! The Six Flags trip will kick off a fun and exciting last few weeks of Middle School for these kiddos. Our 8th Grade students have the following exciting activities student activities to look forward to during their final weeks at Lincoln:

• Six Flags Trip – Tues 5/30
• 8th Grade Dance – Fri 6/2
• 8th Grade Beach Day – Mon 6/5
• Yearbook Signing Day – Wed 6/7
• Graduation Ceremony – Fri 6/9
• Graduation Present

Aside from the excitement and fun that your child will experience at these class events, they will provide valuable bonding and memory-making experiences for every 8th-grade student. We need help from our parents and community partners to make it possible for the entire class to attend these special events together. All students will participate in these events regardless of donations. The cost for these events for each student is as follows:

• Six Flags Day Trip – $150
• 8th Grade Dance – $25
• 8th Grade Beach Day, Yearbook Signing Day, Culmination Day , Graduation Present – $50

TOTAL: $225.00 per student

Donations can be made on the PTSA website to the 8th Grade Promotion Fund or via check payable to LMS PTSA (please note 8th Grade Promotion & child’s name)

We would like to thank you, our valuable 8th-grade families, for your continued support and generous donations. You will be receiving more details about the other events over the next couple of weeks. Please feel free to reach out president@lmsptsa.org with any questions.

Please read this very important letter from the school administration with information for year-end 8th Grade Promotion Activities. It includes important information about the special activities and events that have been planned as part of the culmination of our children’s eighth-grade year. Eligibility requirements, as well as specific dates, times, and acceptable attire for each event are outlined below. 

May 18 & 19: Color Guard Workshop 

The Samohi Band is holding workshops for any interested Samohi students, including incoming 9th graders, for our 2023/2024 color guard. This group is vital to the success of our competitive marching band, and has their own competitive group during the second semester.

The group meets during zero period, and students receive PE credit for the class. This is a great way to meet over 100 students, make room in your schedule for other electives, add to the college “brag sheet”, and be part of something special on our campus. If you have any questions, please let Mr. McKeown know at komckeown@smmusd.org

8th Grade Families:

Upload your child(ren)’s baby/toddler photo to TreeRing to include in the yearbook at no cost! Share pictures of your 8th grader as an adorable little baby or as curious little toddler with us.

In addition – Recognition Ads are on sale for $50.

Examples of Baby/Toddler Pictures

LMS 8th Grade Families –

Santa Monica High School Athletics tryouts are coming up! In order to participate in a high school competitive sport, a student must attend a tryout conducted by the coach of the program. Students must attend all tryout dates/times unless otherwise noted by the coach.

Students can play multiple sports throughout the year as long as they are not in the same season of play. Students must be enrolled at Santa Monica High School to participate in tryouts.

What to do prior to tryouts:

• Complete the Sports Physical Exam form. This form must be completed and signed by a doctor (physical exams are valid for one year from date of exam).
• Pre-register for each sport you are interested in on the Registration link & upload required documents through registration link:
  • Sports Physical Exam form signed by a doctor
  • Proof of medical insurance
  • For specific tryout procedures and questions, please email the head coach.

Be sure to check schedule updates prior to your tryout.

For questions, please contact Brenda Osaki, Senior Office Specialist Activities & Athletics, Santa Monica High School at 310-395-3204 x71536.