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Update 5/29/2020
Posted by Mirel Rivera on 5/29/2020 6:00:00 PMGreetings Titan families, this is Principal Ryan Shaw with an update..
Locker clean out and book return is scheduled for 7th graders on Tuesday June 2nd and 6th graders on Wednesday, June 3rd. To ensure social distancing protocols time slots for this are assigned by last name. There will be only one point of entry and exit that will be at the Turn Around Gate. Only the student and up to One adult can come onto the campus for the clean out. Please bring your math book, any library books and novels to turn in. If you have a music class bring your music book and instrument if you checked the instrument out from the school. Unless you are leaving the district, keep your tablet and charger over the summer. Social distancing protocols will be followed and face masks are required. There will be a make up day on Tuesday June 9th if you cannot make this Tuesday. This message is being sent by email and will be posted on the school website. The time slots assigned are
On Thursday June 4th we are having a time to recognize our 8th grade students with a drive through recognition and pick up event. During the pick up students will receive their 8th grade tshirts and 8th grade promotion certificates. To fit with district, county and state requirements the event will be completely drive through and you will have a time assigned to you by last name to come to campus. One car per 8th grade family. Parents, you will enter the school at the main office parking lot and continue to drive up through the gates onto the High School. Continue past the staff parking lot turning left onto the access road. From there you will be directed to turn left and follow the road past the 500’s and gym locker room. Along the route there will be signs of congratulation, Teachers and Staff waiving, and the mentioned goodies. This is a drive through event and all participants will need to remain in their car. The PTO is collecting signs congratulating the 8th grade class. If you would like to make or donate a sign to the PTO please call or text 707–548-6243 to arrange drop off or pick up no later than Tuesday, June 2 at 2 PM.
The time slots assigned are:
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