Cooper Middle School

Cooper Middle School Cobb County School District “A community with a passion for learning” Dr. Vanessa Watkins, Principal

Updated letter for Rites of Passage location and tickets May 17, 2016

Dear 8th Grade Parents/Guardians:

The purpose of the Rites of Passage Ceremony is to honor and celebrate all of the students who have met the requirements for promotion.

The 8th Grade Rites of Passage Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:00 P.M. The location has been changed from South Cobb High School to McEachern High School’s Gymnasium located at 2400 New MacLand Rd, Powder Springs 30127. The phone number to McEachern High School is (770) 222- 3710. Students are expected to arrive at the gym no later than 6:00 P.M. The Ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 P.M.

The Ceremony will include a guest speaker. Due to the capacity limits of McEachern High School, each student will be provided with five (5) guest tickets. Tickets will be given to students during the rehearsal on Thursday, May 19. Students are responsible for making sure that the tickets are given to their parents. Students who are a part of the Ceremony are not required to have a ticket. If a family needs more tickets, they should work with a family who may not need all of their tickets or let us know how we can assist. In order to assist families in need of extras, families who have extra tickets are asked to return them to Ms. Jones by Monday, May 23.

Required attire for the ceremony is as follows: Young Ladies –afternoon dress or skirt, dress pants and blouse; if the dress or blouse is strapless, spaghetti straps or a halter top, an evening jacket or sweater must be worn; the dress or skirt must be knee length. Young ladies will not be allowed to participate if the above requirements are not met. Young Men – pressed collared shirt and dress pants and belt (no sagging pants), tie and jacket (optional). Young men will not be allowed to participate if the above requirements are not met. Dress shoes are also required for both young ladies and young men. NO jeans, t-shirts, gym or tennis shoes, bedroom slippers or beach shoes for either young ladies or young men.

We are looking forward to sharing this special celebration with you and your child. This letter is also posted on the Cooper website (www.cobbk12.org/cooper). Please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Valerie M. Jones 8th grade Assistant Principal

4605 Ewing Road Telephone: 770.819.2438 Fax: 770.819.2440 Austell, Georgia 30106