Eighth Grade
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Party/Gifts For an 8Th Grade Graduation?
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on May 29, 2011
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My daughters graduate from 8th grade the week after next. I had not intended to have a party (for a few reasons). My plan was to attend their graduation with a few clo...
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- Hi K., I am a bit late responding. I am amazed how parents want to through such a huge party for 8th grade. My son is graduating at the end of June and we are having ...
- My brother has his 8th grade graduation on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything about parties or gifts. We are attending the ceremony, then taking him and a couple friends...
- Our school has an awards ceremony for the 20% of kids (although anyone can attend) receiving an award. Afterward is a dance/party for the class members only with teac...
Eighth-grade Graduation
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on May 18, 2011
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My child is graduating from eighth grade soon. We debated back and forth about having a family party and finally decided to go ahead with it. My husband's family all l...
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- If you want the party and the stuff that goes with it then just do it and don't listen to what others say! :) Any excuse you want to have a party is a good reason for ...
- For my kids, we did nothing formal. My daughter had a cute dress and got her hair done. We got my son a nice outfit. Of course we took pictures. They had a dance at ...
- Everyone I know celebrates 8th grade graduations. I had one and that was a long time ago.
Graduation Gift
Asked by M. from Denver
on May 21, 2009
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Hi ladies, My niece graduates from 8th grade tomorrow night. Any ideas on a graduation gift for an eighth grader who has it all?
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- Hi M., Can you give a belated gift? Arbonne has some amazing FYI (for young individuals) wash, body butter, mist, lipglosses & sugar scrubs all with yummy scents. The...
- M.! 8th grade is such a hard year to buy for, especially if they have 'everything'. I always found when I worked in a salon 8th grade girls loved getting gift card...
- You have a big heart to worry about your niece's graduation - especially with three kids of your own. What about a nice journal? Not necessarily a "diary" but a nice...
Holding My Daughter Back in 3Rd Grade and Visual Processing Disorder
Asked by G.R. from San Diego
on October 11, 2009
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I really could use some help on this one. When my daughter finished 1st grade she was behind and we thought about holding her back but she improved enough to move her ...
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- Hi, I can relate to this in 2 ways. first, I was held back in the eighth grade after skipping the 3rd altogether. It did-not help. I spent 4 years trying to learn the ...
- You might want to have her vision tested (not just for glasses but for vision therapy.) Our granddaughter has a lazy eye and vision therapy has been a great help. Sh...
- My best friend is holding back her daughter this year and having her repeat third grade. They moved her to a private school to do it so it would be easier for her. I...
Plans for 1St Day of School (1St Grade).
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on August 3, 2011
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Do you do anything special for your kids on their first day of (full time) school? If you work full time, do you plan on taking off the first day of school to drop of...
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- I normally take the first day off, but since I think I'll be in a brand new job, I won't be able to this year. I make sure to take TONS of pictures. I cry every year b...
- Every year I take a picture of them on the first day of school. When they were younger we might have a special snack when they came home on that first day and special ...
- I always take my children to school every day, so yes, I do drop my children off. At our school, the first day of school is always started with a Rose Ceremony firs...
Consequences for Grades and Homework
Asked by N.H. from Stockton
on February 25, 2008
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Some ideas on consequences for bad grades/motivation to do better. My son is struggling in school. Do I punish for bad grades i.e grounding or money for each good grad...
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- Hi N., Maybe you should have him tested, it could be his learning style and all kids have different learning styles. Maybe try to get him some tutoring and see if ...
- Have him checked out for ADHD and learning disabilities to rule those out. The school can do some testing but do it right away as there is a window of time that the sc...
- HI N., You state that your son is "struggling in school" yet you want to know if you should "punish for bad grades"? I have always felt the positive approach is the ...
Advice on Children Transitioning from Private School to a Public High School
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on May 4, 2010
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This is way in future for us but weighing heavily on my mind...Our three children will attend a private Catholic school until 8th grade. After that they may have to g...
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- My niece started our public high school this year after 1-8 of a combo of homeschooling and attending a Christan school thru grade 8. She had a big "mean girls" probl...
- It is also myself that has had experience in this. I went from a private school preschool-8th grade then to a public school. My high school wasn't too big, but was a ...
- My kids didn't go from private to public, but we moved around a lot. In my daughter's junior year, a teacher asked the class to raise their hands if they had been in m...
Preparing Early for College
Asked by L.R. from Houston
on September 10, 2010
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Does anyone have any suggestions for websites or other places to start applying for scholarships. My daughter is an eighth grader and I know we need to start early. ...
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- 8th grade is a bit early for applying for scholarships. It is NOT too early to have college visits. I think it is important for students to understand the importanc...
- It's way too early. You could start with a savings plan (your state may have one - check with high school guidance). The high school SHOULD have a program for colleg...
- Fast Web. But yes, 8th grade's a little early.
Grades
Asked by A.L. from Seattle
on February 3, 2012
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Hi. My daughter has always been a good student, getting 3s and 4s in her private school. Last year she moved to a public junior high, and shes an 8th grade now. She ha...
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- Perhaps you should stand back and consider the added pressures and stress public school brings. Clearly it has been a shock for her. Maybe try a different approach and...
- Huh? Too hard on her? What are you doing? I wouldn't ban her from reading, rather I would have her do something pro-active with PE. Require her to spend 30 minutes...
- honestly, it does sound to me like you are too tough. How can you ban your kid from reading? Reading is good for her. I was never a good reader, but my daughter who is...
Seeking Moms Feedback on How to Help My Son with Math
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on April 18, 2009
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Hello Mamasource friends,
I really need your feedback, love and support. My 13 yo is in the 7th garde and really does well in school, he has a big heart and really...
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- Get a tutor. Most all kids we know have them. My daughter is in 8th grade honors and going to 9th grade honors. She and 98% of her friends (also in honors) have pri...
- the previous posters offer sounds awesome! Sounds like the perfect solution to have a tutor. Math is fun and it makes sense pretty much only when you have a good teac...
- You might could find a toutor. Sometimes one persons method to explain a math problem is different than another, and it will just click. I had one teacher that I didn'...
