End of Year Check List

We've created a handy checklist to help you prepare for the end of the year and moving forward to high school. 

• Fill Out the Permission Form. In the parent packet, above. Permissions form needs to be turned in as soon as possible and no later than Friday, April 3, 2026.

• Make your 8th Grade Payment. Lots of fun is planned for the 8th graders, so please purchase your student's cost of the trip to Knott's Berry and the Falcon Fiesta. This is returned with your permission form.  This is managed by the front office, through the AOMS Webstore. 

• Buy your 8th Grade Add-ons. These are additional items available through the PTSA Website and are optional fundraisers. Items available are Yard Signs, Leis for the promotion ceremony, and Shirts. This is managed by the PTSA. 

• Buy a Yearbook and Dedication Ad. If your student plans on collecting signatures at the Falcon Festival,  don't miss out on getting them yearbook. Dedication Ads in the yearbook are also available for purchase. This is managed by the AOM Yearbook Club.

End of year (April/May):

• Sign up to volunteer. If you are able, please give some of your time to assist with making this day extra special for all 8th graders. Volunteers are needed at the Falcon Festival, last day of school and more. 

Last Weeks of School (June): 

• Clear Your Student's Library Account.  Outstanding items with the library will prevent your student from receiving their Yearbook at the Falcon Festival. This includes fines, overdue books and any texts or items that are not required for use over the summer. 

Have questions about events or want to know how you can help?   
Email Guyola Telemaque & Elizabeth Patton at 8thgrade@aomsptsa.org.

Are we missing information on the website? Let us know at comms@aomsptsa.org

🎓 AOMS 8th Grade End-of-Year Information 🎓

Please review the important information below regarding our upcoming 8th-grade activities and events. We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026! 💜

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🎢 Knott’s Berry Farm Trip
Friday, May 29

• Students arrive at AOMS by 7:15–7:30 AM
• Chaperones should arrive by 7:15 AM
• Buses load and leave immediately
• Arrive at Knott’s by approximately 10:45 AM
• Students may bring a sack lunch/dinner into the park (No glass containers)
• NO backpacks allowed for Knott’s Berry Farm
• AOM dress code applies for this event
• Knott’s is a cash-free amusement park
◦ Students wanting to use cash should purchase a Visa gift card before arrival
• Students will check in with chaperones 3 times throughout the day
• Groups rejoin chaperones by 7:30 PM
• Buses leave Knott’s by 8:15 PM
• Estimated return to AOMS is approximately 9:15 PM
• Automated call/text will go out when buses are 20 minutes away
• Students must be picked up immediately upon return
• Students not attending Knott’s will have a full day of instruction

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🎉 Promotion Practice
Tuesday, June 2

• Student-only event
• Practice during Advisory & 4th period (10:00–11:30 AM)
• Students report to Advisory first for attendance
• Teachers will walk students to the south side of the blacktop
• Students will line up alphabetically for rehearsal

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🎉 Falcon Festival
Tuesday, June 2 | 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM

• Student-only event
• Students go directly to the soccer field after Promotion Practice
• Lunch, drinks, and dessert will be provided
• Yearbooks will be distributed
• Field day games & activities for students
• Students released at normal dismissal time (2:20 PM)

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🎓 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Thursday, June 4 | 9:00 AM

• Families are welcome to attend
• Students report to 1st period classroom by 8:00 AM
• Gates open for families at 8:15 AM
• Student lineup begins at 8:30 AM on south side of blacktop
• Seating is first-come, first-served
◦ Reserved seating is for Promotion Committee & Falcon Friends
• No tickets required
• No guest limit per family
• Expect heavy traffic and limited parking
• Due to campus construction, overflow parking may be needed on Ambrosia Lane or nearby neighborhoods
• Students should wear “holiday best” attire appropriate for an academic event
◦ No spiked heels due to walking on grass
• Promotion programs will primarily be digital, with limited printed copies available
• Photo backdrop available after the ceremony
• Ceremony expected to last just under one hour
• Students leave with families immediately following the event
• Younger siblings attending may be checked out through the front office before the ceremony

Thank you for helping us make these events special for our AOMS 8th graders! 💜🎓

Questions

8thgrade@aomsptsa.org

760-688-1791

Volunteer sign-ups and additional details are always available on the AOMS PTSA website.

Thank you for helping us make 8th Grade Promotion a meaningful celebration for our students!