August 5, 2025
Hello 8th grade students!
Can you believe August is here? I am already preparing for our upcoming school year! Your teachers have been planning everything from our middle school kickoff to Camp Roosevelt! To begin, I wanted to give you the information you need to set you up for success.
IMPORTANT START-UP INFORMATION:
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 27th.
Please come to school on the first day, dressed to be inside or outside.
Please have all instruments at school on Thursday.
Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26th at 5:30.
Sports Information Night for Parents and Students is scheduled for Thursday August 28, 5:30 - all students participating in any sports this year need to attend
REQUIRED SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
A planner! Either paper or digital - pick something you will use.
Lots of pencils - maybe a pencil case
Headphones or earbuds
Colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, scissors, erasers
For Math: scientific calculator, and a (2 in) binder
For ELA: (2 in) 3-ring binder with dividers and (2) two-pocket folders
For Science: two-pocket folder
For Social Studies: two-pocket folder
For Health: 3-ring binder and (3) two-pocket folders
Clean PE sneakers to be left at school.
Start thinking about how you will organize your locker to keep it manageable - how about a locker shelf?
There is also a laptop fee to cover insurance costs, this paperwork will be sent home at Open House.
Optional:
Teachers are always in need of tissues, Clorox Wipes, and paper towels. If you choose to donate any of these items we would appreciate it!
I will be in and out of school during the last week of August; if you have any questions please reach out and I will gladly try to provide answers. Keep your eye on the school website and future emails. I can’t wait to see you, our 8th grade class of 2026!
See you soon and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Mrs. Robinson
arobinson@dedhamschool.net
(Please let me know if you need any assistance in getting items on the required list; I will make arrangements for those items to be ready for you.)