Academic Calendar

• Chromebook Return: 6/1 

• Minimum Day: 6/7 

• 8th Grade Promotion: 6/7 at 6:00 p.m. 

• End of Year Field Trips: 6/8 

• 8th Grade Brunch: 6/9 at 9:00 a.m. 

• Last Day of School / Minimum Day: 6/9 

Bell Schedules  →   Last Week of School 

• Details:  There are two minimum days and a field trip during the final week of instruction (6/5 - 6/9). Please review the bell schedules with your students, so they feel confident and prepared. 

• Final Week of School: June 5 - June 9

End of Year Trips and Donations (Donate Here)

• Thank you! 65% of our families were able to donate for the field trips so far. Your donations ensure we can keep our end of the year traditions. If you'd like to donate to this year's trips, please click this link . 

• Lost your permission slips or forgot the details? We got you covered: 

  • 8th Grade Six Flags Trip 

  • 7th Grade Sun Splash Trip

  • 6th Grade Scandia Trip 

8th Grade Promotion - Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00 pm

The promotion ceremony will begin at 6:00 pm. Seating is first-come, first-served. Students may not reserve seats for family. Parents are able to arrive up to one hour early for parking and seating. After the promotion ceremony, students are dismissed to celebrate with their families. All students are expected to know and follow the details below. 

Promotion Practice Times

All 8th-grade students will participate in promotion practice at the following times: 

• Monday, June 5th, 8:30 - 9:30 am

• Wednesday, June 7th, 10:00 - 11:00 am

We expect students to be present and demonstrate calm and respectful behavior during practice. 

Promotion Ceremony - Students Arrive at 5:30 in Homeroom 

The promotion ceremony is a celebration of your accomplishments throughout Middle School. Student work will be honored in front of family and friends. 

Dress Code

All 8th graders participating in the ceremony must adhere to the Natomas Charter School dress expectations found on page 25 of our school’s student handbook. You will want to look nice for the ceremony, so avoid ripped clothing and jeans if possible.

• Students may wish to wear a dress, skirt, and blouse or dress slacks and blouse. Dresses should not be formal. Consider what you might wear as a guest to a nice wedding when thinking of attire. If your dress has spaghetti straps, a T Back or is strapless you must wear a sweater or jacket while at school and during the promotion ceremony. Think about the length of the dress or skirt as well. Students will be sitting in front of an audience and want to feel comfortable. Students may be tempted to purchase heels for the event. Keep in mind that students will be walking in front of a large audience several times during the ceremony. 

• Students may also choose to think “business” when dressing for promotion. Jeans and T-shirts are not appropriate. Dress slacks and a collared shirt are the traditional dress. Many like to wear button-down shirts with ties. Ties are not mandatory. 

8th Grade Trip - Thursday, June 8th 

Qualifying 8th graders will be headed to Six Flags for their 8th-grade trip. This trip is meant to be a celebration of our students’ time here at Leading Edge. This trip is subject to academic and behavioral qualifications, so you must meet grade and behavior expectations (as outlined in the student handbook) to attend the trip. 

Six Flags Trip Details

• Date: Thursday, June  8th

• Time: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm

• Cost: $60 donation - payable on My School Bucks

8th Grade Brunch and Field Day - Friday, June 9th 

The last day of school will include a parent-hosted brunch for our 8th graders. This brunch will be held in the LMC and will include good food and lots of memories. Students will give formal and impromptu speeches and toasts. We will watch a video of memories and enjoy our last day together. 8th graders will then head to the gym for some music, games, and dancing. 

Brunch and Field Day Details 

• Brunch Donations 

• Date: Friday, June 9th

• Time: 8:15 am - 11:10 am

  • Brunch: 8:30 am - 9:30 am

  • Field Day: 9:30 am - 10:55 am

  • Homeroom Goodbye: 11:00 am -11:30 am