Text Box: Well, the end of the 2006-07 school year is drawing near and, wow, what an exciting year it has been! This has been a productive year for the students at John Hanson Middle School. The teachers and staff have worked diligently to provide the best possible education for your child. We are very pleased with the accomplishments of our students and programs throughout the year and look forward to a successful last few weeks. Our eighth graders are ready to meet the challenges of high school and preparing to say goodbye to fond middle school memories. We wish them the very best of new opportunities. Our underclassmen are making great strides as Text Box: they prepare to move up the ranks on the middle school rotation. I know that I can speak with confidence on behalf of the entire staff in saying that it has truly been a pleasure to share in the educational progress of your children this year. We hope to continue this positive partnership between home and school in the future. I look forward to seeing all of you at the various ‘end-of-the-year’ activities. Thank you for the support you have provided everyone at John Hanson Middle School. Enjoy your summer! Sincerely, Deborah L. Hile Principal Text Box: Text Box: INFORMATION REGARDING THE END-OF-THE YEAR ACTIVITIES FOR 8TH GRADERS WAS SENT HOME ON MAY 3RD. THIS INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE JOHN HANSON WEBSITE at www.ccboe.com/hanson. Teacher Appreciation Week: National Teacher Appreciation Week is being celebrated May 7-11. We have a tremendous group of teachers whose outstanding efforts and abilities make John Hanson a very special place to learn. Please take the time to let our teachers know you appreciate their efforts. Contact the John Hanson PTSA for information on the special luncheon planned for Wednesday, May 9th. Text Box: End of School Year Changes: This is to inform you that the last day of school for students will be June 13, 2007. June 8-13 will be two-hour early dismissal days. The eighth grade class will be promoted on June 12th at 9:30 a.m. at Thomas Stone High School. Each student participating will receive two guest tickets. Text Box: Special dates of interest: May 2—Two-hour early dismissal May 6-12—Teacher Appreciation Week May 7— Interims issued May 9 — School Nurse’s Day May 13 — Mother’s Day May 14—Gilbert Run Park-6th grade Eligible students; Band Concert 7:00 p.m. May 16-Gilbert Run Park; 7th & 8th grade Eligible students May 19-8th Grade Dance May 23-25—M. S. County Assessments May 28—Memorial Day Schools/offices closed June 4—King’s Dominion 8th grade Eligible students June 5—Slide Show Presentation June 8-13—Two-hour early dismissals June 12—Promotion Ceremony-9:30 a.m. at Thomas Stone HS June 13—Last day of school - Two-hour early dismissal Text Box: May/June Newsletter Text Box: Text Box: Text Box: May/June, 2007 Text Box: From the Principal: