8th Grade Culmination 2024 8th Grade Culmination 2024 “One step closer to the future. Congratulations!”- Unknown Show Transcript leadership and public service Virtual Academy 8th grade culmination for 2020 for my name is Esteban Lopez and I'm the assistant principal that oversees Middle School welcome to everyone so happy to see so many students at families thank you very much for being here at and on this great day this great occasion and we're going to go ahead and get started with her program today welcome students families and guess 8th grade culmination ceremony here are our vision and Mission our leadership Public Service VA prepares our students with four seas to prepare them for leadership and public service within the global Community the four C's of 21st century skills are critical thinking creativity collaboration and communication you're all Phoenix leaders you're all reflective innovators who are solutions driven and engaged to make a difference in the global community hi I'm going to print today I will be saying the Pledge of Allegiance please place your right hand over your heart I pledge allegiance to the flag States of America to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all hello families friends staff and 8th grade culminating class of 2024 my name is Miss Mulatto and I am the interim principal leadership and public service Virtual Academy it is my honor today to introduce all of you to our amazing culminating class of 2024 congratulations students we are so proud of you we know that for many of you is yours have been quite difficult but we are so proud of your accomplishments and your perseverance and you should be so proud of yourselves as well you have learned vital skills that will help you for your future you'll learn to problem-solve help when you need it you have learned to persevere that you don't give up when things get hard and you have nerve to be independent critical skill that you'll need in the future when you get to call later on in your career congratulations students I just wanted to say a couple of words on this last day of being an 8th grader and wow can you believe that this is your last day of being an 8th grader so what do we do high school high school is going to be an amazing experience guess you're going to have to work hard and I know that for some of us things aren't Don't Come Easy the first time around but that's okay that's how we learn to persevere learn to become better to learn to ask for help and to know that you can do it when you put your mind to it so never give up make sure you persevere you're going to have some difficult classes if you take a you'll certainly have your work cut out for you but we know that you can do it because we've given you the skills here at the leadership and public service to be able to be critical thinkers to analyze to begin your writing career that is going to help you to put your thoughts out there and to write your argumentative essays to prove your point so believe in yourself students know that you can do it if you put your mind to it always smile I know that that sounds silly but it's so important because when you have a positive attitude is contagious and others will smile back at you and it's just so important to have that friendly Outlook in the positive outlook in life so that when things get difficult you know that there's people around you that will give you a smile back and will be willing to help you know that there will always be people available to help you because that's what we're here to do you want to make sure that you're courteous and respectful in high school be respectful to your teachers to your peers and to yourself and always remember that you don't know what others are going through so make sure that you're compassionate and respect and smile exactly make sure that you take advantage of all the amazing activities that are going to be available for you and high school lots of clothes lots of activities that will engaged curiosity start thinking about what you would want to do in the future and for example if you want to be a lawyer you might want to join the debate team and if there's not a debate team then ask a teacher or a counselor and say hey is it are we started debate team I can definitely help so you learn leadership skills you learn that we are taking initiative is important in life and you know you'll learn to collaborate with the pictures that you have on campus so don't give up something that you don't see you can create it you are the Phoenix theaters the Phoenix and we rise to the occasion we don't give up. You didn't stress me let you take advantage of everything that is available for you at the high school believe in yourself go out in a limb try new things don't be afraid and if you are that's okay because yourself okay to be afraid the first time that we try something new but it's exciting when we overcome that new experience and are successful in in our endeavors so again we wish you the best we are so proud of you and just know that I'm here for you if you should have questions if you should be a little afraid and you want us to support you with your new high school experience we will continue to be here pictures of more than willing to lend a hand. Congratulations class of 2020 for we are so proud of you and we wish you the best fail big is Right fail big today is the beginning of the rest of your life and it can be used be very frightening and it's a new world out there to mean world out there did you only live once so do what you feel passionate about passionate about Taking Chances professionally don't be afraid to fail this test 9 dots and you had to draw five lines with a pencil Within These nine. Without lifting the pencil the only way to do it was to go outside the Box so don't be afraid to go outside the box don't be afraid to think outside the box don't be afraid to fail big to dream big but remember dreams without goals are just dreams and they ultimately fuel disappointment so have dreams what happened life goals yearly goals monthly goals daily goals I try to get myself a gold everyday sometimes it's just a nut torque somebody out have goals and understand that to achieve these goals you must apply discipline inconsistency in order to achieve your goal must apply discipline which you already done and consistency everyday not just want Tuesday and there's a few days you have to work at it every day you have to plan every day you heard the saying we don't find to fail we fail to plan works working really hard is what successful people do that you've grown up baby just because you're doing a lot more doesn't mean you're getting a lot more done remember that just because you're doing a lot more doesn't mean you're getting a lot more done fuse movement with progress a mother to continue to progress Phoenix leaders continue to strive and be your best we are honored to be able to share this moment with you and your please take a moment to acknowledge a few outstanding students although you're all worthy of Distinction your dedication and hard work it took to get to this point we also not important it is that we can do to celebrate each other are 2024 Rhys Ward would now be presented by our amazing 8th grade teachers hello my name is Miss Rose and I teach Middle School history my two good citizenship awards are going to Dennis Maldonado and Sophia Villarreal both Dennis and so yeah have all of the good citizenship traits they are Dependable I know I can always count on them if I need something they are so responsible always turning in their assigned on time they are very honest the work that they submit is always there a war and they're very helpful if any student need help or if I need help with something Sophia and are always there to be helpful in any way that they can it's been a pleasure having both of you in my class and I want to congratulate you on getting toward thank you hello miss Emily skin the two students in my eighth grade homeroom class who I believe are most deserving for this semester's good citizenship a word 4th and Yakima spaghetto both of us have maintained excellent attendance and grades throughout the semester in addition they both participate in class treat everyone with respect and are always willing to help a Myron particular has chosen to be a leader this semester and goes Far and Beyond to help any of her classmates will need help with their assignments congratulations am I an apple and keep up the great work in high school in the spirit of celebrating each other I would like to take this moment to recognize Mr Lopez Middle School assistant principal Ms aprahamian your middle school calendar for their commitment and dedication to their students throughout the school year we would like to take this moment to recognize our amazing 8th grade teachers who have committed and work endless hours is little estate Miss Rose and assembly ski you are amazing and a gift to a culminating class of 2024 we can't thank you enough dear students congratulations on your 8th grade graduation words cannot express how proud I am of you as one chapter of your life closes another one begins always remember that you are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and smarter than you think thank you so much for a wonderful year teaching I am wishing you the best of luck in all your future endeavors take care of yourself hello mister ski and Alexis to Charter Middle School Virtual Academy 8th graders it was my pleasure to be this year you're an amazing group of students congratulations and commentating you worked hard and it paid off I'm so proud of you I wish you more success in high school and I hope you will continue to keishon Beyond high school and go to college congratulations once again our next speakers are two of your peers would like to share a few words of inspiration and congratulations Rihanna b and a Myra Lloyd hello everyone my name is jayanna p I would like to congratulate all of the 8th grade students who have made it this far as nervous and excited for middle school and now we're almost done to make sure every girl who we are the past must have been an experience I'm so proud of its the end of an era removable to high school I want to take a moment to think our incredible teacher educators are the dedication has made a lasting impact on our lives if you're that we are internally grateful to our parents and family thank you for your unwavering support your love and encouragement have been the foundation upon which we have built our success with our homework and provided us with the we couldn't have done it without you finally I want to thank my mom and dad for always believing in me a successful future tell everyone I congratulate everyone who's gotten to this point we've all worked so hard and now it's just the beginning of a new adventure throughout Middle School I've learned how to better my writing and ways to upgrade such as shading or how to make art pop the most memorable occasion for me was when I met all my friends and each one of them is different in their own ways I admire them for that of course I'm sure has experienced the same thing as what I learned from middle school to high school because I'll always be considering and memorizing some important techniques in both English and arts such as punctuation or stippling to make sure textures there in my that way I can improve my creativity these lessons are important to take with me because I will be able to eat healthy and to never give up that should apply to everyone by the way never give up keep going no matter what hardships you're going through no matter what I love this school and its people and I'll cherish each one of you guys for years to come thanks leadership public services and thank you Miss I'm bolinski Miss Contreras Miss Rose Miss castellani Mister and for making this a year to remember I'd also like take my mom for always being there for me and helping me and cheering me up the same goes for my nanny who's also played a significant role finally I would like to thank all of my friends without you guys I'm not sure I'd be making the speech right now I would like to have a lovely things and special things to my lovely friends drayonna be our bayabelle in Dion Sims Christian Greer Jakob later. Jaden Jimenez Desiree Alfaro Denise demora and Anthony Caballero I love all of you and I hope our relationship grow stronger together thank you everyone for being significant people in my life and thank you all of you thank you everyone here or never giving up continue that and I and I guarantee you guys will make it through life thank you for Jana and a Myra for your inspirational words it is now my honor and privilege to announce the leadership and public service Virtual Academy 8th grade culminating class of 2020 for Phoenix leaders Megan Abalos say araujo Adriana be Kiara Beltran Anthony Caballero Manuel Casa Lara Zion Cooper Tiana Deron Williams Danielle Esparza Michael Gonzalez Jen sisera Jaden Jimenez Caden Kim Emira Lloyd Dennis Maldonado Yucca Jose Guerra orellana Blair I'm fenya Myron Roney Arbella Helen Santiago Cabrera Dion Sims Sophia Soriano Sophia Landon Walton Sebastian exemption and last but Southeast Austin Rodriguez Batista congratulations to all our eighth graders who culminated today and did a great job in 8th grade best wishes from all of us to you good morning to all the wonderful leadership and public service VA students dedicated teachers and esteemed parents and Guardians and family gathered here today as we come together to Mark the closing of RC Academic Year it is a time to reflect celebrate and look forward to New Beginnings students this Awards assembly symbolizes a combination of your hard work and The Incredible Journey you've all undertaken to our suit I want to express my deepest admiration for your non-stop effort and commitment this year has been filled with challenges but you face them was resilience and determination your achievements are commendable I would like to extend it I'll thank you to our teachers councillors and staff it is only through your dedication that this work of Education can get done I'd also like to acknowledge the prices support of parents and Guardians your involvement and encourage have been crucial in your children's educational Journey your partnership with our school is a vital part of the success as you step into the next phase of your lives I encourage you to take the lessons you've learned and memories you've created remember that combination is just another step toward your educational goal in conclusion I wish you all the very best in high school years continue to Excel and make a positive impact and be a phoenix L wherever you go thank you thank you very much for joining us this includes our own the nation eighth grade culmination ceremony thank you very much tax places everyone will be mailed to you leave summer everyone will be getting certificates Print