Summer Fun

Hello All! 

It is time for summer fun!  I put together a schedule of fun things to do for the month of July. (August events are TBA as that is too far in advance for my summer brain to think about!) 

 These are NOT school sanctioned get-togethers.  Just an opportunity for our class to see each other during the summertime.  You and your families are welcome to join in any of the dates. The time ranges are when I will physically be at the locations.  You do not have to stay the whole time as I know many kids have other stuff going on! 

 

Please understand that I will not be able to drive everyone to and from activities.  I do not mind if you drop off kids with me and pick them up later, however, I have made so many great friends with you parents, I would love for you to join me! 

 

 We will play it by ear as to how big a group we have each time but please email me at lisa@innovationsacademy.org if you will be coming so I know who to expect.  Some events may be subject to change (i.e. locations or times) but I plan to have one beach day a week and a few Friday night activities.  I will be unavailable the week of July 29 thru Aug 2 as I will be at a Professional Development Workshop.  I am excited to see you all!  Other friends, family members are always welcome.  Just remember to RSVP.

 

 

Monday July 1  10:30-3:30  Pacific Beach at the end of Law Street.  We will be at the bottom of the hill between Law Street and Chalcedony Street.

 

 

Friday July 5  Sundown-1:00am  Santee Drive-In  to see Monsters University (starts at 8:30) and Iron Man 3(Starts at 10:35)  $8.00 per person

 

 

Tuesday July 9 San Elijo Campground  10:30-3:30  (Family has a campsite that week.  Park on Coast Hwy and walk into campground by the Surfer Statue at the intersection of Chesterfield and Coast Hwy. (campsite TBA through email)

 

 

Tuesday July 16 La Jolla Shores 8th Grade Alumni Beach Day, BBQ and Bonfire. 12:00pm - 10pm.  All 8th grade Alumni from years past are invited.  (anyone willing to get there at 6am to reserve a firepit? )

 

 

Friday July 19  6:00pm? - 10:00 pm?  Laser Tag  and Fun at Belmont Park cost?

 

 

Tuesday July 23  10:30 - 3:30  Del Mar Beach by Jakes Restaurant

 

 

Friday July 26  8:30 pm - midnight  Poway Fun Bowl "Rock and Bowl" $18.75

 

 

Friday August 2  6:00pm - 10:30 pm  Dinner/Bonfire at Crown Point near Lamont Street.  We will leave after watching Sea World Fireworks

 

 

The rest of August TBA

The End of 2013 School Year

School ended two weeks ago and it seems so long ago!  I miss everyone!
Our last week together was fun-filled.  We had our hovercraft races, a surprise baby shower for Tony's twins, an amazing 8th Grade promotion and after party at the Kutyla's and spent our last day of school together at the beach. Here are some final memories:

8th Grade/Kindergarten buddies last walk in the park

Surprise Baby Shower for Tony's upcoming twin girls

Hovercraft Races

Beach Day/Signing Yearbooks

 

Class of 2013 8th Grade Promotion

POLs, Promotion, Beach Day, Report Cards and Summer Plans

This is it!  We made it through Eighth Grade!  I am surprised it is already the end of a great year. Below are the final details of the week.  I am so grateful to have met this amazing group of kids and am so excited to hear about their future endeavors.


1) PRESENTATIONS OF LEARNING (POLs)

Presentations of Learning (POLs) will take place this week (6/10-6/12). Click here to see when your child has signed up so that you can attend. We look forward to POLs and to seeing you again as well!

2) PROMOTION CEREMONY:

• DATE: Thursday, June 13, 2013
• TIME:  6:00 p.m.  (graduates will need to be at the park NO LATER THAN 5:40 PM)
• WHERE: Scripps Highland Neighborhood Park, located off of Scripps Highland Drive in Scripps Ranch (directions were sent out in an email last week)
• DRESS ATTIRE FOR GRADS: Please dress your grads as if they were attending a party! 
• Girls: Party dresses, nice slacks with dressy blouse, pretty sandals or heels (keep in mind they will be on grass for the ceremony) 
• Boys: Nice slacks, dress shirt, dressy shorts with dressy shirt, deck shoes or some type of dress shoe.
• NO JEANS, TANK TOPS, EXERCISE CLOTHING, SHORT-SHORTS, YOGA PANTS, LEGGINGS, CLOTHES/SHOES WITH HOLES, ETC.

3) PROMOTION CELEBRATION: 

We are holding a Celebratory Dinner, in honor of all our new IA Class of 2013 Graduates, immediately after the ceremony! 

  

• The Celebratory Dinner will be held at the residence of Joe and Debbie Kutyla (parents of Joseph). 
• Please stop by for dinner, have some cake, a beverage or two, and share in the joy of our children graduating! All family and graduates are welcomed!
• We will give you directions to our home this week and the park is right around the corner from our home! It is walking distance if that helps!
• An e-vite invitation is going out to each family. If you do not receive one, please let our room parent, Debbie Kutyla know, and she will get one to you right away!

4) BEACH DAY:

• WHEN: Friday, June 14th
• TIME: We will leave I.A. at 9:00am and return at 12:00pm
• WHERE: Torrey Pines State Beach (park in North Parking Lot near bluffs)

We will provide burgers, chips and water for the students for lunch. Students should bring bathing suits, towels, sunscreen and a change of clothes. We unfortunately do not have space for surfboards. We welcome any parents who would like to join us!


5) REPORT CARDS

Our goal is to get Report Cards to you on Thursday at the Promotion Celebration.  We will not send then home with students.  If you will not be attending the promotion, please make other arrangements to pick up your student's report card at a different time.

6) SUMMER PLANS

Just because school's out doesn't mean the fun ends!  Starting the last week of June, I try to have weekly get-togethers for those who want to stay in touch.  Students (and parents!) have the option of joining any of the events planned throughout the summer.  We will be having events such as weekly beach days, drive-in movie night, pool parties, bonfires, etc.  Every summer, I have an alumni bonfire (all previous 8th grader grads from IA are invited!). I haven't made a master plan yet, but check back in the next week or so for dates.

 

8th grade promotion time change(again!)

We are going back to our original 6:00pm Thursday June 13 time for 8th Grade Promotion!  Sorry for the mix up.  The only problem we have right now is the location.  We will give you the details as soon as we know them.  The time will not change again no matter what!