South Pasadena Middle School Promotion 2012

This Year's Promotion ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 in the quad. 

A letter from Principal Dave Kubela: 

Dear 8th Grade Parents: 

Congratulations on your child’s upcoming 8th Grade promotion at SPMS. We are busy planning this special day. Please use the information below to help you plan for the evening. 

Time: The Promotion Ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. We suggest you arrive at the middle school no later than 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13th. The ceremony should end by 7:00 p.m. 

Location: This year’s promotion ceremony will move back to our traditional location in the Quad. Although there is partial shade, June is traditionally a hot month, so please dress accordingly and bring water. Please, no umbrellas as they block the view of other guests. 

Seating: In order to make sure the promotion runs smoothly, we ask that you do not come to the middle school prior to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday to find seats. We have ordered 1,500 chairs for the promotion ceremony. There also will be additional standing room. Reserving seats with signs is not permitted. You must be present to hold seats. 

Attire: This is a formal event. Students are asked to dress up for the promotion. Girls can wear dresses, pantsuits, and skirts. Boys are asked to wear a collared shirt and a tie. No jeans are allowed. 

Parking: There is parking in our new lot, but it will fill up quickly. There is also parking on Bank St., Oak Ave. and Fair Oaks Ave. Please arrive early to give yourself a chance to find a space. If possible, please carpool or walk. 

Entrance: The students will be assembling in the auditorium at 4:15 p.m. No guests are permitted in the auditorium. Entrance to the promotion for guests is from Oak Ave, Rollins St. and Fair Oaks Ave. 

Photography: Please be respectful of other guests around you and be mindful as you take your pictures of the promotion. As a service to parents, we have hired Ultimate Exposure, a professional photographer, to take pictures of each student as they receive their certificate while shaking hands with me. 

• Proofs of these pictures will be mailed to you a week after the ceremony. You may also view all of these pictures on our web site once you receive your order form in the mail at www.ultimateexposures.com 
• We have different picture packages for you to choose from and you can order by mail, fax, phone, or the internet. 
• After you place your order, your pictures will be delivered within 30 days or less. 
• Please do not contact SPMS about the pictures. The company will handle all of the details. 

Balloons & Flowers: Please do not bring balloons to promotion, as they can block the view of other guests. Any balloons brought will be checked into the cafeteria for the duration of the promotion. Please hold onto the flowers. 

We look forward to seeing you! 

David Kubela 
Principal, SPMS