8th Grade Ring Ceremony

Pictured from left to right are 8th grade studetns with their new rings Back row: D. Ingraham, G. Napoleon, J. Abreu, J. Yun. Front row: K. Balla, M. Sagun, and A. Lichauco

The 8th grade students of Washington Community School participated in the 2007-2008 Ring Ceremony. The ceremony opened with a few words from Mr. Dennis Mamchur a Jostens Class Ring representative. He spoke to the students about the traditions surrounding their new rings. The students were given a goal of having 108 different people turn their ring on their finger. Each turn represents a good luck wish for the upcoming school year. On the 108th turn all those good luck wishes are locked into their rings. A few students were selected to read their essays to all those attending the ceremony. They were as follows: F. Inoa, M. Styles, A. Lichauco, D. Vargas, N. Kelliny, G. Napoleon, A. Taylor, J. Yun, and B. Mullean. The students each reflected on their many years attending Washington Community School and spoke of what their ring means to them. The ceremony ended with the students placing their rings on their fingers and was followed with refreshments for the students and their families. Our Parent and Teacher Organization sponsored the refreshments.

By: M. Sagun & F. Inoa

Upcoming Events 12/19 - 8th Grade Ring Ceremony 12/21 - 12:50 Dismissal 12/22 - 1/1 - Winter Break 12/25 - Christmas Day 12/26 - Kwanzaa 1/1 - New Year's Day 1/2 - School is in session

Remember to Wash Your Hands You may have noticed flyers in bathrooms and the cafeteria for proper hand washing instruction as well as hand sanitation units throughout the school. We sat down with school Nurse Mrs. Cirminello to find out why all this is so important. Mrs. Cirminello said, “Washing your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom and after dirtying your hands will help decrease your chances of catching the common cold or flu!” Another serious threat t spoke to us about was Staph infections, also known as MRSA. MRSA which stands for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. MRSA is a disease resistant anti-biotics, such as amoxicillin, penicillin, and oxacillin. People get MRSA by direct contact. Children can catch this from locker rooms, shared towels, shared sport equipments, and shared personal items. This infection is very serious. You can prevent MRSA by keeping cuts or burns clean. “If you ever get a cut or burn, do not forget to put an anti-biotic and a bandage on it,” said Mrs. Cirminello. By: K. Balla , A. Lichauco & J. Yun image reterived from: 12/19/2007 http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/NEW/GermCity/