Finally, the 8th graders are leaving middle school and moving on to high school. Through these amazing three years, many memories have been made that aren’t over just yet. Coming up is the 8th-grade Knots Berry Farm field trip, the awards ceremony, and promotion. From the 6th-grade grit, grace, and glow dance to our 7th-grade reading of The Outsiders and finally to 8th-grade promotion, these have been exciting years. We were able to interview a few of our 8th-grade students and their teachers for a farewell.
Questions For The 8th Graders
TMS Press
If you could tell your sixth-grade self anything, what would you say?
“Lock in and get on Bobcat Elite” (Ilker Erkin)
“Get good at sports” (Aria Nemat)
“It’s not hard to make new friends” (Sophie Stempson)
ASB
In three words how would you describe your middle school experience?
“AMAZING, AWESOME, and WONDERFUL” (Weston Cardinale)
“FUN, CRAZY, and OUTSTANDING” (Kannon Cadrez)
“EXCITING, FUN, and AWESOME” (Shaylin Devries)
Mrs. Robinson’s Pride class
What is one piece of advice you would give new 8th graders?
“Try your hardest in school because this is the year that counts the most, don’t stress too much, but make it fun.” (Quinn Armstrong)
“Be yourself, it’s your last year of middle school, don’t get involved in drama, it’s not worth it.” (Briana Knight)
Mr. Garret’s PRIDE class
What will you miss most about TMS?
“Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Prato, they are my Queens” (Jamie Johnson).
“Mr. Adras and our lunch table” (Henry Serge)
Mr. Fonseca’s Pride Class
What is one of your favorite memories from middle school?
“The safari park” (Merlyn Vasquez)
“Lunch with my friends” (Hana El-Abdallah)
“When the AFJROTC came from the high school” (Jessica Cottle)
Through these three years, we have had multiple amazing teachers, and in this article, we were able to figure out what a few of the 8th-grade teachers were thinking about the 24/25 class leaving.
Questions For 8th Grade Teachers
Mrs. Kruger
In one sentence, what advice would you give to the upcoming sixth graders?
“Join lots of clubs, you get to meet lots of like-minded people.”
Mrs. Cardinale
What will you miss most about your 8th graders?
“They bring so much life, joy, and fun to every day, they are great
leaders for the younger students.”
Mr. Garret
How would you describe your high school experience?
“My high school experience was awesome. I had so many, many friends that I still stay in touch with. I had a great teacher, it was a wonderful time, and my sports teams I played on were outstanding.”
Mr. Adras
How would you describe the 8th graders this year?
“For the most part, they are doing a fantastic job at preparing themselves for high school.”
Mrs. Prato
What are you going to miss about your eighth graders?
“I’m going to miss that they always laugh at my jokes, they think that I’m the best teacher they’ve ever had. They regularly bring me presents, they donated a lot of pencils to my class.”
Mrs. Robinson
What advice would you give eighth graders for High school?
“Make one new friend, somebody that doesn’t go to your middle school. Do your homework because grades matter, I tell my kids, grades equal scholarships.”
Farewell, eighth graders. This is the end of your Middle School era and the beginning of your High School journey, and we wish you the very best. Hopefully, this article has shown you how large of an impact you have had on TMS, as well as how much you will be missed. Remember to stay bold, confident, and kind, because these are the years you will never forget. Farewell, eighth graders!
