Important Info From 8th Grade Sponsor

March 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians of Masterman 8th Graders,

My name is Ms. Santana, and I recently began my role as this year’s 8th grade sponsor. While every activity below the line is optional and separate from one another, eighth grade dues are a required cost for all students.

In order to cover the costs of graduation expenses, class t-shirts, and yearbooks, we are asking for $65 per child due Wednesday, April 29th, in the form of cash, check, or via School Cash Online (preferred). However, if your family is experiencing any challenges related to participation, please reach out to me or your child’s counselor directly.

We are committed to supporting all students and can work with you confidentially to explore options, including payment plans, to ensure every student can participate.

Thursday, June 11th:
Graduation Ceremony at The Community College of Philadelphia
10a-11:30a
4 tickets per student
This year’s ceremony will be held at CCP’s Athletic Center, located a 3 minute walk from the school. They have a parking garage accessible by 17th and 18th St. for a daily rate of $7. Please refrain from parking in the staff lot behind Masterman. Thank you.

Friday, May 8th:
8th Grade Dance
6p-8p
Est. cost of $10 (due date tbd)
Optional
The 8th grade’s annual evening dance is slated to be held on the roof, weather permitting. We will need chaperones to monitor between floors as well as bathrooms. Please reach out to me at [email protected] or fill out the Google Form (linked below) if you’re willing and available to help!

Tuesday, May 26th:
8th Grade Field Trip
Est. time of 10a-3p
Est. cost of $50 per student (May 4th due date); No additional cost for chaperones
Optional
This trip’s location is still in the final stages of the approval process, so I will provide additional details once all of the paperwork goes through. I think kids and adults alike will really love it! Stay tuned and please reach out if you can join us!

Wednesday, June 3rd:
Neshaminy Trip
9a-2p
$65 per student and $40 per chaperone due April 17th
Optional
At the start of February, your child should have received a permission slip for Neshaminy. However, if they need a copy for this trip or any others, they can access it via their 8th Grade Google Classroom page.

Thank you,
Ms. Jaymarie Santana ([email protected])

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE QR CODE AND LINK:
Please scan the QR code on the left to access School Cash Online and pay for any and all field trips, as well as 8th grade dues. You can also access online
payments via philasd.schoolcashonline.com

8TH GRADE CHAPERONE INTEREST FORM 2025-2026:
Please scan the QR code to the right or email me at [email protected] if you
are willing and able to chaperone our trips!
https://forms.gle/JfkeeYfwuuAyFcSA9

CLEARANCE INFORMATION:
*Please visit https://www.philasd.org/face/#volunteer for more information on how to obtain clearances.
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