Greetings Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2019,

WOW! Time Flies! It is hard to believe that we are ½ through your students Sophomore Year of High School! This year we have already gone to The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. The 2K19 Advisory Team had an amazing time with the class of 2K19. We hope this trip was as humbling and awesome to your students as it was to us.

Sophomore Ball

Next up for the class of 2K19 is Sophomore Ball. I know students are getting very excited about their first high school dance and we hope to make this a very memorable experience for them. The Sophomore Ball will be on March 31, 2017 from 6pm – 10:00pm in the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Café’. ONLY students that havepaid a minimum of $150 towards their class dues will be able to attend the Sophomore Ball. Students will be able to bring a maximum of two guests who are not a part of the class of 2K19. Guest tickets will cost $20 dollars.

End of Year Class Trip

Our end of the year class trip will be to Dorney Park. Dorney Park is located in Allentown, PA. The possible dates for this trip are either June 13th, June 14th, June 15th. Once final approval is given by the district office we will send additional information.

Class Dues

As I have previously stated, the class dues are $200.00 for the year. Class dues can be paid in full or in the revised payment option listed below. Please note students will receive a receipt for all monies provided for class dues.

As always class dues will be used to fund various activities and fundraisers for the class of 2K19. During our class meetings we provide students the cost of activities and trips that have been planned for this year already and others that we have researched the cost of from last year and from classes that have previously planned similar trips. I have provided you with estimated costs of activities that have been approved, please see below.

  • The National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Friday October 28, 2016
  • SophomoreBall
  • Security, Tickets, DJ, Refreshments, Decorations, Cleaning Staff, Photographer
  • About $5,000
  • End of Year Class Trip to Dorney Park
  • Tickets: $50
  • Buses: $4,000 for 12 hours x 2 Coach Buses = $8,000$50 per student

Class dues help fund ALL the activities listed above. All students that pay their class dues will be able to participate in the events listed above as long as they continue to maintain ongoing positive behavior that is in ordinance with the school’s code of conduct.

After careful consideration the 2K19 Advisor team has decided there is a need to set some hard deadlines regarding collection of dues this as many activities need to be paid for in advance. Dues cover all activities and students cannot select which activities they would like to attend. In order for students to participate in Sophomore Ball they must pay At Least $150 dollars by no later than March 1st. In order for students to attend the end of year class trip they will need to pay $200 no later than May 1st. We will NOT be accepting dues after the deadlines mentioned above.

The Class of 2K19 will also be responsible for more activities as they progress through high school. During Junior year students will be responsible for paying for the Ring Ceremony, Ring Dance, College Tour, Prom and Class Trips. During Senior year students will be responsible for paying for Inauguration, Farwell, Prom, Graduation, Class Trips and Prom.

The Class of 2K19 and the 2K19 Advisory Team realize the costs associated with activities and events continue to increase each year and in an effort to alleviate some of the future financial cost we have decided to start fundraising this year. We need all students and parents to participate to reach our goal.

Lastly, if you have any questions and or concerns please feel free to contact the Freshman Class Advisors. Ms. Cutrona is the point of contact for collecting class dues and you can email her directly at . Thank you for your support!

Class Dues byClass Advisor

February 1st 2017 $100Mr. Cooper

March 1st 2017: $50Ms. Cutrona

May 1st 2017: $50

*Dues can be paid in full or in smaller installments.Contact Ms. Cutrona if you have specific questions

about dues and installments

Sincerely,

2K19 Class Advisory Team