Fall Bash: Plan to join us for a wonderful combination of good friends, food, drink, and music at this informal and fun event for our parent and teacher community. The Cathedral School Fall Bash will be held on November 10, 2017. Tickets are available on a sliding scale basis in order to make this event accessible to all, and unlike the PA Gala & Auction, this event does not generate revenue for the School. Field Day: The School’s annual Field Day will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, with most families in spirited attendance. All boys take part in various track and field events, ending with a tug-of-war between the Red and Gold teams of both the Upper and Lower Schools (and Parents/Guardians). The Parents Association is heavily involved in planning this event, and volunteers are needed to help with food and merchandise sales. As all faculty and staff are engaged in Field Day events, parents must supervise their children or arrange for another adult to do so. There is no childcare available on this day. Field Trips: Many field trips take place throughout the school year, including overnight excursions for Outdoor Education and international language trips. All field trips are a privilege and not a right. The School maintains the prerogative to deny attendance on any trip if the student is not displaying posi- tive behavior and attitude. Parents who drive are expected to supervise a small group of students and possibly participate in field trip activities with the class. All volunteer drivers must fill out a current driver volunteer form online prior to driving for a field trip. Fourth Grade Graduation: At the end of their fourth grade year, parents are welcome to attend a Lower School graduation ceremony to honor the fourth graders who will be entering fifth grade and moving to the Upper School in the fall. Each fourth grader receives a graduation certificate and is honored during this special chapel which is followed by a small reception in Gresham Hall. Giants Game: Every fall, the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys sings the National Anthem at AT&T Park to open one of the Giants’ games. Cathedral School families and staff can purchase tickets and enjoy a social evening sitting together and cheering on San Francisco’s favorite team. This year, the choir will sing at the September 13, 2017 game against the Dodgers. Tickets can be purchased through Deb Rockwood at rockwood@cathedralschool.net. Graduation: The eighth-grade graduation in the Cathedral is an all-school event, and every class attends. In addition to the diplomas awarded to graduating boys, several prizes for academic work and good citizenship are presented. The Class of 2018 Graduation will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Grandparents & Special Friends Day: This day offers an enjoyable opportunity for our boys to celebrate the meaningful relationships of extended family and friends in their lives. Boys may invite up to four guests, as we have many visitors who join us on this day each year. Because we have such a wonderful turnout, we are unable to invite parents or guardians to this event. Parents are encouraged to be a part of this day by volunteering. This year’s Grandparents and Special Friends Day will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.
Halloween: To celebrate Halloween, the School has an informal parade after lunch. This year’s parade
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