SEPTEMBER 2008

 
I put out a bulletin each month to keep you informed of everything going on at the Dance School.    Please take the time to read it!  This bulletin will be posted on the website and the bulletin board each month.  Go to www.flagcitydance.biz.  (If you do not have internet access let me know.  I will give you a paper bulletin each month.)  

Parents, if you need to let me know something about your child before class or need me to check shoes, etc., please send a written note in with your child at class time.  If you need to speak with me about your child’s progress, problems, etc., call me and I will schedule an appointment for us to talk.

It is our policy to call you if your child is absent from class.  If you know your child will not be attending class, call us or send a note in advance.  I would appreciate it.

Notebooks and pencils are required for ALL STUDENTS age 5 years old and above -  not Tiny Tots.  I will start giving homework assignments next week.  If your child has trouble copying from the board, I will help them.  If you can, please discuss their homework with them during the week so they will remember to practice. (Notebooks can be pocket size and need to be for dance only.)

If you drop your child off, make sure they get completely inside the building before driving away!  Also, I do not like students leaving the building without an adult.  If you are going to pull up and have your child go out to the car, make sure they know to wait until you stop. Also, have them check to see that it is your car before exiting the building.  Please pull up on this side of the street only, so students do not have to cross unaccompanied.

Students should not arrive or be picked up more than 15 minutes before or after class.  There is a $10.00 charge for students who are left at the Dance School longer than 15 minutes without my prior knowledge and approval.

Chances are, when you arrive for class, the class before you is still in session.  Please be respectful upon entering the dance school.  Use the waiting room to prepare yourself for class.  Keep voices low and don’t use the waiting area as a playground.  The class before you will greatly appreciate your consideration. 

Parents are needed for each class to help with parties, calling, Recital, and extra class activities.  If you would like to be a Class Parent, let Cindy know.  (Write it down please.)

You should have a copy of the School Policy, which has all the holidays listed. An additional copy is posted on the bulletin board in the waiting room.  The dance school will not be closed any other times unless you are notified otherwise.  We do not close for Teachers Work Days, Street Parties, or Fair Day.

We will be having our annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25th. Additional information will be sent home soon.
 
I have the Recital Composites and DVD’s from Recital.  Many of you placed orders for these but have not received them.  Come and get it!  If you didn’t place an order, but would like to purchase a copy, I should have a couple of extras for sale. 

By now, everyone should have all supplies needed for classes.  Each class is required to have a specific skirt.  Please make sure your child has the correct skirt for class.  Also, I have put elastic tap ties in all tap shoes that had ribbons. 

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Hemstreet! She will be appearing in The Nutcracker of Middle Georgia.  Kaitlyn will be an “Angel”.

It’s POTTY TIME!  - before class PLEASE!  Parents of Tiny Tots take students to the bathroom as I am getting them in the door, hanging up bags and circling up. (That goes for all you Big Kids too!)

Please keep our waiting area clean.  Food and drinks should be finished outside and trash thrown away before entering the building.  NO GUM!  If you make a mess – clean it up!

I have way too many shoes on the shelf!  October is NO SHOE LEFT BEHIND Month. Don’t buy new shoes without checking the shelf first.  All shoes are $1.00.  Come and get ‘um! 

ATTENTION:  The Flag City School of Dance “Show Biz Dancers” will be performing at the Georgia National Fair in Perry on October 7th at 5:00 PM.  Come out and support our dancers.  They will also be attending the Tremaine Dance Workshop and Competition in Atlanta on November 1st and 2nd.  The Show Biz Dancers are:
Ivie Frazier                 Nakia Guy                  Kacey Hamilton         Callie Hamilton
Tiffany Hicks             Bailee Johnson           Ashley Jordan            Allie Little
Savanna Little            Monica Montalvo      Julianna Myers          Anabelle Myers
Logan Partin               Joi Raushan               Cecily Reese              Rebecca Scott
Anaya Thomas           Claire Wells               Marisa Whitfield

 I’m looking for forward to working with all of you.  The Flag City Faculty is fired up and dedicated to making this a GREAT year of Dance!   Ms. Cindy