November Mewsletter
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
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PAST DUE BALANCES: Please check your portal for your balance. Please make sure all accounts are up to date. We still have approx. $1000 out in past due (Sept/Oct) tuition, shoes, etc.
COSTUME DEPOSITS: Your first costume deposit is due on November 15th. The same dates apply to December, January and the balance in February . A $50 deposit is due for all younger classes. All teen and adult classes have a $65 deposit. . Your deposits WILL come out on autopay, if you are signed up. IF YOU PREFER TO PAY YOUR COSTUME ANOTHER WAY, YOU MUST LET US KNOW BY November 13h. Please refer to your parent packet or the website for info on late fees with costumes.
THANKSGIVING BREAK The studio will be closed Monday November 26th thru Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving break. These vacation days are built into our schedule and are not included in the 35/36 lessons that you receive in our season.
CLASSES: We are still accepting new students. A lot of fall activities are coming to an end-if you know of anyone interested, please send them our way to try a class!
STUDIO WEAR- We take orders for studio wear during this time of year. These are extremely long lasting, super cute designs and make great Christmas gifts! You can find an order form with examples of colors and designs on the front table in the waiting room and on our website. Studiowear includes sweatshirts, tshirts, sweatjackets, hoodies, etc. All have full back logo for the studio and front has your choice of design and thread color. Monogramming is also available. **We use a local small business but he must order garments from suppliers-there is always the risk that a few items are not available until after Christmas. We will have an online form and order form in the studio available by Friday, November 8th The last day to order is Monday, November 27th. You must pay at least half of your balance before ordering. This can be paid with card at studio, cash or check. Pick up will be before Christmas- date will be announced.
BAD WEATHER POLICIES : Please remember that we no longer follow Kanawha county schools bad weather policies. If there is bad weather and we decide to close for the evening, we will send out a text. We will also change our phone message and post on facebook and website under, “Today’s News.”** If you miss a class due to bad weather (even if studio remains open) please feel free to attend another class in our schedule- if studio is closed, we will have a few extra classes closer to recital for you!
PICTURES WITH SANTA:We will post this info soon. This is for our dancers and their friends. They can invite brothers, sisters and friends.
ST. ALBANS CHRISTMAS PARADE: We participate in this parade every year. This is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th at 3pm. We are always looking for riders-well have a sign up list in a couple of weeks pr just let us know!
RECITAL DATE: Please be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14th for recital!
On a personal note, have a beautiful Thanksgiving. Take a moment from the hustle and bustle to count your blessings and, please, don’t forget that each and every dancer and their family is among my greatest blessings. Happy Thanksgiving from the bottom of my heart. I love each of you and whisper a prayer for you and yours every nite. K.