Mid-Summer 2014 Newsletter

Fall 2014 Online Registration is LiveAs was announced in the last newsletter, our online registration is now live and some classes are already getting full.  If you intend on registering your child for dance classes for the fall 2014 please do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  First week back to classes starts September 8th, 2014 and there are more important dates on our event calendar.
Uniform RequirementsWe have updated our uniform requirement sheet for the fall and it is available for viewing.  We are still waiting on some information regarding a few classes but for the most part it is up to date and accurate.  Toes and Taps and Ellswear both have our requirements on file and are very helpful in making sure your child gets the right items.  We ask that all kids be dressed in their correct uniform on the first class back.
Swap and ShopWe have a Swap and Shop  page on our website that you can advertise items in good condition that you would like to sell or give away.  Please visit the page to either post items to sell or view items for sale.  It is the responsibility of the purchaser to make sure the items that you buy meet the Uniform Requirements for your child.
Thrifty Foods Smile Card FundraiserFor the past two years Thrifty foods has donated $3500 to our school through their smile card program.  How it works is you get a smile card from us and before the cashier rings through your grocery order you load your smile card using cash or credit card.  Once your grocery bill is complete the cashier deducts the value of your bill from the smile card leaving you with a credit if the cost is lower than the balance.  It costs you nothing but we gain 5% of everything you spend using your smile card.  If you do not have a card yet please contact me and I will make arrangements to get you one.  You may also ask grandparents or other friends and family to participate.  This year Thrifty’s has upped our total to $2500.
First Week Back to Classes – September 8th, 2014This year we will be having parent meetings during your child’s class so that we can go over details for the year and also give you a chance to get your questions answered.  The times of the meetings are below so please mark them on your calendar but they will be happening during or around the same time as your child’s class.  We are hoping that all parents make the meetings a top priority as it avoids so much confusion later on in the year.

• Monday September 8th, 2014 4:45-5:30 pm
• Tuesday September 9th, 2014 3:30-4:15 pm
• Wednesday September 10th, 2014 3:30-4:15 pm
• Friday September 12th 5-5:45 pm
• Saturday September 13th, Meetings will be held during every class time this day

Let it Shine Dance CampThanks to all the staff and volunteers who made the 2014 Let it Shine Dance Camp such a success.  If you haven’t done so already please be sure to check the facebook page to see all the wonderful pictures that were taken.  While you are there make sure you like the page to receive current posts.
Lost and Found ItemsAt the end of the year there were several items in the lost and found box and more have accumulated since Let It Shine Dance Camp so if you are missing anything please contact us to see if it is in the box or drop by the studio and check for yourself.  The building is open Tues-Thurs 10-2 pm and the items are on a cart by the front door.  We will be sending all unclaimed items to the thrift store on August 8th, 2014.