1. 8th Grade Dinner-Dance
Friday, June 12, 2015

2. Important Dates & Time Parent letters going out this week
Payments due during week of April 20
Dance held on Friday, June 12
Doors open at 7pm
Night ends at 10pm
Please make sure your rides are on time!!!

3. Ticket Info Cost is $25 per student A date is NOT NEEDED!
cost includes all food & drink and souvenirs
A date is NOT NEEDED!
Payments due at lunch during week of April 20
Each student must pay for themselves
Must show Student ID when paying AND at the dance
Approximately 8-10 students per table (may change)
Table is used during dinner & to store things while dancing-
you can mingle! Also, be careful of valuables left unattended!

4. Day of the Dance You cannot attend if you are absentOR
not present for the required length of time!
Student pick-up can begin AFTER 12:30pm (keep in mind that there will be delays and traffic issues, especially when scheduling appointments)
Every student being picked up must provide a note, stating specifically who is picking them up
Notes must be turned into the school NO LATER than the day before the dance, Thursday, June 11th

5. Arrival Drop off starting at 6:45pm
No one permitted to enter until 7pm
You must have your ticket & Student ID ready
Only those parents who sign up as chaperones will be allowed to attend the dance (see PTA for more info)
If parents want to get out of their cars, they must park in a real space so as not to block traffic!
NO LIMOS or SIMILAR VEHICLE!!! (This is not a prom!)

6. Departure Pick up at 10pm sharp Parents must wait outside
Students may not cross the street without a parent
If parents want to get out of their cars, they must park in a real space so as not to block traffic!
Don’t forget your “goodie-bag”!
NO LIMOS or SIMILAR VEHICLE!!! (This is not a prom!)

7. (Would you dance with your grandma or grandpa like that?)
BASIC RULES:
Only current JTMS grade 8 students
No 6th or 7th grade students permitted
No leaving the building once you have entered until the dance is over, unless a parent is picking you up early
No wandering to unapproved areas of the building
No cell phones used, even as cameras
Appropriate dancing!!!
(Would you dance with your grandma or grandpa like that?)

8. Behavior Same rules apply as in school For example:
No hats
No cell phones
No running
No foul language
Students who cannot behave will be sent home!

9. Dress Code This is not a prom or a formal!
Attire should be semi-formal or a nice business casual
If you are not sure OR have any questions, see Mrs. Bellew or Ms. Koenig in advance!

10. Gentleman: DO NOT WEAR A TUXEDO!
Tie and suit jacket welcome, but are not necessary- keep in mind that the weather may be very warm!

11. Gentleman: Nice pants– no blue jeans!
Khaki or dress shorts are acceptable, if they are in good condition

12. polo/golf/button-down, short or long sleeve (it will be warm)
Gentleman:
Nice dress shirt–
polo/golf/button-down, short or long sleeve (it will be warm)

13. Ladies: DO NOT WEAR PROM GOWNS (Cinderella style)!
Strapless is allowed, only with clear straps attached!
You may wear spaghetti strap, one shoulder strap, or halter,
but covering with a shawl, bolero, or shrug will not count.

14. Nice dress, skirt/shirt, or pants/shirt
Ladies:
Nice dress, skirt/shirt, or pants/shirt

15. Too low cut (front and back) Too low cut (front and back)
Too low cut (back)
Too short
Ladies:
School appropriate
(length, front cut, and back cut)
Too short
Too short

17. no slides, sports sandals, etc.
EVERYONE:
no slides, sports sandals, etc.

18. Nice, clean, comfortable shoes
Gentleman:
Nice, clean, comfortable shoes

19. YOU MAY NOT TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF AT THE DANCE
Ladies:
Nice, comfortable, and SAFE shoes
No slippers!
May wear open-toed
Be careful the heels are not dangerously high
YOU MAY NOT TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF AT THE DANCE
and IT’S A LONG NIGHT!!!!!

20. REMEMBER Dress nice, but comfortably! Wear comfortable shoes!
(It may be warm in the gym and café)
Wear comfortable shoes!
(You may not remove them if they hurt)
There is a full dinner, as well as snacks and dessert!
(Come hungry)
There will be a picture booth set up and one table picture complementary to each student. After that, they will be $2 each.
(PTA has digital cameras and a printer- pictures will be delivered the next week)
Other than additional pictures, you do not need to bring any money!!!
(All food and drinks are included in your ticket cost)

21. For more information Contact Mrs. Bellew or Ms. Koenig
Rooms G209 or G210 or
Call the school ( ) and leave a message
This slideshow is available to review and show parents on the Jefferson Twp Middle School Website