1. 8th Grade Dinner-Dance
Friday, June 21, 2019

2. Important Dates & Time Parent letters going out today
Payments due during week of March 25th
Dance held on Friday, June 21
Doors open at 7pm
Night ends at 10pm
Please make sure your rides are on time!!!

3. Payment 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 the week of March 25th
If you do not pay this week, you do not go! We have a lot to pre order so paying this week is required!
Each student must pay for themselves
Approximately 8-10 students per table, you choose your table!
Table is used during dinner & to store things while dancing
you can mingle! Also, be careful of valuables left unattended!

4. You cannot attend if you are absent
Day of the Dance
You cannot attend if you are absent
or if you leave early. It is an early dismissal day, everyone leaves at 12:30!

5. Arrival Drop off starting at 6:45pm
No one permitted to enter until 7pm
Report to a teacher on your team to get checked in
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 (must be in good standing with academics and discipline)
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 (we must know this in advance!)
No wandering to unapproved areas of the building
There will be a photo booth so phones are not necessary for pictures!
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 (unless for pictures, not social media!)
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 Ms. Koenig or Ms. Schreck 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 strapless with a shawl or sweater 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. 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 Payments due during lunch the Week of March 25th
Dress nice, but comfortably!
(It may be warm in the gym)
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
You do not need to bring any money!!! (Do not bring anything valuable!)
(All food and drinks are included in your ticket cost)

21. For more information Contact Ms. Koenig or Ms. Schreck Rooms B1 or A3or
Call the school ( ) and leave a message
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