Newsletter for December 2024

Hopefully, everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and some downtime.  December is a busy month!  Costume sizing and a quick observation the last 30 minutes of the class during the week of December 9th. This is when parents pay for their child’s costume and determine the size to order.  Remember, it is best to size up if in doubt; there is a $40 exchange fee if the costume needs to be exchanged, and there's a chance the costume may not be returned in time for the recital.  Some costumes have included $10 for tights, and they will arrive with the costumes.

Costumes usually arrive anytime from mid-February to April. We try to contact everyone so that the parents can come in to assist the kids try on their costumes, the kids must try on their costumes before the child can take the costume home so that the teacher can see how it fits.  Accessories, hair, and shoes required are discussed at the time costumes arrive.

The Holly Jolly Show and Event is December 15th.  Two shows at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.  Tickets are $10 for the show only, and $15 for dinner and a show.  This includes face painting and making an ornament.  A bake sale and baskets raffle are part of this fundraising event for the show troupe, to help defray their costs for competing.  The costume characters are like ‘Disney’ characters, and they sing and dance!  You can purchase tickets for the 2:00 show Monday-Thursday 5:15-8:00 PM in the lobby.  This is a fun, upbeat family show!

Reminder:  Tuition is always due by the 7thof each month, if received past the 7th, there is a $20 late fee.  There is an outside mailbox for your convenience, over by the dumpster has GRACIE and 44150 on it.

Christmas Break is December 23rd-January 2nd.  Classes resume on January 6th.

Weather policy: If it snows and schools and/or after school activities are cancelled in St. Mary’s County then we close for the evening, and if schools are closed for the day, then we do not hold classes.  If school has a two-hour delay opening, we have classes in the evening.  We do not always have time to post it on the website, or contact you, but we follow this policy, so please be tuned in to news announcements when the weather is bad.  We try to hold a make-up class in the spring for any missed snow days.

Merry Christmas everyone, and best wishes for a wonderful new year!  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Bookkeeping questions use: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..