By Grace Newsletter
Calendar:
April 1st - Tuition Due
7th – PT Practice
14th - PT Practice & Parent Meeting
21st – PT Practice
26th-28th Edge National Dance Competition in KC
May 1st - Tuition & Recital Fees Due
May 12th – Happy Mother's Day!
The last day for regular dance classes (until summer session) will be Thursday, May 23rd.
Recital rehearsal and picture schedules will be given out during the month of May and will be scheduled for May 28th, 29th, & 30th. Mark your calendars!!
Summer class schedules will be out in May. Classes will begin mid June. What a great time to try something new! Please ask if you have any questions about your student's class level or eligibility. Come join us!!
Spring Recital:
Spring recital is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, in the Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School. Preparations for the show are in progress. Please remember to keep absences to a minimum during this time. The students and instructors are getting excited. Hope to see you there!
A recital fee of $40 per family will be due by May 1st. You may pay this amount at any time prior to that date. You will receive five recital tickets for this fee. Tickets will be handed out at a later date. Additional tickets will be available for sale.
Pictures of the recital costumes are posted at the studio. Costume fees are now past due. If you have not paid your costume fees, please do so ASAP. Payment must be made in full before the costumes will be delivered. Please check at the front desk for your individual account balances. Thank you.
Recital T-shirt Order Forms are being sent home with the newsletter. Purchase of t-shirts is optional. The t-shirts will be royal blue with red, yellow, & white print. Participating student names will be printed on the back. The cost is $22 plus tax (2x and up must include additional fees, see order form). Orders must be turned in by Wednesday, May 1st. No extra shirts will be ordered.
Recital video downloads: Obtain a link to watch the entire show! More information on this will be given out at a later date.
Recital Photographs:
Professional photographs will be taken at the studio the week before recital. We will have dress rehearsals at that time as well. Group pictures and individual shots will be taken. Purchase is optional. More info will be given at a later date.
CompetitiveTeams:
M.A.T.S. Team Update: The team has completed its competition tumbling season for this year. The team will continue working on their routines and will showcase them at recital! The first regular meet for next season will be held in November, 2024.
Performance Team Update: The Performance Team will competed March 15th & 17th in Lawrence, KS, in the Dance Out Dance Competition! The results and pictures are posted on the team page of this website. Good luck team!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Performance Team or the M.A.T.S. Team, please let us know!!!!
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Studio Spirit
We are so happy you are part of our By Grace family!
We are offering some studio spirit items for you to purchase.
Window Decals—a white vinyl decal of our logo is available.
Wristbands-black rubber wrist bands with our studio name and colors are available in youth and adult sizes.
T-shirts-By Grace t-shirts are available for anyone that wants to show their support. Students receive this t-shirt with their enrollment fees.
These items make great gifts!!
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Snack Cards: We offer drinks/snacks at the studio for our students. Parents may pay in advance to set up a “snack card” for their student or they may purchase with cash. These items are offered as a convenience for our students that have breaks.
Absences: Remember that repeated absences affect your learning and performances. It affects you and your class. Try to keep absences to a minimum and let us know if you are going to be gone.
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Spring recital is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, in the Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School. Preparations for the show are in progress. Please remember to keep absences to a minimum during this time. The students and instructors are getting excited. Hope to see you there!
A recital fee of $40 per family will be due by May 1st. You may pay this amount at any time prior to that date. You will receive five recital tickets for this fee. Tickets will be handed out at a later date. Additional tickets will be available for sale.
Pictures of the recital costumes are posted at the studio. Costume fees are now past due. If you have not paid your costume fees, please do so ASAP. Payment must be made in full before the costumes will be delivered. Please check at the front desk for your individual account balances. Thank you.
Recital T-shirt Order Forms are being sent home with the newsletter. Purchase of t-shirts is optional. The t-shirts will be royal blue with red, yellow, & white print. Participating student names will be printed on the back. The cost is $22 plus tax (2x and up must include additional fees, see order form). Orders must be turned in by Wednesday, May 1st. No extra shirts will be ordered.
Recital video downloads: Obtain a link to watch the entire show! More information on this will be given out at a later date.
Recital Photographs:
Professional photographs will be taken at the studio the week before recital. We will have dress rehearsals at that time as well. Group pictures and individual shots will be taken. Purchase is optional. More info will be given at a later date.
CompetitiveTeams:
M.A.T.S. Team Update: The team has completed its competition tumbling season for this year. The team will continue working on their routines and will showcase them at recital! The first regular meet for next season will be held in November, 2024.
Performance Team Update: The Performance Team will competed March 15th & 17th in Lawrence, KS, in the Dance Out Dance Competition! The results and pictures are posted on the team page of this website. Good luck team!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Performance Team or the M.A.T.S. Team, please let us know!!!!
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Promote...
Studio Spirit
We are so happy you are part of our By Grace family!
We are offering some studio spirit items for you to purchase.
Window Decals—a white vinyl decal of our logo is available.
Wristbands-black rubber wrist bands with our studio name and colors are available in youth and adult sizes.
T-shirts-By Grace t-shirts are available for anyone that wants to show their support. Students receive this t-shirt with their enrollment fees.
These items make great gifts!!
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Snack Cards: We offer drinks/snacks at the studio for our students. Parents may pay in advance to set up a “snack card” for their student or they may purchase with cash. These items are offered as a convenience for our students that have breaks.
Absences: Remember that repeated absences affect your learning and performances. It affects you and your class. Try to keep absences to a minimum and let us know if you are going to be gone.
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Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are available at the front desk. The certificates may be used for tuition, clinics, costumes, or merchandise. These make great gifts! Lost & Found We have a lost & found box located at the front desk. It is growing! Stop by if you have lost an item. School Closings Just a reminder that if the Clinton School District is closed due to inclement weather, By Grace will also be closed. Otherwise, we will have class. We will post closings on our Facebook page and you can listen to KDKD and view their website for weather related cancellations. Makeup Classes Don’t forget you are allowed to makeup any classes missed. See your instructor or the front desk if you have questions! |
For Sale
By Grace Dance Bags By Grace Dance Garment Bags By Grace t-shirts (child & adult) By Grace jackets & warm-up pants Dance Shoes Leotards/tights Costumes Policy Reminders Please remember to follow our studio rules: Wait inside for your ride, dress appropriately for class, no jeans, no jewelry, no gum, do not stand on the furniture, be on time, show respect to our teachers and other students. Please remember that repeated absences affect your learning and performances. Try to keep absences to a minimum and let us know if you are going to be gone. Students please remember that we are a Christian-based dance studio and that no rowdy or inappropriate behavior is permitted in the studio. Let's remember our Christian values! It would also be appreciated if the students would clean up after themselves; picking up trash, etc. Thank you!!!! Show respect for the studio property. Also, no one is allowed in dance rooms without permission from an instructor or the front desk. Thank you. Just a reminder that if you are enrolled in a ballet class, you must wear appropriate attire. That means a leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair back out of face, and ballet skirts are optional. Thank you. |