By Grace Newsletter

CALENDAR

September 7th - First Day of Fall Classes
September 8th - First Performance Team Practice
September 13th - First M.A.T.S. Team Practice
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​Spring Recital 2021: 
 

Recital Digital Download - James Hinkle from Sounds Like Videos filmed the recital.  The digital downloads have been emailed to the email address provided if you ordered.
 
Recital Pictures -  The proofs will be online at www.valeriesphoto.com for you to view and place any additional orders you would like.  Once you are logged into her homepage, click “Events”.  Then find By Grace Recital 2021.  You will have to enter your email address and then you will see all the pictures and be able to place your order.  Once you checkout, you will get your total.  You will need to make out your check to and mail to:  Valerie Meeker, 487 SW 700 Rd., Deepwater, Missouri 64740.  Once your payment is received, the order will be placed and she will either mail it to you or deliver it to the studio, whichever option you choose at checkout.  If you have any questions, call Valerie at (660) 696-2226. 

 


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Performance Team Update (dance):  

The Performance Team Auditions for the 2021/2022 season will be held on Saturday, August 28th!  We would love to have you join us!!!!  Lots of opportunities await you!!!


M.A.T.S. Team Update (tumbling):  

The M.A.T.S. Team for the 2021/2022 season is forming now!  Join us if you would like to compete in tumbling!!
 
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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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​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
Recital DVDs
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


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.