CMS 8th Grade Dance Information When: Friday, May 11, 2012 7pm 10pm This information packet contains the following: 1. Dance Attire Rules 2. Behavior Expectations and Regulations 3. Permission Slip 4. Donation Request 5. Baby / Toddler Picture Request 6. Volunteer Request Your PTA 8 th Grade Dance Committee: Co- Chairs: Inge Robb (ingerobb@comcast.net) and Sherry Martin (sherrymartin2@att.net) Gym co-chairs: OPEN POSITIONS - if interested, contact co-chairs for information Cafeteria co-chairs: Adriana Hayes (adrianahayes@hotmail.com ) and Suzie Consoer (csconsoer@aol.com) Food co-chairs: Emily Zeigler (emilyz@peoplepc.com ) and Amalin Agostini (agostini5@bellsouth.net) Hallway co-chairs: Shelly McArthur (jackandshelly@yahoo.com) and Mary Cernilli (mcernilli@hotmail.com) 1
Dance Attire Girls: NO strapless, NO backless, NO revealing neck-lines, NO short dresses (3 above the knee) and NO long dresses. Girls MUST have a wrap, shrug or jacket on at all times if spaghetti strap styles are worn. A wrap must be secured in a manner that will allow for it to cover the shoulders and stay in place throughout the dance. An ageappropriate party dress is suitable. This is NOT the high school prom; formal attire is not appropriate. NO heels can be worn in the gym. If girls attend the dance wearing heels, they will have to take them off prior to entry of the Gym. Boys: NO shorts or t-shirts, NO sandals, and NO tuxes. Polo style collar or dress shirt with slacks are appropriate. Jacket and tie are also appropriate but optional. Any student who is not appropriately dressed will be asked to arrange for a change of clothes. If a change of clothes is not available, the student will not be allowed to attend the dance. School administrators will make the final decision in regards to the appropriateness of dress. Behavior Expectations and Regulations 1. The dance starts at 7pm and ends PROMPTLY at 10pm. Students must be picked up by their parents NO LATER then 10pm. Any student who arrives at the dance after 7:30pm must have a parent walk him/her into the building for check-in with an administrator. 2. Only current 8 th grade CMS students who have signed permission slips are allowed to attend. 3. Students must attend school and stay the entire day on May 11 th. No early checkouts will be allowed, unless for a doctor or dentist appt. Students who checked out for a medical reason must present a doctor s note at the dance. 4. Any student who is assigned in-school or out-of-school suspension on May 11 th will NOT be allowed to attend the dance. 5. Students must check-in immediately with a teacher or administrator in front of the building before entering. In the interest of safety, each student will be swept with a detector wand by a school administrator to make sure no one has any objects that are not appropriate. This would include any object considered a weapon under Fulton County School Policy. 6. Students must stay in designated areas. These areas include the gym, cafeteria, the hall and the restroom. No students will be allowed outside the designated areas. 7. Limousines/party buses are not allowed. 8. Students will be dismissed through the front of the building. No student will be allowed to walk home! Parents must pick students up in front of CMS; no exceptions! Traffic during the pick-up time is heavy; safety is our main concern. Drivers are asked to be patient and considerate during the pick up-process. Carpooling is recommended and encouraged. 9. No student is allowed to leave the dance early, unless his/her parent(s) comes into the building and checks the student out through an administrator. 10. Students are expected to behave in a manner that is in accordance with school protocols. Dance movements/gestures that are considered lewd, obscene, or indecent are strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from the dance immediately. School administrators will make the final decision in regards to the appropriateness of dance. 11. ALL FULTON COUNTY AND SCHOOL rules will be in effect. Violations will result in disciplinary action and involvement of law enforcement if necessary. 12. FOR A STUDENT TO ATTEND THE DANCE, HE/SHE MUST HAVE A PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE DANCE WITHOUT HAVING RETURNED THE ATTACHED PERMISSION SLIP WITH DESIGNATED SIGNATURES! Please keep this page for reference. Return the attached permission slip. 2
Official CMS 8 th Grade Dance Permission Slip This form must be completed and returned for admittance to the dance. Please return the form to the HR teacher by Wednesday, May 9, 2012. I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES SET FORTH FOR THE 8 TH GRADE DANCE (Dress Attire, Behavior Expectations and Regulations) I HAVE PERMISSION TO ATTEND THE 8 TH GRADE DANCE, MAY 11, 2012, FROM 7 10PM Student Name (Print): HR: Student Signature: Parent/Guardian Name (Print): Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: I promise to pick my student up promptly at 10pm on Friday, May 11 th, 2012. (or arrangements have been made to carpool with another student) Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: 3
8 th Grade Dance PTA Donation Request Form The Eight Grade Dance is THE event of the year for all of our 8 th grade students. It is a time where our students will listen and dance to a DJ, eat lots of good food and spend time with their friends, in a beautiful themed setting. There is NO dance ticket cost (Your Signed Permission Slip is your student s access to the dance), however, we are requesting donations. The donation proceeds are used for materials and entertainment needed to prep for the dance, as well as food and drinks. Our goal is to raise at least $4,400.00. Please turn in your donation as soon as possible, allowing our PTA dance committee and volunteers to effectively plan for the event. We are requesting a donation of $25.00 per student. If you are able to sponsor another student, we would appreciate the assistance. Student(s) Name: HR Teacher: HR Teacher: Please submit donation as soon as possible, prior to 2/28/2012: Make checks payable to: Crabapple MS PTA Attached: $ I have already made a donation. No donation I am sponsoring another student(s). $ 4
8 th Grade Dance - Photo Request Form Please help us recognize each of our students by sending a non-returnable baby or toddler photo in hard copy. Student(s) Name: HR Teacher: HR Teacher: Non-returnable Baby/Toddler picture (a photocopy will be fine): Attached with name on the back I have already sent in a picture. No picture 5
8 th Grade Dance Volunteer Opportunities Our 8 th grade dance committee continues to look for volunteers to assist with this incredible event. You could help as little or as much as able. ) We need volunteers as early as February/March timeframe. Ultimately, it will take upwards of 70 parent volunteers to make this event a success. If you can assist, we would tremendously appreciate your support. I wish to volunteer: Name: Preferred phone number: E-mail address: I can help with creative design, draw, paint, cut, glue, saw, construction, other: (Circle all functions that apply) I can help Thursday, May 10 th in the PM (the more, the merrier!!) I can help Friday, May 11 th - we will need 40 60+ people to help!!! All Day (AM and PM) AM Shift only PM Shift only Noon till (Critical time = 4PM 7PM) NOTE: After the dance (10PM), can you lend a hand for about an hour? We will need all hands on deck with tear down The more folks we have, the less time it will take. If we can get 60+ parents to help, we should be able to clean up in about 1 1.5 hours. THANK YOU All for your support and being part of this memorable event!! 6