November Happenings
Hi Studio M Family!!
It’s the third month of Season 6 & we are having SO MUCH FUN!! We hope you are enjoying your time with us as much as we love teaching your kiddos!
STUDIO M PODCAST LINK
Click the link below to listen to this entire email while you stay efficient and get other things done.
Attachment: NOVEMBER-HAPPENINGS-2024.mp3 (5.9MB)
RECITAL COSTUMES
Believe it or not, we will be ordering Recital Costumes…in the next week or so!! We have posted each classes costume choice in the studio as well as in the attached document. Your dancers class theme will be shared with them soon if it hasn’t already been revealed. WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR ALL OF THE RECITAL FUN!!
Attachment: Season 6 costumes.pdf (3.2MB)
Costumes are $70 for Tots, Littles & Combo classes. Costumes are $85 for all other classes. The costume fee includes tights, accessories & embellishments when applicable.
We have a costume re-stocking fee of $20 for any costume that needs to be returned due to sizing issues. There is a $20 late fee per costume for any payments made after November 15th.
COSTUME PAYMENT DEADLINE – Friday- November 15th, 2024
Costumes are a huge endeavor (time, effort & money) but they are so worth it at the end of the year when they shine on stage at our show. Please help us by making sure you sign off on all costumes sizes – THIS WEEK!! We try to offset the costume payment with monthly tuition which is why the fee isn’t due until November 15th. I know it seems crazy that we have to order so soon, but if you think about it – every studio across the country has their recital at the same. This is why we need to order early & why there is a $20 charge for late payments. We will begin posting costume fees on your accounts as well as ordering costumes this week! If your dancer is not participating in recital, please let us know ASAP!! Reminder that there are no refunds for costumes.
TWO OF A KIND SPIRIT WEEK & FOOD DRIVE – November 18th-22nd
This month’s theme is TWO OF A KIND which means we will be seeing multiple all week! It’s also our annual BRING-A-FRIEND WEEK!! If your dancer is a Tot or a Little, they can bring a grownup or a favorite stuffy!! All other classes can bring their bestie as long as all friends deliver a signed waiver to the teacher. Spirit Week will be November 18th-22nd. We encourage everyone come dressed as twins – think MARIO & LUIGI!! Please make sure that the basic dress code rules still apply: hair pulled back, appropriate shoes, no midriff or bottom showing, leggings or shorts if wearing a skirt or dresses. Each class will have a quick craft project to do the last 5 min & our spirit wall will be decorated per usual!
Studio M enjoys being involved in our community so we have decided to incorporate a food drive with our November Spirit Week again this year! We will donate all canned goods to the Missoula Food Bank at the end of the week. The class that brings the most items will win a cupcake party!
Attachment: STUDIO M Bring A Friend – Liability Waiver.pdf (68.9kB)
STUDIO M SHOP
If you are in need of a nude leotard or any dance gear for upcoming shows, please stop by the dance shop & get your orders in ASAP so we can make sure you get them on time! Deadline to order is November 15th.
Be on the lookout for some fun new Studio M merch in the shop just in time for the Holidays! We also sell gift cards for the dancer in your life.
FALL BREAK
Fall Break is coming up! We will be CLOSED for the week of November 25th-29th. We hope you get some good rest & relaxation during this break & that you can celebrate Thanksgiving!
GARDEN CITY BALLET’S THE NUTRACKER
One of our favorite Holiday traditions, is the annual community production of the Nutcracker. The show isn’t until December but tickets will go on sale this month! Grab them quick as they typically sell out. You won’t want to miss the plethora of Studio M Stars perform their hearts out on stage in this iconic show!
PERFORMANCE COMPANY FUNDRAISERS
- The company kids are selling a variety of yummy goods this year for one of their November FUNdraisers. They will arrive before our Winter Break, in time for family over the holidays. If you are interested in purchasing, please check out the link below or reach out to a company member.
- Golden Leaf Boutique is also helping us raise funds with a custom gifting catalogue. Find a Company member or click the link below & type ‘Studio M’ in the notes to order the best Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers around!
https://golden-leaf-studios.square.site
- The Studio M Booster Club will be hosting a night at the Meagher Bar on Monday, November 18th from 6-10pm!! Come fill your belly with delicious food & support these hard working competition kiddos in their dance adventure. 20% of all proceeds goes to the Studio M Booster Club!!
CLASS ETIQUETTE REMINDERS
Please be aware of standard dance class etiquette: no street shoes in the dance studios, only water (not sparkling water or flavored water) in the dance studios, no gum or food in the dance studios, bathroom visits before class. Please be sure that your dancer is not wearing jewelry to class as it could get caught on something and be a safety issue…especially dangly earrings & necklaces.
ATTENDANCE
Please get in the habit of emailing the studio when your dancer is going to be absent. This way we can communicate to the teacher ahead of time as they prepare for class.
LATE PAYMENTS
We understand that automatic payments don’t always go through. We will however assess a $30 NSF fee if account balances aren’t paid by the 5th business day of the month. We will continue to communicate any issues from our end & appreciate you taking care of them as soon as possible.
PARENT PORTAL LINK
https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgId=538031
COMING UP…
- COMPANY CHRISTMAS WRAPPING: Let our Company elves (and their parents) wrap your presents!! They will be set up at the mall from November 29th-December 23rd. For more information, contact Hallie Lopuch at [email protected].
- JINGLE HOP: Our annual family choreography challenge is coming up in December! Be prepared to boogie down with your Studio M Star!!
- 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS & FAMILY VIEWING WEEK: Our December spirit week & invitation to families to join class via Zoom or for the last 10-15min in person will be December 16th-20th.
- WINTER BREAK: The studio will be closed December 21st-January 12th.
Hope you have a wonderful week!!
Happy Dancing,
Meagen