California
04-19-2013, 05:04 PM
Update: The principal told my son that he had met all the requirements, but because a dance would be a) inappropriate and b) other classes would start asking for one she was saying no. A family dance is inappropriate??
I am beyond pissed. The teacher who is the source of this is retiring this year. One year too late in my opinion. If all the classes are asking for dances... then why not start holding dances? The PTO President (who supported this idea from the beginning) said that families ask the PTO every year to hold dances.
The Footloose comparison is starting to ring true. Who knew my son was a rebel for suggestion this? My wild child.
Phone calls already made to local churches to see if we can use one of their halls. We may not be "appropriate" enough for the school but I think a church might be OK with us. Even if we are *gasp* dancing.
Original Post:
In a couple of hours... my ten year old DS and his best friend are going to present to the principal the reasons why they should be allowed to reserve the school auditorium for a small fundraiser family-friendly dance.
Ten year old boys. Planning a dance. They have a theme. They know what refreshments they want to serve, the date and time- everything. I'm sure they will request no slow songs. Because the thought of dancing with a girl is still somewhat frightening to them :-)!
If you have some happy, dancing-queen style pixie dust to send their way, I'd appreciate it! The boys have put a ton of effort and time into coming up with a plan. We've got the volunteers lined up, the school group any proceeds would be donated to has said yes, the PTO president wants to do it...
The only hold up: one teacher who doesn't think younger students should have a dance. She has been at the school for close to 20 years and is such a strong figure at the school she may succeed in stopping this. Cross your fingers for us that we can figure out a way to work around her.
Mojo appreciated!!
I am beyond pissed. The teacher who is the source of this is retiring this year. One year too late in my opinion. If all the classes are asking for dances... then why not start holding dances? The PTO President (who supported this idea from the beginning) said that families ask the PTO every year to hold dances.
The Footloose comparison is starting to ring true. Who knew my son was a rebel for suggestion this? My wild child.
Phone calls already made to local churches to see if we can use one of their halls. We may not be "appropriate" enough for the school but I think a church might be OK with us. Even if we are *gasp* dancing.
Original Post:
In a couple of hours... my ten year old DS and his best friend are going to present to the principal the reasons why they should be allowed to reserve the school auditorium for a small fundraiser family-friendly dance.
Ten year old boys. Planning a dance. They have a theme. They know what refreshments they want to serve, the date and time- everything. I'm sure they will request no slow songs. Because the thought of dancing with a girl is still somewhat frightening to them :-)!
If you have some happy, dancing-queen style pixie dust to send their way, I'd appreciate it! The boys have put a ton of effort and time into coming up with a plan. We've got the volunteers lined up, the school group any proceeds would be donated to has said yes, the PTO president wants to do it...
The only hold up: one teacher who doesn't think younger students should have a dance. She has been at the school for close to 20 years and is such a strong figure at the school she may succeed in stopping this. Cross your fingers for us that we can figure out a way to work around her.
Mojo appreciated!!