2nd Reminder: Winter Semi-Formal Dance Guidelines

Good afternoon,

On Saturday, January 26 Nipmuc Regional will hold its annual winter semi-formal dance at the Myriad Ballroom in Mendon from 7pm - 10pm. As a reminder, tickets for the dance are on sale until Friday, January 25th. The cost of the tickets is $20. Additionally, students need to have an updated student data sheet turned into the office in order to be allowed to purchase tickets. 

Prior to the start of the new year, I put out an announcement to parents about this event. I reminded students about the dress code and my expectations for conduct on that evening. I have copied some of that information below. Please be sure to speak with your child about these guidelines. 

Please be aware that:

• At a minimum, dresses need to be long enough to reach the tips of the fingers when resting at one’s sides. (As a guideline, dresses should be at least mid-thigh in length.)
• Dresses with plunging necklines or that inappropriately expose the body are not acceptable. 
• Students will not be permitted to dance in an inappropriate manner. "Grinding" or overly suggestive dancing will not be permitted. 

Mrs. Moran and I appreciate the efforts of parents in discussing these concerns with their children. Although it can be uncomfortable to have these discussions, it will help us to ensure that the dance runs appropriately. 

I continue to be thankful for the input I have received from our student advisory council, parents, and school council in determining the guidelines for the dance and proactively supporting good decision making at this event.

Thank you,
John Clements