Happy Friday, PSD Families!

This Friday FYI email is our primary method of communication to studio families - please save it for a time when you can read through it thoroughly and bookmark it for reference!

New & Urgent this week:

• Thank you for an amazing first week of dancing! We are SO pumped to have an amazing season with all of you!

• Our Nutcracker webpage is now LIVE! Class Performance Registration will be opening next Friday, August 30!

• The studio, front desk, and boutique will be closed August 31-September 2 for Labor Day Weekend. See details below.

• The 2024-2025 Polices and Calendar have been updated on our website. See below to plan for an amazing year!

• School Year Class Registration is ongoing! Register today to get your dancer set up in their preferred classes.

Stay tuned to these regular email updates - this is your primary source for all studio news!

Find all of the important dates for the year here: www.thepointeschool.com/policies - we list upcoming dates within the next few weeks in the Friday FYI as well for your convenience!

• August 25 - September Tuition and Costume Payment Processed

• August 30 - Nutcracker Class Performance Sign Ups Open

• August 31-September 2 - Labor Day Weekend; CLOSED

• September 16-21 - Discover Dance Days

• September 20 - Nutcracker Class Performance Sign Ups Close

• September 25 - October Tuition and Costume Payment Processed

• October 7-12 - Parent Appreciation Week

• October 7-19 - Recital Costume Sizing

• October 21-26 - Costume Week

• October 28-November 1 - Fall Inter-sessional Break; CLOSED

• October 29-30 - Nutcracker Act 1 & Act 2 In-Studio Rehearsals (exact times TBD)

It's time to start preparing for our second production of The Nutcracker! Our Nutcracker webpage is now LIVE! You will find everything you need to prepare you and your dancer for a successful Recital season. Check out thepointeschool.com/nutcracker regularly for updates.

Here are new updates to the website this week:

• Class Ensemble Performance Information: Dancers in Ballet 1 through Advanced and Adult Ballet are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker! This includes both Home School Ballet classes. You can find all the requirements for the class performance package listed on the webpage now. Sign ups for class performance will begin August 30th and end September 20th.

The studio and boutique will be CLOSED for Labor Day Weekend from August 31-September 2.

Our staff works primarily nights and weekend, so we want to take this time to really allow them to spend time with their friends and family during the holiday weekend. If you need to get in contact with us during this time, please do so via email at info@thepointeschool.com. We may not respond back at our normal speed, but we will be checking for messages infrequently throughout the weekend.

The 2024-2025 Studio Policies and Season Calendar have been updated on our website! Please visit https://thepointeschool.com/policies to gather all your dates to plan for an amazing season!

If you are new to The Pointe this summer, registration for our school year classes is open and ongoing! Don't wait to secure your dancer's spot in the classes that are best for your schedule this year. Registration is open online here - or email or stop by the front desk! We're here to help your dancer get set up for success, this year and beyond!

Did you know that we offer free trial classes for new-to-The-Pointe families - and we have a sweet deal for you if you refer a friend to our program? Families can schedule a trial class easily - just have them send us an email and we'll take care of it!

When a family you've referred signs up, please have them list your name in the "Where did you hear about us?" form in online registration. We will send them a $20 gift card to our boutique to help them get the gear their dancer needs for class - and as a thank you, we'll send one to you, too! Trial classes are easy to schedule online, and are FREE for a limited time!

• Click the links on your phone to download the BAND app and join these groups :) 

• Please join the Studio-wide BAND here: https://band.us/n/a7aa9b43OcwbP

• If your dancer is in COMPANY, please join the Company BAND here: https://band.us/n/a1ae9741O1XbO (dancers can and should join, too!)

• If your dancer is in COMMUNITY TEAM, please join the CT BAND here: https://band.us/n/a7ab9544OeY4B (dancers can and should join, too!) 

• Families have received an email with a unique link to join the BAND group for each class - if you've joined us after that message went out, please find your dancer's instructor after class to get access or shoot us an email (info@thepointeschool.com) and we'll get you added!

We've added another easy method of communication to get relevant information directly to families - right on your phone!

Studio Lobby & Lounge
We ask that families limit lobby visitors to one parent per child if you'll be waiting in the lobby during class.  We also ask that families ONLY have food in the lounge, and to pick up after eating. We have wipes, paper towels, and a small broom/dustpan in the lounge so the space can stay nice and neat for the next group to use the space.

How to get connected at The Pointe!
We love our studio community and truly work with the best families in Cedar Rapids.  We know that it takes a village to raise up awesome kids, and our studio community can be a part of your village.  We have a private Facebook group just for studio families - click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921735994748769 Please also join our studio-wide BAND app: https://band.us/n/a7aa9b43OcwbP (dancers, too!) 

Absences
Attendance in class is crucial for dancers to learn and grow.  We can only teach students who are in class :)  However, we know that things happen and kids may need to miss occasionally.  To report an absence so your instructor knows what's going on with your dancer, follow the steps in this 40-second video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstwEOf7e58&list=PLZkeFgMt7mR63GMRqwjdoIM8-U1mxAx-3&index=2 

Boutique & Front Desk Hours
We're happy to help ! We catch up on studio voicemails, emails, and are available at the front desk from 4:30-7:00 Monday through Thursday during the summer. In the school year, we are also open 9:00 AM - Noon on Saturday mornings.

Dress Code
Students who are dressed for dance perform and progress better in class!  Find out what your dancer needs for their classes and easily order online here: www.theturningpointeboutique.com 

Studio Policies & Full Calendar
Our Policies & Studio Calendar is online! Here you will find all the dates needed to plan a successful season, as well as all policies that help keep our studio running smoothly. You can find the Policies and Calendar on our website here: www.thepointeschool.com/policies

Have a wonderful weekend!
- Miss Vanessa & your PSD Staff