July 2020
Dear parents and students,
Days, weeks, and months seem to go by sometimes at a snail’s pace, sometimes they feel like a whirlwind. Extending the opening date allowed me to see how the county did with reopening. At present, we are lucky to see minimal uptick in cases, but many other areas are having outbreaks. Not knowing if or when to expect these outbreaks I am still uneasy with being able to keep everyone safe. Our health and economic recover depend on all of us continuing to exercise personal responsibility to keep ourselves, our family members, our neighbors, and our co- workers safe. Limiting our exposure, we will benefit and heal quicker.
At this it is with a sad heart, I will forego opening the studio on July 6th for all the younger students. Hopefully, an easier time to conduct dance classes with the guidelines I addressed last month will transpire. If your child’s dance level is taking place, and on our limited schedule you will be notified.
Along with not resuming classes, we will not be able to partake in the performance either. Currently the YMCA is not booking any events. Most indoor and even outdoor venues are not scheduling any events with so much uncertainty on where we will be in a month from now.
I will set up dates and procedure for costumes to be picked up at the studio. In addition, I am working on the fall schedule. As with schools trying to adapt to daily information regarding the health issues, I will need to be flexible with different options and hope that it accommodates your schedule. We are all learning that change can come quickly and the need to adjust.
I am greatly appreciative for everyone’s patience and understanding my concerns with putting anybody in harm’s way. I hope everyone is doing well, I dream about the day we can see everyone and all dance together again. STAY SAFE AND STAY STRONG!
FEEL FREE TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 636-537-3203
A huge shout out to our seniors:
McKenna Bendle, Kathryn Blasini, Keridan Gossrau,
Alyssa Shellabarger, Caitlynn Sigman,
Katie Solodar, and Jackie Wildt
To our seniors who celebrated a different kind of ceremony for your graduation, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
We are all so proud of your achievements and how you will change the world…..
New credit card policy
Dear Parents,
For over 30 years as an owner of a small service business, I go to great measures to keep prices down and refrain on raising prices as much as I can. Over the last ten years, the cost of processing credit cards has gone up considerably. One of the reasons is that credit cards offering points and cash back, and they almost all do, it's the merchants that shoulder the expense, and are charged more for accepting this type of card. I do not want to no accept them, but I am changing the way they are processed.
Effective July 2019, I will still be accepting all credit cards, but the amount debited will reflect a 3.69% fee. There are ways to offset this with cash, check, and automatic bank payments. I have been burdened with the taxes, and this small fee will offer relief, enabling me to keep prices from rising, and give back to my teachers/staff.
Dancingly yours,
Ms. Carol
For over 30 years as an owner of a small service business, I go to great measures to keep prices down and refrain on raising prices as much as I can. Over the last ten years, the cost of processing credit cards has gone up considerably. One of the reasons is that credit cards offering points and cash back, and they almost all do, it's the merchants that shoulder the expense, and are charged more for accepting this type of card. I do not want to no accept them, but I am changing the way they are processed.
Effective July 2019, I will still be accepting all credit cards, but the amount debited will reflect a 3.69% fee. There are ways to offset this with cash, check, and automatic bank payments. I have been burdened with the taxes, and this small fee will offer relief, enabling me to keep prices from rising, and give back to my teachers/staff.
Dancingly yours,
Ms. Carol
