Back-to-school tradition on the calendar at LHJH
Following the first week back on campus, the LHJH PTA will be hosting the annual back-to-school dance, also known as the Howdy Dance.
Tradition dictates the dance occur the first Friday after the start of the school year, which falls on Monday, August 23rd this year.
Kids needn’t worry about wearing their cowboy boots as the "Howdy" name would imply. It’s really not a country and western dance, but the first opportunity for students to get acquainted - and reacquainted - with each other and the school.
The presence of parents won’t be particularly appreciated by the kids, but their generosity will!
Providing all those great snacks that ‘tweens seem to live on is the order of the day, so the sending of brownies and cold drinks are both welcome and encouraged.
As to the dancing, there will certainly be enough LH Cotillion graduates to get the party started, as well as show off a few fancy steps to their new classmates.
You can read about the local Cotillion tradition among Lake Highlands students here.
Aside from refreshments, parent Mary Beth Hickman, an old hat at the Howdy Dance, offers up a little wise advice to new parents.
"At the August 19th LHJH schedule pick-up there will be a sign up sheet for dance chaperons. But don’t worry - your kids won’t even know you’re there!"
Tickets are $7 at the door the evening of the Dance, but can be purchased for $5 in advance at schedule pick-up, or on campus during lunch August 26th & 27th.
Following on the heels of the Howdy Dance is the September 13th BBQ and Pep Rally, another tradition at LHJH. But unlike the Howdy Dance, all family members are encouraged to attend! The event provides the opportunity for families to meet and enjoy a BBQ dinner catered by Baker’s Rib.
According to 8th grade parent Shannon Whitlock once dinner is finished in the cafeteria, folks mosey on down to the gym for a big Pep Rally.
"Last year's rally featured visits from the LHHS Wranglers, cheerleaders and football players. It’s a great opportunity for news students and their families to see all the clubs that are offered at LHJH, too."
Like the Howdy Dance, tickets can be purchased in advance for $6.75 during the August 19th schedule pick-up. The BBQ dinner in the cafeteria starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pep Rally at 7:30 p.m. For those with a soft spot for the hard working LHJH teachers, the LHJH PTA suggests signing up to sponsor a teacher while you're there!
For more information about the Howdy Dance, please contact any of the four volunteer coordinators: Mary Beth Hickman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); Dawn Gray at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); Sharon Willard at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); or Allison Meliza at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For information about the BBQ/Pep Rally, contact Sherry Hicks at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Shannon Whitlock at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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