Middle School Etiquette Series

I'm excited to announce the return of our Middle School Etiquette Series!  A wonderful experience for children 5th-8th grades as they learn the importance of every day social and life skills while implenting them in a friendly enviornment.

Middle school students entering 5, 6, 7, & 8th grades in fall of 2024 are invited to register. There will be 2 instructional one hour classes and we will end with a formal luncheon.

Class Dates:

Sunday September 8th 2:30-3:30pm

Sunday September 15th 2:30-3:30pm

Formal Dinner Sunday September 22nd A formal luncheon. 2:30-4:00pm

Menu:

Salad

Rolls

Chicken

Vegetables

Dessert

Cost: $300.00 per student, $250.00 for each additional sibling.  Dress is an important aspect of teaching respect for oneself, as well as to the host/hostess.  Gentlemen will be required to wear Khaki pants, sports coat, button down with tie.  Nails and hair are always to be groomed. Ladies are to wear modest skirts or dresses that meet the “fingertip” rule.  In order to be compliant with state guidelines, young ladies will be required to wear gloves during class.

Topics will include:

• First and Lasting Impressions: Appearance & Dress
• Grooming & Hygiene
• The Importance of giving back through acts of kindness
• Introduction protocol: Confident posture, eye contact & hand shake
• Being Polite with Cell Phones
• The Best Guest: Conversations, Compliments & Expressing Gratitude
• Table & Dining Etiquette; Restaurant Skills & Terms
• Anticipating the Needs of Others
• Invitation & Party Etiquette: Planning ahead and preparing for a special event
• Dating Etiquette: Respecting others and their feelings
• The Handwritten Thank You…Why It’s Important