Comments on: Scary Baby Needs a Blog (not a dance)

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By: SherraLifeLesson.com » Define Normal

SherraLifeLesson.com » Define Normal — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:15:10 +0000

[...] This past Friday after school, Scary Baby had another unnecessary magical elementary school dance. [...]

By: Sherra

Sherra — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:57:21 +0000

@cmac: How could I forget to give you proper attribution for your photo skills at the dance? THANK YOU

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:12:27 +0000

Yeah for Scary Baby!!!! Yippee!! Yee Haw!!!

There are a couple of dances throughout the year at my middle school. There is the fall dance for 7th/8th graders, the Valentine’s dance, and the end of year ‘graduation’ dance just for exiting 8th graders. The dances provide opportunities for appropriate social interactions as there are plenty of teacher chaperones! The dances are held at school and are hosted by the Student Council. All is good with me regarding these dances except for the Valentine’s dance. One of the Student Council teacher leaders insists on continuing the tradition of a Valentine ‘royalty court’ complete with voting and titles like King and Queen and crowns. I HATE THAT!!! I think it is way beyond the emotional well being of our 8th grade students. Talk about high drama leading up to that dance…..argh!

Our 5th/6th graders have their own dances which include a lot more group, fun songs like the Chicken Dance and Cotton Eye Joe. Since one of my fellow teachers serves as the dee jay, song selections are always appropriate and the students are well supervised.

By: cmac

cmac — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:32:44 +0000

**photos courtesy of cmac

By: julieann

julieann — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:08:10 +0000

Kudos Sc.By. My oldest child actually won her county writing contest in 4th grade, but we were only in tiny Jackson Co. vs gargantuan Gwinnett, so your competition is much stiffer than hers was. Plus there are those who question how many folks can actually read and write in Jackson Co., but we won’t go there. I also had one of my seventh grade English students win third place in the Hall Co. “What Trees Mean to America” contest. I wish I could say that I built that talent into her, but she basically came into my classroom as a gifted writer and I was able to not ruin her natural abilities. I say this to let you know that I’m here for you in any type of editorial or advisory capacity, Kiddo. I think you’ve got what it takes. “Nobody knew who she was or how she became, she was just there,” is a classic line if ever I’ve heard one. You MUST finish this story. I’m afraid I won’t be able to sleep tonight if you don’t send me the next installment.
As to the issue of elementary school dances: we actually had them at our Christian school in IL; however, they were family dances. They revolved around a theme (the 50′s ones were always the most fun) and the whole family came out for music, dancing, snacks, and games. Those were great times. Even public schools could benefit from this type of format.

By: Karen Emerson

Karen Emerson — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:20:11 +0000

Congratulations and Good Luck at County!

I remember going to my first after school dance in 7th grade. I did not know what to do and I didn’t know why we would be interested in dancing. Sorry, but I think 4th grade is too young, even though kids grow up faster these days.

By: Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:07:25 +0000

Congratulations Scary Baby! I won this same award when I was your age but you show much more promise and imagination. I hope to see you on the best sellers list in the future.