What started as a persuasive essay by Blaine?4th grader Francis Vann ?became a school dance tradition reboot.? For years, the Catharine Blaine Father Daughter dance served as a lovely tradition and fund raiser for the 5th grade camping trip to Islandwood.
Miss Vann wrote her essay urging Blaine to change the Father Daughter Dance to a Family Dance.? Because of her family configuration,?she had felt excluded from the Father Daughter dance in past years, and she knew some other girls did?as well?because they weren’t part of a father daughter ticket.
With support from Principal, Heather Johnson, and School Counselor, Mike Anderson, the fourth grade parents who coordinate the event every year decided to change the name of the dance, reduce the cost, and make sure all who want to come feel welcome.
The Spring Fling Dance will be held this?Friday, May 8th?from?6:30 to 9pm.? K-8 students from all schools are encouraged to attend and bring the special grownup of their choice.? In keeping with the tradition of this dance in past years, the Spring Fling?will still be a dress up event with music (DJ Ray), special treats, light bites and prizes. Photographer?Dani McDonough?will be on hand providing keepsake memories.
For those who wish to continue the former tradition, it can remain a father daughter dance.? For those girls who don’t have a father in their lives,?or whose father isn’t available that night, or for the boys who are interested in dressing up and coming to a dance with a parent or special grownup, all configurations are welcome.
The Spring Fling Dance is open to the community – not exclusive to Catharine Blaine families – and is a fundraiser for Catharine Blaine 5th grade camping trip to Islandwood.
Tickets are $20 per child/special grownup/family configuration in advance or $30 at the door. Buy your tickets?here