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Post by Arch on Sept 12, 2009 20:38:06 GMT -6
May all be safe, and thank you to those that invited others who don't have a Homecoming at their school this year.
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Post by doctorwho on Sept 13, 2009 8:22:54 GMT -6
May all be safe, and thank you to those that invited others who don't have a Homecoming at their school this year. or next year - but it's all about the kids you know |
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Post by blankcheck on Sept 13, 2009 9:16:51 GMT -6
I'm not sure what you are talking about. Are you saying that Metea will not have a homecoming
this year or next year?
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Post by mela on Sept 13, 2009 9:28:45 GMT -6
MV StudentGO is busy planning making preparations for Fall Festival Spirit Week, Spirit Day, and dance.
On Saturday, October 3rd, 7pm-10pm, they will have their first official dance. Obviously not a Homecoming dance, as you need alumni to come home, but they are having a Fall Festival dance in its place.
BTW- the Mustangs Soph Team won their first home FB game this past Friday and it was well attended. Poms, cheerleader and Marching Band all performed.
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Post by Arch on Sept 13, 2009 9:45:54 GMT -6
IMO, They should just call it a Homecoming because everyone gets this "WTF?" look on their face when they hear "Fall Festival Spirit Dance"... "What do you mean, no Homecoming?"
Kids grow up looking forward to a Homecoming... So just call it that and let them have it.
It's not too much to ask and it serves every purpose it needs to.
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Post by blankcheck on Sept 13, 2009 14:27:38 GMT -6
Yes, I understand that Homecoming typically means alumni return. However, since many of these kids were moved from a high school where there would be a "Homecoming", I agree with arch. Let them experience a homecoming and set their own traditions. I am at least happy that they will be doing some sort of acknowledgment and not miss out on their "first dance" as a school.
BTW-Went out to Buffalo Wild Wings on Friday and saw a large group of Metea kids. They were sporting their football jerseys etc. Good for them. They looked like they were having a great time. I loved their jerseys.
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Post by mela on Sept 13, 2009 15:26:11 GMT -6
All I did was answer the question regarding a dance. If you feel so strongly about the name, I suggest you contact the 2 advisors at MV who are in charge of StudentGO and see if the name can be changed. Regardless of the name, the students will have a Spirit Week and dance which I hope they all participate in and enjoy.
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Post by Arch on Sept 13, 2009 15:41:35 GMT -6
Are these still the people - Student Council Facilitators: Donald Pankuch and Vicki Green
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Since we're calling it a full an equitable HS experience already, this tiny name tweak seems like it should be a slam dunk.
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Post by kidsfirst on Sept 14, 2009 7:12:53 GMT -6
Do you really think the kids care there is no dance called Homecoming? The name Homecoming is for the alums, not the undergrads. Since there are no alumns at MV, what's the big deal? My daughter could have cared a less that there were college freshman coming back to attend her dance at NV. All the kids care about is that there is a dance to attend. Do any of you even remember the theme of your homecoming dances? Most kids just want to have fun and the name/meaning is incidental.
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Post by steckdad on Sept 14, 2009 9:03:36 GMT -6
IMO, They should just call it a Homecoming because everyone gets this "WTF?" look on their face when they hear "Fall Festival Spirit Dance"... "What do you mean, no Homecoming?" Kids grow up looking forward to a Homecoming... So just call it that and let them have it. It's not too much to ask and it serves every purpose it needs to. seems petty on your part....not sure if the kids care what it is called at all. |
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Post by casey on Sept 14, 2009 9:50:29 GMT -6
Not sure if the kids do really care but I think that if the District ran a survey (  ) they'd probably find out the kids would prefer it called Homecoming. I agree with Arch. Call it Homecoming not some Fall Festival dance. I can just see mom and daughter shopping at Macy's "Mom, I need a Fall Festival dress!" That just doesn't seem to work. But in the grand realm of things, does it really matter? |
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Post by Arch on Sept 14, 2009 9:52:57 GMT -6
IMO, They should just call it a Homecoming because everyone gets this "WTF?" look on their face when they hear "Fall Festival Spirit Dance"... "What do you mean, no Homecoming?" Kids grow up looking forward to a Homecoming... So just call it that and let them have it. It's not too much to ask and it serves every purpose it needs to. seems petty on your part....not sure if the kids care what it is called at all. The comments on the bus friday when some kids were talking about attending NV's as guests are what I was basing this post on. So, basically, you are calling the kids Petty. It's THEIR school year, not YOURS. It seems like the adults are more bent on making sure it's called anything EXCEPT a Homecoming Dance... and the kids really don't understand nor care about the technicality differences... but know that they simply are 'not having one' that they look forward to as they approach the HS years. |
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Post by kidsfirst on Sept 14, 2009 10:58:41 GMT -6
Well, you can't please everyone. I'm sure if the district/adults made it a Homecoming dance, there would be many eyes rolling because it really is not a Homecoming dance, is it?
Do you call the dance Homecoming just for the 'tradition' of it being that at other schools or do you make it 'special" for those kids in the new school? You make it sound like the 'Fall Festival" dance is some punishment for the kids.
What was it called many moons ago when NV didn't have homecoming for two years?
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Post by Arch on Sept 14, 2009 13:29:11 GMT -6
"I'm sure if the district/adults made it a..."
I think we just found the problem...
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This is starting to sound a lot like calling a Halloween Party a "Fall Party".
When they surveyed *all* the kids @ MV, which name was picked by majority? That would seem to be the simplest way to decide it.
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Post by doctorwho on Sept 14, 2009 15:50:46 GMT -6
IMO, They should just call it a Homecoming because everyone gets this "WTF?" look on their face when they hear "Fall Festival Spirit Dance"... "What do you mean, no Homecoming?" Kids grow up looking forward to a Homecoming... So just call it that and let them have it. It's not too much to ask and it serves every purpose it needs to. seems petty on your part....not sure if the kids care what it is called at all. buzzz--wrong ( at least from my small sample survey) - my daughters friends that attend Metea are very much concerned that not only is it not Homecoimng- homecoming WEEK is a big deal everywhere else.. seems most expected a homecoming- kinda surprised. grateful for a dance yes, but talking to all their friends at other schools that have a week long celebration... it is the end of the world - no -- but again especially for the class of 2012- just one more item on the list. |
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