LS Halloween Parade
Contact:
Angie Crabtree
Don't miss this annual tradition at CA, as the Lower School students, faculty, and staff parade throughout campus in their Halloween costumes. You can count on candy! And don't forget your costume.
Here are guidelines from Lower School Principal Angie Crabtree:
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Here are guidelines from Lower School Principal Angie Crabtree:
The Lower School will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31. We know this is an exciting day for children and a time of high expectations. Working together, we can ensure a safe and enjoyable afternoon.
All Lower School students are invited to bring a costume to school on this day. It is not required; we recognize that some families do not celebrate Halloween. Students are expected to follow the costume guidelines below if they wish to wear a costume.
- Make sure that your costume is comfortable since it will be worn during the parade and the party. We are requesting minimal make-up and no aerosol, colored hairspray.
- Costumes should be individual. Do not wear a costume that requires more than one person to be present. All parts of the costume must fit through a doorway, and it should be manageable independently by the student. The costume may not take up an inordinate amount of space in the classroom.
- Inflatable costumes are not permitted for students due to the possibility of a costume puncture or battery/inflating malfunctions. These costumes are also difficult to manage during the parade across the campus.
- Fake weapons are not permitted (i.e. guns, swords, knives, hatchets, pitchforks, etc.). If it is questionable...do not bring it!
- All costumes should be culturally appropriate. Costumes should not reinforce stereotypes or be culturally insensitive; the costume should not make fun of real people, human traits, or cultures.
- Everyone needs to be considerate of the younger students. Costumes should not be too gruesome or have fake blood on them. Please save this type of costume for trick-or-treating.
- All costumes, props, and masks will be put in cubbies or lockers during the school day. They may be brought out for the parade and the classroom party.
- Parents are welcome to dress up for the parade, but we ask that you follow all of the guidelines above as well.
Afternoon Schedule:
- 2:15 p.m. - Parents may arrive and assist with dressing the students in their costume. If parents are unable to attend at this time, students may dress themselves or teachers will assist as they are able.
- 2:30 p.m. - The Lower School Parade begins outside the Lower School entrance (by the LS office). We will travel around the campus to show-off our festive costumes. Parents are welcome to join us to watch the parade. We have a little surprise for the end of the parade. Bring your cameras!
- 2:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. - Grade Level Parties - the grade-level Class Leads will communicate with parents regarding the party details.
- 3:20 p.m. - Clean up the parties
- 3:30 p.m. - Regular dismissal
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