Winter Formal Information

ASB ASB stands for “associated student body” ASB’s mission is to excite, support, and love the student body Examples of what we do: recognition of sports and clubs, plan assemblies, color run, food drive, work with Strong 4 Sam, teacher recognition, cram the stands events, greeting every morning, budget how to use our money each year, clean up after school and sports events, serve on the Issaquah School District board, winter wishes, spirit weeks and night events, and many more The ASB class consists of: Advisor: Mrs. Connolly Executive Board: Phinney Taker- President Sean Davidson- Vice President Greg Shipley- Treasurer Hannah Hawkins- Student Activities Coordinator Bella Marcus- Secretary 27 additional students working to achieve ASB’s mission goal

Why a winter formal? Highly requested by students Dances are the most well attended ASB events- formal dances even more so Casual events do not draw as big a crowd With the postponing of the homecoming dance, not everyone that was planning on attending was able to We have the funds to try it out this year If you were to attend [the winter formal] would you want to wear formal or informal attire? Results from a recent survey sent out to the student body 327 students responded

Dances at Issaquah Homecoming Winter Formal TOLO Prom Not put on by ASB Formal Seniors only (unless invited by a senior) Homecoming November 19th Formal Everyone can attend $20 with ASB card Winter Formal January 28th $15 with ASB card TOLO April 1st Casual (costume)

Format of dance DJ like homecoming and TOLO Located in the gym, rather than the commons There will be a coat/shoe check Everyone’s shoes will be removed and socks will be given because heels damage the gym floor and everyone needs to have their shoes off You can come alone, with a date, with a group, or however you would like

Dress Code Formal attire Students can…. Wear a short dress if they want to wear a short dress Wear a long dress if they want to wear a long dress Wear a suit if they want to wear a suit Decide not to wear a suit if they don’t want to wear a suit Etc….. As this being the first year Issaquah will be holding a winter formal, there really are no expectations Students can define for themselves what formal attire looks like Students can collaborate with each other on what they are wearing if that is important to them

Tips for dealing with the cost Sit down and have a talk with your student about a dance budget for each year Encourage your student to help out with the cost (i.e. get a job) Understand that many of the expenses associated with dances are unnecessary Don’t get your hair done- do it at home Don’t get your nails done- do it at home Don’t get a spray tan- take advantage of this being a dance in winter! No one is tan! Don’t spend a fortune on a dress- borrow or re-wear one Don’t rent a party bus or limo- drive a car Don’t buy a corsage/boutonniere- especially because there are no expectations with this dance Don’t buy expensive shoes (they will be taken off at the dance) Don’t go all out when inviting someone to a dance Don’t go to an expensive restaurant before- eat at home or at a more affordable option

Any feedback or questions? If you have any additional questions or comments, please contact; Hannah Hawkins: hawkins.hannah@outlook.com  or Bella Marcus: isabella.marcus@comcast.net