Seasons Greetings! I would first like to wish all of you a Safe, Happy & Healthy Holiday Season, and a very Happy New Year 2000. Enjoy this special time with family and friends.

Thank you to everyone who has brought in donations for Respond. We are still accepting donations if anyone is still interested in making a donation. If you have any questions feel free to call me at 643-8456 or Sheila at Respond at 617-623-5900.

Costume deposits for our 8th annual dance performance are now due. Please have these in before our winter break. Deposits are $25.00 per class. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

This years dance performance will be held at Kennedy Middle School in Waltham right next to Waltham High School. We were unable to use the hall at Lexington High due to renovations. The recital dates are Friday May 19 for dress rehearsal and Saturday May 20 for the performances. Mark your calendars now! If you do not wish to have your child participate, please let us know as soon as possible.

Nutcracker Outing - If you signed up to join us to see the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker we will be going on Wednesday December 29 to the 2:00 p.m. performance. The tickets are $45.00 per person. Please send payment in as soon as possible. We will be leaving from Dance Place by 1:15 on the 29th.

Our Drop & Shops will be held on Saturday December 18 from 6:00 - 9:30 and Sunday December 19 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The fee is $10.00 per child. There is still space on Saturday night if anyone is interested.

Our Winter Break is from Friday December 24 - Sunday January 2. Classes resume on Monday January 3, 2000.