Mandy Dray

Hello PNB family!

My name is Carly Buwalda, and my daughter Allison is a level VI student. As we were driving home from PNB the other day, she was reflecting on how PNB School was like her second home. She sees her classmates as lifelong friends, the teachers as supportive and caring mentors, and the whole school as partners on her amazing dance journey. One of her favorite things about being an upper level student is being a teacher assistant to a younger class on Saturdays. The opportunity to foster a love of dance for a younger generation of dancers has been enriching for her.

My involvement with the PNB Parent Guardian Association has given me a window into her world, and a way to give back to a community that has given our family so much.  This is such a special chapter in our lives, and we are grateful for her time here at PNB. Your generous support allows the PGA to continue to provide amazing programs that support our whole community.  

Think of us when you plan your year-end giving, and our students will reap the reward! We have a generous $5,000 match for donations made to the PGA until the end of December with an additional reward of a free dress day and ice cream party for the class that brings in the greatest number of donations.

DONATE HERE 

Thank you so much and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! 

Carly Buwalda

PNB School Parent/Guardian Association Vice President

Hello PNB School Families,

The Phelps Center and Francia Russell Center will be closed for winter break from Monday December 23rd through Saturday January 4th. There will be no classes during that time. Classes will resume on Monday January 6th. Staff will continue to monitor your phone calls and emails during the break.

We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

Dear parents and guardians of PNB School,

Happy Holidays! As President of the PNB School Parent Guardian Association (PGA), I am constantly reminded of the profound impact PNB and PNB School have on the lives of PNBS Students. Please read on for a very special holiday offer from our PGA.

I am the very proud parent of a level VII dancer, Chloe. Being a student at PNB has not only helped her become a beautiful dancer but has also provided a place for her to develop lifelong friendships and valuable life skills, like the ability to focus and manage her time — which has helped her immensely as she navigates her first year of high school! No matter what level your student is in, I’m sure you all echo my sentiment of the important part PNB School plays in the life of your PNBS Student.

The PGA plays a vital role in ensuring that opportunities continue to be accessible and meaningful for all our dancers and their families while building community at PNB School. The PGA hosts a number of community events at the School, including Petite Finale, Teen Night, the PNBS Open House, and Trunk or Treat. The fantastic group of parents that makes up the PGA are committed to bringing as many opportunities as possible to PNBS families; however, we can only do it with your help! 

Members of the PGA have offered a generous match of $5,000 for gifts made to the PGA through the end of 2024. Any excess PGA funds at the end of the school year in June will be donated to PNB School. To encourage participation, the class with the highest number of donors will win one class where the students can wear dancewear of their choosing and have an ice cream party sponsored by the PGA. 

Please join me in supporting our incredible ballet school and the next generation of dancers by making a gift during this holiday season to the PGA! 

DONATE HERE 

Wishing you all a meaningful Nutcracker season!

Paige Davis

PNB School Parent/Guardian Association President

Hello Seattle families,

This is a very important reminder to use safety precautions when navigating Mercer St. in front of the Phelps Center. If you are dropping your student off, please drop them off on the PNB side of Mercer St. to avoid using the crosswalk. If you need to use the crosswalk, please be very cautious and aware when crossing at the intersection of Mercer and 3rd Ave, especially in the dark. We encourage you to use the sky bridge that crosses above Mercer St. to avoid crossing such a high traffic area on foot. You can access the sky bridge from the ground floor of the Mercer St. Parking Garage/ next to McCaw Hall.

We want all our PNBS families and students to be as safe as possible!

Thank you so much!

Best,

PNBS Staff

Hello PNB Families, 

Both the Phelps Center and the Francia Russell Center will be closed, and regular classes will not be held from Thursday, November 28th through Saturday, November 30th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 

If your student will be missing class at all next week, please notify the school office.

We wish you all a happy and safe holiday!

PNB School

Hello Eastside families,

We are aware that last night the Bellevue School District said it would be closed today Friday November 22nd. Power has been restored at the FRC and we would still like to hold classes. All classes at the Francia Russell Center will be held as normal today, Friday November 22nd, 2024. We will continue to monitor building safety throughout the day.

All classes at the Seattle Phelps Center will also continue to be held as normal.

Thank you!

Best,

Mandy Dray

School Supervisor

Hello Eastside families,

All classes at the Francia Russell Center will be held as normal Friday November 22nd, 2024!

All classes at the Seattle Phelps Center will also continue to be held as normal.

Thank you!

Best,

Mandy Dray

School Supervisor

Hello Eastside families,

All classes at the Francia Russell Center are cancelled Thursday November 21st 2024 due to power outages and Bellevue School District Closure.

All classes at the Seattle Phelps Center are NOT cancelled  and will be held as normal.

Please stay safe!

Best,

Mandy Dray

School Supervisor