Hello PNB Families,
Below is an article about staying safe on social media that we wanted to share with all of our students and families.
Staying Safe on Social Media: Watch Out for These Warning Signs
By Candice Thompson, POINTE Magazine
Dear Level IV Students and Parents:
The BIG DAY is here! Level IV is a milestone level at PNB School that many students dream of reaching, as students begin pointe work. We share your excitement at getting those first pair of pointe shoes!
We have a fantastic fitting opportunity right in our own backyard! Rhea Whitfield Lwin, owner of On Pointe Dancewear in Bellevue, has graciously agreed once again to fit all PNB level IV students. Rhea has been working with PNBS and Freed to provide the BEST fitting experience we need for our students.
Fitting details:
All Level IV students must go through an in-person fitting in order to purchase pointe shoes from On Pointe Dancewear. Pointe shoe fittings must be scheduled ahead of time through On Pointe’s website: www.onpointebellevue.com. Please make your appointment as soon as possible; students should have their pointe shoes by the first day of PNB classes (September 8th).
* Select the service “PNB Level 4 First Pair”
* Please arrive on time with clean feet and trimmed toenails.
* Dancer should arrive wearing clean convertible tights. Please no full-footed tights.
* All dancers must go through an in-person fitting in order to purchase pointe shoes from On Pointe Dancewear
* Each dancer must have their own individual appointment
* Dancers’ families can expect to purchase the following: 1 pair of pointe shoes, matching satin ribbon, pointe shoe elastic, Pro-Pads (toe pads), and a sewing kit. Each dancer will receive a free mesh pointe shoe bag and a special PNB discount of 10% off for this one-time purchase.
* Students should not purchase spacers, toe caps, or lamb’s wool at this time (per PNB School). There should be as little in the shoe as possible when starting pointe work, to allow students to feel the correct shape and placement of the foot. Pro-Pads should provide enough protection at this stage of training, unless PNB faculty suggests otherwise.
All shoes must meet PNB School faculty approval before sewing. On Pointe and PNBS faculty will make every effort to find the best fit we can for each student. On Pointe has expert fitters, and they are also aware of PNBS requirements. Some students may need to experiment with a different type of shoe. The faculty will continue to advise each student to find the best shoe for her foot; so once you have purchased your shoes, please bring them to class and your teacher will approve them to be sewn.
A special “Sewing Seminar” for students will be held during scheduled pointe classes after shoes are given final approval. Students should have their pointe shoes and sewing supplies at each pointe class.
We know that this is a very exciting time for Level IV students, and we hope that any questions or concerns you may have will be answered at your fittings and during class time. Please contact the School if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Denise Bolstad
Managing Director
Hello PNB Families,
As we prepare for our upcoming School Performance on June 17th and 18th, we wanted to remind you that a negative COVID-19 test result from your student needs to be submitted to us early next week. Please look below for details about the testing dates and submission.
a. PCR: June 13-14
OR
b. Rapid: June 15-16
All baseline test results must be submitted to PNB School – pnbschool@pnb.org – by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 16
Thank you for your understanding and commitment to PNB School’s safety. Please contact the School if you have any questions.
Testing Resources:
· Free King County Testing Sites
o Curative Sites – Offers both Rapid PCR (free with insurance, results in 1-2 hours) and 1-2 day PCR testing
§ Direct link to Curative booking site for Cornish Playhouse location
o If you have Kaiser Permanente insurance you can make an appointment, and if you explain that it is a return-to-work requirement it is free.
· Lab Rapid Antigen Tests
o GS Labs
o CVS
· At-Home Rapid Antigen Tests can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS, etc. Households can also request free tests through federal and local programs:
Hello PNB School Families,
The stairs to the front entrance at the FRC will be roped off today until 4:00pm at the latest due to AT&T maintenance on the roof of our building. If you drop off your student prior the maintenance truck being removed and the roped off area being cleared please direct your student to the ADA ramp to access the front doors and entry for class.
This was unplanned and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Hello PNB Families,
While the PNB School year officially ends on Saturday, June 18th, we have had some questions regarding School classes that day and wanted to clarify the following:
Students participating in the School Performance on Friday, June 17th will not have regular classes on Saturday, June 18th.
Students participating in the School Performance on Saturday, June 18th will not have regular classes on Saturday, June 18th:
· Levels I-IV and DanceChance will only have their performance on the 18th.
· Intermediate Boys, Men’s Division, and Level VIII will have a warm-up class (refer to warm-up schedule for times) and performance.
Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet will have their regularly scheduled classes on Saturday, June 18th.
Best regards,
PNB School
Please click here to find important instructions and clarification about selecting a payment plan online for the 2022-2023 school year.
Hello PNB School Families,
We are starting to send Registration Information for the 2022-2023 school year.
For the first time ever, PNB School Registration will be available via an online registration and payment system! Please note that the information for registering your student can only be sent to one email address. If you have not received your registration instruction email by Friday June 3rd, please contact the School at pnbschool@pnb.org so we can cross-check the email address it was sent to.
IMPORTANT: Current Level III students will not receive registration instructions until after June 3rd, when Level III conferences have concluded. Professional Division students will also not receive registration instructions until after June 3rd.
Please note that the current school year ends on June 18, 2022
Below please find important information for the 2022-2023 school year:
Click here for the 2022-2023 Student Handbook (subject to change)
Click here for the 2022-2023 School Calendar (subject to change)
Hello PNB School Families,
This is a reminder that there will be no PNB School classes Saturday, May 28th and Monday, May 30th for the Memorial Day Holiday.
Have a wonderful long weekend!
Hello PNB Families,
As we prepare for our upcoming School Performance on June 17th and 18th, we have some updates to our testing and masking protocols for participating students. We will have additional protocol information as we get closer. We are aware that our testing policies are strict and thank you for understanding that safety for all involved in the performance is our top priority.
Students will need to complete testing steps 1 and 2 below in order to participate in the School Performance.
1. Baseline test (PCR or rapid) – Families are responsible for providing this baseline test – resources below
a. PCR: June 13-14
OR
b. Rapid: June 15-16
All baseline test results must be submitted to PNB School – pnbschool@pnb.org – by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 16
2. Rapid test at theatre day of performance (provided and administered by PNB)
Upon completion of steps 1 and 2 (above) and negative test results, fully vaccinated students will have the choice to remove their face mask before performing on stage. Unvaccinated students must remain masked on stage. Students wearing masks on stage will be given matching disposable masks. All students will be required to wear masks backstage and while in dressing rooms.
If you have not yet submitted proof of vaccination and would like your student to have the option to remove their mask while on stage, please send proof of the student’s completed COVID-19 vaccination to pnbschool@pnb.org.
Thank you for your understanding and commitment to PNB School’s safety. Please contact the School if you have any questions.
Hello PNB Families,
As we prepare for our upcoming School Performance on June 17th and 18th, we have some updates to our testing and masking protocols for participating students. We will have additional protocol information as we get closer. We are aware that our testing policies are strict and thank you for understanding that safety for all involved in the performance is our top priority.
Students will need to complete testing steps 1 and 2 below in order to participate in the School Performance.
1. Baseline test (PCR or rapid) – Families are responsible for providing this baseline test – resources below
a. PCR: June 13-14
OR
b. Rapid: June 15-16
All baseline test results must be submitted to PNB School – pnbschool@pnb.org – by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 16
2. Rapid test at theatre day of performance (provided and administered by PNB)
Upon completion of steps 1 and 2 (above) and negative test results, fully vaccinated students will have the choice to remove their face mask before performing on stage. Unvaccinated students must remain masked on stage. Students wearing masks on stage will be given matching disposable masks. All students will be required to wear masks backstage and while in dressing rooms.
If you have not yet submitted proof of vaccination and would like your student to have the option to remove their mask while on stage, please send proof of the student’s completed COVID-19 vaccination to pnbschool@pnb.org.
Thank you for your understanding and commitment to PNB School’s safety. Please contact the School if you have any questions.
Testing Resources:
· Free King County Testing Sites
o Curative Sites – Offers both Rapid PCR (free with insurance, results in 1-2 hours) and 1-2 day PCR testing
§ Direct link to Curative booking site for Cornish Playhouse location
o If you have Kaiser Permanente insurance you can make an appointment, and if you explain that it is a return-to-work requirement it is free.
· Lab Rapid Antigen Tests
o GS Labs
o CVS
· At-Home Rapid Antigen Tests (not acceptable for baseline test) – can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS, etc. Households can also request free tests through federal and local programs:
Hello PNB School Families,
We have seen a spike in positive COVID-19 cases the past couple of weeks. We want to remind you that if your student is experiencing any symptoms or has been in contact with a positive case they should not attend classes and should test for COVID-19 if possible. Please keep the school office informed of any symptoms, exposures and positive or negative test results by emailing pnbschool@pnb.org.
King County is currently in the moderate/medium contagion range. Below is some guidance on how best to keep healthy at this level:
Below are some testing resource links:
Free King County Testing Sites
Curative Sites – Offers both Rapid PCR (free with insurance, results in 1-2 hours) and 1-2 day PCR testing
Direct link to Curative booking site for Cornish Playhouse location
At-Home Rapid Antigen Tests – can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS, etc. Households can also request free tests through federal and local programs:
Federal Test Kit Request (you can now request a second set of kits per household)
Washington Test Kit Request (you can request one set of kits per month per household)
This season of rehearsals and performances is so important and we hope to have as many students safely with us for this last month of classes as possible.
We wish you all a safe and healthy May and June!
