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22-23 PNB School COVID Protocols

Dear PNB School Students and Families,

Below please find important information regarding COVID-19 testing and masking requirements for the start of your classes. You can click here to review the complete PNB COVID protocols.

We are continuing a cautious approach at the start of this new school year. For the first few weeks of classes, masks will be required at all times. During that time, we will be assessing both community and onsite transmission levels with the intent to evolve fairly soon to a policy where masking is optional for students while in studios.

We understand many places no longer require masking and PNB is moving towards that goal. Individual businesses and organizations are encouraged to develop protocols and continue restrictions that work best for the community they serve. PNB has consistently maintained a conservative approach that has minimized onsite transmission. The start of a new school year sees many individuals reconvening after a summer of travels, summer intensives, and many fun-filled activities with friends and family. Requiring masking for the first few weeks of classes will allow us to come together for the first time since School Performance with an added layer of safety. Once settled into classes, we intend to allow for masking to be optional unless the community COVID levels significantly increase.

Please note: entry into the Phelps Center and/or the Francia Russell Center continues to be restricted to students only (no parents/guardians) at this time. School staff members will be at the doors of both locations in order to greet and guide students to their classes.

A few additional key takeaways from the COVID protocols:
 
MASKS:

  • All students must remain masked at all times the first few weeks of classes. Higher grade (KN95, N95, KF94) masks are strongly encouraged.
  • After the first couple weeks, we will assess our local and onsite transmission levels and let you know if we are able to move into voluntary masking for students while in studios for classes. Masks will remain mandatory in all other parts of the building at this time.

TESTING:

  • Weekly testing is no longer be required for unvaccinated individuals, and PNB School has discontinued the vaccine requirement.
  • Weekly testing is encouraged for all PNB School Students.
  • Students in Seattle Levels VI, Intermediate C, VII, VIII and Advanced C will be provided a weekly rapid antigen COVID test at PNB School which is required in order to participate in Pas de Deux each week.

Best regards,
PNB COVID-19 Safety Team

22-23 PNB School COVID Protocols2022-09-06T13:54:58-07:00

22-23 Level III Leotards – Possible Order Issues

Hello 2022-23 Level III families,

We have been informed that there were some sizing issues with the new level III leotards and that some of you may not receive your new leotards until after the start of the school year.

Faculty have been informed of this and students are permitted to wear last year’s leotard or a non-PNB lavender leotard for the first few weeks of the school year as the orders are waiting to be filled.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are so excited to be back in the studio with your students starting September 8th!

22-23 Level III Leotards – Possible Order Issues2022-09-07T13:35:12-07:00

level IV Pointe Shoe Fitting Information

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

level IV Pointe Shoe Fitting Information2022-09-07T13:35:26-07:00

School Performance Testing Reminder

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 UW Free Testing Sites

· Kaiser Permanente Testing

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

o Walgreens

· At-Home Rapid Antigen Tests can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS, etc.  Households can also request free tests through federal and local programs:

o Federal Test Kit Request

o Washington Test Kit Request

School Performance Testing Reminder2022-06-10T18:00:03-07:00

FRC Entrance Maintenance Thursday, June 2nd

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.

FRC Entrance Maintenance Thursday, June 2nd2022-06-02T14:10:05-07:00

Last day of classes clarification

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 

Last day of classes clarification2022-06-01T18:09:42-07:00

2022-2023 Registration Information

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)

2022-2023 Registration Information2022-05-31T13:52:51-07:00
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