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It was time again for the "Elegant Event" that my sister Trish and her fellow Kindergarten teacher Karen put on each year. I take formal portraits of each student individually, and as "couples." Later on, the pairs process into the classroom for a formal dinner, "catered" by volunteer parents as waitstaff. That includes bubbling soda and juice with a cherry in a champagne glass, place mats that the students made, a menu with choices for appetizers and entrees, and finishes with a "bill" presented to each student who then "pays" the staff in play money, including a tip, if it was earned. Then we go on to a short dance, where partners are twirled, toes are stepped upon, and ladies curtsy and gentlemen bow.
The idea is to help these wee folk learn some manners. Judging by the smiles, and the polite way that the day went, I'd say they got the lesson, for the moment at least.
These two had some of the most natural, joyful smiles. The top hat and flowers are options. There are feather boas in pink and blue, flowers in red and yellow, and one top hat. Most of the boys wore the hat. Most of the girls went with flowers.
"All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten" - Robert Fulghum
We were all set up, ready to take portraits of kindergarten folk, for the Elegant Event that my sister Trish and her co-teacher Karen put on each year. It's a fun time where the kids get dressed up, have formal portraits taken, parade into the classroom, have a luncheon complete with menu, and a bill to be paid, then a time for dancing. It teaches manners, with a lot of laughter included.
I took the few minutes before the whirlwind began to sit a spell. My Karen Sue, had my second camera in hand, and took that time to re-familiarize herself with the setup in this lighting. Overhead florescent lighting in a school library. She set about taking pictures of various things, one of which was me.
As I was reviewing the images, making selections for further processing, I was struck with how natural I look. Not a forced smile, not that wild look I get when I'm trying to figure out if the camera holder is "doing it the way I would." I was relaxed. Karen got it!
So, I'm making this my new icon image. Well done, by my dear bride, my Karen Sue.
And now, for something completely different.
I was assisting my sister and her fellow kindergarten teacher by taking portraits of the children in their care for an event. It's called an Elegant Event. Think Prom for 5 year olds. The teachers use it to teach manners, counting money and making change, dancing and poise. It's more fun that it sounds. I take individual and "couple" portraits in the early morning, and stay around to document the entrance parade, where the boy's (some doing double duty) pull out the chair for their partner. Then comes the waitstaff (parents) who present a "menu" of items with appetizers and main courses (carrots, grapes, peanut-butter & jelly sandwiches, and ice cream). A before dinner drink in a champagne glass of soda with a cherry in it is served, toasts are made, orders are taken and served, and dinner talk ensues.
After the ice cream is finished, it's time to dance! Partnered up by the teacher, including one girl with teacher, the dance begins. Changing partners, dancing with their parent, group dancing, it all goes a bit silly during the dance. At the end, the gentleman bow and the ladies curtsy and thank their partners.
So why the crazy look?
Well, after I was done with the 2nd classroom of portraits, as my sister was leading her group away, I got a wild notion. "Hey, I didn't get my picture taken! Trish, come take my picture, please" As she came over, I threw on the pink feathered boa that is one of the props used, along with the top hat and a blue sequined bow tie which I put on the hat and got into position. I had to squat down to get in the frame - I hadn't change the orientation from the little folk position - but Trish got the look.
Silly man.
Today was the day. The Elegant Event for the Kindergarten classes in the school where my sister has taught for 36 years.
What is an Elegant Event for Kindergarten?
I'm glad you asked.
Think of it as a way to introduce the concept of social manners to 5 & 6 year old children.
Everyone dresses in their best clothes, some where ties, suits, and pretty dresses are the norm. Formal portraits are taken (that's where I come in handy for my sister and her co-teacher), individuals and as couples. A luncheon is served to the children by volunteer parents, decked out in waitstaff black & white (some of them in very formal wear - one had a full tux!). Their classroom is converted to a dining hall, complete with candles, tablecloths, decorated (by themselves) place-mats, with soothing classical music to serenade and aid the digestion.
The boys & girls enter into the darkened room in a procession, one couple at a time. The boy pulls out the chair for their partnered girl, and assists in pushing their chair in. They sit with hands folded, waiting while all the others parade in. Then the waitstaff introduce themselves and take orders for the options of appetizers - grapes and carrots, with or without dipping sauce. Faux champagne is served (either lemon-lime soda or cherry juice in water). The meal is parent-made pocket sandwiches of peanut butter & Jelly or something else (I didn't eat so my knowledge is lacking). Dessert is ice-cream with a chocolate rolled cookie. At the end of the meal, the bill is presented to each student, who has to pay the waitstaff from their bag of play money, plus a tip!
After the dinner, the children gather in a special place, and partner up again for the "Dance" portion of the program. A waltz is played and they show how they have learned to dance with a partner. During the song, the teacher (my sister) calls out that they can change partners. I was expecting pandemonium, but they surprised me with a fairly calm switch of partners.
One student was heard saying, "This was better than 100 Day or Fly to the Moon Day!" They really enjoy the special event feel of the day. They also learn some social graces. All that and they have fun.
Isn't that what Kindergarten is all about?
This is the second year I've taken portraits for my sister's kindergarten class and their Elegant Event.
Trish, on the left, and her aid, guide the class (as well as one other Kindergarten class) through a mini Prom event.
They are dressed up in their finest, one boy had a tux! I took their portraits, singly and as a "couple." They have lunch served by "waitstaff" (their parents). They have a menu with prices (peanut butter & jelly sandwich: $1.25 and such) and have to pay and tip using play money.
It's all about showing that they know their manners, how to eat in a social setting, how to treat each other and those who serve them. All good things to learn.
Trish loves her children and the joy of teaching them. She's done it for 34 years and isn't planning on stopping yet.
You can tell she's having fun playing dress-up.
My sister Trish, on the right, and her teacher's aid Jenny.
Every year, Trish along with the other Kindergarten class, aids and parents, put on an "Elegant Event" for the children. Everyone dresses up, their picture is taken (individually and as a "couple"), they have lunch served by parent volunteers acting as wait-staff, and there's a one song dance. The children parade into the decorated room in pairs, with the boys escorting the girls, pulling the girls chairs out for them. The wait-staff have a menu of food choices, and at the end of the meal, present a bill along with a small chocolate. The children have to pay the bill by counting out coins, and include a tip. A quick dance, and the event is over.
For the past three years, I've been coming and taking the children's portraits. This year, I stayed and saw the whole event. I was amazed at how every child displayed their best behavior, and how smoothly the whole event went.
Believe me when I say, that I continue to be amazed at the display of manners that these youngsters display.
These two are the manners mavens who help the young people understand why manners are important. The phrase: "Everything I need to know, I learned in Kindergarten" exists because of dedicated teachers like these. My sister's been teaching her brand of elementary education to Kindergarten children for 35 years. She has no intention of stopping.
Looking at the miracles of manners displayed during the Elegant Event, I'd say those kids are very fortunate to be in her class.
A maven is one who is a trusted expert, who seeks to pass on knowledge. The original Hebrew means one who understands.
Here's to our trusted experts.