I'll be back with photos (I hope) before I post this, but the whole idea got me curious.
Did you have a formal 8th grade dance?
I honestly don't remember if I did. I don't think so. But maybe it just wasn't memorable.
My oldest daughter had one. The school rented out a grand hall and all the girls got dolled up. She had a lot of fun.
My younger daughter's class decided to have a bowling party instead. (Honestly, I think it was the class moms who all had sons who railroaded that, but DD#2 wasn't planning on going in either case. She's not a party girl.)
Anyway, tonight the 8th grade gets a fancy restaurant, a catered meal, a DJ to dance to, and all sorts of fun activities which I will report back on. Honestly, I'm totally looking forward to the Italian buffet.
12:30 am here, and I'm finally home. The teachers are all exhausted, but the kids danced and sang and laughed for four straight hours so it was all worthwhile.
My lovely meal - which tasted delicious even if the picture isn't all that attractive!
There was some kind of linguine, a chicken cutlet parmigiana, and rice balls.
Do you eat rice balls? I honestly have to admit to never having had them before I came to this school, where they seem to be a staple.
This version has a lot more ingredients and is sort of stuffed in the middle of the rice.
Buon Appetito!
