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In a Minute Industry facts, figures & fun
In a Minute
While dress styles have changed since 1962 (when TSPRA was founded), prom is still one of the most important rites of passage for high schoolers. The other thing that has changed is the cost! Check out the current national price range for prom night celebrations.
Tickets $20 - $250 Dress $100 - $600 Accessories $20 - $100 Shoes $20 - $150 Hair & Makeup $70 - $150 Nails $40 - $120 Tux $50 - $250 Flowers $15 - $45 Photos $20 - $50 Limo $400 - $600 Dinner $40 - $200
Source: promgirl.com
Tidbits & Trivia
The word “muscle” comes from a Latin term meaning “little mouse.”
The largest volcano in the solar system, Mars’ Olympus Mons, is three times taller than Mount Everest.
Armadillos swallow air to become buoyant when they swim.
Lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees.
Source: bestlifeonline.com
National Celebration Days
April 18-22 Nat’l Volunteer Recognition Week May 1 School Principal's Day May 11 School Nurse Day
April 27 Nat’l Administrative Professional's Day May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 School Lunch Hero Day May 13 School Communicators Day
May 18 Speech Pathologist Day
Crisis Talking Points
In school PR, crisis happens. This section takes a look at sample talking points for various crisis scenarios.
WALKOUTS
Grammar Time
Comma After Dear, Hello & Hi
The word "Dear" is an adjective. It describes the noun it precedes, so you put a comma after the name.
Example
Dear Susan,
• We understand that some students may have raw and uncertain feelings and questions about (topic/ cause of walkout). • Walking out of school is not the solution. • Those participating in walkouts are in defiance of district rules and will be subject to discipline. • We encourage students to return to school, where our teaching and support staff members are working to empower young people to think about difficult issues, make connections between others and themselves, build a compassionate and ethical society and uphold democracy.
Go to TSPRA Document Vault, accessible through your member portal, for more talking points & inspiration.
You can also use a colon.
Example Dear John:
When the salutation in your letter or email starts with "Hello" or "Hi," then you should put a comma before the name of the person you're addressing. It is also standard practice to put a comma after the name of the person you're addressing.
Examples Hello, Bill,
Hi, Annie,
Source: Grammar Monster
J U N E
Created and supported by music industry legends Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright and Dyana Williams, Black Music Month was first decreed on June 7, 1979, by President Jimmy Carter. Celebrated during the month of June, the observance’s name was changed in 2009 by President Barack Obama to African American Music Appreciation Month.
It is a time to celebrate creative inspiration and appreciate the tremendous impact that African American music has had on generations. Historically rooted in rich African traditions and the conflicted slave trade, Black folk music provided the soil for jazz and eventually other genres to grow. The month honors the history and rich African traditions that gave birth to different styles of music such as rap, hiphop, jazz, rhythm and blues, barbershop and swing.
From tales of slavery and racism and fighting for their basic human rights to finding their heritage and values in their lyrics, Black music covers a vast range of topics that have great significance for this country.
nationalday.com
