Senior Proms

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.[/quote

I think they should wait until here immunity is reached. Vaccinated doesn’t mean they can’t get or give it. Also, not every child will get one, due to parent concerns and reservations. I realize kids want someone, anything to make this year seem normal. But it is prudent to wait a little longer, not risk getting sick, and to do something like the movie night/food truck idea instead.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

Fine. You tell your 17 or 18 year old that they cannot go to the prom this year, because mommy is waiting for herd immunity. Meanwhile, DD and I are dress shopping this weekend and she can't wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:St. Andrew's is holding an outdoor movie night (with food trucks) in lieu of a prom. Honestly, my DS thinks this sounds better than a traditional prom.

Having said that, with all the vaccines available now, it seems like a prom could be held in June. (I always wondered whey the prom had to be held so early - April seems too early to me.)

Just for the record, many of the girls at my DD's school (not SAES) hate the idea of anything this casual. They have been looking forward to having a prom since middle school.

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Anonymous wrote:St. Andrew's is holding an outdoor movie night (with food trucks) in lieu of a prom. Honestly, my DS thinks this sounds better than a traditional prom.

Having said that, with all the vaccines available now, it seems like a prom could be held in June. (I always wondered whey the prom had to be held so early - April seems too early to me.)

Just for the record, many of the girls at my DD's school (not SAES) hate the idea of anything this casual. They have been looking forward to having a prom since middle school.

The girls at my DD's school (all girls school) voted on activities, themes, dress, etc. They overwhelmingly chose games and outside activities, with boxed food selections at various stations. They wanted casual and fun, in lieu of traditional. I was surprised, but it's their prom.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

Fine. You tell your 17 or 18 year old that they cannot go to the prom this year, because mommy is waiting for herd immunity. Meanwhile, DD and I are dress shopping this weekend and she can't wait.

Well, it’s a pandemic. My kid has fortunately learned enough science in high school to understand that it doesn’t matter how badly you want a prom, if it’s not safe, it’s not going to happen.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:St. Andrew's is holding an outdoor movie night (with food trucks) in lieu of a prom. Honestly, my DS thinks this sounds better than a traditional prom.

Having said that, with all the vaccines available now, it seems like a prom could be held in June. (I always wondered whey the prom had to be held so early - April seems too early to me.)

Just for the record, many of the girls at my DD's school (not SAES) hate the idea of anything this casual. They have been looking forward to having a prom since middle school.

We've all been looking forward to lots of things that can't happen this year.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

Fine. You tell your 17 or 18 year old that they cannot go to the prom this year, because mommy is waiting for herd immunity. Meanwhile, DD and I are dress shopping this weekend and she can't wait.

Well, it’s a pandemic. My kid has fortunately learned enough science in high school to understand that it doesn’t matter how badly you want a prom, if it’s not safe, it’s not going to happen.

Actually, it's not. There's a vaccine, in case you haven't heard. It's safe. It's going to happen. Thank God.

[Anonymous]

As someone who didn't grow up in this country, I never understood the obsession with prom. And I'm very confused about why parents are so eager to have it- perhaps to live out their high school days vicariously through their children? The outdoor dance/movie night with food truck options seem to be great, especially if the kids dress up for a Big Night Out.
We had balls, and they were black tie indoor/outdoor events.
I'm just genuinely perplexed about this prom obsession.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As someone who didn't grow up in this country, I never understood the obsession with prom. And I'm very confused about why parents are so eager to have it- perhaps to live out their high school days vicariously through their children? The outdoor dance/movie night with food truck options seem to be great, especially if the kids dress up for a Big Night Out.
We had balls, and they were black tie indoor/outdoor events.
I'm just genuinely perplexed about this prom obsession.

It’s a teen rite of passage in high school. Surely you can understand that even if you never went to one yourself? If you’re raising kids here get used to it.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

Fine. You tell your 17 or 18 year old that they cannot go to the prom this year, because mommy is waiting for herd immunity. Meanwhile, DD and I are dress shopping this weekend and she can't wait.

Well, it’s a pandemic. My kid has fortunately learned enough science in high school to understand that it doesn’t matter how badly you want a prom, if it’s not safe, it’s not going to happen.

Actually, it's not. There's a vaccine, in case you haven't heard. It's safe. It's going to happen. Thank God.

Our school's is cancelled. Wisely. The majority of these kids will not be fully vaccinated until well into June.

[Anonymous]

My 18yo is getting first shot this Saturday. He’s a bit higher on eligibility due to his volunteer activities. Don’t know if he’ll get to a prom but we’re thrilled.

[Anonymous]

I’m sure at least one high school will do prom. Haha

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Anonymous wrote:Yes!!!! We’re planning one. Seniors only; no outside guests. So happy for these kids. I would hate for them to be robbed of their final prom along with everything else.

Why no outside guests? They can get a test—there have almost instant tests now. Seems unfair if your boyfriend/girlfriend is at another school.

Rapid tests aren't accurate. Even PCP tests are only helpful if you quarantine for 3-5 days before the test (since the test won't pick up recently acquired infections) and continue to quarantine until the dance. No one would do that for prom.

It's a non-issue. The kids will be vaccinated. Very excited that they are going to have a prom this year.

They will not all be vaccinated.

At best 16-18 year olds have just become eligible for pfizer (the one shot j&j is not yet available for teens). So it'll be 7 weeks until full immunity, assuming that everyone is able to get appointments immediately, which seems unlikely.

Fine. You tell your 17 or 18 year old that they cannot go to the prom this year, because mommy is waiting for herd immunity. Meanwhile, DD and I are dress shopping this weekend and she can't wait.

Well, it’s a pandemic. My kid has fortunately learned enough science in high school to understand that it doesn’t matter how badly you want a prom, if it’s not safe, it’s not going to happen.

Actually, it's not. There's a vaccine, in case you haven't heard. It's safe. It's going to happen. Thank God.

Our school's is cancelled. Wisely. The majority of these kids will not be fully vaccinated until well into June.

I’m so sorry. Your kids are the victims of mass hysteria. Again.

[Anonymous]

Just curious, what are your schools charging for Prom this year? I’m especially interested in hearing ticket prices if it’s an outdoor, scaled down, limited affair with a lot of restrictions. At $75 with no food, I think our school is charging too much this year.