All About Spartan Homecoming

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All About Spartan Homecoming

• Presented by the Seven Lakes High School
• Parent Teacher Student Association (SLHS PTSA)

Thank you to the following organizations and
donors for their support of this
program Houston Gold Exchange SLHS Student
Council Planet Beach SLHS Band
Boosters Starbucks Windsor Fashions Blockbuster
Dunn Brothers Coffee House
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Spartan Football Schedule
HC Homecoming Game D District Game PN
Parent Night
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Homecoming MumsBand Booster Representatives
Renee Anchors and Wendy Lechner

• What are mums?
• Mums are a Homecoming Tradition
• Students wear them to school the day of the HC
  game to the HC game
• Girls wear a single, double or triple silk mum
• Boys wear a regular or super garter silk mum

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Homecoming MumsBand Booster Representatives
Renee Anchors and Wendy Lechner

• Who pays for mums?
• If the student has a date, typically the guy buys
  the girls mum and the girl buys the guys
  garter
• Students can buy their own mum
• Some groups of friends draw names to buy mums for
  each other
• Parents can buy mums for their children

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Homecoming MumsBand Booster Representatives
Renee Anchors and Wendy Lechner

• How much do mums cost?
• Basic girls mum starts at 30 (underclassmen) or
  35 (upperclassmen)
• Basic guys garter starts at 25 (underclassmen)
  or 30 (upperclassmen)
• Most want added ribbons charms
• Expect to spend around 65 for girls and 50 for
  guys

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Homecoming MumsBand Booster Representatives
Renee Anchors and Wendy Lechner

• Where do I buy mums?
• Sept 4 Sept 24
• Main Commons, M/W/F, Lunch Time
• 9th Grade Commons, T/Th, Lunch Time
• Open House, September 15
• Rotunda
• Stay tuned for other times after school (look for
  information in the e-news)
• Look for order forms and more information on the
  Band Boosters website, www.slhsband.org

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Homecoming MumsBand Booster Representatives
Renee Anchors and Wendy Lechner

• How do I pay?
• You can put a 25 deposit down on your mum/garter
• You can pay in full
• Checks should be written to SLHS Band Boosters
• How do I pick up my mum?
• Someone from the Mum Shoppe will call you when it
  is complete to give you directions

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Homecoming OverallsAmy Schuelke

• Overalls are a tradition for girls to help hold
  the heavy mum
• Many girls have their overalls decorated in
  Spartan colors and symbols
• Girls wear the overalls and mums to school on
  Homecoming Friday and to the HC game

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Homecoming Parade Pep RallyWednesday, October
1, 700 p.m.

• Your child should check with his clubs/groups
  about decorating a float
• Floats and groups line up on Gaston Road at Fry
  Road
• Parade travels down Fry Road and ends along
  Spartan Way (behind the school)
• Homecoming Pep Rally begins immediately after the
  parade at the SLHS football field
• Homecoming King is announced at the pep rally

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Homecoming GameFriday, October 3, 700 p.m.

• Be sure to buy your tickets early (during lunch
  periods the week of the game)
• Guys wear their garters, Girls wear their mums
  and overalls (to school and the game)
• Homecoming Queen is announced during half-time

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Homecoming DanceSaturday, October 4

• The Homecoming Dance is the main fundraiser for
  the SLHS Student Council
• Theme A Night in the Wild
• Time 800 1100 p.m.
• No one admitted after 945 p.m.
• Tickets will be sold at the door for 15 each or
  25 per couple
• Checks (payable to SLHS with a drivers license
  number) or cash are accepted
• Refreshments will be provided for free

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Homecoming DanceSaturday, October 4

• Dates from other high schools are okay
• All students must have a valid student ID to gain
  entry
• College-aged dates will be asked to show ID to
  gain entry
• NO DATES FROM JUNIOR HIGH!
• If you would like to volunteer to work at the
  dance, contact Stacey Loeffler at
  staceyloeffler_at_katyisd.org

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Homecoming DanceSaturday, October 4

• Picture information will be made available to
  students a week before the dance
• Payment must be made to the photographer,
  Hathcock Photography
• Bring enough cash or a check to pay for the
  picture package you want
• Pictures will be delivered to the student who
  ordered during lunch after the dance

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Homecoming DanceSaturday, October 4

• Dress CodeSemi Formal
• For guys
• Sports coat or suit
• Must wear a tie
• No jeans or shorts
• For girls
• No bare midriffs or cutouts
• Backs may not be lower than the waist
• Skirts and slits must be lower than mid-thigh
• No ribbon or lacing exposing bare skin on sides
  or front

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Fashion ShowBy Kathy Hooper, Dresses Courtesy of
Windsor Fashions

• Fashion Show Models
• Carley Nunn (9th) and Sam Bosco (9th)
• Ellen Schuelke (10th) and Matthew Smith (10th)
• Colleen Wagner (10th) and Aaron Murray (9th)
• Taylor Burchard (11th) and Niraj Bhavsar (11th)
• Shelby Hooper (12th) and Jeff Stevens (12th)

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Hair Styling TipsFrom Debi Ilijev, Highland
Salon Spa, 21720 Highland Knolls Dr.,
281-578-0200

• Leave lots of time between appointments so you
  can be relaxed!
• Book appointments at quarter to or quarter after
  the hour. These are more available than on the
  hour or half-hour.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early for your
  appointment.
• Dont take the last possible appointment. You
  and your hair dresser will be exhausted!
• Try to have your nails done before yourhair
  appointment

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Hair Styling TipsFrom Debi Ilijev, Highland
Salon Spa, 21720 Highland Knolls Dr.,
281-578-0200

• Dont forget to have small meals or snacks and to
  keep hydrated.
• Keep your cell phone handy to keep in contact,
  for emergencies or to call for rides.
• Dont bring your dress to your hair
  appointmentbring a picture.
• Save an elaborate hair style for the prom or your
  wedding.
• Wear a button-down shirt so you dont damage your
  hair style when changing into your dress.

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Hair Styling TipsFrom Debi Ilijev, Highland
Salon Spa, 21720 Highland Knolls Dr.,
281-578-0200

• If you are wearing any hair accessories, bring
  them with you and consult your stylist.
• There are many options to the hair styling
  experience
• Not everyone wants to go to a stylist. Some
  girls like to do each others hair at homehave
  fun and express yourself.
• A simple bun is a classic.
• Naturally curly hair can be set with gel products
  to hold.
• Simple and straight is always elegant.
• A simple heirloom is beautiful around a simple
  ponytail or knot.
• Add clip-on or add-on hair to match your own
  (Sallys Beauty Supply).
• Make note of what works and what doesnt for the
  next occasion!

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Homecoming Tips

• DATE OR GROUP?
• Students DO NOT have to have a date to go to the
  dance
• Even students who have a date can go with a group
• Most groups are mixed with some students who have
  dates and some who do not
• Parents of those in the group can meet to
  determine dinner plans, transportation and after
  party plans
• Be sure to share phone numbers
• Most parents feel more comfortable when they
  meet their childs friends parents

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Homecoming Tips

• Dinner Tips
• Host a catered dinner for your childs group
• Have everyone contribute money
• Have everyone bring a dish for the dinner
• Make reservations at a restaurant for your
  childs friends
• Make them earlythere are lots of groups out
  there!
• Pre-order meals if possible
• See if there is a set Homecoming Menu at the
  restaurant of choice

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Homecoming Tips

• Photo Tips
• Be sure to get some casual shots of your child
  and her friends before they go to dinner
• Have all parents and kids meet at a scenic spot
  to take pictures
• Be sure to share with the other parents
• Suggest the kids take their formal portraits
  right when they arrive to avoid long lines

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Homecoming Tips

• After Party Tips
• Not everyone will want to have an after party
• Ideas
• Swimming party
• Game party
• Times Square (call ahead to reserve space!)
• Just hanging out, talking or watching movies
• Make sure you have snacks for hungry teens
• Make sure your childs after party is chaperoned
  by a parent

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Homecoming Tips

• If your child does have a date, the guys pay for
• Football tickets dinner (if they choose to go
  before the game)
• Girls mum
• Dance tickets
• Corsage
• Dinner before the dance
• ½ cost of the after party
• The guy should arrange transportation, make
  reservations, etc. (unless the girl decides to
  take that over!)

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Homecoming Tips

• If your child does have a date, the girls pay for
• Guys garter
• Boutonniere
• Pictures for both guy and girl
• ½ cost of the after party
• The girl is to be pampered (unless she wants to
  control where they go!)

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Homecoming Tips

• The best things you can take home from this
  evening
• Relax!
• Enjoy this unique experience!
• Keep your sense of humor!
• Show your Spartan pride!

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Simple Rules for Dating My Son/Daughter

• A simple rule for dating my son
• I know how todays fashionable young woman
  likes to dress. When my son brings you home to
  meet us, if there are parts of your clothes that
  allow parts of your anatomy to show, we will take
  care of it before you leave. I have an extensive
  supply of duct tape and super glue. You see, I
  cant take the chance of an accident happening
  when my sons eyes pop outhe will need them both
  for medical school.
• A simple rule for dating my daughter
• If you pull into my driveway and honk, youd
  better be delivering a package, because youre
  sure as heck not picking anything up!