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Upcoming classes

Upcoming Classes

Pepperell Location

Registration Closed

Fall 2014

Etiquette Essentials E101 grades 1-5

Saturdays October 11, 18, & 25

3:00 - 4:30pm

Tuition and Fees:  $95

"Etiquette and Leadership Training for Children", "simply etiquette school of protocol"

Sister McGrath

Pepperell Community Center

4 Hollis Street

Pepperell, MA

Groton Location

Registration Closed

Winter 2015

Etiquette Essentials E101

(ages 6-13)

Sundays January 11, 18, & 25

5:00 - 6:30pm

Tuition and Fees:  $95

 

 

 

1848 Parish House

(across from First Parish Church of Groton)

1 Powderhouse Road

Groton, MA

October 2014 classes in Pepperell, MA

with Kate, Tessa, Tidus, Leah, Ella, Sophia, & Cameron

E101 Dining, Discussion, & Demeanor | One 90 minute class per week | 3 weeks

 

                      Dining, Discussion, & Demeanor

 

Get your etiquette on! This beginner course is the first series of the Etiquette Essentials Program. Students will learn and expand their knowledge of the prized life skills of charm and acceptable manners. It’s a captivating and progressive setting among peers, where children actively learn and practice social skills. Topics include: Introductions & Greetings; Conversation & Social Cues; Communication & Gratitude; Social Presence & Family Courtesy; and the Importance of First Impressions. Additionally, students will be given hands-on dining lessons on Linen & Utensil Protocol; Casual & Formal Dining; and Table Manners & Place Settings.  Each class time is 90 minutes serving light meals/snacks as part of the demonstration and participation process.  Each student receives a copy of The Simply Etiquette Handbook Beginner's Guide.

 

3 Classes/4.5 hrs (90 min each)             

The Etiquette Essentials Program Series

E102 Poised, Polished, & Presentation | One 90 minute class per week | 3 weeks

 

                        Poised, Polished, & Presentation

 

After completing E101, the student may choose to continue character training by enrolling in E102. This course is the second series of the Program centering on the child's communication and leadership skills with lessons on self-presentation including Posture & Voice Projection; Body Language & Attitude; Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication; Active Listening & Speaking; and Self-perception & Confidence. Throughout each lesson, highlighting the importance of how to be a good example is addressed in each of these topics: The “right” Kind of Popular, Friendships, and Respect for Adults, Peers, & Community. Students will continue to practice and refine social courtesies and table etiquette throughout the duration of this course.  Each class time is 90 minutes serving light meals/snacks as part of the demonstration and participation process.

 

Courses E101 and E102 are offered in sequence; courses for grades 1-5 and courses for grades 6-8 will be taught separately.

 

3 Classes/4.5 hrs (90 min each)

Private Lessons (A la Carte)

 

Private classes are offered to children of all ages.  Lessons are designed to suit the needs of each individual ranging from basic dining skills to proper elocution and presentation skills.  Classes are taught in single private sessions and semi-private sessions in groups up to four students.

 

2 hour Class: $50 (tuition includes fees for class materials & food)

Private class fees

A  la Carte

(Every class always starts with Introductions & Table Manners)

 

Each of the classes below are private (or semi-private) 2 hour sessions.  When enrolling your child, please check "private lesson" and indicate which class (below) you want to register inside the message box.

 

  • Etiquette for Casual & Formal Dining Occasions; Hospitality - host & guest; Restuarants & Parties
     

  • Social Courtesy, Respect, Friendships, Social Cues; First Impressions
     

  • Self-presentation & Social Presence; Appearance & Hygeine
     

  • Communicating & Presenting:  Verbal & Non-verbal; Voice Projection & Posture; Exhibiting Self-confidence; Public Speaking
     

  • Custom Session

Registration Form

Registration & Payment

Pepperell Location

All October classes will be held at the

Pepperell Community Center

Tuition and Fees: $95 (October registration closed)

 

Online registration & payment option:  Please submit online

Registration and Student Information Form (right)

 

Mail-in  registration & payment option:  Please download Registration and Student Information form.

Groton Location (Now Registering)

Registration & Payment

January classes will be held at the

1848 Parish House in Groton, MA

Tuition and Fees: $95

 

Online registration:   Please submit online                     

Registration and Student Information Form (right)

 

Online payment:                                                                               

         E101/E102

 

           Private Class

                       

Mail-in  registration & payment option:  Please download Registration and Student Information form.

 

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Mission

 

Gracefully Guiding the

Next Generation

 

Dedicated to graceful excellence and development of high personal standards, Simply Etiquette believes that desire to be your best flourishes in an environment that respects truth and kindness along with a sense of humor. Above all, Simply Etiquette strives to instill in its students integrity, decency, compassion, self-esteem and commitment to one another and to the world at large.

About

 

Simply Etiquette is owned and operated by Rhonda Doerbeck, a certified children's etiquette trainer.  She is a graduate of the University of Texas earning an advanced degree in English specializing in Modern and Contemporary Literature.  She is teacher certified in English, Language Arts, and Reading for both middle and high schools.  After teaching for several years in public and private schools, she left to pursue her own tutoring and etiquette business.

"Etiquette and Leadership Training for Children", "simply etiquette school of protocol"

Rhonda Doerbeck

Founder/Consutant

"Etiquette and Leadership Training for Children", "simply etiquette school of protocol"

 

SimplyETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF PROTOCOL

 

Tel:   978.433.9781

Text: 617.803.8646

rdoerbeck@yahoo.com

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