Manners Matter in Minnetonka
Groveland Elementary second graders show off their etiquette skills at annual tea party.
Second graders displayed their proper manners for parents and grandparents at the annual tea party hosted by Mrs. Lovelace’s class. “When you get a job, you need to have good manners,” said second grader Viviana Gonzalez. “Viviana was excited about this,” said parent Irene Gonzalez. “They’ve been talking about the tea party since the first day of school.” “I tell the kids, good manners will take you far in life,” said Groveland Elementary teacher Sara Lovelace. Teaching in Minnetonka schools for 25 years, Lovelace noticed something. “Families are so busy these days with sports and activities,” Lovelace said. “I saw less emphasis on manners and a lack of respect toward adults.” Seven years ago, she began incorporating manners into her …
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Becky Glander
12:57 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012
This is an excellent subject that I believe all children should be learning. It looks like it was a fun tea party. more ›