3rd Annual Tea Time

Mrs. Glasmine Ellis teaches literature to the 5th trough 8th grade classes at Valley View. Mrs. Ellis has held a Tea with all the trimmings for her students for the past three years. Their parents are invited to attend, and speakers are chosen to tell the kids about the work they do. Perhaps something the students hear will give them an idea of what they would like to do in the future, while learning more about etiquette and having fun.

Guest Presenters for the event included:
Senior Officer Elia Esparza from the Arroyo Grande Police
Karen Goodman, M.D.
Anita Abd, Attorney at Testan Law
Mei-Lin Gee, Administrative Services Officer II, San Luis Obispo County
Aubrey Rice, Registered Dental Hygienist

Elementary school students went to class in their Sunday best on Wednesday during Valley View Adventist Academy’s Tea Time event.

Arroyo Grande students enjoyed some refreshments together and also heard presentations from local professionals making a positive impact in the community.

Dental hygienist Aubrey Rice, who spoke at Wednesday’s tea party, told KSBY about the purpose behind the event.

[We’re] building a little bit of etiquette and formality. All the children are dressed up in suits and ties for the boys and fine dresses for the girls, just to kind of bring a more professional feeling, and also to remind how special it is to come together,” Rice said.

Wednesday’s gathering marked the school’s 3rd annual Tea Time event.