October 30 Update

October 30, 2017

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you, and that your Honors Choir student is well-rested from today’s teacher workday.

Some reminders:

·         We will have rehearsal tomorrow, October 31.

·         Please notify me if:

o   your child’s cardigan does not fit correctly or is damaged.

o   any of your fundraising products were incorrect, damaged, or in any way erroneous. Please return these products at tomorrow’s rehearsal and we will work with the fundraising company to make corrections. Please attach a note or notify me with specifics (your child’s name, product number, errors, etc). We apologize for these instances.

o   your Honors Choir student will be absent, late, or need to leave early from rehearsal.

·         We are waiting on t-shirts and new uniforms to arrive. I will keep you posted.

·         If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email, phone, or in person before or after rehearsals.

Thank you for your continued support of the 5^th Grade Honors Choir! Have a wonderful week!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh,

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

October 24 Update

October 24, 2017

Hello, Honors Choir Families –

I hope you and your families are staying warm and well as the seasons change.

Some reminders:

·         TODAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24^TH, IS FUNDRAISER PICK-UP DAY! FUNDRAISING ITEMS SHOULD BE PICKED UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REHEARSAL IN THE BAND ROOM NEXT DOOR TO THE CHOIR ROOM. ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP TODAY, AS MOST OF WHAT WAS SOLD MUST BE REFRIGERATED.

·         If your child’s cardigan does not fit properly or is damaged in any way and you have not already done so, please send me an email explaining the situation. Please be sure to include the size cardigan your child was given. I have a list of correct sizes for each student. We ran into shortages in the mid-size range and are in the process of ordering new cardigans.

·         If your child will be absent, late, or need to leave rehearsal early, please let me know in an email in advance of the absence, if possible.

·         All information can always be found on our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

Have a wonderful week!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

October 16 Update

October 16, 2017

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope you had a great weekend, and that you get a chance to spend some time outside in the lovely fall weather!

A few reminders:

• NO HONORS CHOIR REHEARSAL TOMORROW, OCTOBER 17. This is a half-day for Columbia Public Schools to allow for teacher collaboration.

• We will resume regular rehearsal next week, Tuesday, October 24 from 4:00pm to 5:15pm.

• FUNDRAISER ITEMS WILL BE DELIVERED NEXT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24. It is essential that items be picked up promptly, as much of what was purchased from the fundraiser must be refrigerated. Fundraiser pick-up will operate out of the WMS band room, directly next to the choir room.

• The t-shirt order has been placed. It will most likely take 3-4 weeks to be delivered. I will keep you posted.

• Students participating in Honors Choir must also participate in their home school choir, no exceptions. The purpose of the Honors Choir is to provide students performing opportunities in addition to their home school experience. It is also our expectation that leadership skills learned during Honors Choir rehearsals will transfer directly out to our elementary school choirs all over town and strengthen the future of music in Columbia Public Schools. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this policy.

• Please let me know in advance if your student will be absent, late, or need to leave early from Honors Choir rehearsal.

• Thank you for continuing to arrange transportation for your student to and from Honors Choir rehearsal, and for picking students up promptly after rehearsal ends at 5:15pm. The team of directors appreciates your adherence to this policy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email, phone, or in person before or after rehearsals.

Have a great week!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

October 9 Update

October 9, 2017

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you! With our first performance successfully completed, it is time to look forward to the rest of the semester.

Some reminders:

• Our rehearsal time will change tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10!
• We will still begin rehearsal at 4:00pm; however, we will dismiss at 5:15pm, not 5:45!
• The schedule for the remainder of the year will be 4:00-5:15pm.
• Fundraiser item pick-up will be on Tuesday, October 24 following rehearsal. We will operate this out of the band room, next door to the choir room, at West Middle School. Items that require refrigeration must be picked up promptly.
• NO REHEARSAL ON OCTOBER 17. This is a half-day for Columbia Public Schools to allow for teacher collaboration in the afternoon.
• If your student will be absent, late, or need to leave early from any Honors Choir function, please let me know in advance via email, phone, or in person before or after rehearsal.
• I will keep you all posted with the latest on t-shirts, fundraising, and Honors Choir uniforms.
• Thank you for all who helped make Saturday’s performance a success! The links to videos of the performance are:
• “Crawdad Song”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu3NzvOThnE&feature=em-upload_owner#action=share
• “The Swing”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEapANHbCfk&feature=em-upload_owner#action=share

Have a great evening! We look forward to seeing your student at rehearsal tomorrow afternoon!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

Last-Minute Reminders for 10/7

October 6, 2017

Good evening, Honors Choir Families!

I hope you’re all excited about tomorrow’s Honors Choir performance at the Missouri School Board Association annual conference at the Tan-Tar-A Resort! This is an exciting and prestigious opportunity for the singers in the ensemble.

A few last-minute reminders:

• We will meet at 9:30am tomorrow at West Middle School and return tomorrow at 4:45pm to West Middle School.

• Do not send your student with their nametag or music folder. These are for regular rehearsal purposes only.

• Please do send your student with a snack from home for before the performance.

• If your child is attending the pool party, please do have them wear their swimsuit underneath their concert clothes for the bus ride there.

• If your child is attending the pool party, please do send a beach towel and a set of dry clothes for your child to wear on the bus ride home.

• If you have any questions or concerns tomorrow, I will have my phone near me and on at all times. My cell number is (573)239-6408. You may call or text, identify yourself, and communicate your needs.

Thank you for your part in supporting this trip happening early on in the Honors Choir season. The team of directors appreciates your help!

Have a great evening, and we will see you all in the morning at 9:30 at West Middle School!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

Tan-Tar-A Trip (Saturday, October 7): Packing List, Itinerary, and FAQ

October 3, 2017

Good evening, Honors Choir Families!

The team of directors is excited to take the Honors Choir to their first performance of the year at the Missouri School Board Association annual conference at the Tan-Tar-A Resort at Lake of the Ozarks this Saturday, October 7! Here are some brief reminders for our upcoming trip this Saturday. All information can be found  on our blog at http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/.

• Packing List:
• Performance clothes (see handbook for uniform requirements)
• Bathing suit, if attending pool party
• Beach towel, if attending pool party
• Change of dry clothes and sandals, if attending pool party
• For more information about Tan-Tar-A Indoor Water Park, see the website at http://www.tan-tar-a.com/play/timber-falls-water-park.aspx.
• Snack from home to eat before performance
• Water bottle
• Drawstring bag to carry personal items
• Students may have electronic devices for the bus ride only to and from Tan-Tar-A with the understanding that the student is entirely responsible. Neither CPS nor the team of chaperones are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.
• Itinerary:
• 9:30am:
• Meet in the parking lot of West Middle School.
• Directors will speak briefly to students regarding behavior expectations for the day.
• 10:00am:
• Depart WMS for Tan-Tar-A.
• 11:30am:
• Arrive at Tan-Tar-A Resort.
• Students may eat a snack at this time.
• Students are encouraged to bring a snack from home.
• Snacks will be provided for students who do not have a snack.
• 12:00pm:
• Honors Choir warms up.
• 1:00pm:
• Honors Choir performs.
• 1:15pm:
• Lunch from Jimmy John’s will be provided for all students.
• All lunch selections are peanut-free.
• Students with dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
• Students will eat at Tan-Tar-A.
• See “FAQ” section below for students not attending pool party.
• 2:00pm:
• Pool party at indoor water park at Tan-Tar-A.
• Lifeguards will be on duty.
• 3:30pm:
• Students load buses.
• Honors Choir departs Tan-Tar-A for Columbia.
• 4:45-5:00pm:
• Students arrive at West Middle School parking lot.
• FAQ:
• Q: Will there be a place for students to change into their swimsuit?
• A: Yes; however, we ask that students wear their swimsuits underneath their performance clothes to avoid the time it would take for all students to change from concert clothes to swimsuits.

• Q: Should I pack a snack for my student?
• A: Yes, students should come with a snack from home to eat before the performance. We will not have an opportunity to eat until after the performance, or around 1:20pm. All students in CPS are accustomed to eating before then, so we ask they bring a snack. If students do not bring a snack, one will be made available to them.

• Q: Does my student have to attend the pool party following the performance?
• A: No. If you would like to pick up your student after the performance, you may. However, due to liability concerns, we cannot release a student to any adult other than their legal guardians.

• Q: If my student is not going to the pool party, how will I know where they are after the performance?
• A: I will have my cell phone charged and on all day if you have any questions or concerns. You can call or text, identify yourself, and I will share our current location so we can arrange a pick-up location for your child. My phone number is (573)239-6408.

Thank you for your help in putting this trip together so early in the year! I truly appreciate all of your feedback, and I look forward to working with all of you this year. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns that were not addressed above, please let me know via email, phone, or in person.

Have a great evening!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org

October 3 Update

October 3, 2017

Good evening, Honors Choir Families!

I hope you are all doing well, and that everyone is staying healthy during the beginning of flu season. Please remind your HC singer to practice good vocal habits, including getting plenty of rest and drinking lots of water.

A few general announcements for the good of the entire group:

• Students should have come home from today’s rehearsal with a burgundy cardigan. This is for them to keep at home and bring to Honors Choir performances only.

• We have a shortage of cardigans in the mid-size range. Consequently, many students may have made it home with a cardigan that is too large or has small flaws in it. Please check your child’s cardigan before Saturday and let me know if either of these is the case.

• We are in the process of compiling an order to the uniform company. All students need uniforms that fit them. I will keep you posted with the latest on updating our uniform stock.

• I will send out a bulleted email to those families whose students will be traveling with us to Tan-Tar-A this weekend, as well as making a more detailed post on our blog (http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/ ) later this evening.

• Today was the deadline for t-shirt orders. We will order extra t-shirts that will be available for purchase with a t-shirt order form, attached here. In the case of late orders, we cannot guarantee size request, and will try to find the closest size to the one requested for your student.

• Next Tuesday’s rehearsal (October 10) will end at 5:15pm, with pick-up no later than 5:30pm. Thank you for making this adjustment to your family’s schedule. We will continue the normal schedule (4:00-5:15pm) for the remaining rehearsals this semester.

• If your student will be absent, late, or need to be picked up before the end of rehearsal, please give me advance notice of your needs.

• If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about anything Honors Choir-related, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email (LiPierce@cpsk12.org), phone: (573)214-3670, ext. 79740, or in person before or after our Tuesday rehearsals.

We look forward to seeing most of you Saturday morning at WMS at 9:30am to see us off on the road to Tan-Tar-A. We will see everyone next Tuesday at rehearsal!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Director

5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LiPierce@cpsk12.org