March 20 Update

March 20, 2018

Hello, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you. There are still some bugs and viruses going around the schools, so thank you for taking measures to keep your singer well this time of year!

A few reminders:

·         We have only 1 more rehearsal for the year! Please send your singer to rehearsal unless they are ill.

·         Here are some details about the upcoming trip to Kansas City on Friday, April 6:

o The concert in Kansas City will be held at 7:00pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown KC.

o The concert is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please visit their website at https://kcgolddome.org/.

o At this time, we will not require additional chaperones; however, I will let you know if our chaperone situation changes.

o Students may bring small electronics for the bus ride to and from Kansas City with the understanding that they should be used responsibly and appropriately. We cannot be responsible for lost items.

o Students do not need to bring any extra money. Lunch and dinner will be provided for them. If they would like to pack a small snack to have at an appropriate time during the day, you may pack one with them.

o If you will be providing return transportation for your student, please complete an additional release form.

o If your student is unable to join us on this trip, please notify me as soon as possible.

·         If your singer will be late, absent, or need to leave early from any Honors Choir function or event, please notify me as soon as possible.

·         Thank you for your continued support of the ensemble. The team of directors is very much looking forward to taking this performing group to Kansas City to perform!

·         This and all information sent to the distribution list can always be found on our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

Have a great week!

Lindsey Tevebaugh, Business Manager, CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir, (573)214-3670, ext. 79740, LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

March 13 Update

March 13, 2018

Hello, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all is well with you and your family. I know the time change last week has affected my energy level – thank goodness for coffee!

A few reminders:

• In addition to today’s rehearsal, we have only 2 more rehearsals for the year! I have attached the Honors Choir schedule as a reminder of our upcoming rehearsals and events.
• Please send your singer to rehearsal unless they are ill. We realize that flu season is not quite over, and that students get sick. Thank you for keeping your singer home from rehearsal if he/she is ill. It is also important that singers be present for rehearsal as we prepare to take the ensemble to Kansas City to perform. Last week we were missing 25 singers, which makes it difficult to rehearse as a full group. Thank you for your support.
• Many of you have had questions about the upcoming trip to Kansas City on Friday, April 6.
• The concert in Kansas City will be held at 7:00pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown KC. For more information, please visit their website at https://kcgolddome.org/.
• The concert is free of charge and open to the public. Thank you in advance for having a discussion with your singer about behavior expectations when performing in a historic sacred space. The team of directors will reinforce this message.
• At this time, we have 4-5 elementary music specialists who have committed to join us on the trip. We do not need additional chaperones; however, we appreciate your willingness to give generously of your time, and I will let you know if our chaperone situation changes.
• Students may bring small electronics for the bus ride to and from Kansas City with the understanding that they should be used responsibly and appropriately. We cannot be responsible for lost items.
• Students do not need to bring any extra money. Lunch and dinner will be provided for them. If they would like to pack a small snack to have at an appropriate time during the day, you may pack one with them.
• If you will be providing return transportation for your student, please complete and return the attached release form.
• If your student is unable to join us on this trip, please notify me as soon as possible.
• If your singer will be late, absent, or need to leave early from any Honors Choir function or event, please notify me as soon as possible.
• Thank you for your continued support of the ensemble. The team of directors is very much looking forward to taking this performing group to Kansas City to perform!
• This and all information sent to the distribution list can always be found on our blog: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

Have a great week!

Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

April 6: Honors Choir to Kansas City: Trip Information

March 7, 2018

Hello, Honors Choir Families!

I hope all of you are doing well as the seasons turn from winter to spring. We’re not quite out of flu season, so I hope you’re all staying well!

Our team of Honors Choir directors and elementary music specialists are so excited to take the ensemble to Kansas City on Friday, April 6^th! If your singer will not be attending with us, please notify me as soon as possible.

Here are details about our trip:

• On the morning of Friday, April 6^th, please drop off your singer at West Middle School. We will gather together in the cafeteria on the northeast side of the building (near the intersection of Clinkscales and Worley) at 8:40am. Our goal is to depart by 8:55. THERE ARE NO BUSES BRINGING STUDENTS FROM THEIR HOME SCHOOLS TO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. PLEASE MAKE TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS.

• Lunch and dinner will be provided for all singers.

• If your singer has any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please notify me as soon as possible.

• If your singer will need to take medication between 8:40am and 11:00pm, please notify me as soon as possible.

• Dress code for the day will be black from waist to toe and either an Honors Choir t-shirt or a school shirt. Additionally, students will need to pack a white collared shirt along with their burgundy cardigan and gold tie for the evening concert.

• We recommend students bring a drawstring backpack to carry their belongings. Please limit what items students bring, as we cannot be responsible for lost items.

• We will return to West Middle School at or around 10:40pm. Plan to arrive at West Middle School slightly earlier so dismissal will go smoothly. If your contact number has changed since the beginning of the school year, please notify. We will encourage students to call/text as we approach Columbia from Kansas City.

• If you are traveling to Kansas City to watch the evening concert, it is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. Please check in with me before the concert between 6:15 and 6:45 to confirm you are there and that you will provide return transportation for your singer.

• I have attached the permission form for the trip to Kansas City. It should look familiar, as it is the same form that was completed for the trip to Tan-Tar-A Resort in October.  You may either fill the form out and send it back electronically, or you may print it off and send it with your student to Honors Choir rehearsal on Tuesdays. If you have any questions, please notify me.

• Below is our itinerary for the day. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you for your patience in receiving information about the trip to Kansas City.

Have a great day!

*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Business Manager

Columbia Public Schools

5^th Grade Honors Choir

(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

LTevebaugh@cpsk12.org

April 6^th Honors Choir Itinerary

8:40-8:50 am                 Families should drop off students at West Middle School

(There will NOT be buses transporting students from home schools to West Middle)

8:55 am                         Leave Columbia from WMS

11:00 am                       Arrive in Kansas City

11:20 am -12:20 pm     Lunch at Minsky’s Pizza

         

12:20-1:00 pm               Walk to UMKC

1:00-1:50 pm                Rehearsal at UMKC

2:00 pm                         Ride buses to the church

2:45-4:00 pm                Rehearsal in church

4:15 pm                           4:00-5:00pm                Private Kauffman Center Tour

                                                                             https://www.kauffmancenter.org/

5:00-5:45 pm                Dinner at the church

5:45-6:30 pm                 Dress for concert

7:00 pm                         Concert at church 

                                      http://www.kcgolddome.org/index2.php

8:30 pm                         Leave for Columbia

10:40 pm                      Arrival at WMS for pick-up

March 6 Update

March 6, 2018

Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families –

I hope that you’re all doing well. I apologize for the tardiness of my update today.

Some reminders:

* Great performance last Tuesday from the CPS 5^th Grade Honors Choir for the King’s Daughters Benefit Concert! I hope to have videos of the Honors Choir performance posted by tomorrow, after which time I will send out the links.

* The Honors Choir trip to Kansas City is coming up on Friday, April 6^th. Pending approval of the trip itinerary and details, I will get that information to you very soon. Thank you for your patience.

* If your singer will be late, absent, or need to leave early from any Honors Choir function, please notify me in advance.

* All information on the distribution list can always be found on our blog at: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

Have a great evening!

*Lindsey