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Monday, October 9, 2017

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:

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

*Lindsey Tevebaugh
Business Director
CPS 5th Grade Honors Choir
(573)214-3670, ext. 79740



Friday, October 6, 2017

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
5th Grade Honors Choir
(573)214-3670, ext. 79740


Tuesday, October 3, 2017

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
5th Grade Honors Choir
(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

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
5th Grade Honors Choir
(573)214-3670, ext. 79740

Monday, September 25, 2017

October 7 Details

September 25, 2017
Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

In order for you to plan accordingly, here is our itinerary for Saturday, October 7 when the Honors Choir will travel to the Tan-Ra-A Resort in Lake of the Ozarks to perform at the Missouri School Board Association annual conference:

Packing List:

  • Arrive at West Middle School in performance clothes (white collared shirt, black from waist to toe) with swimsuit underneath.
  • Swim Towel
  • Dry set of clothes (top, shorts, and sandals)
  • Snack (recommended)
  • Drawstring bag (recommended)
Itinerary:

  • 9:30 am
    • Meet in the parking lot of West Middle School. The directors will speak to the ensemble before we load the buses regarding behavioral expectations for the day.
  • 10:00am
    • Depart West Middle School for Tan-Tar-A Resort
  • 11:30am
    • Arrive at Tan-Tar-A Resort.
    • Have a snack to tide students over until after the performance.
    • Students may bring their own snack. If students do not have a snack, one will be provided for them. Students may bring a water bottle, or water will be provided, if needed.
  • 12:00pm
    • Honors Choir warms up
  • 1:00pm
    • Honors Choir performs
  • 1:15pm
    • Lunch will be provided for students. Please be sure to include any dietary restrictions in the medical section of the permission/release form.
  • 2:00pm
    • Pool party at Tan-Tar-A Resort Water Park.
    • Lifeguards will be on duty.
  • 3:30pm
    • Students load buses
    • Honors Choir departs Tan-Tar-A Resort for Columbia.
  • 4:30-4:45pm
    • Students arrive at West Middle School parking lot.

For more information, please visit our blog at http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me via email at LiPierce@cpsk12.org, via phone at (573)214-3670, ext. 79740, or in person before or after weekly rehearsals.

Have a great evening!


*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Fundraiser Due Tomorrow!

September 25, 2017
Good afternoon, Honors Choir Families!

I hope you are all doing well, and that your students are ready for another rehearsal tomorrow after their day off today.

Some deadlines and events are quickly approaching:
  • SEPTEMBER 26TH: fundraising money and orders are due.
    • This is TOMORROW!
  • All checks (fundraiser, t-shirts, donations, etc.) should be made out to:
“Columbia Public Schools” with “Honors Choir” in the memo line.
We are unable to accept any payment not made out to “Columbia Public Schools”.

  • OCTOBER 3RD: T-shirt orders and money are due (Optional)
* This is just one week away!
  • OCTOBER 7TH: First performance at Missouri School Board Association conference at Tan-Tar-A resort. Students must have required uniform pieces to perform. Please read handbook for requirements. If you are unable to provide any uniform piece, please contact Ms. Tevebaugh.
  • OCTOBER 24TH : pick-up for fundraising items at the end of rehearsal.
  • Students should have brought home a nametag and a t-shirt order form after last week’s rehearsal . I have attached the order form, if needed. Students should bring their Honors Choir folder and nametag to each rehearsal. Their nametags have a QR code they will use to check into rehearsal each time.  
  • More information is available on the CPS 5th Grade Honors Choir blog at: http://cps5honorschoir.blogspot.com/ . There is also a link to order fundraising products online. Our group code is: FRCOHCM
  • If you have questions or need to report an absence, please feel free to email me: LiPierce@cpsk12.org or call (573)214-3670, ext. 79740 and leave a voicemail.

Thank you for your support!


*Lindsey Tevebaugh

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

CPS 5th Grade Honors Choir Comprehensive Permission and Releases Form

Comprehensive Permission and Releases Form
Category II and III Travel

The Columbia Public Schools 5th Grade Honors Choir will be taking a trip to Tan-Tar-A Resort Lake of the Ozarks, MO on October 7, 2017 for Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference.

This travel has been approved and endorsed by Columbia Public Schools District Administration.
Transportation will be provided by STA. The cost of the trip is $0.00.

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
This information will be shared only with Columbia Public Schools (CPS) personnel, consulting and treating medical personnel and emergency personnel and/or other individuals working with CPS. Otherwise the information will remain confidential.

Student Name:___________________________ Date of Birth: __________ Age: ____

Height:______ Weight: ________ Gender:☐M ☐ F

Home Phone (___)________________ Family E-Mail: _____________________________________

Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________

City: ________________ State: _____ Zip Code: ___________

Parent’s name: ________________________ Relationship to Student:_____________________

Work Phone:(___)____________________ Cell Phone:(___)__________________

Is it ok to text this phone? ☐YES ☐NO

Email (if different from above): _______________________________________________________

Parent’s name: ________________________ Relationship to Student: ____________________

Work Phone:(____)___________________ Cell Phone:(___)__________________

Is it ok to text this phone? ☐YES ☐NO

Email (if different from above): _______________________________________________________

If parents are divorced who has legal custody of child?_____________________________________

Are there any restrictions on information given to non-custodial parent? Yes    No (Circle one.)

If yes, this information must be documented and attached to the Student Medical Information Form.

In the event of an emergency, if parent/legal guardian cannot be reached, who should be called?

Name: ____________________________________ Relationship to Student: __________________

Work Phone:(____)____________________ Cell Phone (____)________________

Is it ok to text this phone? ☐YES ☐NO

Email (if different from above): ______________________________________________________

Name: ____________________________________ Relationship to Student: __________________

Work Phone:(____)_____________________ Cell Phone:(____)_______________

Is it ok to text this phone? ☐YES ☐NO

Email (if different from above): ______________________________________________________


TRAVEL CONSENT

I hereby give my child/ward, ______________________________________________, student

number ___________________, permission to participate in the activities listed above.

____________________________________________ School will need to be
notified of my son’s/daughter’s excused absence, if trip takes place during the regular school year.

______________________________________________________ ___________________
(Parent or Guardian Signature)                                                            (Date)

MEDICAL CONSENT (Please Type or Print)

INSURANCE: Each participant is responsible for her/his own medical expenses. Medical insurance is recommended but not required.

Medical Insurance Company Name: ___________________________________________________

Phone:(____)________________ Policy Number: ________________________________________

Student’s Physician: ___________________________ Phone:(____)__________________

Student’s Dentist: _____________________________ Phone:(____)__________________

Participant Medical History
Travel can be strenuous depending on a student’s physical condition. The following information is important and will help us prevent health or medical problems before they occur.

Please provide an explanation and details to any yes responses below the questionnaire in the
Significant Medical History/Pre- Existing Conditions/Prescription Medicines section. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.

1. Any adverse reactions to medication? Please describe in the Significant Medical History/Pre-Existing Conditions/Prescription Medicines section below.
☐YES ☐NO

2. Is student currently taking any medication?
If yes, what type/dosage? What is the medication specifically for?_________________________
☐YES ☐NO

3. Any allergies to foods, medications, environmental factors? Please describe the allergic reaction
in the Significant Medical History/Pre-Existing Conditions/Prescription Medicines section below.
☐YES ☐NO

4. Any food/dietary restrictions? ☐YES ☐NO

5. Has student ever been stung by a bee? If yes, describe any allergic reactions. ☐YES ☐NO

6. Tetanus shot series up to date? ☐YES ☐NO

7. Any respiratory problems or asthma? (Students who use inhalers are required to carry them at all
times.) ☐YES ☐NO

8. Any heart defects or other heart problems? ☐YES ☐NO

9. Any history of seizures, convulsions, epilepsy or other medical disorders? ☐YES ☐NO

10. Any ankle/knee/hip or other joint problems? ☐YES ☐NO

11. Does student have diabetes? Describe Type: ____________________________________________ ☐ Y E S ☐ N O

12. If female, has student menstruated?
☐YES ☐NO
If no, does she know about it?
☐YES ☐NO

13. Has student consulted a mental health care professional in the past 2 years? Please explain. ☐YES ☐NO __________________________________________________________________

14. Does student have any other medical conditions that may preclude strenuous activities?
☐YES ☐NO

15. Does student wear glasses or contacts? ☐YES ☐NO


Significant Medical History/Pre-Existing Conditions/Prescription Medicines: Please list your student’s medical history including prescription medications, over the counter medications, hernias, ulcers, head injuries, cancer, arthritis, scoliosis, hearing/vision problems, learning differences, eating disorders or other illnesses (use extra page if necessary). In addition, please note if your student has any pre-existing medical conditions. If pre-existing medical conditions may be affected by participation in daily activities during our trip abroad, please have your doctor document these conditions and give approval or agree to discuss the condition with a Columbia Public Schools representative.

Date(s): _________________________________________

Condition(s):______________________________________________________________________

Implications/ Accommodations: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Parents/Legal Guardians (“parents”) of Minor Participant's – Medical Authorization and Permission

CPS staff is concerned about inappropriate use of both prescription and non-prescription medication by minors. Persons under 21 are not permitted to use medication without written permission from a parent, legal guardian, physician, or an authorized CPS staff person. Persons under 21 are not permitted to share medications under any circumstances.

We give permission for Columbia Public Schools Staff to administer the following over-the-counter
medications to our minor daughter/son:

PLEASE CHECK THOSE MEDICATIONS WE MAY PROVIDE YOUR MINOR DAUGHTER/SON:

☐Acetaminophen* ☐Ibuprofen* ☐Anti Diarrheal* ☐Stool Softener* ☐Benadryl* ☐Non-Medicated Cough Drops*

* Children under 12 years of age will be given age appropriate dosages of the above listed medications

I authorize CPS staff, contractors or other medical personnel to obtain or provide medical care for my child, to transport my child to a medical facility and to secure treatment (including but not limited to routine or emergency health care, hospitalization, injection, anesthesia or surgery) considered necessary for my child's health. I agree to pay all costs associated with that care and transportation
and agree to the release (to or by CPS) of any medical records necessary for treatment, referral, billing or insurance purposes.

Note to parents: except to the extent limited by this form, my child has permission to participate in all CPS activities. I authorize that all information on this form is accurate and complete and I have not withheld any information.
I, (Name of Parent/Guardian)________________________________________________________, (Relationship to Student)________________________________________________

of (Name of Student)___________________________________________________________, (Age)___________, (Student Number)_________________________________

DELEGATE CONDUCT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

1. The term “delegate” shall mean any student, attending district endorsed activities.

2. There shall be no defacing of public property. Any damages to any property or furnishing in the hotel rooms or building must be paid for by the individual or chapter responsible.

3. Delegates shall keep their adult advisors informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times.

4. Delegates should be prompt and prepared for all activities.

5. Delegates should be financially prepared for all possibilities.

6. No alcoholic beverages or narcotics in any form shall be possessed by delegates at any time, under any circumstances.

7. No smoking will be permitted.

8. No delegates shall leave designated areas (except for authorized activities) unless permission has been received from the adult advisor or chaperone.

9. Delegates are required to attend all general sessions and activities assigned, including workshops, competitive events, committee meetings, etc. for which they are registered unless engaged in some specific assignment taking place at the same time.

10. Delegates should be carrying or wearing appropriate identification at all times.

11. Appropriate dress is expected.

12. No boys in girls’ rooms, no girls in boys’ rooms

13. Curfew will be enforced. Curfew means delegates will be in assigned rooms.

14. Delegates will use digital cameras in an appropriate and respectful manner.

15. Delegates shall not engage in any lewd, indecent, sexual, or obscene act or expression.

16. Delegates shall not engage in verbal, physical, or sexual harassment, hazing, or name-calling. The use of slurs against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited.

I approve the student named in this document to attend and travel to trip-related activities. I realize that violation of any rules can result in the immediate return of the student, at family’s/guardian’s expense, to his/her home community. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to meet the delegate at the airport, bus terminal, etc., should it be necessary to send the delegate home.

(Parent or Guardian Signature): __________________________________________________

(Date): ______________________

I have read and fully understand the Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures and agree to comply with these conduct guidelines. I am aware of the consequences that will result from violation of any of the above guidelines.

(Student Signature): __________________________________________________________

(Date): ______________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PERSONAL LIABILITY AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
My child, ____________________________ [“Student”], has permission participate in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference and any related activities or events (collectively referred to herein as “Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference.”

I acknowledge and I am aware of the risks inherent in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference, which include but are not limited to risk of death or serious physical injury.

I assume any risk that may arise from Student’s transportation to, transportation from, and participation in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference. I accept full responsibility for any and all medical expenses for any injuries that occur to Student as a result of participation in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference.

I understand that the Columbia School District No. 93’s insurance does not cover damages arising from, or related to, injuries sustained by students during transportation to, transportation from, or participation in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference.

I hereby waive any damages and/or harm resulting to Student as a result of participation
in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference.

By signing this form, I knowingly, voluntarily, and for adequate consideration release and waive and further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Columbia School District No. 93 (the “District”), the District’s insurers, and the District’s current and former members, employees, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers, agents, other insurers, servants, representatives, and all other entities affiliated with or related to the District from all claims, demands, suits, damages, actions, causes of action and liabilities arising in any manner out of, relating to, or connected with Student’s transportation to, transportation from, and participation in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference, including but not limited to claims for any physical injuries, illnesses, death,
loss of property, or property damage sustained while participating in Choir Performance at MSBA Annual Conference, and including any injuries/illnesses/death sustained due to the sole negligence of the District or its employees, whether such negligence is present at the signing of this Release or takes place in the future. I understand that this Release is binding on my heirs, personal
representatives, next of kin, spouse and assigns.

Signature
I confirm that I have carefully read this Parental Consent and Release of Liability and agree to its terms knowingly and voluntarily. This Parental Consent and Release of Liability has been read and is understood by me. Both the parent/legal guardian and the student are required to sign this Parental Consent and Release of Liability, regardless of the student’s age.

______________________________ ______________________________ __________
Parent/Guardian Printed Name            Signature                                             Date


______________________________ ______________________________ __________
Student Printed Name                          Signature                                             Date


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