mccullough junior color guard fall parent meeting 2014-2015

McCullough McCullough Junior Color Junior Color GuardGuardFall Parent MeetingFall Parent Meeting2014-20152014-2015

What do I wear for weekly What do I wear for weekly practicepractice

-Green McCullough Guard T-Shirt (long enough so that the stomach is not showing at any time).

-All orders and fees must be paid by Wednesday Sept 22th .

-Black gym shorts or yoga style capris

-Sneakers

-No jeans, baggy sweats, or full length pants

-No Jewelry!!!

-Hair pulled back neatly and out of face.

Performance & Alternate Performance & Alternate PositionsPositions• There will be one team consisting of

both performance and alternate positions.– The number of performance positions will not

exceed 30 (per TCGC restrictions).

• Members may forfeit their performance spot throughout the year due to poor work ethic & attitude, ineligibility, and poor attendance.

• Alternate positions are very important! If a member becomes ineligible or unreliable, we will need to fill that spot so that there is not a hole in the show.– On performance days these members are

essential in helping as floor crew

ExpensesExpenses*Please see handout for due dates

Projected ExpensesProjected ExpensesPossible Additional Expenses:

Big/Lil Sister/Brother gifts, electrical tape, strapping tape

*All orders and fees must be paid on the school web store and or through the front office.

– Duffle bags and hoodies are optional

Projected total for the year $300

One fundraiser will be available beginning this week.

The first payment will be September 22th and will be $120.

The money made from the fundraiser will be deducted from your October payment.

Rehearsal = Mandatory Rehearsal = Mandatory

-September – November rehearsal every Monday from 4 to 6 PM

-December – March rehearsal every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 to 6 PM

-Members are required to be at practice if they are at school.

• Unexcused absences may result in members losing their performance spot and possible dismissal.

• Doctor’s notes are required from your child’s physician. (Please let me know in advance.)

• Dates/times announced at this time are tentative!

Rehearsal = Mandatory Rehearsal = Mandatory

• Any member who must miss a rehearsal for any reason must contact the director.

– We are not informed by the nurse of students who go home ill or who are not present each day.

– Members who have conflicts with other school activities must also notify the director.

• All practices and events are subject to change due to other organizations, inclement weather, and unforeseen circumstances. We will always inform the members and parents of any changes as soon as possible.

Member Expectations Member Expectations

• Individuals who make the team are expected to represent our school and organization with the utmost values and character.

ExpectationsExpectations• Your child has elected to become involved

the McC Guard program. With that choice there are greater expectations of her/him as they are now part of our organization, and she/he represents the entire program.

• McC Guard members fall under the regular student code of conduct, but also fall under our expectations as stated in the contract. These expectations are clearly articulated.

• With this expectation, teachers will routinely come to coaches/sponsors with feedback, encouragement, concerns, etc. Please be aware of this prior to enrolling your son/daughter in our organization.

ExpectationsExpectations

• Consider if your child has a Facebook account or a phone with picture taking abilities.

• I have already spoken with the team about the

importance making good choices on social media networks.

• Members are not to speak negatively of other schools and other guard programs.

• This needs to be actively monitored! Inappropriate uses of these accounts or devices may result in dismissal from the team.

ExpectationsExpectations

• Rehearsal: members are expected to be at every rehearsal in the correct attire.

• Practice: members are expected to take their equipment home after each rehearsal and practice at home, especially on the weekends.

• Doctor and dentist appointments are to be scheduled around guard rehearsals- remember we do not have a class period

• You must have a doctor’s note for injuries!!

ExpectationsExpectations• Other commitments (sports, dance,

extracurricular, etc) do not automatically supersede McCullough guard requirements!

– Conflicts with other school activities will be handled on a case by case basis.

• If a member has an unexcused absence from rehearsal, it is highly probable she/he will sit out for the next major performance.

• You will be a guard member the entire school year!

Grade ExpectationsGrade Expectations

• With the time commitment of guard it is crucial that students do not lose sight of his/her first priority at school, academics.

• If a student does not meet UIL eligibility grade requirements, he/she will be ineligible to participate in performances for a period specified by UIL regulations.

– students must still attend and participate in rehearsals.

• Please refer to the McCullough Athletics website for a calendar of UIL grade check dates.

• ALL courses count toward eligibility.

Guard Parent ExpectationsGuard Parent Expectations

• Encourage positive relationships among the entire group

• Provide transportation to and from rehearsal at times specified

• Provide transportation to and from McC on performance days at the times specified

• Follow, support, and respect guidelines (ex-do not schedule appointments during rehearsal, communicate absences and conflicts with director)

Guard Parent ExpectationsGuard Parent Expectations

• Stay updated via email and the guard website on upcoming events and announcements

– Email is our primary means of communication.

• Support your child academically so that she may stay eligible

• Set a positive example with your actions, words, and communications with each other both in and out of McCullough JH events

FUNDRAISERLittle Caesars Pizza Kits

• Students will be given these this week

• All pizza orders are due on or before Friday Oct. 3rd.

• ***I will not accept any orders after Friday. Students can bring them early if they want too.

• Delivery day is TBD. Items must be picked up the day they come in because items must be refrigerated or frozen within 6 hours.

• Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the fundraiser. Please do not go door to door!

IMPORTANT DATESWednesday September 17th – Red and

Green Parade

Students will need to be dropped off at Powell Elementary at 4:45pm.

Exact times and location will be sent to you in an email soon.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Parents are needed for the following jobs:

-making locker signs

-making student contact list

-fall party

-winter party

-rifle order???

Please check my website for updates!

Thank you so much for coming tonight!

I look forward to working with your students this year!