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Dear Parents of 4 th and 5 th Grade Students, Welcome back! My name is Kristi Blair, and I am the music teacher at Cimarron Elementary School. Choir will be starting soon, and we want your child to be a part of the “Cheetah Choir”! Any 4 th /5 th grader who loves to sing, practice, and perform, and can commit to weekly practices is welcome to join the Cheetah Choir. All members must exhibit excellent classroom behavior, be able to follow directions, and be able to work as a team. We will perform at certain events throughout the year and you will be given prior notification. There will be a $20.00 cost for this group for new members, which covers the shirt for choir, choir music, awards, and field trips. If you already have a choir shirt, the cost will be only $10.00. Practices are held on Fridays from 7:00-7:45 am in the Music Room. The first practice will be September 7, 2018. Students will enter through the Cafeteria entrance in the back and can be dropped off at 7:00am. All late arrivals will need to wait and enter through the front doors when they open. They will be counted tardy. More practices will be added if it seems that we are not getting enough time due to the new school start times, but parents will be told in advance about these added practices. If your child chooses to participate, attendance is mandatory, and punctuality is very important. Although I know unexpected events may happen and will of course be excused, please note that three unexcused absences or tardies will result in your child being dismissed from choir. Thank you so much for helping make this a great year! I look forward to meeting all of you. Please take the next week to decide if you would like to sign up for choir. Attached are the permission form, contract, and t-shirt order form, which must be returned to me by Wednesday, September 5, 2018. I am looking forward to an exciting year at school and in choir! Sincerely, Kristi Blair 281-237-6953 [email protected]

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Page 1: Dear Parents of 4 and 5 Grade Students, Welcome back! My ... Letter and Permissio… · Welcome back! My name is Kristi Blair, and I am the music teacher at Cimarron Elementary School

Dear Parents of 4th and 5th Grade Students,

Welcome back! My name is Kristi Blair, and I am the music teacher at Cimarron

Elementary School. Choir will be starting soon, and we want your child to be a part of the

“Cheetah Choir”!

Any 4th/5th grader who loves to sing, practice, and perform, and can commit to weekly

practices is welcome to join the Cheetah Choir. All members must exhibit excellent

classroom behavior, be able to follow directions, and be able to work as a team. We will

perform at certain events throughout the year and you will be given prior notification.

There will be a $20.00 cost for this group for new members, which covers the shirt for choir,

choir music, awards, and field trips. If you already have a choir shirt, the cost will be only

$10.00.

Practices are held on Fridays from 7:00-7:45 am in the Music Room. The first practice will

be September 7, 2018. Students will enter through the Cafeteria entrance in the back and

can be dropped off at 7:00am. All late arrivals will need to wait and enter through the front

doors when they open. They will be counted tardy.

More practices will be added if it seems that we are not getting enough time due to the new

school start times, but parents will be told in advance about these added practices.

If your child chooses to participate, attendance is mandatory, and punctuality is very important. Although I know unexpected events may happen and will of course be excused,

please note that three unexcused absences or tardies will result in your child being

dismissed from choir.

Thank you so much for helping make this a great year! I look forward to meeting all of you.

Please take the next week to decide if you would like to sign up for choir. Attached are the

permission form, contract, and t-shirt order form, which must be returned to me by

Wednesday, September 5, 2018. I am looking forward to an exciting year at school and in

choir!

Sincerely,

Kristi Blair

281-237-6953

[email protected]

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CE Choir Permission Form This form is due back by Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

No child may participate without one completed.

My son/daughter, _____________________________, has my permission to be a member of the CE choir. I

agree to arrange transportation for them to school at 7:00am on Friday mornings.

Student Information:

Student Name (Please print): _________________________________

Teacher Name: _________________________________ Grade: ______________

Parent Information:

Parent Name (Please Print): _________________________________

Home Phone#: _______________

Cell Phone #: _______________

Email Address: ________________________________

Emergency Contact and Phone #: (Contact) _______________ (Phone) _______________

______________________________ ________________

(Parent/Guardian Signature) (Date)

T-Shirt Order Form: Everyone in choir must order a t shirt, which is included in the $20.00 fee. If you already have a t shirt, the

cost will be $10.00.

T-Shirt Size (Please circle):

Youth XS Youth S Youth M Youth L

Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ______

*Cash or checks payable to Cimarron Elementary

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Cheetah Choir Contract 2018-2019

This form is due back by Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

Cheetah Choir is an extra-curricular activity that requires all members to have and maintain passing

grades and exemplary behavior. Katy ISD has set a standard that if academic grades drop below 70 and/or

conduct marks of either “N” or “U” are acquired on progress reports/report cards, then students will not be

allowed to perform with the choir. Eligibility decisions will be made directly in correspondence with the

last report card sent home before a performance.

During a rehearsal, students are expected to stand and sing without talking to one another. Long

periods of talking AND singing can cause strain to young vocal cords. It also slows down the rehearsal and

makes it “boring” for everyone! One warning note will be issued for inappropriate behavior so that parents

can be made aware of any issues when they occur. Please take a few moments to review with your child

the expectations we have for them as a choir member as stated below. Students who cannot follow

directions in the rehearsal or the classroom will be removed from the choir. I am looking forward to a great

year!

Please sign after reading, stating that you and your child have read and understand the commitment.

I agree to attend each practice unless there is an illness or emergency.

I agree to keep talking, playing, or socializing to a minimum during practice. Repeated interruption will

result in a written warning note home. If the behavior occurs again, I will be dismissed from choir.

I agree to work as a team and to be willing to sit, stand, or work with any member of choir.

I realize that I must be in the carline on time to drop off my child.

Friends and siblings are not allowed to stay for practice.

Gum, cellphones, and food are not allowed in practices.

I will work hard to memorize the song lyrics, and be willing to study them at home.

I agree to wearing my Cheetah Choir uniform for every performance. All Choir participants must purchase

a t-shirt and will be required to wear their choir shirt with blue jeans (not jean skirts, shorts, etc.) at all

performances.

My child and I have reviewed and agree to the rules and requirements for CE Cheetah Choir. She/He understands that Cheetah Choir is a 4th/5th grade honor choir, and it is a privilege to represent the school and participate in this program.

Child’s Name: ___________________________ Classroom Teacher: _____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________ Date: __________

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