Parent Information Letter & Permission Form

WCE 5th Grade Choir

**RETURN: no later than September 23, 2016**

First Full Choir Rehearsal: September 27 in the music room

Dear 5th grade Parents,

Willow Creek’s Rockin’ Cardinal Choir includes singing, acting, dancing, stage production, and team spirit!! The students will learn how to run the entire show on their own! Please note: this is a non-auditioned choir. Membership is accepted once grades and conduct have been reviewed (see Expectations below).

The Choir prepares two shows each year: a holiday show and a spring show. We will perform for our school, families, area retirement centers and also at the Fine Arts Festival. Additionally, we will have a spring Field Trip to tour Theater Under the Stars.

Rehearsal Information:

1) The Choir meets every Tuesday, beginning September 27.

2) Rehearsals are from 3:15-4:10 in the music room.

3) We will have 2 extra rehearsals, both of them on Thursdays—December 1 & 8.

4) We will have a total of 12 rehearsals before our show on December 12. Therefore, attendance is VERY important.

5) Students are dismissed from rehearsal through the FRONT doors of the school. Attire:

The choir has a t-shirt that is worm when performing for the community & for our field trips. Cost varies but is usually around $15. More information to come.

Additional Questions you may have:

1) Are there costs for the field trips? Yes. $5.00 for the holiday field trip and between $11-15 for the trip to Theater Under the Stars.

2) Can Safety Patrol members be a choir member? Yes. They join rehearsal immediately following their afternoon duties.

3) How does my child join? Complete the attached permission form & return no later than September 23, 2016. No forms will be accepted after Sept. 23

4) Are parent volunteers needed? YES! I will be contacting you once we get going. Most of the time I need help with choir t-shirt distribution, some of the costumes, props, and dancing.

Expectations:

Humble ISD guidelines require children who participate in extra-curricular activities must maintain grades and conduct in keeping with district standards:

1. Students will maintain their assignments and have no academic grade lower than a 70 in any subject.

2. Students shall maintain a good attitude in all school areas and have no conduct grade lower than an “S” in any subject.

3. Students shall be present for all rehearsals and all performances (illness and family emergency excused). Please provide a reason for absence by phone, email or note.

4. Students will exhibit appropriate behavior and participation during rehearsals.

I look forward to a wonderful season of the Rockin’ Cardinal Choir.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Countryman WCE Music Teacher 281-641-2354

[email protected] Rockin’ Cardinal Choir Permission Form

Deadline for return: September 23, 2016.

(No forms will be accepted after deadline.)

Child’s Name:______Teacher:______

Parent’s Name:______Home Phone:______

Work Phone:______Cell Phone:______

Email Address:______

My Child and I have read and understand the requirements for participation in the WCE Cardinal Choir.

Parent Signature:______

Date:______