Sunday, October 12, 2014

Welcome! Parent Handbook





Handbook

Purpose


            The purpose of the Navigator Choir Club is to foster the love of music and the vocal talents of those students who are willing to participate and learn above and beyond what is offered in general music class.  We hope to sing quality and enjoyable music that will enhance our vocal and musical talents. Once established, it is the hope that performance opportunities will become available for our students as we act as ambassadors of Navigator School.  Our focus on excellence, team building, outstanding musicianship and integrity of character will be the building block principles of the group.

Attendance 


     Rehearsal Attendance is expected and required of all choir members.  Our rehearsals are Mondays from 3:45-5:00pm.


            Excused absences will be counted as excused only when I receive a note, phone call or email (lmerte@pcs.k12.mi.us) from a parent or guardian.  Excused absences include illness, unavoidable doctor/dentist appointments, etc.  Please do your best to let me know no later than 11:00AM on that Monday, if you must be absent from a choir rehearsal.  I will try to check my email and/or messages during my lunch hour each Monday.
           
Unexcused absences will be counted as those rehearsals missed with no prior warning, or no note from a parent/guardian.  Two unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the choir for the semester. You may rejoin the following semester. It is important that we all work together and learn the value of our commitment to each other as a musical family.

     Performance attendance is required of all choir members.  An unexcused absence from a performance will result in dismissal from the choir. We need everyone!  Notification on all performances will be communicated and share both via email as well as on our website in advance.  (If there is a family conflict please discuss this with me in advance.)

Behavior


            Rehearsal behavior must be excellent at all times.  Because rehearsal time is limited, we must make the best use of our time.  Excess talking and horseplay will not be tolerated. If a behavior problem occurs the parents will be notified by phone or in person. Any discipline problems that occur during a rehearsal could be grounds for dismissal from the choir. 

            Performance behavior must be flawless.  When we are on stage or away from our campus, we are in the spotlight representing Pinckney Community Schools.  Our behavior should always reflect how mature and well-behaved students are from our school.  Any discipline problems that occur during a performance or away from our campus could be grounds for dismissal from the choir. 

Tuition Cost  
I had hoped that the entire cost of the Navigator Choir Club might be supported by our PTO but unfortunately, those funds have been greatly reduced.  In an effort to provide a quality music experience for your student a tuition cost of $10.00 per child for each semester has been established.  (Should this expense be a challenge for any family a limited amount of scholarships are available)

Uniform

            All choir members will be asked to dress alike for performances. Nice black pants/skirt, dark socks and/or tights, white t-shirt and black closed toe shoes will be worn. Choir sweaters will be provided.  In the future we may decide we’d like to purchase a t -shirt/polo shirt.

Website

            All choir updates, calendars, and notes will be sent via email and updated on the choir website. http://navigatorchoirclub.blogspot.com/
Please make sure you are receiving emails from us. If you have not received an initial email from me please double check at the sign out table the email address we have on record for you.


Snacks
            Singing is a lot of hard work and I’d like to have a brief time for snack directly after school. Would you please pack a simple after school snack that your child can enjoy.  (please no peanuts!) Following school dismissal at 3:45 students will have an opportunity to use the rest room and eat a quick snack.  We will begin singing at 4:00.

Parent Volunteers      
            I would love to have Parent Volunteers! I have had some interest already and would like to form a “Parent Advisory Group” in the future.  If you would be interested in helping please let me know on the return handbook form. 

Pick-Up Policy for Choir Members

Students should be picked up outside room 443 in the Performing Arts Wing after choir.  In order to assure the safety of all of our students, we have a pick-up policy. Prior to the start of rehearsal each student will sign in.  This will also be the record of their attendance. At 5:00pm I ask that you enter the building (Performing Arts Door) and sign your child out. This is to help ensure the safety of our students.


CONTACT

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at lmerte@pcs.k12.mi.us.





Calendar


Semester One
         Oct 13
         Oct 20
         Oct 27
         Nov 3
         Nov 10
NO REHEARSAL/PARENT CONFERENCES
         NOV 17
         NOV 24
         DEC 1
         DEC 8
         DEC 15
                  (HOPE TO HAVE A HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE)

Semester Two

        
         JAN 26
         FEB 2
*Thursday, FEB 5th  (Fall Awards - sing at School Board Mtg 7pm)
         FEB 9
         FEB 16 – NO REHEARSAL/WINTER BREAK
         FEB 23
         MARCH 2
         MARCH 9
         MARCH 16
         MARCH 23
         MARCH 30
         
         TBA – 
                  (HOPE TO HAVE A SPRING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY)

PERFORMANCE DATES - TBA
Receipt of Parent Handbook

We have had an opportunity to read and review the expectations in the Parent Handbook for the Navigator Choir Club. I have discussed these expectations with my student and understand the responsibilities.

______ Enclosed is $10.00 for the Semester for my student. (Checks can be made out to Pinckney Community Schools)

_____  Yes I’d like to volunteer.  My information and contact is:

Parent Name ______________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________

Phone # __________________________________________________

____ Yes I’d like to be on a “Parent Advsory Board”


Here is our complete contact information

Student Name ________________________________________________

Parents/Gaurdian Names:



Contact # ____________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________________

If I am not able to be reached an emergency contact # is:

Name _________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________

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