GMS Mighty Red Devil Choir Notes

Wow!  What a busy week we’ve all had!  It was so great to meet everyone during the booster meeting and curriculum night.  We have a great group of parents this year and I look forward to working with each of you!  I just wanted keep you posted on a couple of things happening with the GMS Choir.

THIS WEDNESDAY (9-5-07) at 7:29am we will have a meeting about All-West TN Honor Choir.  If your child is interested, please bring them a few minutes early to pick up the information packet and music.  This is a great opportunity for our students.  We’ve all talked about it in class.  Please encourage your child to audition.  There is no extra money involved.  Entry fees were included in your choir fee.  Check the calendar for dates pertaining to this event.

NEXT WEDNESDAY (9-12-07) at 7:29am we will have our first early morning choir rehearsal.  Please make every effort to have your child there on time.  If your child is unable to be there, please send a note or email prior to Wednesday.  Attendance is taken.  These rehearsals are vital to our success, as this is the only time we can all rehearse together.

MONDAY (9-10-07) CHOIR FEES ARE DUE!  If fees are not paid by that date or if arrangements have not been made with our booster club treasurer, your child will be subject to being removed from choir.

SUNTRUST FUNDRAISER:  It’s still going!  It’s been a huge success.  If your interested, check out the blog!  Or send me an email!

UNIFORMS:  If you have not yet secured a used uniform for your child, please let me know.  I need to make every effort to get the used uniforms sold.  Here are the ones that are still available to my knowledge:

Dress, Sz 10 and Shoes Sz 7.5, $70 for both, Contact Koren Taylor @ 434-8505, 754-4750 or kmtaylor@fedex.com

Dress Sz 2, $50,

Boys Choir Uniform, $60
Shirt L
Vest XS
Pants 25r
Shoes 4.5
(or $15 for shoes and $50 for uniform if sold seperately)

Contact Miriam Fearnley @ 754-9800 for both uniforms listed above.

Dress Sz 6 Long, Shoes Sz 11, Contact Lorraine Crowther @ lcrowther2002@yahoo.com

Dress Sz 10, Shoes Sz 7.5, Contact Serenity Martin (8th grader) or Ms. Ward

Dress Sz 6, Shoes Sz 9, $50 for both, Contact Cathy Kane @ 737-4243 or kanejckane@aol.com

Dress Sz 8, Shoes Sz 9, $50 for both or $50 for dress and $60 for shoes if sold seperately, contact Krista Patterson @ 368-0587 or k1patterson@scsk12.org

Dress Sz 10, Shoes Sz 11, Contact Jackie Alston @ alstons2u@aol.com

Dress Sz 10, $30, Shoes Sz 11 $10, Contact Mary Fesmire @ 754-1306 or 516-8507

Dress Sz 10, call Melody Artz @ 759-3748

Girls Shoes sz 8.5, $15, See Ms. Ward

Girls Choir Shoes Sz 8.5, $15, Contact Mary @ 624-0814 or 901-215-1021

Finally, we have a new website!  http://gmschoir.edublogs.org

All announcements will also be placed on here just incase you missed the email.  However, all lesson plans will continue to stay on the other website:  http://jward1.edublogs.org.

Both websites are updated as information comes in.  So CHECK OFTEN!!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe EXTRA LONG WEEKEND!  Enjoy it!

A great opportunity for our students!  Information is posted in the Choir Room and applications have also been placed in the “out box” at school.  Check it out!

Here’s the application and info sheet:

Memphis Has Got Talent Entry Form

Here is the SunTrust Application.

Just click on the link above and it should open.  If you are interested in opening a checking account please complete the application and return it to Ms. Ward at school or send to Mr. Tony Bonds at the following address:

Attn:  Tony Bonds

Suntrust Bank

4700 Knight Arnold Rd.

Memphis, TN  38118

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bonds at 901-367-4181 or 662-801-0666.  Email is william.bonds@suntrust.com.

This is a great way to earn a $100 credit towards your child’s Six Flags Trip, which is estimated to cost between $300-400 this year.  If you have questions feel free to contact me as well.

I will be sending your account packets home with your child if you filled out an application.  In order for your child to receive credit, he/she must bring the signed signature form back to me.  If you feel uncomfortable with your child bringing this information back to me, please mail or take it to the Suntrust on Knight Arnold.  This is the only way we can ensure that your child receives the $100 credit.

We’ve had almost 30 students to receive the $100 credit so far!  HOW AWESOME!!!!

The following is a list of used choir uniforms that are currently posted for sale. Please do not contact me to inquire about these uniforms, as you will need to directly contact the owner.

Thanks!
Jill Ward

Dress, Sz 10 and Shoes Sz 7.5, $70 for both, Contact Koren Taylor @ 434-8504, 754-4750 or kmtaylor@fedex.com

Boys Shoes 4.5, $15, Contact Miriam Fearnley @ 754-9800 for both listings above.

Dress Sz 6 Long, Shoes Sz 11, Contact Lorraine Crowther @ lcrowther2002@yahoo.com

Dress Sz 6, Shoes Sz 9, $50 for both, Contact Cathy Kane @ 737-4243 or kanejckane@aol.com

Dress Sz 8, Shoes Sz 9, $50 for both or $50 for dress and $60 for shoes if sold seperately, contact Krista Patterson @ 368-0587 or k1patterson@scsk12.org

Dress Sz 10, Shoes Sz 11, Contact Jackie Alston @ alstons2u@aol.com

Dress Sz 10, $30, Shoes Sz 11 $10, Contact Mary Fesmire @ 754-1306 or 516-8507

Dress Sz 10, call Melody Artz @ 759-3748

Girls Shoes sz 8.5, $15, See Ms. Ward

Girls Choir Shoes Sz 8.5, $15, Contact Mary @ 624-0814 or 901-215-1021

Girls Choir Shoes Sz 8, $15, Contact Keiko Namba at 758-0754 or 367-5441 or keiko.namba@sharpusa.com

I’ll keep you posted as more come in!

There’s just too much stuff on the other blog.  So, I’ve set up this blog specifically for choir business.  Lesson plans will continue to be on the other blog (jward1.edublogs.org).  There will be no lesson plans on here.  Just important announcements and news.  I’ll begin uploading all forms, handouts, etc. on here this weekend.  As always, email or call if you have any questions or concerns.  We’re having a great beginning to the school year.  Let’s just keep pushing so we can end this school year even better in May!

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