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���SILVER STAR PARENT BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

August 15, 2024

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AGENDA

  • President – Jessica Linder:
    1. Welcome, Board Introduction
    2. Please contact rbmsbooster@gmail.com for all communications
    3. Parent Info Flyer

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  • Secretary – Melanie Strevey

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  • Treasurer – Tasia Johnson:

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VP Fundraising – Gabriela Lara

  • Restaurant Nights
    • Bush’s Chicken (Cedar Park): 3rd Wednesday each month next one September 18
    • See calendars for recurring dates each month
    • Additional restaurant nights being planned and will be announced.

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  • Mighty Fine (Oct. 19 7:10-9:45 am)
    • Tickets will be distributed at school and sent home. Instructions HERE
    • Selling Goal is 10 tickets
    • All members will be assigned a shift to work
    • Sales 9/30 - 10/11

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  • Sponsorships

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VP Fundraising – Gabriela Lara

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  • Sponsorships

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  • Spirit Item Fundraiser information

-Spirit Item orders due tomorrow, August 16

      • Selling Goal: $100 per Member
        • Prizes: $100 = $5 giftcard / $200 = Team Shirt
      • Sales will be done through our Booster Club Square website https://silver-stars-booster-club.square.site/
      • Sell to family, friends, public, RBMS supporters.
      • Please use our look book page as a resource to carry around with a QR code for the site.

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Upcoming Fundraisers:

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  • Fall School Dance: Date Pending Approval
    • All Hands on Deck: Need a minimum of 50 volunteers
    • Please fill out District Volunteer Form Now
    • Link can be found on our LISD District site, Silver Star Booster website or RBMS PTA site.

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  • World’s Finest Chocolate (Spring semester)

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  • If you have any ideas for fundraising activities please reach out to Cassie Rice or email silverstarsvpfundraiser@gmail. com.

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Hospitality – vacant

Team Meals:

    • Team meals provided as a convenience on game days.
    • Optional to join but parents’ responsibility to provide food for their child if they are not participating in team meals.
    • All meals will be individually boxed for safety.
    • Vendors will include DQ, Bush’s Chicken, Chick-fil-a, and Jason’s Deli

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Hospitality – vacant

Team Meals:

    • Football Meals Cost = avg. $6-7 / meal
      • Performance Team = $43 (7 meals)
      • Dance Team = $30 (5 meals)
      • Money will be due by August 22
      • Send in cash/ck or order online at spirit store silver-stars-booster-club.square.site

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Parent Volunteers:

    • Game volunteers needed for Meal pickup/setup
    • Manage spirit gear sales table at football games
    • Volunteer Sign Up
      • Or contact rbmsbooster@gmail or Brianna Kurth

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Team and Individual Pictures

  • Refer to the order form that was shared. Hard copies were passed out 1st day.
  • Please read the instructions and information carefully on the signup genius regarding pictures.
  • Team is TBD
  • Individuals optional: 8/17 & 8/18
  • Parent volunteers are needed for the individual pictures. One hour time slots available. Your job is to check-in girls and keep the photographer running on schedule.
  • Individual Photo Sign Up

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  • The expectation is that a parent from each family volunteer @ least two times this year in order to help our team operate with success.

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Members-At-Large – Michelle Adams and Corinne Pennock

    • If you would like to share ideas or need information our members-at-large are another resource for you.

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Director’s report:

  • Parent Need-to-Knows:
    • Calendars can be found on the Silver Star website. Highly recommended for you to sync the google calendar to your calendar account or bookmark the site.
      • Note: links and details for events can be viewed in calendar when you click on event
    • All Handouts and Important Documents can be found on Silver Star website in addition to Google Classroom is being used.

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  • NEXT MANDATORY MEETING: TBA

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  • Coach Harris to cover Parent Need-to-Knows (proceeding slides don’t leave)

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  • Adjourn

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PROCEDURES

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EXPECTATIONS

(PARENT NEED-TO-KNOWS)

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JOINING REMIND

  • All students and at least one parent should have joined remind at this point. This is the final reminder. I will not be liable for any communications you do not receive.
  • Team Remind
    • Send a Text for Performance Team
      • #: 81010
      • Message: @sspt2425
    • Send a Text for Dance Team
      • #: 81010
      • Message: @ssdt2425

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  • Please pay attention to labels on the Silver Star calendar.
    • BT = Both Teams (Performance and Dance)
    • PT = Performance Team Only
    • DT = Dance Team Only
  • Currently our practices are scheduled for the following days:
    • Monday, Thursday, Friday 7:20 - 8:45 am
    • Note: There are some exceptions to this schedule! Please see Silver Star calendar for those.
    • Students may walk to and from practices.
    • If driving, please arrange for on-time drop-off and pickup. If you are in need of arranging a carpool setup please reach out for assistance.

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Practices

  • Dancers will enter through the back of the school (bus loop)
  • Be aware and allow extra time due to elementary and athletics traffic.
  • Harris will not arrive until 7:10-7:15 due to her dropping off child at elementary. You are welcome to drop off early but be aware your dancer will wait outside until coaches arrive.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  • Failing a Performance Test = Mandatory Dance Tutorial
    • Dance tutorial dates will be posted on the calendar.
    • Additional help will be given upon request.
  • Jerseys (glitter ones) should not be worn unless directed. These are to be worn as a team and are considered a uniform item.
  • ALL merchandised should be labeled with initials/name!!

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  • Tights:
    • Always have 2 good pair of tights on performance days so that if one tears there will be a back up ready to use. Use tights with holes as practice tights. These are always available for purchase ($6).
    • Clear nail polish can be used to stop runs and small snags.

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  • Personal Hygiene
    • All dancers should be wearing deodorant/antiperspirant
    • Assure that clothing is getting washed each weekend.

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  • Turning in Money
    • Please if you are ever turning in cash, place in an envelope or baggie and label with name.
    • Checks should NEVER be made out to Coach Harris personally. Always payable to Silver Stars Booster Club.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

  • Makeup and Earrings:
    • These items are kept on hand and can easily be replaced along with tights
  • Other gear:
    • All other clothing and shoes please reach out to Coach Harris for replacements. Inventory is not kept but there is always a possibility that we have extra from year to year. Just ask. If we don’t have it I will send you links to order if that is an option.
    • Any black sportsbras are fine to wear during the week. The only time the Silver Star bra will be required is if we are using it for a performance.

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The More You Know

Staying on top of the following areas and working alongside your child will ensure we all have a successful year. ☺

Please help me with my goal to teach them the ever important life skills of: accountability, responsibility, organization, commitment, dedication/follow through, and integrity.

  • ATTENDANCE / COMMUNICATION
  • GRADING POLICY
  • ACADEMICS
  • DEMERITS
  • SOCIAL MEDIA
  • PERFORMANCE/EVENT PICKUP
  • COMMUNICATE / CHECK IN
  • WE ARE A TEAM

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ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

  • Members will arrive on time to events/practices and stay until dismissed by the director.
  • ALL TEAM FUNCTIONS ARE MANDATORY (this includes team building functions, community service, & fundraisers)
  • Advance notification if there is a scheduling conflict must be received 2 weeks prior in order to be considered. Performance/Event Conflict Form
  • If you are absent for ½ of the school day or more on a performance day you are NOT permitted to participate per district rules.
  • Additional Dance Clinics & Dance Opportunities are Optional (Example: Blue Belle Clinics or Studio information sent out)

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COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS

  • Members should notify their officer of any absences or email Coach Harris directly.
  • We should NOT have to reach out to you! It is the member’s responsibility to communicate when they are sick or emergencies arise.
  • Parents MUST notify Coach Harris of any absences (both class time and before/after school practices).

Options:

    • Send an email explanation with reason for absence
    • If sending a note into attendance clerk I must receive a copy. Ask for a copy to be made and delivered to my box.
  1. Failure of notification will result in enforcement of the demerit system. (EMAIL ME OR SEND IN NOTE) See HANDBOOK

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COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS

  • Appointments: Notification does not eliminate the need for a doctor’s note if a medical appointment transpired during class time or practice.
  • PLEASE ATTEMPT TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS ON DAYS WE DO NOT HAVE PRACTICE/PERFORMANCES (MON, THURS, FRI)
  • PLEASE INCLUDE “THE WHY” WHEN NOTIFYING ME OF ABSENCE OR CONFLICT.
  • Notification is only needed when absent from the Silver Star class period or team practice. I do not need an email or note for other times of the school day.

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GRADING POLICY

  • Outlined on the Silver Star website.
  • Grading Policy Link
  • Note: Dance is strictly a participation based class. Participation grades cannot be earned if a member is not present for class. Notifications directly to the director through email or written notes must be received in order to be exempted from the daily participation grade.
    • You will see “M” for missing which calculates as a zero or a grade deduction if your child was absent during class and I did not receive notification.
    • Participation grades are calculated weekly. If you ever see less than 100 (80, 60, 40, 20). This means there is a zero being calculated for an unexcused absence from class. Again, students cannot earn a grade if they are NOT there to participate and I have no knowledge of their whereabouts.

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ACADEMICS

  • Strive for A’s & B’s (Yes this is achievable!)
  • Weekly grade check sheets
    • Electronic grades checks are due every Monday.
    • Have your child share their grade check with you too.
    • Absence does not excuse this assignment/task
  • Proof of progress is due on Friday for all missing and failing grades.
  • Go to Tutorials (Grade level or coordinate with teacher)
  • Time management
  • If ever failing, they will be required to attend tutorials & turn a tutorial log.
  • In my experience a dancer will have a C or lower for the following reasons
    • Missing Homework, Tests, or Projects
    • Failed Tests/Assignments that are not corrected
    • Zeros for On time performance grades (Not turning in work on due date)

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EVENT PICK-UP

  • Imperative that your child be picked up immediately after performances, practices, or any Silver Star event
  • Members not picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal. (See Handbook) may result in the student losing the privilege of participation in the next performance or demerits may be issued.

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FOOTBALL GAMES

  • Dismissal:
    • All Parents will pick up at the parking lot below football field (back of school/bus loop) immediately following the second performance.
    • Parents not present at games please be aware of the time and work out a communication system with your child so you are not LATE picking up.
      • For example: Leaving your house after our last performance is over is NOT acceptable.
    • Football Game Procedures Click Here

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DEMERITS

  • Refer to Handbook for guidelines (pg 11)
  • Again, we are teaching accountability. Demerits are our organization’s accountability and consequence system.
  • Merit
    • A way to offset a demerit
    • Merit sheet must be filled out & turned in
    • Note: Community Service off-campus must be approved through the director
  • Some Minor offenses (Level 1) will be handled immediately (i.e. tardiness, wrong attire, unprepared). These are still demerits but we call them “Cougars” and they are removed immediately.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

  • MAJOR PROBLEMS CAUSED EACH YEAR.
  • Any communication appearing on the Internet is public domain, even if it is marked private.
  • Members are responsible for their personal websites and postings, as well as posting from or on other students’ websites.
  • Any such incident will result in review by the principal and may lead to probation or dismissal from the dance team.
  • Please thoroughly review this section of the handbook (Digital Citizenship).
  • The majority of our issues are with TikTok. Members are posting videos with songs that have profanity. This is a violation of the handbook.
  • Violating Digital Citizenship Guidelines = 5 demerits = Benched from a performance

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SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Please monitor your child’s social media!
  • Officers and myself do monitor
  • Red flag if an officer or Silver Star is blocked.
  • Tiktok, Ask.fm, Ask Me Anything, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Snapchat, Tumblr, Flickr, Vine, Kik, Facebook, Etc.
  • https://www.commonsensemedia.org/social-media
  • https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parents-ultimate-guides
  • MEMBERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM CREATING ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PORTRAYING/ REPRESENTING/ IMPLYING IT IS AN OFFICIAL LISD SITE OR OFFICIAL SILVER STAR PAGE/SITE.

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TIKTOK (age 16+)

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SnapChat

  • This is being used to post inappropriate videos or pictures.
  • How it works: A user sends a video to followers and then it deletes after a few seconds.
  • The Catch: A video/picture can be saved by a recipient with a screen shot. The original sender is notified when a screen shot is done, but the damage is done at that point.
  • https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-snapchat

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Instagram

  • Probably the most popular form to use. Video & photo sharing app used to socialize.
  • You may find content you don’t like, but doesn’t violate the community guidelines. If that happens, you can unfollow or block the person who posted it, and if there's something you don't like in a comment on one of your posts, you can delete that comment.
  • Lots of bad language is being posted (abb. Counts!)
  • https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-instagram

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Ask.fm

  • This is being used as a way to verbally bash another person or say inappropriate things without anyone knowing who said it.
  • Ask.fm allows users to post things anonymously.
  • The Catch!!!!! There is an option under settings to Turn OFF this setting which forces anyone who posts anything with your account to give their name before it will accept it. Also “questions” don’t actually post unless you answer.
  • I am asking that either Silver Stars do not have these accounts or if they do they must turn off anonymous.
  • http://az719657.vo.msecnd.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ParentsGuideTo_Askfm-rfs.pdf

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FREQUENT CHECK-IN

  • Please communicate and check-in with your child regularly. If they are paying attention they should know what is going on and be able to answer your questions.
    • Please avoid emailing me questions until you have asked your Silver Star first.
  • Make sure you have coordinated with your child on transportation, due dates, practices, events, etc.
    • I will tell them often that they need to be reminding you of things. ☺
    • Please remember that they are still learning organizational and responsibility skills and will need your help at times.
    • If you know your child struggles with this please begin helping them to find a system that will work. If you need help or suggestions please let me know.

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FREQUENT CHECK-IN

  • Fun Fact (we are dealing with MS children whose brains are currently under remodeling…seriously)

Venting: Please remember that not everyday will be a perfect day and sometimes your child just needs to vent. Please refrain from jumping to conclusions and adding to their emotions. They often times just need someone to listen to them. If you are concerned wait until the next day and ask them how they are feeling about the situation before going on the attack. Often times after 24 hours have past it won’t even be a big deal anymore.

  • Self Advocating:
    • Please also help me by encouraging your child to come speak to me when they are having problems, issues, or have questions.
    • As much as we want to intervene as parents sometimes it is not for the best and detrimental to their learning and growing. Help them learn to self advocate.

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Directors + Parents = Team

  • It takes a village! We are a team.
  • Please be mindful of the time of day you email me if needing an immediate response. Once I leave school for the day I often do not check emails until the following morning.
  • Urgent issue please contact the officer, and they will get a hold of me to let me know I need to contact you.

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Directors + Parents = Team

  • Please contact me if there are ever any questions/ concerns/ issues.
    • I can’t help or fix things when I am not given an opportunity or am unaware of an issue.

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Uniforms

  • $150 to replace
  • School property and will be turned in at the end of the year
  • Skirts went home today. Please ensure uniforms are hung or neatly kept in a drawer. Safe place.
  • Cleaning: You may hand wash with a mild detergent such as woolite, baby detergent. Use Oxiclean to get dirt off of the zipper, leotard neck/chest, and skirt band. Be aware that we don’t want the navy to bleed onto the white!

NEVER put in washing machine or dryer!

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Uniforms: Example of dirty zipper

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Odds and Ends

  • Dance Team does not need to dress out until Monday.

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  • Dance Floor Volunteers:
    • We need help putting our floor back down. The more helpers the faster it goes!
    • Saturday: 8:30 am - 10:30 am, enter through front of building

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THANK YOU

  • Questions?
  • Please fill out the Acknowledgement form of attendance before leaving.
  • Thank you for your time & I’m looking forward to a great year!

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