WELCOME TO THE NOTEABLES SHOW CHOIR 2022-2023!
Student &
Parent/Guardian
Info Meeting
May 15th, 2023
IMPORTANT FORMS
Student and Parent/Guardian Information & Permission Form
I understand that my child will participate in The Noteables Show Choir for the 2023-2024 school year. I hereby grant permission for my child to attend all events in which the choirs will participate, including but not limited to out-of-town events. I understand that my child will be transported to these events by a school-approved vehicle, i.e. school buses, charter buses, or private transportation.
I also understand that each trip will be chaperoned by parents or directors. The choir will carry a first aid kit, and chaperones may give minor first aid treatment. In the event of an accident, I grant chaperones and director the authority to give a physician permission to administer medical aid to my child. Any special health needs and/or allergies that the teacher should be aware of must be completed on the student’s health form.
Student and Parent/Guardian Information & Permission Form
In addition, I agree to adhere by the following Code of Conduct:
-I will encourage good sportsmanship by being a positive role model.
-I will try my best to make show choir a positive experience for everyone involved, i.e. participants, directors, other parents, and spectators.
-I will insist that my show choir member treats other members, directors, parents, and spectators with respect.
-I will do my best to understand and appreciate the rules of the performance place.
-I will show support and appreciation for outstanding performances by any and all show choirs.
-I will be a “TEAM” fan, not a “MY CHILD” fan.
-I will help my child learn that success is measured by the development of skills, not only winning or losing.
Student and Parent/Guardian Information & Permission Form
I also agree to represent my Noteables student(s) at least 8 times on Sunday evenings between June 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024 at the Tazewell Bingo Center. If I cannot personally attend, I will find someone who is at least 18 years of age and not a current PCHS student to represent my Noteables student(s) at the Tazewell Bingo Center.
-If I have a concern, I will talk to the director, Mrs. Grizzard at the appropriate time and place, i.e. not before, during, or immediately after a performance or rehearsal.
-I will reinforce the school’s drug and alcohol policies and refrain from using alcohol and other drugs before or during performances or at any point on any school-sponsored event.
-I understand that consistent displays or behaviors of poor sportsmanship at rehearsals, meetings, performances, or other events will result in removal from those events; permanent removal will occur, if necessary.
Student and Parent/Guardian Information & Permission Form
PCHS District 303 Medication Procedure for Extracurricular Activities
Only medication absolutely necessary to maintain the student in after school activities will be given. This includes Tylenol or Advil for minor injuries and/or headaches.
By correctly filling out all of the information below and submitting this form, I agree:
• That I am primarily responsible for administering medication to my child. However, in the event that I am unable to do so or in the event of a medical emergency, I hereby authorize the choral parents and/or choral directors, in my behalf and stead, to administer or attempt to administer to my child (or to allow my child to self-administer, while under the supervision of the choral parents) lawfully prescribed medication in the manner described above. I acknowledge that it may be necessary for the administration of medications to my child to be performed by an individual other than a school nurse, and specifically consent to such practices.
PCHS District 303 Medication Procedure for Extracurricular Activities
• To indemnify and hold harmless the school district and its employees and agents against any claims, except a claim based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of the self administration of medication by the student.
PCHS District 303 Medication Procedure for Extracurricular Activities
PCHS Extra-Curricular Activities Code
Highlights
PCHS Extra-Curricular Activities Code
Academic Eligibility
The Noteables Member Goals and Expectations
OVERALL GOAL:
The Noteables is here to provide PCHS students with positive and challenging musical experiences. We aim to develop responsibility and true dedication to an extracurricular activity. As a member of the Noteables, you will gain experience in teamwork, growing musicianship, physical challenges and many exciting performance opportunities with GREAT people.
The Noteables Member Goals and Expectations
EXPECTATIONS:
Rehearsals
• You are expected to be at every rehearsal designated by the director. If you have a conflict with another activity, please talk to the director if you have not already. After 3 unexcused absences (7.5 hours of rehearsal), you will be removed from the group. If you have a question about whether or not an absence will be excused, please talk to the director. Do NOT rely on “what you’ve heard” (i.e…your friend’s absence was excused and you will be gone for the same reason, so you’re assuming yours will be excused too without talking to the director first). Bottom line: I’m willing to be flexible within reason, so please just talk to me!
The Noteables Member Goals and Expectations (continued)
...But what is the difference between excused and unexcused absences?! | |
Excused Absences •…have been previously cleared with Mrs. Grizzard at least one week in advance •…may be medical in nature with a doctor’s note •…include other school activities that are in season (i.e…Marching Band in the fall, Jazz in the spring, Golf, Football, Cross Country, etc.) •…are emergency circumstances which, according to the director, constitute sufficient cause to be absent from rehearsal | Unexcused Absences
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The Noteables Member Goals and Expectations
The Noteables Member Goals and Expectations
Eligibility
The Noteables Member Goals and Expectations
Eligibility
The Noteables Member Goals and Expectations
Group Responsibility
The Noteables Member Goals & Expectations - STUDENTS, fill this one out!
Please have all forms submitted by
Monday, May 22nd if you did not complete them tonight
Financial Commitments
Noteables Student Fees
(PLEASE NOTE: THESE FEES ARE TYPICAL OF THE INITIAL FEES AND COSTS - THEY ARE SUBJECT TO YEARLY REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
SINGER/DANCER
Costs: $250 – payable to the Dragon Store (school participation fee) OR through Skyward
COMBO MEMBERS AND STAGE CREW
Costs: $50 – payable to the Dragon Store (school participation fee) OR through Skyward
ALL FEES ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 1, 2023
You may hand in your payment to the BFO in person or by mailing it to this address:
PCHS DRAGON STORE
1903 COURT ST.
PEKIN, IL 61554
Noteables Student Fees - What Do They Cover?
Singer/Dancers ($250)
Combo and Stage Crew ($50)
In order to be on time for our performance schedule, costumes need to be ordered ASAP, which is why fees are due no later than November 1st.
Combo Costumes
Combo members should provide their own black dress pants and black dress shoes:
Dress Pants should be pants that are appropriate length (to ankle; no capri length or shorts) and fit well (not too tight or too loose). Think of pants that you would wear as part of a professional outfit in which to interview for a job or scholarship.
Dress Shoes should be all black and in good condition (not worn out). Don’t plan on wearing extremely high heels if you can’t stand in them for long periods of time (on competition days, you will likely be wearing these shoes for a few hours at a time, often standing a lot). Shoes should be comfortable and easy to walk and play in!
Stage Crew Costumes
Stage Crew members should provide their own black pants and black shoes:
Black Pants should be pants that are appropriate length (to ankle; no capri length or shorts) and fit well (not too tight or too loose). Black jeans/jeggings work well, as you will likely need to move around a lot and quickly throughout the show and should not be hampered by ill-fitting pants.
Black Shoes should be all black and in good condition (not worn out). They should be comfortable and allow you to move around safely and quickly throughout the show. ENTIRELY black Converse or other tennis shoes work well!
Noteables Student Fees (continued)
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT
Skyward is getting an update over the summer, and will be unavailable for the entire month of June. When online registration opens, you will be able to pay your Noteables fee electronically.
If paying in person at the Dragon Store, please make checks out to Pekin Community High School with your student’s name(s) in the Memo line so we can keep track of all fees (cash is also accepted; please send a note with your student’s name(s) with it to keep track of your fees). Thank you!
If you encounter a financial situation that may prevent your student from participating in Noteables, please complete a scholarship form. We want to ensure that ALL students get to participate in this season! Scholarship recipients will be determined by Mrs. Grizzard and the PCHS Choral Parents Organization Board by September 1, 2023 for either full or partial scholarships.
Fundraisers
Bingo!
In order to offset the cost for a competitive show choir program, we participate in a Bingo fundraiser at the East Peoria Bingo Hall.
Since Bingo is a form of gambling, current PCHS students are not allowed to help with this fundraiser, even if they are 18 years old. This one is for the parents!
Each Noteables student is responsible for 8 slots of Bingo. You can go yourself 8 different times, or you can bring a friend 4 times, or you can bring 3 people with you twice to fill these 8 slots, for example.
Bingo happens every week on Sunday evenings, year round. This is one of our largest fundraisers for the year! It helps to cover the costs of:
-Remaining costume costs (alterations, etc.)
-Choreography
-Set design & building materials
-Combo necessities (instrument parts, mics, etc.)
-Unforseen costs throughout the season (student meals, etc.)
ADULTS: Please use the following link to sign up to work Bingo: www.signupgenius.com and search for “pchsfestivalfundraiser@yahoo.com” OR e-mail pchsfestivalfundraiser@yahoo.com with any questions
Scan the QR code below or type in the website to sign up for YOUR Bingo Slots!
Car Washes
The Noteables Car Washes are a GREAT opportunity for students to begin bonding as a team while helping out the Pekin community (hours worked also count toward Tri-M and NHS service hours)!
We will have 2 car washes this year:
Saturday, June 24th and Saturday, July 22nd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the ValuCheck Parking Lot.
Students: sell all 6 tickets for each car wash and turn in the money to Mrs. Grizzard at each one!
Students: please sign up for 2-hour shifts or the entire day by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/carwash23234
Preview Night
Preview Night is the first time that we get to reveal The Noteables Show Choir Competition Show 2024. Not only is it a GREAT chance to perform for the public for the first time, it is a great fundraiser!
This year’s Preview Nights will be held on Friday, January 19th and Saturday, January 20th. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM in the PCHS Cafeteria, and the show will begin at 7:00 PM in the F.M. Peterson Theater.
More details to follow--please see Mrs. Grizzard if you are interested in helping out with this event!
PCHS Choral Parents Organization
What is the PCHS Choral Parents Organization?
The PCHS Choral Parents Organization is composed of parents from all PCHS choral groups. The organization’s role is to provide support to the PCHS choirs and the director through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
All parents & guardians of choral students are automatically members of the PCHS Choral Parents Organization. We strongly encourage all choral parents' participation in our activities. Our support of the choir program is essential for our students to have the best music education possible. We look forward to having all parents actively participating in our group.
What We Do
The PCHS Choral Parents Organization is the backbone of the choir program at PCHS. The goal of this organization is to make the choirs and show choir an exciting and affordable experience for students. The PCHS Choral Parents provide support for the directors and students. We need to ensure that our students respect and follow the rules of PCHS, the choir program and all organizations and groups that host them.
The PCHS Choral Parents Board
The PCHS Choral Parents Board is a volunteer group of parents from the Parents Organization that supports the director to help organize volunteers to chaperone competitions, plan trips, provide meals/snacks for marathons, help with costuming, hair and makeup tutorials, staging and fundraising opportunities.
The PCHS Choral Parents Board 2022-2023:
Elected Board Positions: President
Elected Board Positions: Vice-President
Elected Board Positions: Secretary
Elected Board Positions: Treasurer
Elected Board Positions: Financial Secretary
Appointed Chair Positions: Fundraising Chair
Appointed Chair Positions: Public Relations Chair
Appointed Chair Positions: Staging Chair
Appointed Chair Positions: Chaperone Chair
Appointed Chair Positions: Food Chair/Committee
Appointed Chair Positions: Preview/Review Chair
Appointed Chair Positions: Costume/Hair/Makeup Chair
Appointed Chair Positions: Trip Chair
Interested in joining the PCHS Choral Parents Board?
Thursday, May 18 @ 6:00 PM in the PCHS Faculty Lounge & Google Meet
Don’t be scared, jump in--you’ll be glad you did!
Attend the next PCHS Choral Parents Board Meeting on
Communication
The Band App
Make sure to join The Noteables on the Band app for important updates from Mrs. Grizzard including rehearsal reminders, competition information, and other important info!
Go to your app store and search for “Band App” to download.
Once downloaded, create your own account, and join by:
OR,
Scan this QR code:
Student
Communication
Hello! I am Luke, your Combo Leader for the 2023-2024 Season! I am so excited for this coming season and cannot wait to make music with you all!
To contact me for any reason, here is where you can reach me:
Phone:309-613-4370
Email(s)
lukehutton2006@gmail.com or huttoluk000@pekinhigh.net
Snap:
huttoluk1
COMBO LEADER-LUKE HUTTON
Tenor/bass
Noah’s discord- Sing4u#8513
This is me
The Dance Captains:
Abigail Green
(309) 613-9585
Cece Ramos
(309) 201-9388
Jojo Faulkenberry
(309) 360-4781
Katelyn Krahn
(309) 855-2683
Noteables Calendar
Use the following link to add The Noteables Show Choir Events 2023-2024 to your Google Calendar from a computer that will sync to your smartphone: http://bit.ly/pchsvocalmusiccalendar
This live calendar will be updated with any changes to the season’s schedule as soon as possible. By adding it to your own calendar, you won’t miss a thing!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Noteables Parent/Guardian Meetings
Since there is so much going on with The Noteables Show Choir at any given point in the season, there are Parent Meetings open to ALL Noteables Parents/Guardians held regularly throughout the season. Please make sure to attend as many of these meetings as possible in order to receive the most current information from Mrs. Grizzard and the PCHS Choral Parents Organization!
Parents: Please make sure that the email address(es) you provide in your membership forms are working email addresses so that you can receive important updates about meetings, performances, rehearsals, and other Noteables-related information.
Plan on attending the next Parent/Guardian Meeting on
Thursday, August 31 @ 6:00 PM in the PCHS Theater
In order to get a back-to-school update and kick off this new Noteables season!
How to get to all of this information:
How to put this season’s calendar on your device:
Noteables Google Classroom (Students)
Would you like to volunteer?
Would you like to chaperone?
Before you leave tonight:
Questions?
Mrs. Grizzard’s Contact Info:
(309) 347-4101 ext. 6280
Thank you for coming tonight!
I am excited to begin this Noteables season!