1. SMS Cheer Parent Meeting Please sign in.

2. Keys to being a squad member Keeping up grades Communication Responsibility Attendance Enthusiasm Athletic ability (cheer) New friends Developing new traditions Possible high school cheerleader Possible college cheerleader Opportunities ahead…

3. Important Information about other activities Time Management –School/homework No pass, no play - UIL rule!!! –Extra curricular activities School Activities Outside School Activities We will work around –STUCO –Tutoring –WEB –School Athletics –Fine Arts Programs Band, choir, orchestra, and theater –Outside activities As much as possible

4. Cheer Folder Cheer Commitment Document Cheer Agreement Cheer Vouchers Cheer Parent form Cheerleader Contact

5. Anticipated Cheer Costs 1. Summer Camp - $120 2. T – Shirts - $45 (3 shirts) 3. Uniform ($200) Includes shell, skirt, spandex, socks, bow, bag, shoes, poms, and warm up suit TOTAL COST = $365 (estimated)

6. Costs (continued) All fees must be paid by June 1st. If fees are not paid, the cheerleader will be removed from the squad. Fees can be paid in two installments May 1 st - $120 May 18 th - $120 from Sonic card sales June 1 st - $125

7. Cheer Vouchers Please use the Cheer Voucher forms when paying for Cheer Complete both parts of form Keep top portion for your records; this is your receipt Turn in bottom portion along with payment

8. Fundraising Cheerleaders will fundraise to pay for camp fees ($120 per cheerleader) Sonic Card sales – each cheerleader will receive 24 cards to sell at $5 each Sonic Card sales money and all Sonic cards that haven’t been sold are due by May 18 th Cheerleaders will be responsible for any difference in the amount of money raised through Sonic Card sales and the $120 needed for Summer Camp; ex. Cheerleader sells 10 Sonic cards; Cheerleader will owe $70

9. Cheer Practice Cheer practice will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 7:35 am on Tuesday, May 8 th and ending Thursday, May 24 th Cheerleaders should wear: –Soffe-type shorts –T- Shirt (prefer SMS shirt) –Socks –Tennis Shoes –All hair pulled back –No jewelry

10. Important Dates April 18 th – Cheer Parent meeting May 1 st – First payment due May 8 th – first day of practice (7:35 am) May 9 th – Uniform fitting (3:30 in girls’ locker room) May 18 th – Pep Rally (girls will be introduced) May 18 th – Sonic Card money due June 1 st – Last payment due Last week of July – Cheer practice for camp/at SMS August 1 st – 3 rd – UCA Cheer Camp at Crownover Middle School

11. Cheer Parents and Cheerleader Information forms Cheer Parents are an important part of our organization If you would like to be a team Cheer Parent, please write your name, address, email, and phone number on the Cheer Parent form and turn it in to the coaches Cheerleaders, please fill out the Cheerleader Information form. Include your name, cell phone number, and t-shirt size