1. Welcome to the 1 st Parent Meeting!

2. 1.) Fee Form/$40 2.) Handbook Acknowledgement 3.)Medical and Transportation Permission

4. Required

5. NOT required

6. What does the $40 pay for? High-quality t-shirt High-quality 6 th grade polo Dresses Dress pants, dress shirt, vests, and ties Entry and participation fees to contests (Region auditions, Region choir, 6 th grade Festival) Contest judges Concert audio

7. What does the $40 pay for? (contd.) Busses Boys and Girls Parties Ice Cream Party Helps offset Spring Trip costs Meals Classroom and office supplies (CD players, music organizers, shelving, pencils, student rewards) Performance equipment (microphones, stands, speakers, cords) And more!

8. 1.) Fee Form/$40 2.) Handbook Acknowledgement 3.)Medical and Transportation Permission

14. Required Events Fall Concert Friday, October 30 th Winter Concert Friday, December 12 th Spring Pop Concert Wednesday, May 21 st

15. AND a contest during the school day UIL OR 6 th Grade Festival

16. Excused or Unexcused? Is it unavoidable? Is it fair to other students? Let us know ASAP

18. After School Activities MUST ride the bus there Can ride HOME with their own parent/guardian… IF they fill out a Travel Release Form AND CHECK OUT WITH THE DIRECTOR

19. After School Activities (contd.) “4 class period” rule “15 minute” rule

23. 7 th /8 th Grade Formal Uniforms (Girls) Provided by KJH Choir Red Dress RETURN Not Provided Black Closed- Toe Dress Shoes Black Hose

24. 7 th /8 th Grade Formal Uniforms (Boys) Provided by KJH Choir White Dress Shirt Black Dress Pants Red/Silver Striped Vest and Tie RETURN Not Provided Black Closed- Toe Dress Shoes Black Socks

25. Ovation (Girls) Provided by KJH Choir Red Sparkly Dress RETURN Not Provided Black Closed- Toe Dress Shoes Black Hose

26. Ovation (Boys) Provided by KJH Choir Black Tux Shirt Black Dress Pants Red Sparkly Vest and Bowtie RETURN Not Provided Black Closed- Toe Dress Shoes Black Socks

27. 6 th Grade Formal Uniforms Provided by KJH Choir Polo Shirt Not Provided Black Closed- Toe Dress Shoes Black Socks Black Dress Pants

28. Informal Uniforms (Everyone!) Provided by KJH Choir Choir T-Shirt Not Provided Clean Closed Toe Athletic Shoes Nice Blue Jeans (no holes or rips) Coming soon to a choir near you!

29. 1.) Fee Form/$40 2.) Handbook Acknowledgement 3.)Medical and Transportation Permission

31. Which forms/fees are due? 1.) Fee Form 2.) $40 Activity Fee 3.) Handbook Acknowledgement 4.)Medical and Transportation Permission 7 th and 8 th Grade Varsity Letter 6 th Grade 7 th Grade Non Varsity 8 th Grade Non Varsity 7 th and 8 th Grade Varsity

32. Please turn in ASAP Due Friday, 9/19/14

33. Why Choir?

34. It’s good for kids! Emotional benefits Physical benefits Mental benefits Academic benefits

35. Students Enrolled in Fine Arts Courses Score Higher on the SAT than those with no Fine Arts Coursework Students of the arts continue to outperform their non-arts peers on the SAT, according to reports by the College Entrance Examination Board. Data from the College Board, Profile of CollegeBound Seniors National Reports from 2008–2012 show that students enrolled in fine arts courses score 11–12% higher than students not enrolled in any fine arts courses. 1586 1596 1603 1588 1582 1580 1434 1436 1432 1419 1422 1428 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650 200820092010201120122013 With 4 Years Fine Arts StudyWithout Fine Arts Study Sources: The College Board College Bound Seniors Total Group Profile Reports, 2008–2013.

36. It’s good for kids! Emotional benefits Physical benefits Mental benefits Academic benefits Scholarship opportunities Employment opportunities

37. Contact Information Mr. Miles: RobertMiles@katyisd.org RobertMiles@katyisd.org 281-237-8286 Mrs. Brinkmeyer: MischaIBrinkmeyer@katyisd.org MischaIBrinkmeyer@katyisd.org 281-237-8210