1. Griffin Middle School Choir Parent Information Meeting

2. Calendar Overview – September Folders were due Friday Handbook forms and T-shirt fees due Sept. 4 th Choir back-to-school party Sept. 4 th, 6 – 8 PM Region choir workshop Sept. 12 th, 9 – 3 PM, $30 Fundraising pizza party Sept. 14 th after school Fundraiser mid-point turn-in, Sept. 21 st during class Fundraiser ends Sept. 28 th

3. Calendar Overview – October Curriculum night Oct. 5 th Frisco Arts Festival Oct. 16 th Region choir auditions, Oct. 24 th Choir rehearsal on stage, Oct. 28 th, 4 – 6 PM Fall Choir Concert, Oct 29 th, 6:30 PM call for 7 PM See the handbook for further dates

4. Volunteering Information Volunteer forms in back of handbook due Sept. 4 th Sign-up sheets here today Go to https://volunteer.friscoisd.org to fill out volunteer applicationhttps://volunteer.friscoisd.org Please help us!!!!!

5. T-Shirt Money Collection Day $7.50 for S – XL, $9 for XXL (adult sizes only) Need a Booster parent present during 1 st – 4 th periods to collect funds (or at the least to come by that afternoon to pick up the money) Will deposit funds into Booster account and pay T-shirt vendor (BV Specialties) directly

6. Beginning of the Year Party Friday, Sept. 4 th, 6 – 8 PM (Labor Day Weekend) Conflicts with football game? Move to earlier time? Can have it in the choir room, but would like to have it at a student’s house Pool party a plus Food, drinks, and supplies provided by Boosters Any takers?! (Richies’ house a possibility!)

7. Fundraising Dessert sales – truffles, cookie dough, yummy stuff! Joining in on the orchestra fundraiser Will need a Booster parent present for money collection on Sept. 21 st and Sept. 28 th We will fundraise directly into the Booster club account; Express will require 40% back Need to supply supplies for party on the 14 th Need to supply incentive rewards: candy grab bags for the 21 st ; $50 Gift Card for the top seller; etc.

8. Concessions We will be working the concession stand at selected volleyball and basketball games: Oct.1 st, Nov. 2 nd, Dec. 10 th, Dec. 17 th, Jan. 14 th, and Feb. 8 th. Games all on Thursdays at 5:45 PM; report by 5:30 PM Boosters will need to purchase products to sell from booster account (Mars and Coke products) Two shifts: 5:30 – 7:00 PM; 7:00 – 8:30 PM Will have two to three student volunteers present Booster parent(s) must be present for duration of shifts

9. Locker Decorations Need parents to help out with designing/creating locker decorations (Shelley?) Library will laminate items for you (have to turn in a request – they won’t let us do it ourselves) Need to put these together by the end of next week (band and orchestra will likely have theirs then) Please see Mrs. Essary for rosters (to incorporate names into the designs); they have changed as of this week

10. Uniform Overview Girls: long black dress (floor/ankle length) OR long black skirt with black top OR black dress pants with black top Girls attending UIL will need to wear either the dress or skirt (no pants) Boys: white button down dress shirt with collar, black dress slacks, black dress shoes, black socks Please see the handbook for more detailed information October 29 th (Fall concert) is first definite formal performance Please see Mrs. Essary with financial or other concerns – will be kept confidential

11. Officers Last year: President Shelley Dunton; Treasurer Christie Keeland Any nominations for president? Shelley willing to remain if none? Will definitely need to nominate a new treasurer. This person will be directly responsible for handling financial matters. Christie will help get everything transferred to the new treasurer.

12. Other Important Info Choir website: http://griffinchoir.weebly.comhttp://griffinchoir.weebly.com Please pay special attention to the booster section Please be sure to check this regularly for important information and updates!

13. Questions? Please ask any questions you may have!! THANK YOU FOR COMING! I am really excited your child is in choir! It’s going to be a great year!!