CVHS Instrumental Music Email Newsletter date 1-8-09 / issue #8.15
FALCON NOTES

Welcome back everyone!  Those extra two days truly made a difference.  I hope everyone had a chance to relax, unwind and recharge for 2009.
I also  want to thank those of you who were thoughtful and generous enough to include me in the holiday gift giving.  My family and I appreciate the warm wishes and gifts.
This week is a short week, but please mark your calendar for next Tuesday the 13th and plan to attend our first parent meeting of 2009.  Our last parent meeting had a dismal attendance and we have new items to discuss and plan for our upcoming festival season.

In this issue:
falcon notes
winter concert
parent booster meeting
escrip
grades
san francisco update
quote of the week
upcoming dates
web links

Web Links -
CHARMS
Booster Page
Instrumental Calendar
Class Forms and Handouts

Music Department Website is
            
 www.falconmusic.org

 INSTRUMENTAL WINTER CONCERT RECAP

The 2008 Winter Concert was a great success!  Thanks  go to all who helped put it together, and especially to the students who put on an amazing performance.  I hope every family was able to attend, and start their holiday break with beautiful music.
DVD forms of the concert are available from Mr. Schick or can be downloaded online at www.falconmusic.org

Plan ahead - our next concert will be the Spring Concert on Friday, April 3!  Mark your calendars now, plan to come and support your student.

  PARENT BOOSTER MEETING

Come one, come all!  Please attend the monthly CVIM Parent-Booster meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13th, 7:00-8:00pm.  Students get extra credit points if a parent attends.

We will be going over all the exciting happenings for second semester.  There are events that involve each class, and we need your help and especially your ideas!

 eSCRIP for RALPHS and VONS

If you haven't done so already, please sign up for Vons Scrip and Ralphs Scrip.  Instructions on how to do this online can be download here.  If you can't download from this email, please visit www.falconmusic.org and click the link on the front page, or pick up a handout from the classroom.
  
This is a very painless way to raise funds for our music department.  In 2007, we received $9,500 from eScrip alone!
 
 GRADES

First Semester is coming to the end; Finals will be given the last week of January.  Students will be tested on scales and the pieces being played in class.  Practice practice practice, and be sure to attend all sectionals!

Grades are posted in the instrumental room, and will be updated weekly.  If there is an error or question about a grade, please fill out a Grade Question form and turn it in to Mr. Schick.

 CHARMS
Student's basic assignments are being entered into CHARMS.  (sectionals, scales tests, and event attendance).

To access CHARMS online, click here or type https://www.charmsoffice.com. Once you are on the Log In to Parent's Area, our school log in is: crescentav .  To see your student's personal information, enter their GUSD ID#
 SAN FRANCISCO UPDATE! 
    

  The 3rd payment of $150 for the Spring Trip to San Francisco is due Jan. 23rd.  There is a late fee of $20 if not paid by the due dates.   
   There are still some spots available, so it is not too late to sign up!  Contact Mr. Schick if you are interested.
   Permission slips, medical release forms and roommate requests will be passed out soon!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850

 


 

UPCOMING DATES

Jan. 7, Wed. - School Resumed
Jan. 8,9&12 - Sound of Music Auditions
Jan. 13 - Parent Booster Meeting 7-8pm
Jan. 19 - No School - MLK Holiday
Jan. 27-29 - FINALS
Jan. 30 - No School

For detailed Information on dates click here
If you have questions regarding this newsletter email Mr. Schick at MSchick@gusd.net

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