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| CVHS Instrumental Music Email Newsletter | date 12-12-08 / issue #8.13 | ||
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FALCON NOTES As we enter into our last week of School before the Holiday Break, I sincerely hope that this year has been kind to everyone. Every year has its challenges and this year is definitely not an exception. It's been tough all around, but hopefully we've been able to provide some support through music. Few people realize that high school is more than just a means to college or beyond. It's a place where students learn to express themselves creatively, socially, build life skills which help them connect to the world. I have the wonderful task of seeing 270 students everyday and this week was special. Band and Symphony participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange where students gave small presents every day this week. Today they revealed Secret Santa's to everyone. Each class acted like a family and shared in the joy with everyone when presents were given and Santa's revealed. Seeing my students in a setting other than day to day rehearsing is extremely refreshing. Especially when it is evident that they are building lasting friendships. I love my job! |
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INSTRUMENTAL WINTER CONCERT
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The INSTRUMENTAL WINTER CONCERT will be Friday, December 19th!
Full of fun and beautiful holiday music! DON'T MISS IT! Ticket prices are: |
INFORMATION FOR JAZZ
BAND GIGS |
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CANNED FOOD AND TOY DRIVE RECAP Thank you for the last minute donation of toys and canned goods. We went from 3rd place to 1st! We brought in a total of over 10,000 points. 2nd place had only 3,500 points! Many families will benefit from CV's Toy/Canned food drive! |
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POINSETTIAS! The Annual Pre-Sale Poinsettia Holiday Fundraiser is here! Only $10.00 assures you a wonderful Poinsettia for the holidays. Please contact Mr. Schick for an order form. Students received the forms on Monday to take home. Poinsettia's will be picked up at the end of the Instrumental Concert on Friday, December 19th. |
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RALPHS SCRIP DRIVE IMPORTANT: We are currently asking everyone to 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. A copy of this downloadable handout was passed out to each student and we are having a competition to see which class signs up the most people. 100% participation = + class pizza party 75% participation = + chips and drinks 50% participation = popsicles This is a very painless way to raise funds for our music department. In 2007, we received $9,500 from eScrip alone! |
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OF MUSIC PIT AUDITIONS Next spring's Musical will be "Sound of Music"! Sign up now for Auditions to be in the Pit Orchestra. See Mr. Schick for info, application and requirements. Applications are available now! Click here to download an audition form/ If you can't click the link in this email, visit www.falconmusic.org and click the link on the front page. |
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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 2nd payment of $150 for the Spring Trip to San Francisco was due 12/3. There is late fee of $20 if not paid by 12/3. There are still some spots available, so it is not too late to sign up! Contact Mr. Schick if you are interested. Next payment is due Jan. 23, $150. |
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"If I were not a physicist, I would
probably be a musician. I often think in music. |
UPCOMING DATES Dec. 17&18 - All classes - Winter Concert rehearsals Dec. 19 - ALL CLASSES - WINTER CONCERT Dec. 22 thru Jan. 6 - Winter Break Jan. 7,
Wed. - School Resumes | ||
| If you have questions regarding this newsletter email Mr. Schick at MSchick@gusd.net | |||
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