Notations – November 8, 2020
Final Rehearsal for FCPS Virtual Choir – TODAY/Mon, 11/9 (2-3 pm)
The final (second) Rehearsal:
- will brush up on the details from the first sectional,
- will include specifics around students creating their recordings, and
- is critical because each sectional rehearsal will have a fairly specific focus.
Please follow the google classroom for information on the link for the sectionals.
Also, if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gigliotti at RAGigliotti@fcps.edu.
Virtual Broadway Night: Screen & Stage
- Registration (PAST DUE):
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- You must register asap if you have not done so yet.
- Complete the registration process ASAP here.
- No Refunds after 11/20/2020
- Subscribe to REMIND:
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- HS Students: text @hlywdstar to the number 81010
- Parents: text @bwnstarz to the number 81010
You will receive a welcome text from Remind. If you have trouble with 81010, however, try texting @hlywdstar or @bwnstarz to (571) 765-3609.
- Rehearsals for THIS WEEK:
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- The schedule will be sent out later.
- The rehearsal google meet link is their Broadway Night google classroom link.
- Parent Volunteers Still Needed:
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- We need ALL PARENTS of the students who are part of this year’s BWN.
- Therefore, please email broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org ASAP about your interest areas.
- Presentation from the Kickoff/Reveal meeting is downloadable here: Broadway Night 2021 Reveal-Kickoff
BWN Contact Info:
- Contact Rita Gigliotti at ragigliotti@fcps.edu for any creative/production questions
- Contact BWN Co-Chairs at broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org for all other inquiries
PCA (the Parents of Choral Arts) HIGHLIGHT
T-Shirts & Goody Bags
- PCA is sponsoring Goody Bags for each Chorus Student, each bag will contain their new Chorus T-shirt, and some special treats for them.
- Big THANKS to Cyndy Norford who managed the T-shirt process from start to finish, including folding and labeling each student’s shirt.
- Sign up for a pickup slot for Saturday, November 21 between 1-2:30 to let the process run smoothly: Chorus Goody Bag Pick-up
- In the event you cannot come by on 11/21,
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- please text Susan Sather at 571-276-7789 and
- arrange a date/time range to pick up your student’s bag any day/time after 11/21 at 4pm from Susan Sather’s home.
PCA and Friends & Family Memberships
Thanks to everyone who has joined the PCA this year. If you have not had a chance to join yet, NO WORRIES as it’s NOT too late!
To join, please use one of the links below:
- PCA Membership Form: Join PCA
- Friends & Family Membership Form: Friends & Family
PCA Meeting this week
- Everyone is invited to the PCA Meeting this Thursday, Nov 12 at 7pm.
- Please email Susan at President@SouthLakesChorus.org for the Zoom link.
Chorus Family Trivia Game
- Next Friday, Nov 20 at 7:30 pm.
- sign up at Trivia Night Registration
Ways to Support the Choral Program
Also, we are looking for a few parent volunteers to support Mrs. Gigliotti and the Chairs. And our most urgent needs are for:
- Social Media Manager (post on our SM weekly)
- Grant Writer: Assist with writing requests for funding from various sources
- Friends & Family Letter Campaign: Guide students through campaign to write (email/snail mail) to their friends and family requesting donations in Nov/Dec.
- Restaurant Night Coordinator: Contact local restaurants to set up dates for fundraising where we get a portion of sales for specific nights.
So, please reply to President@SouthLakesChorus.org to learn more about these jobs or other ways you can help out.
Forms are PAST Due
If you have already submitted all required forms below, THANK YOU! But if you have NOT done so, please take care of them ASAP!
Required Forms:
Digital Consent: Parental Consent Form
- Required for All SLHS Students
- So that your child can use the technology resources we have for instruction
- Complete and Submit online
Emergency Care Form: PDF Fillable Form
- Complete/Print/Sign and
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- Send 1 copy to the School (Required for ALL SLHS Students)
- Scan/Email 1 copy to mosprague@fcps.edu (Required for ALL Chorus Students for Chorus Dept. Use)
Consent to Share/Free-Reduced Lunch Application:
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application – English (pdf)
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application – Spanish (pdf)
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- For students receiving Free/Reduced Fee Lunch
- Complete/Print/Sign and Send it to the School
Opt-Out Form: The 2020-2021 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms
- This will be important to our virtual performances since they will be shared on the web
- All SLHS students & their parents/guardians should review the Information Booklet
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- Scroll down to the 9-12 Forms Section.
- The information booklet and Opt-Out Forms are available in 8 different languages.
- Read the booklet.
- If you object to your child’s participation in any or all of the activities listed,
- Complete/Print/Sign and Return the appropriate Opt-Out Form(s) to the School.
- Scroll down to the 9-12 Forms Section.
For all SLHS forms and further details: https://southlakeshs.fcps.edu/opening-packet
Enrichment Opportunities
D.C. al Fine CHORAL CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS
This year, D.C. al Fine is offering conducting workshops for different experience levels ONLINE.
And their Workshops include master classes with conductors you will love to work with, including:
- Edith Copley
- Hilary Apfelstadt
- John Irving
- McKenna Senson
- Bill Podolski
- And more TBA
Please visit: DC al Fine Conducting Workshops for more information.
Important Dates for Chorus
THIS WEEK: | ||
Mon, 11/16 – Sat, 11/21 | BWN Rehearsals (communicated via text messages) |
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Fri, 11/20 | 7:30 pm (Zoom) | Family Fun/Game Night (via Zoom) Registration Info: see Virtual Trivia Nights link above |
Sat, 11/21 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Chorus Swag Bags Pick-up Day |
NEXT WEEK: | ||
Mon, 11/23 - | BWN Rehearsals (communicated via text messages) | |
Wed, 11/25 – Fri, 11/27 | Thanksgiving Holiday: No School | |
UPCOMING: | ||
Wed, 12/16 | 7:00 pm | First Virtual Concert |
Fri, 12/18 | 7:30 pm (Zoom) | Family Fun/Game Night (via Zoom) Registration Info: see Virtual Trivia Nights link above |
Parents: Please Join “Remind”
Remind is a Free text-based service that provides reminders to upcoming assignments and events.
- To subscribe, text @weluvmuzik to the number 81010
- You will receive a welcome text from Remind. But if you have trouble with 81010, you can try texting @weluvmuzik to (571) 765-3609.
Recording & Slide Show of Back to Chorus Night
- Recording: Back to Chorus Night 2020 Playback
- Slide Show: Back to Chorus Night 2020
HS Bell Schedule (Virtual)
TIME | MONDAYS |
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Morning | * Intervention/Enrichment: Select students scheduled for synchronous instruction based on need * Independent Work: Tasks assigned by classroom teachers |
Afternoon | * Student Independent Work * Teacher planning and professional development |
TIME | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Wednesdays & Fridays |
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8:10-9:30 | Period 1 (Bella Voce) | Period 2 (Select Treble) |
9:45-11:05 | Period 3 (Seahawk Chorale) | Period 4 |
11:15-11:50 | Lunch | Lunch |
12:00-1:20 | Period 5 | Period 6 |
1:35-2:55 | Period 7 (Chamber Singers) | Period 8 (Seahawk Camerata) |
SLHS Choral Director
Rita Gigliotti, RAGigliotti@fcps.edu
Parents for Choral Arts (PCA)
Parents for Choral Arts is a 501(C)(3) non-profit booster organization supporting the South Lakes High School Choral Department. Federal Tax ID: 26-3487105
- PCA Online Membership Form: https://www.southlakeschorus.org/joinpca
- Friends & Family Online Membership Form: https://www.southlakeschorus.org/friends
2020-21 PCA Board Members:
President | Susan Sather | president@southlakeschorus.org |
Vice President | Eric Johnson | vicepresident@southlakeschorus.org |
Secretary | Heather Smith | secretary@southlakeschorus.org |
Treasurer | Ray van Hilst | treasurer@southlakeschorus.org |
Member at Large | Amy Guerber | member-at-large@southlakeschorus.org |
Member at Large | Stephanie Hando | member-at-large@southlakeschorus.org |
Webmaster | Ray van Hilst | webmaster@southlakeschorus.org |
Broadway Night | Juliana Carter | broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org |
Broadway Night | Amy Guerber | broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org |
Membership | Eric Johnson | membership@southlakeschorus.org |
Admin Assistant | Mitsuyo Sprague | assistant@southlakeschorus.org mosprague@fcps.edu |