|
Notes from Elaine
Reyes
President of the Parents Association
(posted 1/27/06)
Hi All,
Welcome to 2006! Hope everyone had
a great Holiday. Looking back the past few months lots has
happened.
We had our Winter Concert, which was fabulous! The kids did
such a great job. You could tell by their faces that they
felt good about the performance as much as we enjoyed hearing
them play.
Winter Guard and Indoor percussion
competitions have begun. They premiered on January 21st. Unfortunately
I was out of town and missed a sensational performance. Our
winter guard got bumped up to the next level due to the fact
they were AWESOME!!!!!!
This is our first year with indoor percussion and that too
has been going well. Not only are students pumped up but the
parents are showing
amazing support as well. They are having lots of meetings
designing sets,costumes and making sure there are chaperones
for all the competitions.
Just remember even though your children may not look like
they appreciate all the things you are doing, they really
do!
Italian Night is just around the corner,
February 23! Tippy Rimland is Chairing this event. We are
planning on another Chinese Auction, if anyone wants to donate
new items or has connections to items for the auction please
let me know.
For all that don't know about Italian
Night, it is a fundraising dinner which the students are involved
with serving and performing. Last year was so much fun and
everyone had such a wonderful time. Don't miss out. Be on
the lookout for our Italian Night flyer and our mass email.
At this time we have a Yankee Candle
Sale going on and will be completed Feb. 3. If your child
has not brought a packet home and you want to raise money
for their account 80% will go into their account. Take advantage!
Car Wash Feb. 18th, please check out
calendar for future dates. We have noticed some students have
not put in the minimum volunteers hours needed for this year.
Please be on the lookout for the sign-up poster. You know
who you are please make sure you sign up.
Calendar changes are ongoing so don't
forget to check the calendar on a weekly basis.
Thanks to Denise Loglia she has been sending out mass emails
with information. Please let
me know if the emails are not getting to you. Phone tree also
seems to be working well, thanks
to our volunteers for doing such a wonderful job keeping all
informed.
Unfortunately, Heritage Music Festival
has been cancelled. If you have not gotten your deposit
back you should receive it in the mail soon. I know many students
were disappointed but we
needed more students to keep the cost down.
If you have any questions please don't
hesitate to contact me at: erey320@aol.com
Wishing you all a happy new year!
Elaine Reyes
Notes from Elaine Reyes
President of the Parents Association
(posted 11/7/05)
Hi All,
Hope this note finds all well and on the road to recovery!
Wilma definitely gave us a rather bumpy two weeks. The best
way to recover is to get back in the drivers seat.
Our children are finally getting back to school and life
as they know it. Please make sure you check the calendar for
your child's schedule.
Unfortunately, our Marching season has been cut short. Football
games are cancelled for the season and competitions are concluded.
Our students should be very proud of what they have accomplished
this short season. We have seen them go from not quite sure
which foot goes first to qualifying for States. Hats off to
all of them for a job well done!
Ms. L is beginning concert season and all new music. I am
sure everyone will enjoy this season. No more hot days out
in the field full of ants. Now they will be practicing in
air-conditioning! Please
make sure you all look at the various schedules posted. Don't
forget our Winter Concert is Dec. 5th at the City Center.
We have had to cancel our November General Meeting and will
reschedule it for December. At this meeting we will have all
the information you need to plan for our Heritage Festival
in Atlanta. This will be a mandatory meeting, please continue
checking calendar for date and time.
Fundraisers:
November:
Car Wash cancelled
Gift wrap is due Nov. 8th- we need all orders in ASAP
Cheesecake - postponed to a future date in 2006- this would
be a great fundraiser to earn money for the Atlanta trip.
**Candy Sale is finished but there are a few students that
have an obligation please bring your
money in ASAP.
I know that Wilma has distracted us from our regular routine
but it is important that we continue moving in the right direction
to help our children benefit with their music program. Let's
not forget that the fundraisers will continue for your benefit
and put into your child's account. Let's continue being supportive
to the program.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me. The best
way is my email address.
EREY320@aol.com
Wishing you all well,
Elaine Reyes
Notes from Elaine
Reyes
President of the Parents Association
(posted 10/17/05)
Hi All,
Changes ! Changes ! Changes!
What have we learned as band parents
FLEXIBILITY, GO WITH THE FLOW, PATIENCE!
That is why we have to check the website weekly,
so many changes. Yes, even we aren't able to keep up
with all the changes, which I apologize for. Just beyond
our control at times.
Upcoming events and Work in Progress:
Mandatory Meeting November 2nd, in the band room.
We will be discussing our April 20th trip to Atlanta.
All parents in all music programs need to be there.
Candy Sale is finished and anyone who
still has money from
the sale sitting around you need to get it in to me. It will
be
an obligation to the school as of Oct. 18th. That means no
field
trips until it's paid.
Gift wrap was kicked off Oct. 17th
and ends Oct. 24th
This fundraiser is for you to put money into your account.
You don't have to do this unless you still have obligations
for your
band fees.
Cheesecake will be kicked off in November
in time for the Holidays.
Again 80% goes into your account.
Car Washes are still happening every
month, this goes into the general
fund and all students need to participate. We have pre-sale
tickets, if
your child sells all 4 tickets he/she is eligible to put their
name in for a
drawing for an Ipod shuffle or $100 gift card. If you see
tickets laying around
please have them sell them or return them.
Music Fees are a big concern for us.
Last May we voted on a budget and worked
very deligently trying to make our Music program work. We
set a monthtly fee
to make it easier to pay your child's fees. If you started
making payments in May you
should have been finished your payments by August. I know
we all get caught
up in our lives and forget about making monthly payments but
if we do not keep
consistent in making our payments the music program suffers.
We are trying
to make this program and exceptional one. Ms. L, is constantly
coming up with
ways to enrich our children. You will be receiving reminders
for the amount you
owe please respond if you need to change your payment plan
please call Lisa Schauben
to work it out.
Orchestra students will be getting
some guest musicians to work with them in November.
Details will follow at our Nov. 2 meeting. It was wonderful
to see so many Orchestra parents
at our Oct. meeting.
Halloween At Tradewind: Oct. 28th and
Oct. 29th. Orchestra students will be volunteering
their time, earning all sorts of service hours for school
as well as music hours. Bill and Barbara
Beson are coordinating that. Last year the Beson's did a wonderful
job and all the parents and students
that volunteered had a wonderful time. By volunteering the
Beson's were able to reserve a Shelter, we
looking forward to doing the same this year. Having a Second
Annual Picnic for all family members.
Change on Football schedule: Next game
Oct. 21st is Homecoming Game and it is being played
at Boyd Anderson where we played Oct. 14th. Oct. 28th game
at Coconut Creek is back at 7 pm
not 4pm. Please call the school or check the school website,
game day to be on the safe side.
Check our calendar for rehearsal dates
that may have changed. Concert season is approaching
and the students seem to be excited about starting the season,
getting new music etc.
Please make sure you put down Dec. 5th on your calendar, it
is a Winter Concert we will be
performing at the City Center.
As always it is wonderful to see such
support that you all give to your children
and our music program. If you are hesitant to get involved
we are really a
friendly group and have a good time together.
If you have any questions please contact
me.
Sincerely,
Elaine Reyes
erey320@aol.com
A few words from Elaine
Reyes
President of the Parents Association
(posted 9/27/05)
Hi All,
What a whirlwind season we are having. I am sure that most
of you are wondering when is this fast pace ever going to
let up. It will, November 5th with our evaluation at the FBA.
Until then, put on your marching shoes or roller skates whatever
works for you and keep up.
Please check our calendar there are a few changes. Our Coconut
Creek football game is scheduled at 4 p.m. We will need as
many of you as possible to come cheer on our team and the
Marching Jaguars. We will have the middle schools joining
us for that game. I know many of you are working at this time,
but if you aren't we still need chaperones and pit crew.
If you haven't volunteered to chaperone a game or joined
our awesome pit crew now is the time. We can always use your
help. It counts as volunteer hours for you music committment
Once you become part of our Pit personnel you never want to
leave:>)
September 17th, we had our 2nd annual Progressive Dinner.
The ones that came had a wonderful time, meeting new friends,
and great food. Beginning with appetizers at Sue Butlers house,
everyone separated for dinner into intimate dinner parties
at the Swift's, Flager's, Conkling's, Maselli's and Weiss'
homes, finishing with dessert at Lisa and Marc Schauben's
home. From the positive feedback I have been hearing is that
we definitely should have more next year..... I am working
on another fun night out, check the website for details.
Fundraising projects have been up and running. Take advantage.
These projects are for you to put
money into your child's account. If you do not choose to fundraise
that is fine as long as your child is up to date with their
fees. If they aren't they need to fundraise. General fundraisers
are mandatory, that means car washes, we are doing pre-sale
tickets and handing out four a month to sell. We need money
in the general fund to keep the program up and running with
incidentals that are always popping up. Dominoe Cards ends
9/27 and Candy Sales ends Oct. 3.
Orchestra we haven't forgotten about you. We are working
very hard putting together a Orchestra Camp in November. We
missed you all at our General Meeting. Oct. 5th is our next
General Meeting. Our meetings are no longer than an hour so
please join in so you don't miss out on all the exciting information.
The Beson's have been gracious enough to coordinate Halloween
Nights Oct. 28-29th at Tradewinds Park. We need volunteers
to help on those nights, we need Orchestra members to put
in their service hours those nights. Band will be at a football
game Oct. 28th and travelling to Cape Coral for a competiton
on the 29th. This is the second Halloween Night Bill and Barbara
are putting together. Please give them your time. Info will
follow.
Please check our website on a regular basis. We are always
adding to this site.Hope to see you all Oct. 5th at our General
Meeting.
Sincerely,
Elaine Reyes
LETTER FROM ELAINE
REYES,
President of the Parents Association
Hi All,
The summer is coming to a close and
we are beginning a new school year.
Ms. L has been working hard this summer to create a creative
music program.
I hope all had a wonderful break from the routine. I know
it was much too short.
Meeting with Ms. L this week has motivated me with all the
enriching activities that
she has been working on.
I would like to take this time to remind
parents and students of the following GENERAL MEETING AUG.
1 is mandatory for Orchestra Color Guard and Band;
much information will
be given out for the coming year. It will be in the band room
at 7pm.
FEES- All members of the music
program need to be up to date with their fees.
Remember if you are not in good standing with your fees you
will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular
activities. We need to meet the Budget we voted on to make
this a successful program so that means fees must be up to
date.
Fund Raising- We are giving
you every opportunity to fundraise. At the moment we are coming
to the end of the Football Advertisement fundraiser. This
ends July 31st. Check the website
for info and letters you can download explaining the program
and sponsorship. 90% of what
you fund raise goes into your student's account.
Bill Beson had to step down from chairing
the Committee and Sue Butler stepped up to the
plate to continue moving in the right direction. Bill will
still be involved in many aspects and he is the one to talk
to about the Football Program. Sue and her committee has come
up with various fundraisers throughout the year. Magazine
drive will be the next BIG fundraiser; 80% going into student's
account.
July 25th-July 29th- Officers-Color
Guard-Percussion will be meeting (check calendar for times).
FOOD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED- YOU NEED TO PROVIDE WATER, LUNCH
AND SNACKS
Aug. 1-6 Band Camp begins- 8 a.m.
- 8 p.m.
I know what you are thinking UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually it goes by pretty quickly with all the music and
steps you are learning. The hottest part of
day you will be working inside.
Lunch 12-1 Dinner 5-6
LUNCH-WILL NOT BE PROVIDED
-PLEASE PACK YOUR LUNCH, WATER AND SNACKS
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR COST OF MEAL. WILL TAKE
ORDERS DAILY. WE SHOULD HAVE A MENU
LISTED ON FIRST DAY OF BAND CAMP. COST WILL BE BETWEEN $4-$6.
IT WILL CONSIST OF ENTREE, WATER, FRUIT AND DESSERT
DON'T FORGET LIST:
- BUG REPELLENT
- SUN GLASSES
- HAT
- INSTRUMENT
- BIG THERMOS OF WATER
- LUNCH & DINNER IF YOU DON'T
WANT TO PURCHASE ONE
WATER: WE ARE ASKING FOR EVERY
STUDENT TO BRING A CASE OF INDIVIDUAL BOTTLES OF WATER THE
FIRST DAY OF BAND CAMP.
THIS IS USED DURING THE FOOTBALL SEASON. IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED
SO PLEASE DON'T FORGET!
VOLUNTEERS: WE NEED HELP DURING
CAMP; THE MORE PEOPLE THAT CAN GIVE A FEW HOURS DURING THE
DAY MAKES IT EASIER ON EVERYONE AND DON'T FORGET IT COUNTS
AS PARTICIPATION HOURS. CALL ELAINE REYES 954 755-3566 (The
parents that have already signed up I thank you and will be
calling)
At this time I would like to thank
Ellis for making our Website a work of art. Bill for working
diligently in getting the football program going (we still
need lots of advertisements), Brad for getting our Car Washes
organized as well as keeping our phone tree going over the
summer. If you have not been getting messages from the phone
tree please email Brad Shapiro - bzshap@myacc.net ;he will
take care of the problem.
Looking forward to seeing everyone
at the August 1st General Meeting.
Best Wishes,
Elaine Reyes
A
few words from Elaine Reyes
President of the Parents Association
(Posted 8/15/05)
Hi All,
Well, we are off and running........ literally.
We are beginning life in the fast lane!
Band camp was very successful. They actually
could move their feet and play at the same time.
It was very impressive. When you thought how long you were
there everyday yet they didn't seem to complain too much.
I think they enjoyed themselves as well.
First week of school is under their belt, all know where
they should be by now. Ms. L is busy making sure everyone
has their instruments and lockers and already playing.
Make sure you check the calendar at upcoming events.
Ellis has posted the schedule for the football games. As you
know if you were at the last meeting, we are not able to play
games at our home field due to the fact that it is not ready
for stadium seating.
Our HOME games are AWAY games. I am happy to report to everyone
that Mr. Jones is paying for our buses to all Home games.
He has
been showing his support to our program.
Band fees need to continue coming in. If we are going to
stay on budget and continue with clinicians we need the fees
on which we all voted on.
Please submit them to Lisa Schauben or the lockbox in Ms.
L's office.
All fees are due by August. Send them in!
Fundraising Kickoff- Magazine Drive begins 8/15. Make sure
you pay attention
to what your children brings home and if you don't see it
ask about it. 80% of the profit goes into your child's account.
Progressive Dinner is coming. We are planning a progressive
dinner to raise money for the program. The dinner is scheduled
for Sept. 17. We had one lase year and it was a great way
for the parents to meet and get to know each other. It was
a success. Tickets will be on sale at our Sept. 7th meeting.
We will be sending order forms home with your child so keep
a look out for them.
Candy Sale will be going on in September. This candy sale
is one that the students can do in school between classes
and after school. We are making this candy sale 100% of the
profit going into your child's account. Look out for a letter
that needs to be signed to give your child permission to sell
the candy.
Don't forget to put our Sept. 7th meeting on your calendar.
Our meetings are information
meetings that you don't want to miss. We will give you updates
as well as what fundraiser we will be kicking off that month.
Fundraisers are for your child's benefit and would hate for
you all to miss out on putting money into their account.
Football Program will be ready for our first football game.
I got a sneak preview and it looks great. Bill Beson has been
working diligently trying to get parents/ students to submit
ads even being in school less than 48 hours after surgery.
For the few that contributed to submitting Ads they have paid
or partially paid their fees and some even have paid for future
trips. Hopefully, next year more people take part in this
fundraiser.
Marching Band practice is on Tues. 5-8 and Thurs. 3:30-5:30.
Make sure they have water and snacks for afterschool practice.
Sunscreen is a must don't forget to have that packed as well.
Please check calendar on a regular basis for updates.
Be on the look out in your mailbox for our meeting reminder.
Please make sure all your Medical forms are in, signed and
notarized. It is important we have all that information ASAP
and will not be able to attend any football game until we
have the forms. Ask your child if they have a school obligation,
we have made a list and put up in the music room, have them
look at that list. The bookkeeper will not sign off on any
field trips if they have a school obligation. Most school
obligations are books they owe money on or have not returned
last year. If you see a schoolbook from last year in their
room have
them return it.
Tuxedoes and Concert Dresses need to be brought back to school.
They need to be drycleaned before they come back. If you still
have not returned your suit or dress by the beginning of September
we will have to
put a school obligation form in and you will be responsible
to pay for the item.
If anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to email
me at erey320@aol.com . Emailing is the best way to reach
me.
Hope to see everyone at our next meeting.
Sincerely,
Elaine Reyes
|
END OF THE YEAR BANQUET
Attention Parents!!!
The end of the year banquet is coming soon. It will be held
on Friday May 12th in the school cafeteria. Information regarding
time and tickets price will be send home with the students
around April 21st.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
***
Fundraising
Update
Please join us for an evening of
"Fun-Raising"
at the
Coral Springs Sweet Tomatoes
on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
Remember to bring a flyer with you.
You can print
a copy here or pick one up in the band room!!!
***
ITALIAN
NIGHT
Feb 23
Bring your family and
friends to this exciting night of fun, good music and great
food.
The theme will be ROMAN NIGHTS!
Get you TOGA ready and do not forget to order
your tickets.
***
Notes from Miss L have
been posted in the
Band, Color Guard and Orchestra pages.
(1/31/06)
***
Congratulations!!
Sam Foldy was selected to the
All-County Jazz.
This awesome ensemble will be in concert at the Coral Springs
Center for the Arts
Nov 22nd at 7 PM.
DO NOT MISS IT.
From Sun-Sentinel.com
Broward School Board
adopts calendar to make up for Wilma days
By CHRIS KAHN
sun-sentinel.com
Posted November 14 2005, 2:46 PM EST
FORT LAUDERDALE – At a special meeting on Monday, the
Broward County School Board adopted a calendar to add school
days to make up for the missing two weeks of classes caused
of Hurricane Wilma.
Superintendent Frank Till and Broward
Teacher's Union President Pat Santeramo suggested the reshuffled
calendar, which brings students back one day early from the
winter holiday on Jan. 2.
But some School Board members and parents
had argued against a shortened winter break. They wanted to
see more days added before the Florida Comprehensive Assessment
Tests, which now will begin in March.
Instead, and in addition to trimming
winter break, the proposed calendar extends the fall semester
until Jan. 13 and gives everyone a day off between semesters
on Jan. 17.
It also calls for a full day of classes
on Dec. 16, Feb. 17, March 16 and 17 and April 27.
If needed, Till had said he could extend
the last day of classes on May 25 from a half day to a full
day and even have classes on May 26.
***
Congratulations!!
The following students were selected to the
2005-2006
All-State Band & Orchestra
Marie Mercado
Chinwe Okona
Jason Phillips
Matt Swift
Jessica Yeh
They will be traveling the first week of
January/05 to Tampa to join the best student-musicians selected
throughout the State of Florida for a music clinic and performance.
We are very proud of their achievement.
(Nov/11/05)
***
All of Football Season
has been cancelled - no more football games or Marching Competitions
- We do have the Holiday Parade Dec 15 which is MANDATORY
for ALL Marching Members!!!!!
(Nov 4th, 2005)
***
All County Orchestra
Postponed until further notice.
(Nov 4th, 2005)
***
NOTE FROM MS. L
Nov 2, 2005
Coral Glades Music Family,
I hope this short note finds you and your families safe and
sound after Hurricane Wilma. My family and I are well, and
have had much communication with many members of our program
to make certain we are doing well.
Of course our activities have been suspended due to the storm,
but rest assure everything will be full speed ahead once we
get back. In saying this I implore all
students to not allow too much 'free time' from your academic
studies and your instruments (or equipment). I know
it is tempting to let the time pass but it will only make
our return more difficult. Please keep your eye on our website
for the calendar and events will be changing soon.
Again, my thoughts and wishes are with you, and I miss 'my'
children tremendously. If anyone needs to reach me, my internet
is up and running as of today.
Til next time,
Ingrid Larragoity
ilarrago@yahoo.com
***
No school this week in Broward
Oct-31 to Nov-4, 2005
Citing extensive damage from Hurricane Wilma, the Broward
School District on Tuesday (Nov 1st) decided there will be
no school this week at all. A decision will be made over the
weekend on next week. The district had decided earlier that
there would not be any school Monday thru Wednesday. (From
the Sun-Sentinel's Kevin Smith Web Blog - Nov 1st, 2005)
***
CHANGE OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Due to high volume
of "spam" junk mail we have been receiving at "address@cghsmusic.org"
we are shutting down temporarely our email server.
We will create new e-addresses and a new way of display them
in this website.
For now, if you wish
to contact us, please use the old fashioned phone or come
to the band room and leave a message.
Thanks for your understandig
and cooperation with this matter.
***
HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
FAMILY NIGHT AT
FLANAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
12800 TAFT STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028
SEPTEMBER 24, 2005
6-9 PM
A night of performances by the CORAL
GLADES MARCHING JAGUARS, TARAVELLA, DOUGLAS AND FLANAGAN
This is an OPEN INVITATION
to ALL Coral Glades families to enjoy a night of music and
to help with the hurricane Katrina relief.
DONATIONS ONLY
MARCHING BAND STUDENTS:There
will be an ice cream social for all students 9-10 PM.
It is a great way to meet other band students from the area
high schools.
***
A BIG THANK YOU goes
out to all involved in making Friday night's game a success.
The parents that helped with food, uniforms, chaperoning,
and equipment bent over backwards to make it happen. This
organization could not be successful without you - THANK YOU
for making it part of your life.
The Jaguar Marching Band and Color Guard had their first half
time performance at the Flanagan game. They not only performed
well but also proved their dedication to the team and their
art.
We look forward to next game!
***
LAST
MINUTE NEWS
8/29/05 - 2 PM
The August 26th football game cancelled due to Katrina, has
been rescheduled for this Monday August 29th.
YES, WE ARE GOING TO THE BALL GAME! Please report to Band
Room @ 5 PM today, MONDAY!
***
We have exceptional
great news...
Mr. David
Jones, our Principal, announced on Monday Aug/29 that the
school will be providing the transportation to all football
games, not just the home ones as previously said.
So folks,
be ready!
The CGHS
JAGUAR Marching Band
will be attending all football games!
We'll be providing you in the
next few days with a new printable game schedule.
***
Important Fundraising updates at the
Parents Page.
***
Wonder where all the
2004/2005 info went?
Please check our Archives Page
***
Orchestra Students:
Important requirements in the orchestra page.
Marching Band Students:
Important requirements in the band page.
***
MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER
BEGINS SEPT 13.
The SAVE ON SUBSCRIPTIONS- fundraiser goes into student accounts
80/20.
Put money into your student account.
More info at our Aug 1st (7PM)
GENERAL MEETING.
ALL PARENTS OF ORCHESTRA, COLOR GUARD & BAND ARE REQUIRED
TO BE PRESENT.
DON'T FORGET HOLD OFF ON ORDERING MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIPTIONS !!!!
Please check our website constantly for more info on upcoming
events.
STAY IN THE LOOP!
***
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Get your ads in A.S.A.P. Cut-off
July 31st.
Do not forget, 90% of the profit goes to your student account.
Make sure all checks and AD info is sent to Lisa Schauben
AND email Bill Beson your ads so they will be posted in our
list.
***
2006 ALL STATE
Check the Band & Orchestra pages
for information about auditions.
You will find dates in or calendar.
***
|
