Thanks to the Choreographer and Accompanist!!!

Thanks to Mrs. Jarvis, Jessica, and Gaelen...
They have been working with Show Choir and our dances and Holiday Music is starting to look really good!!!
Thanks to Mrs. Jarvis, our beautiful accompanist, for working with Beginning Choir this morning.  The piano makes the choir piece come alive!!!

Bring in outfits..

Show Choir Students,
Please bring in suits and purple dresses by Wednesday.  We will be trying them on to make sure they fit.
Thanks!!

Meeting 6pm in the EVHS Choir Room tonight!!

Parent Meeting for all EVHS Choral Parents at 6pm. Don't Forget!!

Popcornopolis

Popcornopolis-
Fundraiser was given out today!! Please turn in all forms and money by Friday, November 8th.
Students will receive 30% of what is sold in their accounts. This is our last student fundraiser before the Holidays.
Thanks,
Tiffany Richtarski

Forms

We are still missing a few forms that were given out at the beginning of the school year.  Please help us by getting these forms in.

Yankee Candle Delivered Thursday, October 31st...

Yankee Candle will be delivered to the school on Thursday, October 31st.  Please make plans to come and pick up your order on Thursday or Friday.

Good news !! Army costumes sold!!!

The Army Costumes from show choir last year have sold!!! We have put $27.50 in every student's account that had a costume to sell. 
IF you would like a copy of your students account please email me.

Thanks to our chaperones!!!

Thanks to all our awesome parent chaperones that went with the choir to tour James Madison University.
Thanks to:
Ms. Croft
Ms. Durham
Ms. Dewald
Ms. Cannady
Ms. Nicholson
Ms. Arnold

We could have not gone on this trip with out you!!!
Thanks again!!

EVHS parent meeting on 10/29 at 6pm

There will be an EVHS Choral Boosters Fundraising Meeting on Tuesday 10/29 in the EVHS Choir Room at 6pm.  This meeting is open to all EVHS Choir parents.
Hope to see you there.

Get Choir reminders by text message..

Please sign up for choir reminder text messages.
Please text @innovatsho
to 540-827-4671.

Exit 245 to come to EVHS!!!

I am pleased to announce that Exit 245 an all male a cappella group from James Madison University will be performing on Nov. 14th, 2013 at the EVHS A cappella Concert at 7pm.  This will be a great fun night for everyone.  All EVHS choral students will be required to attend.  Women's A cappella, Men's A cappella, and Intro to Choir will be performing that night.  Tickets at the door are $3. All choir students will be given a ticket to get in free.
Come out and enjoy!!!

Thanks to awesome parent help!!!

Thanks to all Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs. Brick for helping with the Car Wash this weekend!! We had a great time and raised some money for our students!! Thanks to Mrs. DePaula for helping us advertise!!!
Thanks to Mrs. Nicholson for being our go to parent at the EVHS football game Friday!! Thanks to Mrs. Celesky, Mrs. Elias, and Mrs. Celesky's mom for helping sell items in the wonderful weather during the homecoming game!!
Parent Help makes all the difference!!!

Important Fundraising meeting 10-29

Please mark your calendars.
There will be an important fundraising meeting for all EVHS Choral Parents on Tuesday October 29th at 6:00pm in the choir room.  Hope to see you there!!

JMU info...

Dear Parents,

The Eastern View High School Choirs have an opportunity to visit the James Madison University Campus on October 24^th, 2013.  During this visit students will be informed on the college admission process, expectations, campus life, etc.  Students will be given a tour of JMU, including the brand new performing arts building. It is never too early for students to visit colleges.

On October 24^th students will need to check in with their first block teachers and report to the choir room.  We will leave EVHS at 8:30am and proceed to James Madison University.  Students will sit in an informational session and tour JMU and return to EVHS around 1:30pm.  Students will eat at the famous D-hall.  Students may bring money with them for a possible stop at the campus bookstore if time permits.  Due to transportation there is a small window of time for the choir to take this tour. Dress code for this trip is the same as the EVHS dress code.  While there are no plans to stop on the way to or from our destination, the bus could stop if an emergency or student need occurs.

Students will need to pay a fee of $18 for this event.  This fee will include transportation and money for lunch at the famous D-hall.  All money and permission slips are due to Mrs. R by Friday, October 18th.  As always, students may use money from their accounts to pay the trip fee.  All Choir fees must be paid in order for students to attend this field trip. Checks need to be made out to Eastern View High School Choral Boosters.

Chaperones- I will need at least four chaperones for this trip. All chaperones must be approved by the Culpeper School Board.  If you are not on the approved list and are interested in chaperoning, please email me for a form.  Please email me at trichtar@culpeperschools.org if you are interested in chaperoning this event.

Please email me if you have any more questions.

Go Cyclones,

 

 

Tiffany Richtarski

EVHS Choral Director

 

JMU field trip form

Secondary School Student Trip Information and Permission Form

Date of trip: October 24, 2013

Destination:James Madison University

Educational Objective(s):To visit James Madison University and see fine arts on a college campus.  

Departure time from school:  8:00-8:30am      

 Return time: estimated 1:30pm return

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the student:$10

Nonrefundable cost to be incurred by the attending adult:0   

Make checks payable to: Eastern View High School Choral Boosters

Other important information including: use of electronics, student dress, souvenir shops, supplies needed:

            See information sheet  

 

 

Keep the top half for your information.  Return the bottom half to the appropriate teacher or staff member.

.

Please list any serious allergies or medical conditions of your child:

_______________________________________________________________________.

My child, ______________________________ has permission to attend the trip to ___James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA on ______Thursday, October 24th, 2013 __________ (date).

 I give prior permission for any emergency medical treatment of my child where a delay could cause significant harm to his or her health. 

________________________________                                     __________

     Parent/Guardian’s Signature                                                               Date

 

 

Parent and Emergency Contact Name__________________________ or __________________________

Phone Numbers: ________________ or ___________________ or_______________

 

 

All Forms due before students can attend field trips.

In order for students to participate in the upcoming field trips, all students must turn all their choir forms. 
Please turn in your form as soon as possible.

Car Wash- Please read!!!

The choir has an opportunity to have a car wash on Saturday from 10-12:30pm here at Eastern View High School. We need a few parent volunteers to help with this event. If you can volunteer please email me ASAP. Money made from this car wash will go directly to the student accounts to help pay there fees.

We will make a decision if the car wash will go on at the end of today.

Thanks for your support,

Tiffany Richtarski

Chaperones needed JMU and All District Choir

I am in need of 5 chaperones for the upcoming field trip to James Madison University on October 24th and for Friday Nov. 8th.  These trips will take place during the school day.  If you can help, please send me an email at trichtar@culpeperschools.org.

Thank you for your support.
Tiffany Richtarski

Yard Sale Canceled...

Due to lack of parent volunteers and interest, the EVHS Choral Boosters have decided to cancel the yard sale this Saturday.  The mattress sale will still go on. Our time is from 11 to 12:30pm.  Students have signed up for a slot to help with this. 

link to All District Choir Commitment form

http://www.vcda.net/images/documents/fillable-Dist_Chorus_Form_oct01.pdf

Fundraising and events letter sent home with students...today

Dear Parents,

The Eastern View High School Choir has a lot going on in October.  Please try to check the blog at least once a week for choir updates.  The Blog is at www.evhschoir.blogspot.com.  I am also sending out choir e-mails at least once a week.  If you are not on the choir email list please email me at trichtar@culpeperschools.org.  The third way I am trying to keep parents informed is through a texting service called remind 101.com.  This service allows me to send out short reminders for you.  If you would like to be a part of this please text @innovatsho to 540-827-4671.  As always you can contact me at 540-825-0621 ext. 2335 o tichtar@culpeperschools.org.  The following is happening in October:

1.       Forms- The EVHS choir requires three forms from every student. They are the contract, medical, and photo form.  These forms can be found on the choir blog listed above or in the choir classroom.  Please help us get 100% of these forms in. All forms must be turned in before students can take part in extra choir activities.

2.       Student Fees- These fees help us run the choir.  The fee for Women’s Ac and Intro to Choir is $45, which includes a t-shirt.  Please contact the choir director if you need help with these fees.  Show Choir- All fees are due October 7^th.  All student fees must be paid before students take part in extra choir activities such as  audition, tryouts ,field trips,  etc.

3.       Fundraising- The Choir is fundraising to help students pay their fees and help the choir get much needed platform choir risers.  These risers will be used by all choirs.  The cost of these risers is $7000.  We have raised over $1000 towards these risers.  These risers are needed to host competitions, practice, etc.  Students will have opportunities this month to help pay for their choir fees, tryout fees, and field trip fees.

4.       Parent Involvement- We need parent involvement in order for the choir to work.  Emails, postings on the blog, and text will be sent out.  If parents and students give a little time , a lot can be accomplished!!!

5.       All District Choir Tryouts- this is for all choir students. Information is on the blog.  The due date for this packet has been extended till Monday, October 14th.  The state just came out with a new All District Commitment form.  This form has already gone home with students.  A link to this form will be placed on the blog. Please fill out the forms completely and return it to the choir office by Monday, October 14th.

6.       All District Tryouts- will take place on Nov. 8^th. Please see blog for information

7.       Football Games- The EVHS Choir sells spirit items at all EVHS Home football games.  Parents and students are encouraged to participate.  Parents and Students who sign up for the game will be given a pass to get into the football game free.  The parents and students will meet with the head parent on the right side of the bleachers, you will see a choir sign set up.  Instructions for selling will be given there.  Students who participate will be given points towards lettering in choir.  The proceeds from the football games will go to the riser fund.

 

8.       October 11- Homecoming football game- Volunteers needed- we could use another parent for this game because we have been given the 50/50 Raffle.  Students will be given tickets to get in the games.

9.       Best Seat in the House – On Monday October 7^th, all choir students will be given raffle tickets to sell  for the best seat in the house.  The tickets are $2 each  and there are two prizes attached to this raffle.  First prize is a guest and a three friends will win the seat at the end of the football field and will be able to order dinner from Buffalo Wild Wings.  Buffalo Wild Wings will deliver dinner during the game.  The second prize will give that person to kick a field goal and win $200.  For each ticket sold students will receive $1 for their choir account.

10.   October 19^th- Yardsale- This is another opportunity to pay choir fees.  Parents and students can set up a yard sale for $20 in the EVHS Parking lot.  These forms have been extended to be due on Monday October 14th.

11.   October 19^th- Carwash- Choir students have the opportunity to take part in a carwash going on the same day as the Mattress Sale and Yardsale.  The car wash will take place from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  There are two shift availabler.  1^st- 9:00am to 12:30pm and the other is 12:30pm to 4pm.  We need two parents for each shift to supervise the carwash.  Please email me if you are able to help out!! All proceeds from the carwash will be divided between the students who work the car wash and put into their accounts.

12.   October 19^th- Mattress Sale- another opportunity for students to put money in their choir accounts.  Students will be asked to refer friend, neighbors, etc to our 2^nd mattress sale.  Students can earn money for every mattress sold.  During the sale,the choir will be given a time slot to hold signs or dress up like a mattress.  Students can sign up for this and earn points towards their choir letter. 

13.   October 21^st- Popcornopolis sale- last fundraiser sale before the holiday season.  This is gourmet popcorn.  Students will get money in their account for every popcorn sold.

14.   Fundraising Meeting- These are parent meeting that are held once a month to organize fundraisers and choir events.  We always need awesome parent volunteers.  Please attend if you can help!! Tuesday, October 29^th

There is a lot going on in the month of October.  Please email me with any questions that you may have.

Thanks so much for supporting the EVHS Choir,

Tiffany Richtarski

 

Best Seat in the House- 1 more day

       Best Seat in the House – On Monday October 7^th, all choir students will be given raffle tickets to sell  for the best seat in the house.  The tickets are $2 each  and there are two prizes attached to this raffle.  First prize is a guest and a three friends will win the seat at the end of the football field and will be able to order dinner from Buffalo Wild Wings.  Buffalo Wild Wings will deliver dinner during the game.  The second prize will give that person to kick a field goal and win $200.  For each ticket sold students will receive $1 for their choir account.

Show Choir- Choreographer is here tomorrow

The Choreographer will be here tomorrow with the Show Choir.  Please bring in a change of clothes to dance in.

Thanks so much to AWESOME PARENTS VOLUNTEERS!!!!

A Huge Thank You to Mrs. Celesky and Mrs. and Mr. Nicholson for helping out at the football games!! You are awesome!!!

Thanks to Mrs. Celesky, Mrs. Sigmon, and Mrs. Elias for volunteering to chaperone the All District Field Trip.

Eastern View Choral Boosters facebook page and email.

Please join the Eastern View Choral Boosters on Facebook.  Information for fundraisers will be posted on facebook, the blog, and email.
Thanks for checking.

For questions on any fundraisers:

evhschoralfundraisers@outlook.com

Parents Needed for October 19th... Yardsale, Car Wash, Mattress Sale

Yardsale-
2 parents to help with set-up
2 parents from 9 to 12- to help with bag sale
2 parents from 12-3 -to help with bag sale

Car Wash
2 parents from 9-12
2 parents from 12-3

Mattress Sale-  (not sure of the time)
1 parent 

T-shirts..

T-shirts will be ordered next week.  Students who have not paid their choir fee will not receive a t-shirt this semester.  We will order t-shirts again in mid- Feb.
Thank you for your help with this matter.

Choir Fees Due...

Choir fees will for Intro to choir, Women's A cappella, and Men's Acappella is now past due.
Show Choir fees are due by Monday October 7th.

Please help the choir by getting these fees in.

Thanks so much for your help!!