Parent Teacher Conferences
I will be available at the middle school for conferences next week!

• Wednesday, November 1: 4-7pm
• Thursday, November 2: 2:40-4pm (I will be at the HS until 2:30pm)

Fundraiser
We had 100 participants in the 2017 Fall choir fundraiser! Thank you so much for supporting your vocal arts program! Orders will be delivered the week of the 9th. I will update you when I confirm the exact date and time. Please be prepared to pick-up your order as many items need refrigeration! 

New York
Students attending the NYC trip will receive $5 per item sold toward their trip. I will send home an individual updated payments slip next week.  

End of Marking Period (Quiz)
Next week is the end of the first marking period! There will be a quiz Thursday on Music Theory: Level one. If you would like to review the questions/answers, play the Kahoot here: https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/5fb3220d-1555-46e3-b646-28144ef0749f

Next Friday
I will be gone next Friday at GVSU with a group of upperclassmen to attend GVSU Vocal Day. Fun Day Friday will commence as normal with a substitute. Becca DeVries and Salencia Farr will be performing in a Masters Class at GVSU, wish them luck!

Fundraiser

• If you forgot to turn in your fundraiser, please do so tomorrow. It must be turned in by tomorrow. Please don't forget to add up your total items and money at the bottom. 

High School National Anthem

• Both high school choirs will be singing the National Anthem at Friday's (final) home game. Call-time is 6:30pm. We will meet at the east gate on the middle school side. We will enter the stadium at 6:35pm, if you are late you will not be admitted. This is a graded performance (see syllabus). 

New York Trip

• The waiting list is growing! If you want to be put on the waiting list, please email me your name (and that you want to be put on the list). If you decide you no longer want to go on the trip, let me know so I can add someone else. 

Choir Shirts

• OV Choir shirts will be passed out this week (to be worn at concerts). Please make sure this is placed in a safe place and remember to bring it to each concert​ (starting with the Holiday Concert).

Parent Teacher Conferences

• Since I am split between two buildings and need to juggle parent teacher conference schedules I will only be available for the MIDDLE SCHOOL PT conferences. High school parents are welcome to visit me at the middle school conferences on:
  • Wednesday, November 1
    4:00-6:30pm (or)
  • Thursday, November 2
    After School-4:00

If there are any immediate questions, please email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you ASAP

• Please tally the item column and the money column.
• Make sure the money collected adds up to the cost of the items sold.
• Checks payable to Orchard View.
• Turn in top two forms (white/yellow), you can keep the pink sheet (3rd sheet).
• ​Make sure your name is on the form.
• Turn in money and forms in a sealed envelope. 

ProTip: Write a single check for the total amount.

Good morning!

Since I am split between two buildings I have to juggle parent teacher conference times. In order to keep it simple, I will be available for the MIDDLE SCHOOL PT conferences ONLY. High school parents are welcome to visit me at the middle school on:
Wednesday, November 1
4:00-6:30pm
Thursday, November 2
After School-4:00

If there are any immediate questions, please email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you ASAP. Thank you!

The 2017-2018 OV Choir syllabus is being handed out today! This one page document includes: expectations, the calendar, grading scale, concert information, and our learning targets. It is very important that every parent/guardian view and sign this document (due Fri, Oct. 6).

I included both the middle school and high school dates on the calendar, you are encouraged to attend all the events if you can! The middle school has three mandatory concerts: 12/14, 2/22, and 5/16. The high school has nine dates (see calendar).

If a syllabus is lost or forgotten, you can download a replacement below. Also, you may return to this page at any time to view the syllabus. Please check the website calendar for updates. Thanks!

The Goodies Factory fundraiser starts today! You have two weeks to sell, sell, sell! Check previous blog post for more info!

A NIGHT ON BROADWAY: FROM THE BIG APPLE TO APPLE AVE
​Click here to discover the 2018 theme!

Tomorrow I will be handing out the 2017-2018 choir syllabus. All choir dates (MS/HS) will be included as well as general expectations. Please review, sign, and return by Friday, Oct. 6!