September 20nd, 2017

Dear Parents of 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Students,

Welcome back! My name is Kristen Bushway and I am the music teacher at Lafayette Elementary School. Choir is ready to begin and I’m inviting your child to be a part of it!

Any student who loves to sing, practice, and perform and can commit to weekly practices is welcome to join the chorus. All members must exhibit excellent classroom behavior, be able to follow directions, and be able to work as a team. There is no limit on numbers; however, a respect, and appreciation for singing are required. We will perform at certain events throughout the year and you will be given prior notification. At times various TV stations or newspapers may want to televise or print pictures from the performances. Your signature on the contract indicates that you authorize your child to be included in positive publicity for news and information.

Practices are held Thursdays 10:25-11:00. The first official practice will be September 28th in the music room.

Attendance is mandatory should your child choose to participate and punctuality is very important. Although I know unexpected events may happen and will of course be excused, please note that three unexcused absences or tardies will result in your child being removed from choir.

I look forward to meeting all of you. Please take the next week to decide if you would like to sign up for choir. Attached are the permission form and contract which must be returned to me by Tuesday, September 26 . I am looking forward to an exciting year at school and in choir!

Sincerely,

Kristen Bushway

Lafayette Chorus Permission Form

This form is due back by September 26th.

No child may stay and participate without one completed.

My son/daughter, ______, has my permission to be a member of the Lafayette Elementary Chorus

Student Information:

Student name (Please print):______

Teacher Name: ______

Grade(circle one):4th5th6th

Parent Information:

Parent Name (Please Print):______

Home Phone #: ______

Cell Phone #:______

Email Address: ______

Emergency Contact and phone #: (Contact) ______(Phone) ______

______

(Parent/Guardian Signature) (Date)

Lafayette Elementary Chorus Contract

This form is due back by September 26th.

All choir students are expected to have excellent behavior. We represent the Lafayette School when we perform and we need to set a good example for the rest of the student body. During a rehearsal, students are expected to stand and sing without talking to one another. Long periods of talking AND singing can cause strain to young vocal cords. It also slows down the rehearsal and makes it “boring” for everyone! One warning note will be issued for inappropriate behavior so that parents can be made aware of any issues when they occur. Please take a few moments to review with your child the expectations we have for them as a choir member as stated below. Students who cannot follow directions in the rehearsal or the classroom will be removed from the choir. I am looking forward to a great year!

Please sign after reading, stating that you and your child have read and understand the commitment to choir.

I agree to attend each practice unless there is an illness or emergency.

I agree to keep talking, playing, or socializing to a minimum during practice. Repeated interruption will result in a written warning note home. If the behavior occurs again, I will be removed from choir.

I agree to work as a team and to be willing to sit, stand, or work with any member of choir even if I don’t know them very well.

Gum, cellphones, and food are not allowed in practices.

I will work hard to memorize the song lyrics, and be willing to study them at home.

My child and I have reviewed and agree to the rules and requirements for Lafayette Elementary Chorus. She/He understands that being involved in Chorus is a privilege and my expectations for their performance and behavior is high.

Child’s Name: ______Classroom Teacher: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______