eNewsletters - September 2009
September 2009
NEWS
SHMPA Planning Meeting
The South Hadley Music Parents Association will have its next meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in the chorus room at South Hadley High School from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We will review our budget and upcoming fundraisers and more. Please plan to attend!
9/8/09 MEETING AGENDA
VIEW SHMPA GOALS & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Penny Drive - Tell your neighbors, tell your friends!Our annual Penny Drive will take place on Saturday, September 12 from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Adult drivers should be at the SHHS band room by 8:00 a.m. to receive your route assignment. All students must return a medical information form and permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, before they can participate. Donations can also be brought to the high school that day!
Recyclables Collection at UMass Amherst Volunteers are needed to collect cans and bottles in and around the football stadium at UMass football games. You'll have access to see the Minutemen play football while helping to raise money for SHHS music programs. We need ten volunteers for each of the following home games: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/17, 11/7, 11/14. Contact Tina Lukasik at 244-2063 to sign-up.
Music Committee Report
The South Hadley School Committee met on Tuesday, September 1, at which time the Music Committee presented its report on the High School band and instrumental music programs. The committee, which consisted of school committee members, music instructors, parents and high school students, was charged with developing a vision for the program, identifying goals, and making recommendations. The committee's recommendations included: strengthening the music program by offering music lessons to students at Mosier Elementary, increasing the visibility of the marching band in the community, providing opportunities for volunteers to work with the program, and offering new music courses, to name a few. A full copy of the report will be available at the SHMPA Planning meeting on September 8.
Stay Warm This Winter with Tiger Paw FleeceOrders are now being accepted for beautifully hand-crafted fleece items sporting the SHHS tiger paw print. These cozy items make great holiday gifts. Quantities are limited - order today!Hats - $5Scarves - $5Mittens - $10Lap blankets - $25Send your request to: shmpa09@gmail.com
Calling all Knitters Do you know someone who is a whizz at knitting or crocheting? We're looking for handcrafted yarn goods to sell at the St. Patrick's craft fair in November. Our color scheme is - of course - orange and black, but any type of handmade item will do: scarfs, hats, mittens, blankets... If you'd like to contribute a knit or crochet item, please let us know at shmpa09@gmail.com.
UPCOMING SHMPA EVENTS
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT UPDATES
The Tiger Pride Marching Band competition schedule is:
Sept 19 - Putnam, CT
Sept 26 - Rocky Hill, CT
October 10 - Cheshire, CT
October 24 - New Britain, CT
Additional details will be sent home with your students.
SENIOR MOMENTS
Katie Sumi '10 was born in Michigan and has lived in Williamstown, Worcester and Poughkeepsie, before making the town of South Hadley her home. She plays flute in the Concert and Marching Band, as well as the keyboards for Indoor Innovations. "My favorite subject is history," says Katie. "I'd like to go on to major in international studies and possibly foreign language." In her spare time she enjoys reading and listening to country music.
VALUED VOLUNTEERS & PARTNERS
Many thanks to the parent and student volunteers who gave a helping hand
in August:
Please patronize our business partners:
https://sites.google.com/site/4shmpa/support-our-sponsors
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South Hadley Music Parents Association
PO Box 63, South Hadley, MA 01075
https://sites.google.com/site/4shmpa
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