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October 2009
NEWS
Congratulations Tiger Pride!
Congratulations to the members of the Tiger Pride Marching Band for an excellent start to the 2009 season! The band received first place at the Putnam, CT competition and third place with best music at Rocky Hill, CT. Good luck on at your next competition on October 10. GO TIGERS!
What's Been Going On
No moss has gathered on this rolling stone! Since July, students and parent volunteers have pitched in with concession sales, UMass program sales, 50/50 raffles, bottle and can redemptions, and of course the Penny Drive that netted $4,100. Many thanks to all those who have generously offered their time thus far!
Our work continues... although we've had some successful fundraisers, we are not in the black yet! Here are just some of the expenses and financial commitments we need to meet:
*Please note, these numbers are rounded up and do not include all expenses anticipated. Please attend our next planning meeting for a full financial report.
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SHMPA Planning Meeting
Our next meeting is on Monday, October 5, 2009 in the chorus room at South Hadley High School from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We will review our budget, upcoming fundraisers and more. Please plan to attend! VIEW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & HOW TO HELP
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E-Waste Recycling Drive
Oct 10 · Oct 17
· Oct 24 · Oct 319:30 am - 12 pm at South Hadley High SchoolDon't make a trip to the landfill - bring us your electronic waste and for a nominal fee we'll have it recycled. All proceeds will benefits the music programs!$5 - computers, laptops, monitors, drives, speakers, keyboards, printers, phones, camera/video equipment, DVD players, stereos, VCRs...
$10 - $15 - microwaves, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, washing machines, dryers,,,(special pricing for TVs)
Do you know of a business that would take advantage of this service? Let us know and we'll arrange a pick-up. Call 896-6567 or email shmpa09@gmail.com for more information!
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UMass Amherst Program Sales
Volunteers are needed to sell programs at upcoming UMass football, basketball and hockey home games. You'll have access to see the Minutemen action, while helping to raise money for SHHS music programs. We need volunteers for each of these upcoming football games: 10/17, 11/7, 11/14. Contact Tina Lukasik at 244-2063 or email shmpa09@gmail.com to sign-up!
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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 Church Craft Fair on November 28. Our color scheme is - of course - orange and black, but any type of handmade item will do: scarves, hats, mittens, blankets... If you'd like to contribute a knit or crochet item, please let us know at shmpa09@gmail.com.
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UPCOMING SHMPA EVENTS
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SENIOR MOMENTS
Katie Doody's '10 favorite part of performing in the SHHS choral groups is the sense of community. "I love that we're a close group and how comfortable we are with each other," she says. Katie performs in the Concert Choir, Show Choir and Vocal Roar. Her favorite subject is history, which she may decide to study in college. In her spare time she enjoys listening to show tunes and classic rock, and pursuing her interest in acting and writing..
Michael Wojciechowski '10 has played the trumpet in the Marching Band for several years. "I like that everyone looks out for one another," says Mike. "We're like a family." His favorite subject this year is science class with Coach Benoit. As for future plans, he's looking at the US Air Force or possibly working in electronics repair. Outside of band, Mike likes to listen to rock rap and pop rock music and hanging with friends.
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VALUED VOLUNTEERS & PARTNERS
Many thanks to the parent volunteers who gave a helping hand this past month (if we missed your name, please let us know!)
Too many students volunteered this past month to list here. We know who you are and think you're pretty wonderful! Thanks for every penny collected, cupcake sold, and soda can recycled!
Many thanks to the following groups for their support:
South Hadley Police Department - $500 donation
Personal Defense Specialists - $100 donation
All Star Dairy - ice cream donation
Big Y - pizza donation
People's Bank - money counter donation
Women's Club of South Hadley - penny drive donation
South Hadley Music Parents Association
PO Box 63, South Hadley, MA 01075
https://sites.google.com/site/4shmpa
Join our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/shmpa?ref=ts
If you do not wish to be part of our mailing list, please email us shmpa09@gmail.com.
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