Fred S. Engle Middle School
Music Team
Mrs. Staherski, Mrs. Persons, and Mr. Skoniczin

April 16, 2009

TO: Gold Band and Avon Grove Singers Members and Parents
FR: Richard J. Skoniczin, Jr. and Ashley Staherski
RE: Elementary Assemblies

This letter contains information relatied to the Avon Grove Singers and Gold Band’s Elementary Tour on Friday, May 15, 2009.

I. Elementary Tour:

A. When: Friday, May 15, 7:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
B. Who: Members of the Gold Band and Avon Grove Singers
C. Where: Elementary schools of the Avon Grove School District
D. Itinerary:

7:50 a.m. Arrive in the middle school band room
8:00 a.m. Load bus and depart for Penn London
8:30 a.m. Arrive at Penn London
8:45 a.m. Performance at Penn London
9:30 a.m. Depart for AGIS
9:35 a.m. Arrive at AGIS
9:45 a.m. Performance at AGIS
10:45 a.m. Depart for F.S.E.
11:15 a.m. Arrive at F.S.E.
11:30 a.m. Lunch at F.S.E.
12:10 p.m. Return to class, Do your homework!

II. Student Responsibilities:

A. All students are responsible for missed work.
B. Students should ask on Thursday for assignments.
C. If there is a concern, contact me immediately.
D. Students will use Friday, last period, for test or quiz make-ups.

III. Chaperones:

We need three parent chaperones to travel with the band and ride the school buses. You should arrive at school by 7:50 a.m. and would be finished at approximately 12:10 p.m. Responsibilities would include taking roll on the buses and helping to supervise students before and after the performances. Once we return to the middle school, you would help serve the lunch and supervise the students eating lunch. If you are interested in volunteering, please return the attached Chaperone Information Sheet.

We are also in need of four to six parents who own a van or pick‑up truck. You would be driving the equipment from school to school. This is a very important responsibility. If you are interested in volunteering, please return the attached Chaperone Information Sheet as soon as possible.

Thanks to all parents for considering volunteering.

IV. Student Conduct:

A. You are representatives of the middle school and should conduct yourselves like young ladies and gentlemen. All school rules and policies are to be followed.
B. Please give the chaperones the same respect you would a teacher. The chaperones are volunteering their time and energy. Be respectful.
C. Listen carefully to all instructions and wait quietly while in the buses.
D. Above all, do your best to be excellent ambassadors of music and F.S.E.M.S.

V. Attire:

A. Gold Band Vest (neatly placed on hanger before lunch is served)
B. Dark Shoes
C. Dark Socks
D. Dark Pants
E. White Shirt

VI. Permission Slip:

A. Cost of pizza lunch is $10.00 (Checks payable to Fred S. Engle Middle School)
B. Signed permission slip and money are due to Mr. Skoniczin by Friday, May 8.

As always, thanks for your help and cooperation. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact me immediately.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Skoniczin, Jr.
Instrumental Director

------------------ Please Detach and Return------------------

Parent Information Sheet

Name:_________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number:____________________ Work Phone Number:____________________

Email address:__________________________

I am volunteering to: Ride the bus Drive a van or truck

Fred S. Engle
Middle School

Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Orchestral and Choral Concert

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Instrumental Concert

7:30 p.m.

Avon Grove High School Auditorium