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Money for Mamma Mia is due Wednesday, May 16th... $36.00 and the final payment of $30.00 is due June 1, 2012. Thanks. Linda
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March 30, 2012
Dear Students, Parents, Families, Friends and “PHANS” of Phantom of the Opera:
It has been nearly a week since we heard for the final performance, “It’s Over Now The Music of The Night” and the curtain closed on an incredible chapter in all of our lives within the Spaulding High School Music and Theatre Department. As with every incredible piece of artwork, sometimes you must step back a bit and reflect on exactly what a masterpiece it is that you are seeing, hearing, and experiencing.
So, what exactly did we all experience together? A Once In A Lifetime
Opportunity to create something that took an incredible amount of hours, effort, love, care, talent, work ethic, and commitment to give a 1000% of ourselves for the good of one goal, one production, one life changing musical production that will always live on in each of our minds and memories for the rest of our lives. We will always look back on Phantom of the Opera in March 2012 as a benchmark of personal and musical excellence performed with our SHS Music Department Family Members who gave it all and left no detail unfinished on our stage when the show
was over for the last time. What has changed about us in walking through this experience together? I realize that we are extremely unique and what we can produce as a group of students, staff, and parents is extraordinary. We are very fortunate to have all that we have although monetarily, we have very little. In all of the important ways, we have it all. There is no greater gift that we can give of ourselves as a group or as individuals than time, talents, and love for the arts and each other. You can’t put a price on what we all just created together. No one part of the whole production would work without all of the other parts. The actors, singers, dancers, technicians, builders, lobby volunteers, seamstresses, directors, parent support, musicians in the pit, stage crew, lighting, sound, publicity, artisans, and every last ounce of energy when we thought we couldn’t possibly have any more went into this production……truly a labor of love enjoyed by thousands of amazed audience members which made it all worthwhile.
How can we truly express what we have all created together and possibly
thank each of you for your personal part that you played in making this happen whether on the stage, off the stage, behind the scenes, or front and center…….we have all been part of something that has impacted our lives immeasurably forever !!! We are so proud and touched to have shared in this incredible time together and will always cherish and remember Phantom of the Opera, March of 2012 with love and amazement. You all hold a very special place in our hearts and in our lives.
With Love and Thanks,
“H”, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Goodwin, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Towle and Mrs. Martin
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SAVE THE DATE: More info to come...
Band Camp - August 4 - 11
Fundraiser at NH Motor Speedway - June 17th at 5:00pm, September 21st at 5:00pm and September 22nd at 5:00pm. We need 200 volunteers at each date and people are welcome to volunteer more than once. All participants MUST be 14 yrs. old.
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Village: Read about us in the news. Click here.
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PSU All New England Choral Festival: Facebook link to PSU students singing "Sebben Crudele."
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FACEBOOK and Communication: Please, Please, Please Be extra careful when you are communicating with people via email, Facebook, Twitter etc. Sometimes what we say without any facial expression isn’t exactly what was meant to be said. Misunderstandings can hurt feelings and get rumors started………….
For example: "Have you heard about Ms. “H”? She had open heart surgery and they put a new one in etc. etc etc."
WOW…even I missed that one :) The truth is I still am keeping the 53 year old one and it’s still running fine and keeping me feisty and full of energy. No fears…”H” Chats will still continue :)
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Instrument and Music Area Care and Kindness: We have raised an extreme amount of money for our instruments. The drumline cost us over $15,000, tubas cost $4,000, baritone horns $1,800, French horns $1,500 each , Baritone Saxophone $3,000 and the list goes on. We cannot be careless with all of the wonderful things we have worked to own. Please be gentle and careful with the music area. Pick up after yourselves following lunch and make the space cleaner for the next person. We are fortunate that we have this space to share, DON’T ABUSE IT !!! or you will definitely LOSE IT!!!!
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School Release & Medical Forms need to be back to school ASAP. Need another copy? Click here. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stevens at stevens.li@rochesterschools.com.
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Parent Volunteers for Uniform Team: We are looking for a couple "new" parents that would be interested in helping out with uniform maintenance. Our current uniform team will be graduating this year, and we need to be sure that we have someone lined up to take that over. If interested, please let Joanne know at houston.j@rochesterschools.com or click here to sign-up online.
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March 30, 2012
Dear Students, Parents, Families, Friends and “PHANS” of Phantom of the Opera:
It has been nearly a week since we heard for the final performance, “It’s Over Now The Music of The Night” and the curtain closed on an incredible chapter in all of our lives within the Spaulding High School Music and Theatre Department. As with every incredible piece of artwork, sometimes you must step back a bit and reflect on exactly what a masterpiece it is that you are seeing, hearing, and experiencing.
So, what exactly did we all experience together? A Once In A Lifetime
Opportunity to create something that took an incredible amount of hours, effort, love, care, talent, work ethic, and commitment to give a 1000% of ourselves for the good of one goal, one production, one life changing musical production that will always live on in each of our minds and memories for the rest of our lives. We will always look back on Phantom of the Opera in March 2012 as a benchmark of personal and musical excellence performed with our SHS Music Department Family Members who gave it all and left no detail unfinished on our stage when the show
was over for the last time. What has changed about us in walking through this experience together? I realize that we are extremely unique and what we can produce as a group of students, staff, and parents is extraordinary. We are very fortunate to have all that we have although monetarily, we have very little. In all of the important ways, we have it all. There is no greater gift that we can give of ourselves as a group or as individuals than time, talents, and love for the arts and each other. You can’t put a price on what we all just created together. No one part of the whole production would work without all of the other parts. The actors, singers, dancers, technicians, builders, lobby volunteers, seamstresses, directors, parent support, musicians in the pit, stage crew, lighting, sound, publicity, artisans, and every last ounce of energy when we thought we couldn’t possibly have any more went into this production……truly a labor of love enjoyed by thousands of amazed audience members which made it all worthwhile.
How can we truly express what we have all created together and possibly
thank each of you for your personal part that you played in making this happen whether on the stage, off the stage, behind the scenes, or front and center…….we have all been part of something that has impacted our lives immeasurably forever !!! We are so proud and touched to have shared in this incredible time together and will always cherish and remember Phantom of the Opera, March of 2012 with love and amazement. You all hold a very special place in our hearts and in our lives.
With Love and Thanks,
“H”, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Goodwin, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Towle and Mrs. Martin
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SAVE THE DATE: More info to come...
Band Camp - August 4 - 11
Fundraiser at NH Motor Speedway - June 17th at 5:00pm, September 21st at 5:00pm and September 22nd at 5:00pm. We need 200 volunteers at each date and people are welcome to volunteer more than once. All participants MUST be 14 yrs. old.
.....................................................................................................................................................
Village: Read about us in the news. Click here.
.....................................................................................................................................................
PSU All New England Choral Festival: Facebook link to PSU students singing "Sebben Crudele."
.....................................................................................................................................................
FACEBOOK and Communication: Please, Please, Please Be extra careful when you are communicating with people via email, Facebook, Twitter etc. Sometimes what we say without any facial expression isn’t exactly what was meant to be said. Misunderstandings can hurt feelings and get rumors started………….
For example: "Have you heard about Ms. “H”? She had open heart surgery and they put a new one in etc. etc etc."
WOW…even I missed that one :) The truth is I still am keeping the 53 year old one and it’s still running fine and keeping me feisty and full of energy. No fears…”H” Chats will still continue :)
.....................................................................................................................................................
Instrument and Music Area Care and Kindness: We have raised an extreme amount of money for our instruments. The drumline cost us over $15,000, tubas cost $4,000, baritone horns $1,800, French horns $1,500 each , Baritone Saxophone $3,000 and the list goes on. We cannot be careless with all of the wonderful things we have worked to own. Please be gentle and careful with the music area. Pick up after yourselves following lunch and make the space cleaner for the next person. We are fortunate that we have this space to share, DON’T ABUSE IT !!! or you will definitely LOSE IT!!!!
.....................................................................................................................................................
School Release & Medical Forms need to be back to school ASAP. Need another copy? Click here. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stevens at stevens.li@rochesterschools.com.
....................................................................................................................................................
Parent Volunteers for Uniform Team: We are looking for a couple "new" parents that would be interested in helping out with uniform maintenance. Our current uniform team will be graduating this year, and we need to be sure that we have someone lined up to take that over. If interested, please let Joanne know at houston.j@rochesterschools.com or click here to sign-up online.
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