Hamilton Choir Newsletter

Week of September 25

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Meet Mrs. Hounshell

This is Mrs. Hounshell's 20th year in education...all at Hamilton Middle School! She has a BME from Loyola University (New Orleans) and a MM from LSU. She is looking forward to another great year at Hamilton!

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Meet Mr. Sellers

This is Mr. Sellers 2nd year of teaching! He has his BME from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is also a product of CFISD, graduating from Cypress Ranch HS in 2018. Mr. Sellers is looking forward to an exciting year!

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Choir Bell Schedule 23-24

This week in choir...

LOTS of great stuff happened this week!

We continued learning our songs for the fall concert on October 9.

We also finished uniform assignments for 7th and 8th graders! Phew! :)

Students also learned to identify basic music symbols.

Next week in choir...

We will continue with identifying notes and rests, along with practicing our music for the fall concert.

Students will have a test on Friday, September 29 on identifying the basic music symbols. We will review each day in class, plus will have various ways for students to study at home through Schoology!

Test on Friday!

Students will take a test on Friday through Schoology. They will need to bring their CHARGED CHROMEBOOKS with them to class. We will have paper copies of the test for students who don't have a chromebook, or their chromebook isn't charged.

The test will be on identification of notes, rests, and basic music symbols. Students can review at home using this study guide.

T-shirt Update

The T-shirts were ordered on this week. We expect delivery by October 2nd or sooner. We'll make sure to send out comunication when we pass them out to the students. I know they're anxious to receive them! :)

Optional Choir Decal Update

The choir window decals have been ordered. We're hoping to get them about the same time as our choir shirts!

6th Grade Choir Social (Tues., October 3)

When: Tuesday, Oct. 3

Time: 3:30-4:30pm (they will report to the gym directly after buses are called)

Why: Just to hang out, have fun, and eat pizza! :)

We still need at least 3 more volunteers to help with supervision, pizza distribution, etc. If you're interested, please email mailto:Lauren.Hounshell@cfisd.net

Fall Concert Info (Monday, October 9)

Date: Monday, October 9, 2023

Times:

Students report by 5:30pm (choir officers report at 5:00pm to help with setup)
Doors open to public at 6:00pm
Concert starts at 6:30pm

Place: Cy-Fair High School Auditorium

Uniform: Choir T-shirt

full-length blue or black jeans (or black leggings)
close-toed shoes (no flip flops, Crocs, or sandals)
hair should be out of the face
DEODORANT should be worn (no perfume, cologne, or anything fragrant)
No lanyards/no gum

Grades: Students will receive 2 grades for this concert. It is extremely important for students to attend/perform.

Summative Assessment - Performance, stage etiquette, and audience etiquette are included in this grade
Daily Grade - Proper uniform must be worn

Phones/Electronic Devices: Students need to leave their phones at home or with their parents/guardians during the concert.

Volunteers: We will need a few parent volunteers to help check-in students before the concert. If you are available, please email: Lauren.Hounshell@cfisd.net.

Misc: If a parent is unable to drop off their child by 5:30 and/or pick up by 7:00, other transportation needs to be arranged.

Tenor/Bass Choir Performance @ Cy Creek HS (Tues., October 10)

To: Parents of Tenor/Bass Choir students

Re: Cy-Creek HS Fall Concert

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Time: 7:00 pm

Hello Tenor/Bass choir parents!

This is just a reminder that the Tenor/Bass Choir members will be guest performers at Cy-Creek’s Fall Concert. This is a required event for these Hamilton students. They will receive a major grade for this performance.

The students need to meet in the Cy-Creek auditorium by 6:15 pm. This will give us enough time to warm up and run through their songs before the concert starts. They will wear their Hamilton choir shirts with blue or black jeans, with closed-toe shoes.

The concert starts at 7:00, is free, and will last approximately one hour. We ask that the students stay for the entire concert. Not only is that good audience etiquette, but they will enjoy hearing the various choirs at the high school level. Of course, we welcome parents and siblings to stay and listen to the entire concert, as well. ☺

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Hounshell: Lauren.Hounshell@cfisd.net

Thank you!

7th/8th Grade Choir Social (Friday, October 20)

We invite all 7th/8th grade choir students to join us for our annual "Spooky Social."

When: Friday, October 20

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Why: Hang out, eat pizza, and watch Monsters, Inc.!

Students must sign up through this google form.

Students will need to GO HOME after school and come back for 6:00pm.

Hamilton Choir Handbook 23-24

Everything you need to know about choir is in this handbook!

Parent Handbook Acknowledgment (about 50 missing)

After you have read through the handbook, a PARENT OR GUARDIAN will need to complete this acknowledgment form. Students should NOT fill out this form.

Field Trip Emergency Form (OVERDUE)

Field Trip Emergency Form (English)

Field Trip Emergency Form (Spanish)

Pay your choir fees (due ASAP)

After you log in, click on the fee specific to your student's choir.
Not sure if you've paid it? Check your payment history!

Check out the Hamilton Choir Website!

Bookmark this website to have access to all things Hamilton Choir!

Mark your Calendars!

Due ASAP

Parent Handbook Acknowledgment
Medical form
SchoolCash Fees

September

25 - Teacher work day (student holiday)
26 - Picture Day!!!
29 - TEST ON IDENTIFYING MUSIC SYMBOLS

October

3 - 6th Grade Choir Social (optional)
9 - Fall Concert (required for all choir students)
10 - Cy Creek Concert (required for 3rd period TB Choir)
10 - Uniform fitting during choir period (7th/8th graders only)
20 - 7th/8th Grade Choir Social (optional)
20 - Choir Fundraiser Kickoff! (optional)
27-28 - Solo & Ensemble (required for 7th/8th graders)

View the full calendar here!

Cell Phone Policy

There is no reason for your student to have their cell phone out in choir. If you need to reach them during their choir period, please email Mrs. Hounshell (Lauren.Hounshell@cfisd.net) or Mr. Sellers (Joshua.Sellers@cfisd.net) and we will communicate with them. Cell phones should remain in student's backpacks on the backpack shelves OR in the "cell phone hotel."