Hello!
No new announcements or changes. Schedule is the same as last week. :)
We are making great progress on choreography!
Mandatory practice begins MONDAY! Have a great weekend!
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Week of July 23-Aug 1
Hello!
A few announcements! (Please forgive typos - one handed typing is turning out to be somewhat problematic!)
1) cheer payment number 2 was due July 23rd. Reminder to make a payment toward your overall balance. At this point in the season you may begin to receive items you haven't yet paid for, which is fine, but keep in mind you are responsible for your balance. we have fundraisers to offset costs.
2) If you haven't submitted your 20 emails, please do! Even if you don't want to solicit friends and family, find businesses or use creek mail so that we can maximize returns for those who are counting on this fundraiser. We have one cheer who has raised over $600, and if we don't have full participation, the company takes a larger cut of those funds. All money goes directly to your personal account. If you DO get a business sponsorship, please tell me ASAP so I can get the ball rolling on their advertisements.
3) Mandatory practice begins on August 3rd. Please review the handbook for excused vs. unexcused practices and the proper protocols for missing practice and steps we take when practices are missed. Please also review what a blackout practice is and understand the steps we take when an athlete misses a blackout. Summer practice is a lot different (though it really shouldn't be) than in-season practices. Check the calendar for days you have Tuesdays off to schedule doc/ortho/dentist, etc, or utilize your off periods. It's hard, I know. But we need full teams at all of our practices. Hitting a stunt sequence doesn't just happen out of the blue, and if one person is gone, we can't do pyramid work at all. We've had a record number of absences this summer, and I do realize that it's summer, but at the same time, we can't let that carry in to the season. It may be "just you, just this once," but with 24 kids on the team, that will cost us wins.
4) If you've missed practice last week, YOU are responsible for figuring out what has changed in our cheers and what you missed at practice. Please contact someone who was at practice on the days you missed for what you missed. I will not wait for you to re-learn things. It's up to you to take care of yourself.
5) You will see about a $2.00 addition to your balance sheet next time around. Shipping and Handling for the Uniform and Warm Up order took us over the budget on the financial agreement. $2 seems silly, but times 24 kids makes that about $50. Sorry for the oversight, and if you want to see an individual balance sheet from Varsity (the company) to confirm the extra $2, just let me know, I have one for you!
Weeks upcoming:
Friday, July 24th: OFF
Sat, July 25: off
Sun, July 26: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 27 and Tues, July 28: CHOREO days!!!!
*9am-3pm at United, Elite, NOT CT. Bring your best attitude and strongest desire to work hard! Remember the goals we set on Thursday. If you were not at practice on Thursday, please talk to someone who was so that you come in to choreo with the correct mindset. Bring a lunch both days. There will not be time to leave and come back. We have to maximize our time with Megan and Jeff. Please remember to cut out the talking. It's getting better, but we still aren't where we need to be.
Wed, July 29 : 7-10 at CT, UE 1-2
Thu, July 30: 7-11 at CT
Fri, July 31: OFF
Sat, Aug 1: OFF
Sun, Aug 2: NO CONTACT
Mon, Aug 3: BEGIN MANDATORY PRACTICES. UE 3:30-5:30 *Note the time change.
Tue, Aug 4 : Teacher welcome - arrive at CT at 6:40am. Wear Rally uniforms. (If you are missing a rally uniform piece, please let me know ASAP! Practice to follow, 7:30-11am.
Wed, Aug 5: UE 3:30-4:30 only (Student Check-in) *Note time change.
Thu, Aug 6: CT 3:00-5:30
Fri, Aug 7: NO PRACTICE
Sat, Aug 8: NO PRACTICE
Sun, Aug 9: NO CONTACT
A few announcements! (Please forgive typos - one handed typing is turning out to be somewhat problematic!)
1) cheer payment number 2 was due July 23rd. Reminder to make a payment toward your overall balance. At this point in the season you may begin to receive items you haven't yet paid for, which is fine, but keep in mind you are responsible for your balance. we have fundraisers to offset costs.
2) If you haven't submitted your 20 emails, please do! Even if you don't want to solicit friends and family, find businesses or use creek mail so that we can maximize returns for those who are counting on this fundraiser. We have one cheer who has raised over $600, and if we don't have full participation, the company takes a larger cut of those funds. All money goes directly to your personal account. If you DO get a business sponsorship, please tell me ASAP so I can get the ball rolling on their advertisements.
3) Mandatory practice begins on August 3rd. Please review the handbook for excused vs. unexcused practices and the proper protocols for missing practice and steps we take when practices are missed. Please also review what a blackout practice is and understand the steps we take when an athlete misses a blackout. Summer practice is a lot different (though it really shouldn't be) than in-season practices. Check the calendar for days you have Tuesdays off to schedule doc/ortho/dentist, etc, or utilize your off periods. It's hard, I know. But we need full teams at all of our practices. Hitting a stunt sequence doesn't just happen out of the blue, and if one person is gone, we can't do pyramid work at all. We've had a record number of absences this summer, and I do realize that it's summer, but at the same time, we can't let that carry in to the season. It may be "just you, just this once," but with 24 kids on the team, that will cost us wins.
4) If you've missed practice last week, YOU are responsible for figuring out what has changed in our cheers and what you missed at practice. Please contact someone who was at practice on the days you missed for what you missed. I will not wait for you to re-learn things. It's up to you to take care of yourself.
5) You will see about a $2.00 addition to your balance sheet next time around. Shipping and Handling for the Uniform and Warm Up order took us over the budget on the financial agreement. $2 seems silly, but times 24 kids makes that about $50. Sorry for the oversight, and if you want to see an individual balance sheet from Varsity (the company) to confirm the extra $2, just let me know, I have one for you!
Weeks upcoming:
Friday, July 24th: OFF
Sat, July 25: off
Sun, July 26: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 27 and Tues, July 28: CHOREO days!!!!
*9am-3pm at United, Elite, NOT CT. Bring your best attitude and strongest desire to work hard! Remember the goals we set on Thursday. If you were not at practice on Thursday, please talk to someone who was so that you come in to choreo with the correct mindset. Bring a lunch both days. There will not be time to leave and come back. We have to maximize our time with Megan and Jeff. Please remember to cut out the talking. It's getting better, but we still aren't where we need to be.
Wed, July 29 : 7-10 at CT, UE 1-2
Thu, July 30: 7-11 at CT
Fri, July 31: OFF
Sat, Aug 1: OFF
Sun, Aug 2: NO CONTACT
Mon, Aug 3: BEGIN MANDATORY PRACTICES. UE 3:30-5:30 *Note the time change.
Tue, Aug 4 : Teacher welcome - arrive at CT at 6:40am. Wear Rally uniforms. (If you are missing a rally uniform piece, please let me know ASAP! Practice to follow, 7:30-11am.
Wed, Aug 5: UE 3:30-4:30 only (Student Check-in) *Note time change.
Thu, Aug 6: CT 3:00-5:30
Fri, Aug 7: NO PRACTICE
Sat, Aug 8: NO PRACTICE
Sun, Aug 9: NO CONTACT
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Regarding the SNAP Fundraiser....
hi folks!
It seems there's some misunderstanding regarding thevSNAP fundraiser upcoming. I'm posting here to clarify some questions I've received. I touched on this briefly at the meeting in May, and I realize it's been a while since that time.
1- is it a solicitation? How does it work?
Yes. It's very similar to a GoFundMe. Emails will go to the addresses you choose inviting them to visit the page and make a tax-deductible (bonus! Esp for businesses!) donation. Any money donated to the team from your contacts will go directly to your personal cheer balance, less the SNAP websites portion of the money, and less any goodies business sponsors get (ie, cost of signage, etc)
2- what email addresses can I use?
Any - your own friends, family, businesses, etc
3- do I have to participate?
In order for us to maximize our percentage returned to us for the donations, we need a certain level of participation. So, if you don't want to participate, we can't (and won't) make you. But please realize there are athletes who may be counting on this fundraiser to help them out. If we don't get full participation, we don't maximize the return for those who might really need it. If you choose not to participate, it won't affect you, but it will affect the people who want this to work for them.
3a - Why does the fundraising company take a percentage anyway?
They maintain the website for us and manage the donations. They are a business, too. so, while they are interested in helping schools and sport programs, they have to keep their lights on, as well.
3b - Can't my family then just donate directly to me?
Well, sure! But the website is easy for your donators, too.
4- Why are we even doing this?
It gets old knocking on doors to sell stuff. I'm trying to find us some different avenues. This is a more streamlined option, plus it allows you to reach out to out-of-state family members and friends you might not be able to otherwise sell to, and businesses as well. It's especially good for business since there is an added bonus of the tax deduction. Thunder Rodge cheer raised 60k doing this same fundraiser. I can't guarantee that for us, but wouldn't it be nice to get cheer paid for?
5- and this is a big one - will this clog my family's email or will my emails be sold or given to others?
I will clarify this with the fundraiser guy the very first thing. If I'm told yes to either of these questions, we will not go forward with it. I hate my inbox getting spammed just as much as the next guy.
Hope that gives some clarification. If it works out, then great! If not, we will try something else. We will still do cookie dough and butter braids - those are the next two on the list.
It seems there's some misunderstanding regarding thevSNAP fundraiser upcoming. I'm posting here to clarify some questions I've received. I touched on this briefly at the meeting in May, and I realize it's been a while since that time.
1- is it a solicitation? How does it work?
Yes. It's very similar to a GoFundMe. Emails will go to the addresses you choose inviting them to visit the page and make a tax-deductible (bonus! Esp for businesses!) donation. Any money donated to the team from your contacts will go directly to your personal cheer balance, less the SNAP websites portion of the money, and less any goodies business sponsors get (ie, cost of signage, etc)
2- what email addresses can I use?
Any - your own friends, family, businesses, etc
3- do I have to participate?
In order for us to maximize our percentage returned to us for the donations, we need a certain level of participation. So, if you don't want to participate, we can't (and won't) make you. But please realize there are athletes who may be counting on this fundraiser to help them out. If we don't get full participation, we don't maximize the return for those who might really need it. If you choose not to participate, it won't affect you, but it will affect the people who want this to work for them.
3a - Why does the fundraising company take a percentage anyway?
They maintain the website for us and manage the donations. They are a business, too. so, while they are interested in helping schools and sport programs, they have to keep their lights on, as well.
3b - Can't my family then just donate directly to me?
Well, sure! But the website is easy for your donators, too.
4- Why are we even doing this?
It gets old knocking on doors to sell stuff. I'm trying to find us some different avenues. This is a more streamlined option, plus it allows you to reach out to out-of-state family members and friends you might not be able to otherwise sell to, and businesses as well. It's especially good for business since there is an added bonus of the tax deduction. Thunder Rodge cheer raised 60k doing this same fundraiser. I can't guarantee that for us, but wouldn't it be nice to get cheer paid for?
5- and this is a big one - will this clog my family's email or will my emails be sold or given to others?
I will clarify this with the fundraiser guy the very first thing. If I'm told yes to either of these questions, we will not go forward with it. I hate my inbox getting spammed just as much as the next guy.
Hope that gives some clarification. If it works out, then great! If not, we will try something else. We will still do cookie dough and butter braids - those are the next two on the list.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Week of July 8-July 18
Wow! It's time to GO!!!
I hope you had a restful break but you were WORKING - weights, running, etc. You don't get stronger by sitting on the couch (unless it's a rest day.) If you've taken a some time off, please get back in the swing of things NOW by doing burpees, running, sit ups, v-ups, russian twists, squats, and lunges. Please do enough reps to make it a work out. It shouldn't feel good until it's over.
A few announcements:
You will ALL need to bring your rally skirts to practice on Monday, July 20th. Anyone who has a RIGHT SIDE triangle, you will be returning it on that day to exchange it for a left side triangle. If you don't have a skirt yet, don't sweat it.
I am finalizing the PO for the Varsity uniform (the company, not the team) on July 13. If you are not at practice on July 13 because of a pre-approved absence, I need you to confirm sizes and uniform pieces ordered, as well as confirm your white body liner size and rain jacket size. It is imperative that I get this information from you that day.
Please note that once school begins, there are some Wednesday MORNING practices on the calendar. If we have a Wed AM practice, we will not practice the Tuesday prior, but we will still attend UE in the afternoon.
Choreography is coming on July 27th and 28th from 9am-3pm at UE. Bring your own lunch on both of those days as we only break for about a half hour to maximize our time. We will eat together on those two days.
Parent gear is in! We will pass it out at the first practice back at CT.
New mats are here! In order to keep them in good shape, we will be changing the way we transport them through the halls. Please be prepared for the changes and do not complain. These mats will be here long after you graduate (our old mats came to CT when some of you were in the 2nd grade! There are 2nd graders who need these mats in good shape when they are 9th graders) and we must make them last. On a side note, we have the best and safest mats in the league as of this second. Yay! If you see Mr. Carpenter, please say thank you. This was largely funded by the athletics department. We will also need to have a "mat chucking party" when we move the mats down to Fox Ridge - parents with trucks we will need some help on that transport process.
Please keep apprised to the calendar as a LOT of things are coming up and will sneak up on us very quickly.
On the first day back (July 13) please bring to United Elite the following:
1. Unsold Rockies Tickets
2. All money collected for Rockies Tickets
3. The names of 20 VALID email addresses and phone numbers for our next fundraiser. Yes, we are soliciting donations. No, people do not have to donate but in order to maximize our return on donations, ALL cheers MUST participate.
4. I will have cheer balance sheets for you on Wednesday - they will NOT include King Sooper discounts or Rockies discounts since we won't have them calculated yet. Please plan to make a payment toward your cheer balance by July 23.
Here is the week upcoming:
Thurs, July 9: OFF
Fri, July 10: OFF
Sat, July 11: OFF
Sun, July 12: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 13: UE T/S (tumble and stunt) from 1-3pm - NO morning practice at CT
Tue, July 14: Practice at CT, 7-10am
Wed, July 15: Practice at CT from 7-10, followed by fundraiser set up at 10am. Plan on this taking about a half hour following practice. Then UE T (tumble) 1-2pm
Thu, July 16: Practice 7-9am **note the end time change
Fri, July 17: Off
Sat, July 18: Off
Sun, July 19: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 20: Practice with UCA Zoe 7-10am, and UE T/S 1-3pm
Tue, July 21: Practice with UCA Kelsey 7-11 am
Wed, July 22: Practice with UCA Zoe 7-10am, and UE T 1-2pm
Thu, July 23: Practice with Coach Scott 7-11am
Fri, July 24: Off
Sat, July 25: Off
Sun, July 26: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 27: CHOREO!!! 9am-3pm at UE
Tue, July 28: CHOREO!!!! 9am-3pm UE
Wed, July 29: Practice at CT 7-10, then UE T 1-2pm
Thu, July 30: Practice at CT 7-11 am
Fri, July 31: Off
Sat, Aug 1: Off
Sun, Aug 2: NO CONTACT
Mon, Aug 3: MANDATORY PRACTICE SCHEDULE BEGINS.
I hope you had a restful break but you were WORKING - weights, running, etc. You don't get stronger by sitting on the couch (unless it's a rest day.) If you've taken a some time off, please get back in the swing of things NOW by doing burpees, running, sit ups, v-ups, russian twists, squats, and lunges. Please do enough reps to make it a work out. It shouldn't feel good until it's over.
A few announcements:
You will ALL need to bring your rally skirts to practice on Monday, July 20th. Anyone who has a RIGHT SIDE triangle, you will be returning it on that day to exchange it for a left side triangle. If you don't have a skirt yet, don't sweat it.
I am finalizing the PO for the Varsity uniform (the company, not the team) on July 13. If you are not at practice on July 13 because of a pre-approved absence, I need you to confirm sizes and uniform pieces ordered, as well as confirm your white body liner size and rain jacket size. It is imperative that I get this information from you that day.
Please note that once school begins, there are some Wednesday MORNING practices on the calendar. If we have a Wed AM practice, we will not practice the Tuesday prior, but we will still attend UE in the afternoon.
Choreography is coming on July 27th and 28th from 9am-3pm at UE. Bring your own lunch on both of those days as we only break for about a half hour to maximize our time. We will eat together on those two days.
Parent gear is in! We will pass it out at the first practice back at CT.
New mats are here! In order to keep them in good shape, we will be changing the way we transport them through the halls. Please be prepared for the changes and do not complain. These mats will be here long after you graduate (our old mats came to CT when some of you were in the 2nd grade! There are 2nd graders who need these mats in good shape when they are 9th graders) and we must make them last. On a side note, we have the best and safest mats in the league as of this second. Yay! If you see Mr. Carpenter, please say thank you. This was largely funded by the athletics department. We will also need to have a "mat chucking party" when we move the mats down to Fox Ridge - parents with trucks we will need some help on that transport process.
Please keep apprised to the calendar as a LOT of things are coming up and will sneak up on us very quickly.
On the first day back (July 13) please bring to United Elite the following:
1. Unsold Rockies Tickets
2. All money collected for Rockies Tickets
3. The names of 20 VALID email addresses and phone numbers for our next fundraiser. Yes, we are soliciting donations. No, people do not have to donate but in order to maximize our return on donations, ALL cheers MUST participate.
4. I will have cheer balance sheets for you on Wednesday - they will NOT include King Sooper discounts or Rockies discounts since we won't have them calculated yet. Please plan to make a payment toward your cheer balance by July 23.
Here is the week upcoming:
Thurs, July 9: OFF
Fri, July 10: OFF
Sat, July 11: OFF
Sun, July 12: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 13: UE T/S (tumble and stunt) from 1-3pm - NO morning practice at CT
Tue, July 14: Practice at CT, 7-10am
Wed, July 15: Practice at CT from 7-10, followed by fundraiser set up at 10am. Plan on this taking about a half hour following practice. Then UE T (tumble) 1-2pm
Thu, July 16: Practice 7-9am **note the end time change
Fri, July 17: Off
Sat, July 18: Off
Sun, July 19: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 20: Practice with UCA Zoe 7-10am, and UE T/S 1-3pm
Tue, July 21: Practice with UCA Kelsey 7-11 am
Wed, July 22: Practice with UCA Zoe 7-10am, and UE T 1-2pm
Thu, July 23: Practice with Coach Scott 7-11am
Fri, July 24: Off
Sat, July 25: Off
Sun, July 26: NO CONTACT
Mon, July 27: CHOREO!!! 9am-3pm at UE
Tue, July 28: CHOREO!!!! 9am-3pm UE
Wed, July 29: Practice at CT 7-10, then UE T 1-2pm
Thu, July 30: Practice at CT 7-11 am
Fri, July 31: Off
Sat, Aug 1: Off
Sun, Aug 2: NO CONTACT
Mon, Aug 3: MANDATORY PRACTICE SCHEDULE BEGINS.
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