Sign Out Proceedures

Just a quick reminder that an adult needs to sign out your child each week in order for me to release them.  If your child is going home with a friend's parent, please make sure that parent knows their name and is prepared to sign them out.  Your child's safety is our utmost priority, so thank you for your help!

Upcoming Rehearsal at KSA

On October 3rd, the space at the Grube is being used so we will have our rehearsal at Kamloops School of the Arts.  KSA is in the old JP high school building. Please park on Fraser Street, and come in through the main entrance. We will be rehearsing in the Elementary Music room. Please head right once you enter the building, past the gymnasium and office. This week, on the 26th will be at the Henry Grube, but I like to let parents know ahead of time. See you at 3:45 on October 3rd at KSA!

Preferred Email Address Request

Good evening parents,
In order for us to convienintly reach you, please send a blank email to jbouwmeester@sd73.bc.ca from your preferred email address with your child's full name in the subject line.  This will help me keep track of parent emails.

To: jbouwmeester@sd73.bc.ca
Subject: Child's name

That's it!  Thank you so much for your help!

Parent Helpers Chair Schedule

Parent Helper Chair Schedule

At the completion of choir each week, we require parent help to re-set Room 1A. When choir is over, if it is your family's turn to assist, please just pop into the room and feel free to get started while we dismiss the other students.  Please assist your child in moving the tables into three rows.  Two tables are placed long-side together and four chairs are placed around that.  Thank you in advance.  Please note your child’s name is listed twice during the year of choir.

September 26 - Addison, Cohen, Emily Jordan, Katelynn,

October 3 - Choir at KSA.  Assist with reconfiguring room.

October 10 - Allison, Dominic, Lauren, Zacary

October 17 - Anna, Emily Hammond, Lucas,

October 24 - Annaka, Emily Heinen, Lucy, Sydney.

October 31 - No choir.  Enjoy Halloween!

November 7 - Ashley, Emily Sparks, Madison,

November 14 - Ashlyn, Esme, Natalia

November  21 - Avery, Gwen, Nyah,

November 28 - Beth B, Hera, Oklyn,

December 5 - Beth M, Izumi, Paige,

December 12 - Caitlin, Jenna, Peyton,

January 9 - Camryn, Jillian, Rylie,

January 16 - Carys, Kaia, Seren,

January 23 - Casey, Kait, Shaye

January 30 - Addison, Cohen, Emily Jordan, Katelynn,

February 6 - Aisha, Corbin, Kendall

February 13 - Allison, Dominic, Lauren, Zacary

February 20 - Anna, Emily Hammond, Lucas, Casey

February 27 - Annaka, Emily Heinen, Lucy, Kait

March 6 - Ashley, Emily Sparks, Madison, Shaye

March 13 - Ashlyn, Esme, Natalia

March 27 - Avery, Gwen, Nyah,

April 3 - Beth B, Hera, Oklyn,

April 10 - Beth M, Izumi, Paige,

April 17 - Caitlin, Jenna, Peyton,

April 24 - Camryn, Jillian, Rylie,

May 1 - Carys, Kaia, Seren, Sydney

Parent Communication

Hello Parents,
To let Mrs. Strom rest until she is better and cleared to come back please send all parent communication to Mrs. Bouwmeester at jbouwmeester@sd73.bc.ca.
Thank you for your support!
Ms. Alpaugh

Music Notes Sept 19

Thanks to everyone who made it to our change of venue today at Kamloops United Church.  Next week we are back in our regular location at the Henry Grube Centre.

We recognize that Sept is a busy time of year for families as many activities get started again, however please recognize the importance of the commitment of choir.  Just like any sports team, we have regular rehearsals (and only one per week!) and each week we grow and learn together as a team.  When your child is not present for a rehearsal due to a conflicting event, it makes it very challenging for your child to catch up, but also the team is let down.  Thank you for your attention to this.

Your children continued to work and learn together today.  If your child hasn't brought their music home yet, it means they still need a black binder with a pencil to keep everything safe!  A water bottle (that is labelled!) is always a good idea too.

If you haven't had a chance to pay your choir fees yet, please get them handed in ASAP.  Receipts will be issued as well.

If you have any questions or concerns, remember do not respond to this post, but please feel free to email Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Wow!

Wow! What a fantastic job your children did today at the Children's Festival!  We were so impressed and hope you enjoyed it too!

Thanks to those of you who have already paid your registration fees - it's greatly appreciated!

A reminder that on Tuesday, our rehearsal is moved to Kamloops United Church 421 St Paul St.  Parking is a bit tricky around there with the demolition of the Kamloops Daily News building, so you may need to park  a few blocks away.

Enjoy the rest of your sunny weekend.

Circus Music

In case your child was hoping to practise a bit more prior to their showcasing on Saturday at the Children's Festival, below is a link to a youtube video that will help them do just that!

Please remember if you are using an iPad or iPhone, that it doesn't support flash player and therefore you will be unable to view the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slMub4NtrSk

Reminders from Today

Thank you all for coming to the meeting today!
Please follow our Facebook page for behind the scenes photos and reminders:
https://m.facebook.com/Kamloopschildrenschoir/

Remember to bring your fees ($85) and our registration forms if you haven't handed them in already. At this time, we cannot accept email money transfers, only cash or cheques made out to "Kamloops Thompson Children's Choir."

Reminder to bring a black binder next week. If your child received their music today, make sure they come with it each time.

Reminder on Tuesday we will be at Kamloops United Church, downtown by the YMCA.

See you Saturday for our circus themed performance at the Children's Festival! 9:40 by the tree at the water park on the round benches! We're excited! Wear your wackiest circus clothes and feel free to do your hair crazy too!

Subscribing to the Blog

In case the world of blogging and subscribing is new to you, here's a video to walk you through how to subscribe to our blog (click the link below).  Please subscribe to it as this is how we communicate with you and sometimes we end up with some last minute venue changes!  If you need to contact us - please email Jacquie at jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

How to Subscribe to KTCC's blog

Sept kick off - update

Sept 11, 2017

Dear Families,

We hope you had a fantastic first week back at school and we are very excited to begin choir tomorrow Tuesday Sept 12 at the Henry Grube Centre.

Apologies for the lack of communication to begin the year, however I am actively dealing with a personal medical situation. As a result, Joy Bouwmeester and Meghan Noftall have graciously stepped up to fill in the gaps before I'm able to return to my role as manager for KTCC.

Tomorrow, students will meet together in Room 1A and rehearse for the full hour as we will do a showcasing on Saturday Sept 16. Parents/Guardians will meet together with Joy and Meghan in Room 6.

Please bring with you (as best as possible under the circumstances):

For your child:

A 1” black binder, a pencil attached to the binder and a waterbottle that have all been labelled

For our parent meeting:

A pen, your child’s doctor & phone number, your child’s care card number

At this meeting, you will learn the ins and outs of the choir, including the important dates for the fall term (this includes a showcasing on Saturday Sept 16 - meeting at 9:45 for approx 45 mins at the Children’s Festival in Riverside Park), how to stay connected with the blog, and other important tidbits (alternative venue locations, picking up your child at the end of rehearsal, and the easiest way to exit the Henry Grube parking lot).

I look forward to connecting with all of the families later on in the fall.  If you have any other questions, feel free to send me an email jstrom@sd73.bc.ca

Thank you for your understanding,

Jacquie Strom
KTCC Manager