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Parent Info
2024-2025

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Important Dates (click each event name for specific info and FAQ's)

Many of these events require a chorus shirt and black pants.
Click here for a description of "black pants."
September 24: 6:30pm, Choir Parent Meeting
November 7: 9am, Veterans Day Assembly
December 10, 6:45pm, Winter Choir Concert
March 7 or 8, TBD, by audition, Showcase of Stars
March 21-22, Varies, All County Choir (students selected by audition which is after school on Feb. 13)
March 25, 5:00-8pm, Night of the Arts
April 13, TBD, Westival
April 23, 3-5pm, Carowinds Field Trip Rehearsal
April 25, arrive at 5:45am, Carowinds Field Trip
April 29, 6:45pm, Spring Choir Concert 
Click here for CvMS Performing Arts Booster Club Meeting Dates

*Choir Parent Meeting

When: September 24
Time: 6:30pm
Where: CvMS Cafeteria
What: This is a time for parents to hear about all of the events taking place in choir this year. If you cannot attend a recording will be available at a later date. 

*Veterans Day Assembly

When: November 7
Time: 9am
Where: CvMS Gym
Attire: Choir tee shirt, black pants, black shoes
What: The choirs will sing during the school-wide Veterans Day celebration. This event is open to the public. Parents are not required to be there, but are welcome . Students will arrive at school for a regular school day. Around 8:45am they will be sent to the gym. After the assembly students will resume their regular school day.

*Winter Choir Concert

When: December 10
Time: 6:45pm
Time students should arrive: 6:15pm
Where: Cleveland Middle Cafeteria
Attire: Chorus shirt, black pants, black shoes
Can my student just stay after school: No, they need to go home and come back 
When will the concert end: It should end by 7:45pm. 

Showcase of Stars (by audition only)

When: March 7 or 8, (rehearsal is March ?)
Time: TBD
Who: 
Time students should arrive: TBD
Where: Johnston Community College Auditorium
Attire: TBD
Where should I park: in one of the lots near the auditorium
Student Pickup: Parents cannot pick up their child until the show is over
Tickets: 

All County Choir (students selected by audition)

When: Auditions Feb. 13; Rehearsal March 21 and March 22; Performance March 22
Time: Auditions (Feb. 13) after school; Rehearsal (March 21) 3-6pm and (March 22) 9am-5pm; Performance 4pm
Where: Riverwood Middle School (students will take an activity bus to auditions and the March 21 rehearsal; parents need to drop students off on March 22)
Attire: Auditions dress nice and school-appropriate (no holes, nothing low cut, no short shorts), Friday rehearsal - choir tee; Sat. rehearsal - comfortable, school-appropriate clothes, performance - All County tee shirt, black pants, black shoes
Cost: If your child is selected for the choir the cost is $20 to cover music, lunch, and tee shirt
Concert is March 22: 4pm, It should end by 4:45pm

*Night of the Arts

When: March 25
Time: 5:30 - 8pm
Time students should arrive: Students need to be back to school by 6:10pm, but they can stay after school, as well. If they stay after school they will need to bring food or money for concessions, as no food will be provided. Our performance is at 6:45pm
Where: CvMS Cafeteria
Attire: Chorus shirt, black pants, black shoes. (if you are in Seussical, your attire is the Seussical shirt, please wear this instead of choir or do a quick change!)
What: Night of the Arts is a celebration of the arts at CvMS. It will feature performances by the choir, band, and theatre students, and showcase artwork for sale made by art students. There will also be face painting, raffles, and concessions. This is a fundraiser for the arts at CvMS! 
Tickets: $5 available at the door
Where should I park: back bus parking lot, if it is full, park in the front of the school
Can my student just stay after school: Yes, they can come to the choir room at the bus dismissal bell, but you must let me know before-hand that they are staying
If I don't attend, what time should I pick my child up?: The choir performance will be over by 6:30pm.  

Carowinds Field Trip Rehearsal (first come, first serve due to bus space)

When: April 23
Time: 3-5pm
Where: CvMS Cafeteria, students should go to the cafeteria at the bus dismissal bell
What: This is a required rehearsal if your child is going on the Carowinds Field Trip
Pickup: Please pick up your child in the back bus parking lot

Carowinds Field Trip (first come, first serve due to bus space)

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When: April 25
Time: All Day
Time students should arrive at CvMS: 5:30am in the back bus parking lot
Where: Carowinds, Charlotte, NC
Pickup: Between 11pm and 11:30pm, CvMS back bus parking lot 
Agenda:

TBD

 
Please read this entire section so you have a better idea of what the field trip will be like for your student. 
What: A field trip to sing in front of adjudicators/judges. We will sing for the judges at a local school. They will score our two musical selections and give us constructive feedback we can use to improve. Then, students will be able to play at the park and attend the awards ceremony later that evening!
What should I wear: Choir tee shirt (please double check and make sure the shirt is from THIS YEAR, black pants (NO HOLES), black shoes. After the performance, students can change into school-appropriate shorts, but should keep their choir shirts on so they can be identified in the park.  
What is on the bus: We are taking charter buses. The buses will have outlets, as well as a restroom. 
Can I bring food on the bus: Yes, please keep the bus neat though. The bus company treats us VERY well and we want to keep our good relationship with them by treating their bus like gold! PLEASE DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANY DAIRY PRODUCTS PRIOR TO SINGING!!
Can I bring my phone: That is up to you and your parents. If you are bringing a phone, please do not post photos of people whose photo you don't have permission to post, please only listen to school appropriate music, and you will need to put your phone in a bag or with a chaperone while we are singing. CvMS is NOT responsible for lost, broken, or stolen phones or anything else that is lost, stolen, or broken. 
Time at the park: Students will be able to choose their groups, but we will group them by the type of rides they like to ride (low key, middle of the road, thrill seeker). 
Is food included: No, students must purchase food at the park, or bring a bagged lunch to eat on the bus on the way to the park.  
Can I send cash with my student for food or souvenirs: No, Carowinds is cashless. Here is what we suggest:

-setting up Apple Pay on your child's phone

-setting up Google Pay on your child's phone

-giving your child a pre-paid Visa or Mastercard gift card

-letting your child use a debit or credit card 

-sending a bagged lunch with your child to eat on the bus after we perform
-Downloading the Busch Gardens app and purchasing the dining plan for your child

We DO NOT recommend giving your child cash to put on a card at the park. In years past, multiple machines were not working efficiently and the lines were extremely long (one group waited 45 minutes!)

Please read more about this here

PARENT CHAPERONE INFORMATION
-ALL chaperones taking a group (and those riding the bus) MUST be level 2 volunteer, including any adult family members chaperoning with you. Go to https://myvolunteer.com/jcps/volunteer/login to apply to be a level 2. 
-Chaperones who are taking a group of children around the park, MUST stay for the entire field trip. 
-Chaperones can drive their own car or take the bus (if there are enough seats).  
-If you have not already told Ms. Bottomley, you want to chaperone, please email her ASAP!
-If you do not want to take a group around the park, that is no problem. You will need to purchase a park ticket and sign your child out after we sing. If you choose this option, you must take your child with you, please do not give them to another parent who is chaperoning a group!

*Spring Choir Concert

When: April 29
Time: 6:45pm
Time students should arrive: 6:15pm
Where: CvMS Cafeteria
Attire: Chorus shirt, black pants, black shoes
Where should I park: back bus parking lot, if it is full, park in the front of the school
Can my student just stay after school: No, they need to go home and come back to school
When will the concert end: It should end by 7:50pm or a few minutes after. 
INFORMATION
Who are we? Mrs. Pleasants and Mrs. Bottomley are both certified teachers at Cleveland Middle School. Mrs. Pleasants has taught over 20 years and Mrs. Bottomley has taught for 18 years.  They have worked hard for the past seven years running and building a successful theatre program at CvMS! Past productions include: Aladdin Jr., Lion King Jr. Wizard of Oz, Frozen Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., and Seussical Jr., as well a Fall Dinner Theatre Production. Some of  their former students will be helping with the camp. 

When: June 9 - June 13

Where: Cleveland Middle School, 2323 Cornwallis Road, Garner. Drop off and pick up is in the back bus parking lot. 

Hours: Camp is from 8am - 5pm. Drop off begins at 7:45am. Please pick your child up by 5:15pm. Early drop off (7:15am - 7:45am) and late pick up (5:15pm - 5:45pm) are also available at a rate of $5 per day per child. *Since we will do an end-of-camp performance on Friday, you will not need to pay for late pick up this day.

End-of-Camp Performance: This will be a short performance on the last day of camp (June 13) beginning at 5:30pm. It will last approximately 45 minutes. Campers will showcase the new things they have learned during the week! 

Ages: Rising first graders through rising eighth graders. Students will be grouped by age (1st-2nd grades, 3rd-5th grades, 6th-8th grades).

Cost: $155 for the week. Siblings are $145. This includes a snack and a camp shirt. *To be guaranteed a camp shirt, you must register by May 30. **Camp tuition is nonrefundable after June 4.

What to Bring: Students should bring a book to read, lunch, water bottle, and snacks (a daily snack will also be provided). 

Activities: Students will participate in various stations throughout the day. These include: acting, dancing, singing, crafts, set/prop work (older ages), games, outdoor play, and academic time (reading and math work related to the performing arts). There will be an end-of-camp production on the last day of camp. 

Registration Link: https://performingartscamp.cheddarup.com

Legal Stuff: The registration waiver says: By signing this form, you are registering your child for Performing Arts Camp at Cleveland Middle School. You are stating that you have read all of the policies and are stating that you release Cleveland Middle School and the CvMS Performing Arts Booster Club and any of their agents or employees from any and all liability for claims for damages that might arise as a result of personal injuries received in connection with participation in the activities associated with this program. You are also stating that you give Cleveland Middle School, Cleveland Middle School Performing Arts Department, and CvMS Performing Arts Booster Club permission to photograph your child for future promotional items and on their social media pages. (Children’s names will not be shared on these.) Your child should be on their best behavior. Poor behavior could result in removal from camp. Please drop off and pick your child up on time everyday. Campers should bring a lunch and water bottle everyday. Activities may include the use of markers, glue, paint, spray paint (middle school ages), and other art supplies, as well as baby wipes. Please notify us if your child has an allergy to any of these supplies. 
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