Sunday, August 24, 2014

Cheer Update Week of 8/25

Our first football game of the season was a huge success!  Thanks again to the parents who helped out with dinner beforehand, the pastas, salad and sweets were delicious!

The outfits for each game/school are listed below with the “events this week” and “events next week” schedules.  The outfit listed for “wear to school” is required for EVERYONE.  The outfit listed for “wear to game” only applies to the squad cheering at that game.  If a bow is not listed for a school outfit, it is not required to wear one.  You are more that welcome to wear a bow to school on those days without one listed, we just ask that it be the bow that will be worn at the game that night.

This Friday is our first away game @ Smithville.  Cheerleaders will meet by the lower gym at 5pm and will be given a sack dinner.  The games usually end around 9:30pm.  Our arrival back to PHHS will depend on the location of the away game.  We will have the girls text parents/rides an ETA for when they should be picked up from school. 

FOOTBALL DINNER SIGN-UPS: Reminder, Rhonda Connor and Dawn Williams will be providing sack dinner for the away game this Friday (don’t forget about the bus driver when making these!)

STATE: We will be competing in the Missouri state cheerleading competition in Columbia, MO on Sunday, October 5, 2014.  Since that falls on the same weekend as homecoming, we will not be staying overnight.  Coach Baker and I were told at regionals that our division will start around noon on Sunday.  We will be taking buses down for the day, and plan on meeting at the school at 6am Sunday morning.  Hair will be done differently than regionals, so a hair party will not be necessary (we will say exactly how when we get closer).  The bus will return later that afternoon (set time will be provided as soon as I know more about the competition schedule).  We encourage and welcome all parents, friends and family to come down to Columbia to support us!  We are requiring that all cheerleaders ride the bus to and from the competition.  I will relay more information as it becomes available.   

SPIRIT WEAR: Make sure you are all set for spirit wear clothing for the start of football season! Feel free to send this link to family and friends as well https://www.varsitycolors.com/PHtrojancheer/home
                **Varsity sends the clothing as they are complete.  You may receive your order in separate shipments, so do not be alarmed!

Events this week
  • Monday (8/25): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL
    •  (ALL wear to school: Black camp shirt with jeans/jean shorts to school)
    • Volleyball v. Lee’s Summit, 6:30pm-RED (RED wear to game: New uniform with PHHS bow)
  • Tuesday (8/26): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL
  • Wednesday (8/27): Volleyball v. Platte County, 6:30pm-WHITE (
    • ALL wear to school: Grey camp shirt with red PHHS running shorts, 
    • WHITE wear to game: New uniform with PHHS bow)
  • Thursday (8/28): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL
  • Friday (8/29): Football @ Smithville, 5pm-ALL 
    • (ALL wear to school & game: Red uniform w/o midriff and white bow)


Events next week
  • Monday (9/1): Soccer v. Blue Springs South, 6:30pm-RED 
    • (RED wear to game: Black tank and black skort w/ PHHS bow)
    •    **NO SCHOOL, no practice!
  • Tuesday (9/2): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school: Regionals shirt with black shorts)  
    • Volleyball v. Truman, 6:30pm-WHITE (WHITE wear to game: Red uniform w/ midriff and white bow)
  • Wednesday (9/3): Volleyball v. Oak Park, 6:30pm-RED
    •  ALL wear to school: Dress nice
    •  RED wear to game: Red uniform w/ midriff and white bow
  • Thursday (9/4): Practice, 5:30pm-ALL
  • Friday (9/5): Football v. Belton, 5pm-ALL
    •  (ALL wear to school & game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Cheer Update 8/19

Thank you to everyone who helped out at our Ford fundraiser with dance team this weekend!  It was a huge success J

Please review the attached schedule that pertains to your daughter (all freshmen + Hayley, Cassie, and Ashley W. are on white squad, everyone else is on red squad).  Please note that 7 practice times had to moved back an hour before state due to lower gym availability.  If the time is an issue with getting your daughter to the school or bringing home, please let me know and we can figure something out!  You will be notified of any further changes in times at least 2 weeks prior.   
We are hoping that by splitting up the games, the girls will have more time to concentrate on their school work.  Keep in mind, there will be no switching games if you cannot make it to one of yours. 
Even if you are not cheering at a game falling on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, you will still be expected to attend practice beforehand. 


FOOTBALL DINNER SIGN-UPS: All dates are filled (thank you!), however some parents have doubled up and have taken on a home and away game dinner.  If you would like to help out with one of those dinners, please send me an email as soon as possible! 

STATE: We will be competing in the Missouri state cheerleading competition in Columbia, MO on Sunday, October 5, 2014.  Since that falls on the same weekend as homecoming, we will not be staying overnight.  Coach Baker and I were told at regionals that our division will start around noon on Sunday.  We will be taking buses down for the day, and plan on meeting at the school at 6am Sunday morning.  Hair will be done differently than regionals, so a hair party will not be necessary (we will say exactly how when we get closer).  The bus will return later that afternoon (set time will be provided as soon as I know more about the competition schedule).  We encourage and welcome all parents, friends and family to come down to Columbia to support us!  We are requiring that all cheerleaders ride the bus to and from the competition.  I will relay more information as it becomes available.   

FAMILY COOKOUT: The Robinson family will be hosting a cookout for the team and coaches on Saturday, August 23rd, at 6 pm. They will provide the food, however if anyone wants to bring a side or dessert, you are more than welcome to, but it's not required.  Contact Kelly Robinson at robinsonka1997@gmail.com if you have any questions!

SPIRIT WEAR: Make sure you are all set for spirit wear clothing for the start of football season! Feel free to send this link to family and friends as well https://www.varsitycolors.com/PHtrojancheer/home

Events this week
Monday (8/18): Practice, 5:30-7pm
Tuesday (8/19): Practice, 5:30-7pm
Thursday (8/21): Practice, 5:30-7pm
Friday (8/22): Football v. Blue Springs South-ALL, 5pm
     *Back to School Assembly, 1:30-2:45pm (parents welcome to attend!)
Saturday (8/23): Cookout at the Robinson’s! 


Events next week
Monday (8/25): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL
·         Volleyball v. Lee’s Summit, 6:30pm-RED
Tuesday (8/26): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL
Wednesday (8/27): Volleyball v. Platte County, 6:30pm-WHITE
Thursday (8/28): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL
Friday (8/29): Football @ Smithville, 5pm-ALL


Monday, August 11, 2014

Cheer Update 8/11

It’s hard to believe that the first day of school is just days away!  I hope you all had an enjoyable summer!  There’s a lot of important information below, so please take the time to review it all and let me know if you have any questions!

Please review the attached schedule that pertains to your daughter (all freshmen + Hayley, Cassie, and Ashley W. are on white squad, everyone else is on red squad).  Please note that 7 practice times had to moved back an hour before state due to lower gym availability.  If the time is an issue with getting your daughter to the school or bringing home, please let me know and we can figure something out!  You will be notified of any further changes in times at least 2 weeks prior.   
We are hoping that by splitting up the games, the girls will have more time to concentrate on their school work.  Keep in mind, there will be no switching games if you cannot make it to one of yours. 
Even if you are not cheering at a game falling on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, you will still be expected to attend practice beforehand. 


FUNDRAISER: We will be participating in the Ford fundraiser at Thoroughbred Ford along with the dance team on Saturday, August 16th from 9am-5pm @ PHHS.  We will be having the girls sign up for hour-long time slots.  Along with the cheerleaders being there, we are also asking for a parent volunteer at each time slot.  Please click on the following link to access the sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19TGmgqcaHcd5IkccfLg2rxvECiJKmZf6xZNXcKwlGzo/edit?usp=sharing  (PLEASE be kind and do not delete names J)
Coach Baker, Coach Shaw (dance), or I will be there at all times. 

We are asking each cheerleader to call and confirm at least 5 people that will be attending the event.  Ford will donate $20 for EACH vehicle taken on a test drive from 9am-5pm on Saturday.  The girls will be set up with clipboards having people fill out the forms Ford requires for a test drive (make sure that they specify they are there for CHEER).  Money raised from the first 10 people you bring in will go to the squad, anyone beyond those 10 that you PERSONALLY bring in will go to your individual account!  I will be handing out fliers tonight at practice. 

Cheerleaders: You will wear your black t-shirt from camp with your red soffee or running shorts and white bow.   

FOOTBALL DINNER SIGN-UPS: We still need volunteers for meals before the following games.  Send me an email if you are available to fill one of these time slots.
Home:  Aug 22nd we need 2 or 3 parents
Away:  Aug 29th we need 2 parents
                                Sept 12th we need 2 parents
                                Sept 26th we need 1 parent

STATE: We will be competing in the Missouri state cheerleading competition in Columbia, MO on Sunday, October 5, 2014.  Since that falls on the same weekend as homecoming, we will not be staying overnight.  Coach Baker and I were told at regionals that our division will start around noon on Sunday.  We will be taking buses down for the day, and plan on meeting at the school at 6am Sunday morning.  Hair will be done differently than regionals, so a hair party will not be necessary (we will say exactly how when we get closer).  The bus will return later that afternoon (set time will be provided as soon as I know more about the competition schedule).  We encourage and welcome all parents, friends and family to come down to Columbia to support us!  We are requiring that all cheerleaders ride the bus to and from the competition.  I will relay more information as it becomes available.   

FAMILY COOKOUT: The Robinson family will be hosting a cook out for the team and coaches on Saturday, August 23rd, at 6 pm. They will provide the food, however if anyone wants to bring a side or dessert, you are more than welcome to, but it's not required.  Contact Kelly Robinson at robinsonka1997@gmail.com if you have any questions!

SPIRIT WEAR: Make sure you are all set for spirit wear clothing for the start of football season! Feel free to send this link to family and friends as well https://www.varsitycolors.com/PHtrojancheer/home

Events this week
Monday (8/11): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Tuesday (8/12): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Wednesday (8/13): 1st DAY OF SCHOOL!
Thursday (8/14): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Saturday (8/16): Ford Fundraiser, 9-5 @ PHHS

Events next week
Monday (8/18): Practice, 5:30-7pm
Tuesday (8/19): Practice, 5:30-7pm
Thursday (8/21): Practice, 5:30-7pm
Friday (8/22): Football v. Blue Springs South-ALL, 5pm
     *Back to School Assembly, 1:30-2:45pm (parents welcome to attend!)
Saturday (8/23): Cookout at the Robinson’s! 
*See email for address

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Updated Schedule

We will resume our practices for the fall this week.  The schedule is up-to-date on the Google calendar along with which squad (RED/WHITE/ALL) will cheer at each game.  Please make note that practice today, August 5th will be held at 3:30pm instead of 4:30pm due to make-up registration.  There is a word document that was sent through email, if you have not received this please email Coach Simon or Coach Baker. Red and White squads (all freshmen + Hayley, Cassie, and Ashley W. are on white, everyone else is on red).  We had to move the practice times back an hour for 7 of the practices before state due to lower gym availability.  If the time is an issue with getting your daughter to the school or bringing home, please let me know and we can figure something out!  You will be notified of any changes in times at least 2 weeks prior.    

Your absences start over now, so everyone starts with 4 for the fall season!  Please use them wisely.
We are hoping that by splitting up the games, the girls will have more time to concentrate on their school work.  Keep in mind, there will be no switching games if you cannot make it to one of yours. 
Even if you are not cheering at a game falling on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, you will still be expected to attend practice beforehand. 

FUNDRAISER: We will be participating in the Ford fundraiser at Thoroughbred Ford along with the dance team on Saturday, August 16th.  Correction from my last email, it will NOT cost friends and family to test drive cars, rather we will raise $25 for each car driven!  Spread the word so we can get as many people to come out and support us as possible!

SPIRIT WEAR: Make sure you are all set for spirit wear clothing for the start of football season! Feel free to send this link to family and friends as well https://www.varsitycolors.com/PHtrojancheer/home

Events this week
Monday (8/4): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Tuesday (8/5): Practice, 3:30-5pm
Thursday (8/7): Practice, 4:30-6pm

Events next week
Monday (8/11): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Tuesday (8/12): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Wednesday (8/13): 1st DAY OF SCHOOL!
Thursday (8/14): Practice, 4:30-6pm

Saturday (8/16): Ford Fundraiser

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Cheer Update 7/31

We will start back up with our practices for the school year next week.  The schedule is up-to-date on the Google calendar.  Please make note that practice next Tuesday, August 5th will be held at 3:30pm instead of 4:30pm due to make-up registration.

FUNDRAISER: We will be participating in the Ford fundraiser at Thoroughbred Ford along with the dance team on Saturday, August 16th.  Friends and family will have the opportunity to test drive a car for $25.  Spread the word so we can get as many people to come out and support us as possible!

SPIRIT WEAR: Make sure you are all set for spirit wear clothing for the start of football season! Feel free to send this link to family and friends as well https://www.varsitycolors.com/PHtrojancheer/home

Events next week
Monday (8/4): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Tuesday (8/5): Practice, 3:30-5pm
Thursday (8/7): Practice, 4:30-6pm

Events week of August 11
Monday (8/11): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Tuesday (8/12): Practice, 4:30-6pm
Wednesday (8/13): 1st DAY OF SCHOOL!
Thursday (8/14): Practice, 4:30-6pm