Cheer Update 10/29/2014

Our dinner for this Friday’s football game is going to be at Stone Canyon in Zona Rosa.  The only cost to each girl is $6.00.  The girls can either bring this money with them, or bring it to practice Thursday (10/30).  All cheerleaders should meet at Stone Canyon at 5pm so we can eat and get back to school.  There should be enough older girls to drive people back to school, but if you are uncomfortable with this you are more than welcome to come pick your daughter back up and take her to school around 6pm.

The practice schedule for November is up to date on the blog.  Any and all changes to the schedule will be provided at least 2 weeks in advance so that you are able to resolve any conflicts.  We are trying to schedule practices in the gym closer to the assembly, so watch out for those additions to the calendar.  We will be waiting to see how the football team does to see what gym space basketball can give us. 

We have been approached by Walmart’s PR company to do an appearance for their “Meet Your Mascot Day”.  It is a promotion set up by local Walmart’s to have the local high school cheerleaders come up for a few hours to take pictures, sign autographs, etc. for younger children in the community.  We will be doing this on Saturday, November 15 from 11am-2pm.  We will discuss closer to the date whether we will have the whole squad there at once, or if we can take shifts.  For now, please set aside this time in your schedules.

STATE RINGS: The Josten’s rep is in the process of sending out an invoice to everyone letting you know what you still owe.  If you have not paid the $50 deposit, you can bring that to school this Friday, October 31, when the Josten’s rep is here delivering the sophomore class rings. 

PICTURES: You may have noticed Jina Chung, Kayley’s cousin, taking pictures down on the track of the girls at games.  This is a hobby of hers and she has done an amazing job so far!  Once edited, she uploads all of the pictures to a private shutterfly account for you all to view and print or order pictures if you would like.  The link is below along with the password.  Thanks, Jina!

https://parkhillvarsitycheer.shutterfly.com/

password: phhscheer

SICK?: If your daughter is sick and has to stay home from school/practice/game, in order to excuse the absence, we will need to have a doctor’s note.  Unfortunately without a doctor’s note, the absence will count towards one of the 4 absences for the fall season.

Also, if your daughter has not attended 2 or more full blocks of school for any reason, they are not able to come to practice or any games that afternoon/evening (per Mr. Erneste). 

SPIRIT WEAR: Get your PHVC spirit wear for the upcoming games!  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

Mon (10/27): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Thurs (10/30): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Fri (10/31): Football Districts v. Liberty, 7pm-ALL (ALL wear to school/game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

·         Dinner @ Stone Canyon in Zona Rosa, 5pm (bring $6.00 with you or to Coach Simon at practice Thursday)

Events next week

Mon (11/3): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Thurs (11/6): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Fri (11/7): Football Districts TENTATIVE, 5pm-ALL (ALL wear to school/game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

UPDATE

Practice has been cancelled this Thursday, October 23.  I am trying to get the ring sizing moved up to 3pm so that the girls can come and get that done right after school gets out. 

The schedule for November has also been updated on the Google calendar.  

STATE RINGS: We will have the finalized ring and price out to everyone shortly.  Please remember to bring a $50 deposit on Thursday when you get sized. 

PICTURES: You may have noticed Jina Chung, Kayley’s cousin, taking pictures down on the track of the girls at games.  This is a hobby of hers and she has done an amazing job so far!  Once edited, she uploads all of the pictures to a private shutterfly account for you all to view and print or order pictures if you would like.  The link is below along with the password.  Thanks, Jina!

https://parkhillvarsitycheer.shutterfly.com/

password: phhscheer

SICK?: If your daughter is sick and has to stay home from school/practice/game, in order to excuse the absence, we will need to have a doctor’s note.  Unfortunately without a doctor’s note, the absence will count towards one of the 4 absences for the fall season.

Also, if your daughter has not attended 2 or more full blocks of school for any reason, they are not able to come to practice or any games that afternoon/evening (per Mr. Erneste). 

FOOTBALL DINNER SIGN-UPS: Thanks so much Kelly Robinson, Bernadette Rabang, Angel Reno, and Jennifer Blumenthal for dinner last week!

We are looking in to possibly eating out at Stone Canyon for the district game on Halloween.  We will keep you updated with details as they come.

SPIRIT WEAR: Get your PHVC spirit wear for the upcoming games!  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

Mon (10/20): Soccer v. Rockhurst, 6:30pm-WHITE (ALL wear to school: Regionals shirt, WHITE wear to game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

Tues (10/21): Practice, 4:30-6pm-ALL

Thurs (10/23): Ring Sizing, 4pm—possibly 3pm (bring $50 deposit)

 PRACTICE CANCELLED!

Events next week

Mon (10/27): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Thurs (10/30): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Fri (10/31): Football Districts, 5pm-ALL (ALL wear to school/game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

Weekly Update 10/13/2014

STATE RINGS: I had some interest from parents and girls about getting state rings, so we will have a ring to purchase if you decide you want one to commemorate winning state.  I, along with the seniors, met with a Jostens rep yesterday to design the state rings.  We have 2 designs in the works and will receive the artwork, along with the cost of each hopefully by the end of the week.  Right now, we are thinking they could be anywhere from $150-$225 per ring.  The rep from Jostens is coming to the school next Thursday (10/23) at 4pm to size the girls.  At that time, he will need a $50 deposit (you can also mail this to him by the end of October).  This will act as a down payment and will go towards the total cost of the ring.

I know money can be an issue, and these are not cheap at all, but Jostens does offer payment plans.  He used Staley as an example from last year to help me understand.  They got their rings in January.  He kept any rings not paid for in full at his office until around June which were available for pick up as soon as the ring was paid in full.  A couple girls did not end up picking up their rings, so he just sends them back to the factory to be melted down, and they were only out $50. 

I will send out a picture of what the ring will look like as soon as I get it so that you know what you are paying for.  Each ring will be personalized with the girl’s name, along with “State Champions”, “2014”, and a cheer logo on the side.  You also have the option to get something engraved on the inside of the ring. 

I think it is a great way to commemorate the girls’ win, but please understand this is completely optional. J (this also makes for a great present around the holidays)

Please email me with any other questions!

PICTURES: You may have noticed Jina Chung, Kayley’s cousin, taking pictures down on the track of the girls at games.  This is a hobby of hers and she has done an amazing job so far!  Once edited, she uploads all of the pictures to a private shutterfly account for you all to view and print or order pictures if you would like.  The link is below along with the password.  Thanks, Jina!

https://parkhillvarsitycheer.shutterfly.com/

password: phhscheer

 SICK?: If your daughter is sick and has to stay home from school/practice/game, in order to excuse the absence, we will need to have a doctor’s note.  Unfortunately without a doctor’s note, the absence will count towards one of the 4 absences for the fall season.

Also, if your daughter has not attended 2 or more full blocks of school for any reason, they are not able to come to practice or any games that afternoon/evening (per Mr. Erneste). 

FOOTBALL DINNER SIGN-UPS: Kelly Robinson, Bernadette Rabang, and Angel Reno (Jennifer Blumenthal also volunteered to help out!) will be in charge of our last regular season home game dinner.  Thanks Gypsy for dinner at St. Joe!

This is most likely not our last home game, so if you would like to volunteer for future home/away games let me know ASAP and I will get you those tentative dates!

SPIRIT WEAR: Get your PHVC spirit wear for the upcoming games!  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

Mon (10/13): NO SCHOOL

·         Soccer v. Truman, 6:30pm-WHITE (WHITE wear to game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

Tues (10/14): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Wed (10/15): Soccer v. Liberty, 6:30pm-RED (ALL wear to school: Dress nice, RED wear to game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

Thurs (10/16): Volleyball v. Liberty, 6:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school: State shirt, ALL wear to game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

Fri (10/17): Football v. Truman (Senior Night), 5:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school & game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

Events next week

Mon (10/20): Soccer v. Rockhurst, 6:30pm-WHITE (ALL wear to school: Regionals shirt, WHITE wear to game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

Tues (10/21): Practice, 4:30-6pm-ALL

Thurs (10/23): Ring Sizing, 4pm (bring $50 deposit)

·         Practice, 4:30-6pm-ALL

WE ARE STATE CHAMPS

HOLY COW!  This past weekend was a mix of many emotions!  Coach Baker and I are SO proud of the girls for all of the hard work they have put in over the past few months.  This was an incredible accomplishment and they deserve every bit of it!  Mr. Erneste acknowledged the state win with a parade yesterday at the end of school with the help of drum line.  The girls had the chance to have the entire school congratulate them and cheer them on as they made their way through the halls.  I have been told that it has been around 14 years since Park Hill has won state in cheer! 

As for the “goodies” the girls will receive as a result of their win…

MCCA gave us a medal for each girl (to either be put on a letter jacket, or pinned on a bag).  I will be handing these, along with the regional medals, out tonight before the game.  PHHS will give them a black letter to go on their jacket acknowledging their state championship. 

Many girls were asking about rings.  I spoke with Mr. Erneste and he explained that the rings were something the parents buy on their own if they would like.  Unfortunately, with the cost being over $200, it is not something the school pays for.  If you would like more information about getting a ring to commemorate the win, please let me know. 

I will attend the next parent meeting to talk more in depth about what we can do for the girls.  I will send an email out for when the next meeting will be as soon as I get that information.  Any and all ideas are welcome for discussion!

PICTURES: You may have noticed Jina Chung, Kayley’s cousin, taking pictures down on the track of the girls at games.  This is a hobby of hers and she has done an amazing job so far!  Once edited, she uploads all of the pictures to a private shutterfly account for you all to view and print or order pictures if you would like.  The link is below along with the password.  Thanks, Jina!

https://parkhillvarsitycheer.shutterfly.com/

password: phhscheer

You can also order the squad photos from state until October 13, 2014.  The web address and school code are listed below.  Once you access the site, you will scroll to the bottom and click on “continue to online ordering”.  You will then be prompted for the school code.  The vendor listed on your credit/debit card statement will be “Photo Checkout Inc.”.

www.schphoto.net

School Code: 248878

 SICK?: As we have all seen, girls are getting sick left and right lately.  There is something going around school, and from what I have heard, it is unfortunately not going away anytime soon.  If your daughter is sick and has to stay home from school/practice/game, in order to excuse the absence, we will need to have a doctor’s note.  Unfortunately without a doctor’s note, the absence will count towards one of the 4 absences for the fall season.

Also, if your daughter has not attended 2 or more full blocks of school for any reason, they are not able to come to practice or any games that afternoon/evening (per Mr. Erneste). 

FOOTBALL DINNER SIGN-UPS: Sheri Lee and Gypsy Brodecky are in charge of the away game dinners for this week.  Thanks Sheri and Amy for the cookout with dance team last Friday!

SPIRIT WEAR: Get your PHVC spirit wear for the upcoming games!  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

Tuesday (10/7): Volleyball v. PHS, 6:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school/game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

Thursday (10/9): Midterms!

Friday (10/10): Football @ St. Joe Central, 5pm-ALL (ALL wear to school/game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

·         Midterms!

·         End of 1^st Quarter

Events next week

Mon (10/13): NO SCHOOL

·         Soccer v. Truman, 6:30pm-WHITE (WHITE wear to game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

Tues (10/14): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

Wed (10/15): Soccer v. Liberty, 6:30pm-RED (ALL wear to school: Dress nice, RED wear to game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

Thurs (10/16): Volleyball v. Liberty, 6:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school: State shirt, ALL wear to game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

Fri (10/17): Football v. Truman (Senior Night), 5:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school & game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

**You will notice on the calendar that there is a football game on Friday, October 31.  This will most likely be our first district game for football, however all district games will be tentative until further notice.

Have a great week!...I am still in shock! J

Weekly Update 9/29- STATE WEEK

Parents, Guardians and Cheerleaders,

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.

SICK?: As we have all seen, girls are getting sick left and right lately.  There is something going around school, and from what I have heard, it is unfortunately not going away anytime soon.  If your daughter is sick and has to stay home from school/practice/game, in order to excuse the absence, we will need to have a doctor’s note.  Unfortunately without a doctor’s note, the absence will count towards one of the 4 absences for the fall season.

Also, if your daughter has not attended 2 or more full blocks of school for any reason, they are not able to come to practice or any games that afternoon/evening (per Mr. Erneste). 

FOOTBALL DINNER SIGN-UPS: Amy Ross (Lexi) and Sheri Lee (Nadia) are in charge of the pre-game dinner this week.  Thanks Angela and Josephine for the dinners last week! 

STATE: We are less than A WEEK away from STATE!! Below if the schedule for the day…

Schedule for Sunday, October 5

7:15am: Be at school

12pm: Session II begins (includes class 2 small/large, coed large, and superlarge)

12:50pm: PHVC check-in

12:55pm: PHVC practice time

1:44pm: PHVC competes

2:30pm: Awards

The competition will be held at the Hearnes Center on Mizzou’s campus in Columbia, MO.  Admission to get in is $10 per person, per session.  MCCA wants all spectators to be aware that times may vary slightly, so arrive early if possible.

I have a reservation at Chili’s (41 Conley Rd., Columbia, MO 65201) for around 4pm.  Any parents and/or supporters can also eat at Chili’s on their own (will not be at the same table as the squad).  This reservation only includes cheerleaders and coaches.  I would say that the bus will leave around 6pm, which has us arrive in KC a little after 8pm. 

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 (9/29): Practice, 4:30pm-ALL

·         Soccer v. South, 6:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school & game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

Tuesday (9/30): Practice, 5:30pm-ALL (lower gym)

Wednesday (10/1): Conferences

Thursday (10/2): Assembly, 1:38pm—Parents welcome! (ALL wear to school: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

·         Conferences

Friday (10/3): NO SCHOOL

·         Practice, 12pm-ALL (ALL wear to parade/game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

·         Homecoming Parade, 5pm-ALL

·         Football v. Lee’s Summit, 5:30pm-ALL

Sunday (10/5): STATE!!, 7:30am (bus leaves)-ALL

·         Red uniform, white bow, hair up in high/not messy bun

Events next week (time to relax a little J)

Tuesday (10/7): Volleyball v. PHS, 6:30pm-ALL (ALL wear to school/game: New uniform w/ PHHS bow)

Thursday (10/9): Midterms!

Friday (10/10): Football @ St. Joe Central, 5pm-ALL (ALL wear to school/game: Red uniform w/ white bow)

·         Midterms!

·         End of 1^st Quarter

This is a very crazy week/weekend, so make sure that the girls are staying on top of their school work!  Have a great week!