Dead Week

Cheer Parent Club:

We will have a cheer parent club with several committees.  These committees will help out throughout the year.  I need both Varsity and JV parents on each committee.  During the meetings you will meet as a committee and brainstorm ideas of what you want to accomplish.  The coaches must approve any ideas.  Our Next meeting will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015.  The committees will be as follows:

1.       Traditions Committee-  Tonya Slone (Head)

a.       Locker Decoration

b.      Back To School

c.       Homecoming

d.      Friday Night Dinners

e.      Other Traditions

2.       Fundraising- Coaches need any fundraising ideas planned a month ahead of time.  These ideas must be approved by the school before we begin.

a.       Team

                                                               i.      Kiddie Clinic

1.       Fall

2.       Winter

                                                             ii.      Chiefs Concerts/Games : Must be 16 or older to participate.

b.      Individual

                                                               i.      T-shirts

                                                             ii.      Car Decals

3.       Special Events/Community Service

a.       Rivalry Run – August 15

b.      Harvesters

c.       Adopt a family at Christmas

d.      Elementary Schools

4.       Team Bonding Events-These need to be parent sponsored

a.       Sky Zone

b.      Breakout KC

Regionals:

Regionals are scheduled for Friday July 24, 2015.  Our session begins at 6pm doors open at 5pm.  Registration is at 5:15pm (for cheerleaders and alternates only.)  We will leave Park Hill High School at 4pm  on Friday. Varsity and Alternates please arrive at the high school at 345pm. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17LnrHyCOX1dRbvegCxvAKZcSttHc7UH2crHIpowlLcw/edit?usp=sharing

If you click the link it shows you the performance order. 

·         Fingernail lengths, body piercing, and braces will be checked in the holding area before each squad competes.  Should there be any violations, penalties will be accessed at that point.  Also, there will be a penalty accessed for glitter used on the body and a penalty for hair not pulled up away from the face and off the shoulders. ( We will go over this closer to competition time)

Payments:   The following should be paid in full:

1.       Varsity Clothing- Varies

2.       Backpack- $45

3.       Camp- $300

4.         Bows- $20

5.       Stunt Clinic - $25

Please send it in an envelope with your cheerleader’s name on it and what the payment is for.   If you have not made a payment please do so immediately. I have sent an email to everyone who is not up to date on payments.  If you feel you should have received an email please let me know. 

The next payments due are:

·         7/14 - Regional/State shirt - Varsity and Alternates (who choose to buy one) - $40

·         7/14- Mid-drift – JV - $40

·         7/28- Activity Fee – ALL - $45

Events this week:

Off Week June 29- July 5

·         Stretch

·         Condition

·         Ice

·         Rest

Next Week Events :

Monday 7/6- Varsity Practice 6:30-8

Tuesday 7/7- Varsity Practice 6:30-8

Wednesday 7/8- Varsity Practice 6:30-8

Thursday 7/9- Varsity Practice 6:30-8 (Varsity please wear Black Skort and PHHS tank with red bow) I need to take a picture for Regionals!

Week after camp....

CAMP

The girls did amazing at camp! For those of you who came to support our teams, Thank you! For those who did not come I am sure you heard all about it!! JV took 3^rd in Camp Champs out of 10 squads! Varsity took 4^th out of 6 squads! We are very proud of them and can’t wait to see what else they accomplish this year! I will get the videos of both performances and share them with you. 

Cheer Parent Club:

We will have a cheer parent club with several committees.  These committees will help out throughout the year.  I need both Varsity and JV parents on each committee.  During the meetings you will meet as a committee and brainstorm ideas of what you want to accomplish.  The coaches must approve any ideas.  Our Next meeting will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015.  The committees will be as follows:

1.       Traditions Committee-

a.       Locker Decoration

b.      Back To School

c.       Homecoming

d.      Other Traditions

2.       Fundraising- Coaches need any fundraising ideas planned a month ahead of time.  These ideas must be approved by the school before we begin.

a.       Team

                                                               i.      Kiddie Clinic

1.       Fall

2.       Winter

                                                             ii.      Chiefs Concerts/Games : Must be 16 or older to participate.

b.      Individual

                                                               i.      T-shirts

                                                             ii.      Car Decals

3.       Special Events/Community Service

a.       Rivalry Run – August 15

b.      Harvesters

c.       Adopt a family at Christmas

d.      Elementary Schools

4.       Team Bonding Events-These need to be parent sponsored

a.       Sky Zone

b.      Breakout KC

Regionals:

Regionals are scheduled for Friday July 24 & Saturday July 25 at Lee Summit North High school.   Varsity, as well as alternates with have transportation to and from Lee Summit North.  If other JV girls would like to attend please let me know!

Payments:   The following should be paid in full:

1.       Varsity Clothing- Varies

2.       Backpack- $45

3.       Camp- $300

4.         Bows- $20

5.       Stunt Clinic - $25

Please send it in an envelope with your cheerleader’s name on it and what the payment is for.   If you have not made a payment please do so immediately. I will send out what you owe if not paid in full by next week. 

The next payments due are:

·         7/14 - Regional/State shirt - Varsity and Alternates (who choose to buy one) - $40

·         7/14- Mid-drift – JV - $40

·         7/28- Activity Fee – ALL - $45

Events this week:

Mon 6/22: Day off J Rest and Ice J

Tues 6/23: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Wed 6/24: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Thurs 6/25: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Next Week Events :

Off Week June 29- July 5

·         Stretch

·         Condition

·         Ice

·         Rest

Parent Meeting

Parent Meeting – 6/16/15

Thursday: Please remember to bring your items tomorrow! J

●        Camp bags with snacks/ useful items  Varsity needs 21  JV needs 18 add two more if you want to include coaches

●        suggested items

○        lip balm

○        makeup remover wipes

○        candy (minus chocolate it will melt)

○        juice

○        granola bars

○        snack size chips

CAMP

When: June 19-June 21

·         Friday 6/19- We will be leaving the high school at 8am PLEASE BE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BY 7:30AM ON FRIDAY!! 

·         Sunday 6/20- The bus will be leaving from Northwest at 1pm.  Approx. Arrival at PHHS 3:30-4pm The girls will call you when we are about 15-20 minutes from arrival

   

What to pack: Each girl will bring their cheer backpack and 1 duffle bag only!!  Below, you will find a list of items each girls should bring with her to camp this weekend:

·         Sheets (Twin)

·         Blanket

·         Camp Clothes (everything we gave you beside the pants and long plain black leggings, Varsity will bring their black crop leggings)

·         Extra set of clothes and pajamas

·         Phone Charger

·         Alarm Clock if needed – sometimes phones don’t work

·         Cheer Shoes

·         Shower shoes

·         towel

·         Underwear and socks

·         Pillow

·         Toothbrush/toothpaste

·         Deodorant- Keep this in cheer bag you may need it during the day! J

·         Shampoo/conditioner

·         Body wash

·         Any other toiletries (feminine products)

·         Braces/wraps if needed

·         Ibuprofen (UCA/coaches cannot give out any pain medication!)

·         Refillable water bottle

·         Any other medications needed

·         Extra Snacks (NO PEANUTS)

·         Extra Drinks

Clothing- hair must be off shoulders

○        Friday on Bus be here 7:30 am

■        Pink PHHS shirt w/ black running shorts

○        Camp Friday

■        Grey (JV)/RED (Varsity) shirt w/ black running shorts

■        w/ bow (JV WHITE) VARSITY (RED)

○        Camp Saturday

■        Varsity - Black Tank with Red motion Flex shorts w/  WHITE  bow

■        JV- White Tank with Red motion Flex shorts w/ RED bow

○        Camp Sunday

■        Varsity- Skort w/ BIG PHHS tank W/ RED bow

■        JV- Skort w/ Big PHHS Tank w/ WHITE bow

●        Camp schedule- Attached

●        Sunday-If you would like to watch your daughter perform be at NWMO by 8:30-9am seating fills up quickly

●        Everyone must ride the bus to and from for every event

●        Friday  Bring Breakfast & a sack lunch Only dinner is provided

●        Sunday – Breakfast is provided  bring money for lunch at McDonald’s or another fast food restaurant  on the ride home

●         Download the Varsity App- find Park Hill Cheer

●        NO PHONES- during the day.  Phones must be in bags at all times except on long breaks.  In case of emergencies parents can contact Coach Simon or Coach Baker- 816-778-9923

●        DON’T NEED TO BRING POMS

Traditions (Some not all)

●        Locker Decoration- first day of school PARENT MEETING TO MAKE THESE. TBA

●        Big/Little Sister – Mentor for Cheerleading

●        Regional Bags ( Varsity and Alternates)

Competition Alternates:

·         We have named 6 JV members as Alternates for Competition.  We would like them to come to most practices for Comp and they must attend Regionals on July 24 or 25^th .  WE informed these girls at practice 2 weeks ago.  If you have any further questions please contact Coach Baker. 

Cheerleading Parent Club (CPC)- Meetings

●        Committees WOULD BE HELPFUL IF RETURNING PARENTS CAN HEAD THESE (If I have forgot a committee or any parent can think of another committee we should have please let me know.)

●        Traditions

●        Fundraising

●        Special Events/ Community Service

○        We will participate in the RIVALRY RUN on AUGUST 15 Times TBA

○        We will perform a cheer and cheer on the runners during the race.

○        More information will follow

●        Team Bonding

Directory of Parents/Cheerleaders

·         Attached is the parent/cheerleader info! This should help with car pooling

Tumbling Lesson- I didn’t mention this at the meeting last night, but I wanted to toss up the idea! Let me know if you would be interested and I will get times and prices.

●        Privates at school

●        Lessons at gym

●        1-2 nights a week

Emails

●        If you haven’t been getting the weekly emails please check with me

Coach Simon

·        Coach Simon has accepted a position in Columbia to teach 7^th grade math to be closer to her family.  She will miss Park Hill tremendously.  It was a very bitter sweet decision.  I will miss her also.  She will stay with us through Regionals.  If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. 

Final Thoughts

●        Thank you for the continual Support we appreciate all that you do for the Park Hill Cheer Program.

●        Remember if you ever have an issue or are confused on something please do not hesitate to reach out to us. 

●        Already have been working with Erneste to make the transition with Coach Simon as smooth as possible.

Girls requested a SPIRIT BUS FOR STATE- will talk to Mr. Erneste when we get closer to the time.

It's Camp Week

THIS EMAIL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CAMP, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THROUGH IT!

Parent Meeting:  We will have a parent meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16 at 6pm in the cafeteria.  Location may change. However please plan to attend.  This meeting we will go over some traditions we have for both Varsity and JV, including camp.  This will also be a great opportunity to introduce yourselves and who you belong to.

Thursday: We will be making posters for the doors on their rooms.  I will provide posters and markers, however feel free to bring pictures or any other art supplies to practice Thursday that you would like to decorate your poster with.  Also, please bring snacks to practice on Thursday to send to camp.  Varsity girls will need to bring 21 snacks, JV girls will need to bring 18 snacks (NO PEANUTS!).  The coaches will be filling bags at practice on Thursday with these snacks and they will be given to the girls on the bus ride to Maryville.

CAMP

When: June 19-June 21

We will be leaving the high school at 8am on Friday June 19 and return to the high school mid-afternoon on June 21. 

PLEASE BE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BY 7:30AM ON FRIDAY!!  The bus will be leaving from Northwest at 1pm. 

On Sunday, there will be a performance for parents to attend if they would like (we will get times to you when we know of them!)

   

What to pack: Each girl will bring their cheer backpack and 1 duffle bag only!!  Below, you will find a list of items each girls should bring with her to camp this weekend:

·         Sheets (Twin)

·         Blanket

·         Camp Clothes (everything we gave you beside the pants and long plain black leggings, Varsity will bring their black crop leggings)

·         Cheer Shoes

·         Shower shoes

·         Underwear and socks

·         Pillow

·         Toothbrush/toothpaste

·         Deodorant

·         Shampoo/conditioner

·         Body wash

·         Any other toiletries (feminine products)

·         Braces/wraps if needed

·         Ibuprofen (UCA/coaches cannot give out any pain medication!)

·         Refillable water bottle

·         Any other medications needed

Clothing: We are missing a few clothing sizes people have ordered and we have extra of other size.  Please check to ensure you received all correct sizes and items.  If you are missing any or have incorrect sizes please bring it to the attention of the coaches immediately. 

Payments:   Your next payments are due next week!  Please send it in an envelope with your cheerleader’s name on it and what the payment is for.  Everything should be paid in full up to activity fee.  If you have not made a payment please do so immediately.  If you need the cost sheet please email Coach Baker!

Events this week:

Mon 6/15: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Tues 6/16: Practice (ALL), 6:30am

Wed 6/17: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Thurs 6/18: Practice (ALL), 6:30am

Fri 6/19: Leave for camp, 7:30am

Sat 6/20: Camp

Sun 6/21: Come back from camp, around 3pm

Next Week Events :

Mon 6/22: Day off J Rest and Ice J

Tues 6/23: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Wed 6/24: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Thurs 6/25: Practice (Varsity), 6:30am

Road to Regionals Start

Fundraising: Our next Fundraiser will be at Yogurtini. 10 % of the sales will go to us! J Please join us at Yogurtini on June 2. 

YARD SALE

·         Friday, June 5 & Saturday June 6, 8:30-3pm

o   Workers need to be there at 7:30am to help set up

·         Bring all items to Dawn’s on Thursday June 4 (4-8pm)

o   Girls will also need to help during this time to set up

·         Parents/Cheerleaders needed

o   We will have a sign-up sheet for parents and cheerleaders

o   The shifts will be 4 hours long

o   Dawn will have food and drinks inside for workers J

·         Pricing

o   All items should come priced

o   Categories with prices will be sent out in an email (jeans $2, plates $1, etc)

o   If not sure on how to price an item, send it without a price and it will be priced when it arrives

·         Address (This sale will be a part of the Weatherby Lake yard sale…tons of people expected to come!)

o   8211 NW Roberts Rd

o   Park on right-hand side of Westside (no parking on opposite side of road!)

o   Cops are very strict about speed limit in Weatherby Lake, so slow down!

·         Contact Info

o   Dawn Williams (Ashley Williams’ Mother, senior)

o   ddevine@kc.rr.com

·         Bake Sale

o   If you would like to contribute baked goods for a bake sale, please bring those over June 4 as well

·         Our expectation is that all parents and cheerleaders participate in AT LEAST 1 of the 3 ways (working, contributing items, or contributing baked goods) in order to make this a successful fundraiser!  Our hope is that these proceeds will go towards new uniforms for the squad!

Choreography: I am so proud of Varsity! They worked their tails off! The routine already looks great and we are 51 days out from regionals! I am so very proud! Attached please find the words to the cheer how Nita wants us to say them! Parents and JV girls please learn the words so we can yell with the Varsity girls! J Thank you to the JV members who attended! I know it was a lot of sitting around, but I hope you at least experienced the blood, sweat, tears, and joy that goes into competing!!! J

Clothing: We are missing a few clothing sizes people have ordered and we have extra of other size.  Please check to ensure you received all correct sizes and items.  If you are missing any or have incorrect sizes please bring it to the attention of the coaches immediately.  If you were unable to pick items up this week at choreography your items will be available at practice on Tuesday. 

Camp : Camp is June 19-June 21.  Times to leave will be announce! We will be leaving the high school early morning on Friday June 19 and return to the high school mid-afternoon on June 21. 

Payments:   Your next payments are due next week!  Please send it in an envelope with your cheerleader’s name on it and what the payment is for. 

Parent Meeting:  We will have a parent meeting June 16 at 6pm in the cafeteria.  Location may change. However please plan to attend.  This meeting we will go over some traditions we have for both Varsity and JV, including camp.  This will also be a great opportunity to introduce yourselves and who you belong too. 

Coach Baker is in Pennsylvania for her brother’s high school graduation from June 5^th – June 15^th.   Please direct all questions to Coach Simon.  I will have access to email, but please be patient with the responses. 

Events this week:

·         Monday 6/1 Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

·         (Payments: Bows $20, Backpack (if needed) - $45, and ½ or another 1/3 for clothing) This was due last week

·         Tuesday 6/2 Varsity & JV Practice 6:30-8am

·         GO TO YOGURTINI and mention PARK HILL CHEER ! We get 10% of order

·         Wednesday 6/3 Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

·         Thursday 6/4 Varsity/JV Practice 6:30-8am

·         Drop off Yard Sale items from 4-8

·         Friday 6/5 Varsity/JV Yard Sale  8:30am-3pm

·         Saturday 6/6 Varsity/JV Yard Sale 8:30am-3pm

Next Week Events :

·         Monday 6/8 Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

·         Tuesday 6/9 Varsity & JV Practice 6:30-8am

·          (Payments: Clothing Items Paid in Full and $200 Camp Remainder)

·         Wednesday 6/10 Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

·         Thursday 6/11 Varsity/JV Practice 6:30-8am

Happy First Week of Summer

::ATTENTION PARENTS::  Please click and sign the Cheer Specialist Participant Wavier form in the choreography section::::

Fundraising: Our next Fundraiser will be at Yogurtini. Some proceeds will come to us!! J Please join us at Yougurtini on June 2. Then after that we will have a  Yard Sale. Start collecting your junk so it can be someone else’s treasures.

YARD SALE

·         Friday, June 5 & Saturday June 6, 8:30-3pm

o   Workers need to be there at 7:30am to help set up

·         Bring all items to Dawn’s on Thursday June 4 (4-8pm)

o   Girls will also need to help during this time to set up

·         Parents/Cheerleaders needed

o   We will have a sign-up sheet for parents and cheerleaders

o   The shifts will be 4 hours long

o   Dawn will have food and drinks inside for workers J

·         Pricing

o   All items should come priced

o   Categories with prices will be sent out in an email (jeans $2, plates $1, etc)

o   If not sure on how to price an item, send it without a price and it will be priced when it arrives

·         Address (This sale will be a part of the Weatherby Lake yard sale…tons of people expected to come!)

o   8211 NW Roberts Rd

o   Park on right-hand side of Westside (no parking on opposite side of road!)

o   Cops are very strict about speed limit in Weatherby Lake, so slow down!

·         Contact Info

o   Dawn Williams (Ashley Williams’ Mother, senior)

o   ddevine@kc.rr.com

·         Bake Sale

o   If you would like to contribute baked goods for a bake sale, please bring those over June 4 as well

·         Our expectation is that all parents and cheerleaders participate in AT LEAST 1 of the 3 ways (working, contributing items, or contributing baked goods) in order to make this a successful fundraiser!  Our hope is that these proceeds will go towards new uniforms for the squad!

Clothing: We are receiving clothing slowly.  We will hand things out this week and next week! J  

Choreography: Check the bottom for dates.  See previous email for explanation. Please bring lunch, snacks, water, and anything else you may need during these long days.  Remember as Coaches we cannot give any type of medicine, this includes Advil or other pain killers.  Prior to choreography camp all Minor Athletes must have a Parents/Legal Guardians complete The Cheer Specialists Waiver Release Agreement.

Failure to have a completed Waiver Release Agreement on file will result in the athlete to not be eligible to participate in choreography camp.

You may forward this email to all Parents/Legal Guardians to complete via email or text message.  We have found that sending the link below is the most sufficient way to insure that the form is completed on time.

Click here for link ß SIGN THIS PLEASE

JV PRACTICES- JV will practice every Tuesday –Thursday during the summer through camp from 630am-8am.  Once again JV is more than welcome to come to Varsity’s summer practices. 

Camp : More information will be coming out about camp shortly. 

Payments:   Your next payments are due next week! If you are a JV member who is not planning on coming to Varsity practices next week please arrange to give your payments to one of the Coaches during practice times.  Please send it in an envelope with your cheerleader’s name on it and what the payment is for. 

Parent Meet and Greet:  We will have a parent meet and greet shortly.  We realize you may not know any other team parent and want you to get to know each other to help out with carpooling etc. However, please encourage your cheerleader to reach out to members on the squads about rides etc. if this is an issue. 

Coach Baker is in Pennsylvania for her brother’s high school graduation from June 5^th – June 15^th.   Please direct all questions to Coach Simon.  I will have access to email, but please be patient with the responses. 

Events this week:

·          Wednesday 5/27- Varsity Practice 12pm-2pm (Payments: Bows $20, Backpack (if needed) - $45, and ½ or another 1/3 for clothing)

·         Thursday 5/28 – Varsity Skills Practice with The Cheer Specialist 3-5pm

·         Friday 5/29 - Varsity Choreography Camp 9-5pm

·         Saturday 5/30 -  Varsity Choreography Camp 9-5pm

Next Week Events :

·         Monday 6/1 Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

·         Tuesday 6/2 Varsity & JV Practice 6:30-8am

·         Wednesday 6/3 Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

·         Thursday 6/4 Varsity/JV Practice 6:30-8am