WOW Summer went fast! Update!!

Coaching Change:

On Thursday night at Family and Friends we welcome Morgan Sobbe who will be coaching our JV girls.  She will also help out with Varsity in Competition.  Coach Sobbe has been a cheer coach at Staley in her past and will be teaching 9^th grade math at Park Hill high school this year.  We are excited to have her as a part of the Park Hill Family.  With that being said Coach Simon is moving to Columbia a week from today to move closer to her family.  She will be teaching 7^th grade.  We wish her the best of luck and I know we will miss her.  Thank you for everything you have done for the girls. 

Regionals:

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the girls last night! They appreciate it! They did an amazing job.  I am so very proud of them! It was the best routine I had seen, which is saying a lot because they rocked family and friends.  The girls took 3^rd place behind St. Joe Central and Blue Springs South.  We are excited to start working our skills to defend our title at state in November.

Cheer Parent Club :

1.       Traditions Committee-  Tonya Slone (tonyalslone@gmail.com)  (Head)

2.       Fundraising Sherry Panzica (snpb52@kc.rr.com) (Head)- Coaches need any fundraising ideas planned a month ahead of time.  These ideas must be approved by the school before we begin.

a.       Team- PLEASE REMEMBER ALL FUNDRAISING IS HELPING FOR NEW UNIFORMS FOR BOTH VARSITY AND JV WITHOUT THESE EVENTS AND YOUR PARTICIPATION WE WILL NOT RECEIVE NEW UNIFORMS.

                                                              i.      Kiddie Clinic – Each cheerleader is required to bring at least 2 participants I will get these dates as soon as possible.

1.       Fall

2.       Winter

3.       Special Events/Community Service Kelly Robinson (robinsonKa1997@gmail.com) (Head)

a.       Rivalry Run – August 15

4.       Team Bonding Events Karla Redding (karla.redding@yahoo.com) (Head) -These need to be parent sponsored

Fundraising:

·         Car Wash was rescheduled for Saturday, July 24, 2015 12-4pm

o   Please report to Sheridan’s on Barry Rd. at your volunteer times.

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

o   Available dates:

§  One Direction 7/28 @ 3:45pm

o   For those of you working I sent an email to you regarding this!

·         Chick-Fil-A Night!

o   Date: August 4, 2015

o   Time- 5-8pm

o   Sign up for shifts here Everyone must sign up for a shift. I know several of you are out of town and I have that in my attendance sheet already https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qks3CM8p1dndeli71ivQzvCrqWUjR0V9VaHjuw4cBZE/viewform?usp=send_form

o   Attached to the email is a flyers to handout  Please begin passing the flyers out on July 30

Payments:   The following should be paid in full: From now on all receipts will be given in an email about what was received and what it went towards.  Also I have been doing Account updates for everyone. 

1.       Varsity Clothing- Varies

2.       Backpack- $45

3.       Camp- $300

4.         Bows- $20

5.       Stunt Clinic - $25

6.       Regional/State Shirt  (Varsity/Alternates only)- $40

7.       Mid-drift (JV ONLY)-$40

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:

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

·         8/20- Sweatshirt- ALL - $50

·         2/20/2016- Banquet/senior gifts all- $20

Calendar: The calendar is slowly being updated with practices and games through November.  Please check back frequently as things as change.  I do not have the soccer schedule yet these will be updated. 

Events this week:

ALL JV members and  any Varsity Freshman and any upper classman who need help with chants please attend these two practices if able too.  We will be learning chants and cheers for the season. 

Wednesday 7/29- 630am-8am

Thursday 7/30- 630am-8am

Next Week Events : Note practice times change to PM!  Both Morgan and I start back at school Monday! J

Monday 8/3: Practice ALL 4:30p-6p

Tuesday 8/4 Chick-Fil-A Night 4p-8p

Thursday 8/6 Practice ALL 4:30p-6p

As always if you have any questions/concerns or comments feel free to email me.  I do my best to respond as soon as possible, but almost always within 24 hours!

OPEN GYM

I have had several girls wanting to work on stunts outside of practice time to ensure they are ready for regional's and continue to work on stunts for state.  I have scheduled open gym times from 4:00-5:30pm on the following dates:

If JV would like to attend they are more than willing to attend. 

Tuesday 7/14/2015

Thursday 7/16/2015

Monday 7/20/2015

Tuesday 7/21/2015

These are not mandatory, but I will need to know if you can make it or not! Thanks! J

Twas' the Week before Regionals! :)

This  is long, but has a lot of information in it! Please read in its entirety. 

Cheer Parent Club Meeting Notes:

We went over the following and met in committees.  If you would like to help with a committee please contact the committee head.

1.       Traditions Committee-  Tonya Slone (tonyalslone@gmail.com)  (Head)

a.       Locker Decoration- Beginning of the school year.

b.      Back To School- Big/Sister Little Sister

c.       Homecoming- Parade

d.      Friday Night Dinners (Varsity only besides Homecoming and Senior Night)

e.      Other Traditions

2.       Fundraising Sherry Panzica (snpb52@kc.rr.com) (Head)- 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.      Car Wash: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gu-6d3pEKGkLRjjWUBjGFSNFJmywMh_pirsxX7y6QJ8/edit?usp=sharing please go to the link and list your name and available times. I would like all cheerleaders to work at least 2 hours.  However, if you can stay the whole time please do so.  Also, please list parent volunteers.  Thanks! J

1.       Date: Saturday, July 18^th  

2.       Time: 11-4pm

3.       We are going to have two locations,

a.       Kmart 7100 Nw Prairie View Rd (JV)

b.      Sheridan's 6248 NW Barry Rd (Varsity)

c.       Please contact Tonya Slone if you have any questions

4.       Clothing:  Running shorts with PHHS Tank

5.       Things Needed:

a.       Buckets, cleaning cloth and sponges, car cleaner, Windex, and anything else one might have at home to use.   Please have everything label with names to get things back at the end of the car wash

b.      We need as many parents to help at both locations as possible.  Several signs need to be made for each location as the girls will hold them to draw customers in.

c.       Parent Volunteers to help out at each location

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

1.       We are beginning to plan the next fundraiser. We are in need of volunteers to work the One Direction concert (7/28) and the Kenny Chesney/Jason Aldean concert (8/1). We would like to have at least 20 volunteers at each concert. We currently have 39 cheerleaders, so we should be able to reach this goal easily. We would like ALL cheerleaders 16 and older to volunteer for at least one of the concerts.  For the cheerleaders under 16 if an older sibling, parents, grandparent, aunt, uncle cousin or friend could volunteer for them.  You are more than welcome to work both concerts or have more than one person work the concert for the cheerleader. We are required to have at least 15 volunteers at each concert and are guaranteed $1,275/concert.  If we have more workers we will be paid additional money. Shifts will be approximately 8 hours.

a.       Available dates:

                                                                                                                                       i.      One Direction 7/28 @ 4:45pm

                                                                                                                                     ii.      Kenny Chesney/Jason Aldean 8/1 @ 3:15pm

2.       Job duties may include: wrist band distribution, wheelchair runner, ticket taking, suite door monitor, or other duties assigned by stadium personnel.  In addition to being able to attend the concert for FREE (while working), you will be helping the girls make a big step towards raising the money for their new uniforms (and any other fun items throughout the year)!

3.       Attached is a google doc to sign up for which concert you would like to work. Once there are at least 15 people signed up for each concert we will open both concerts up for additional workers.

a.       https://docs.google.com/document/d/14PkBseRQIdGYKnVnQRkjJl6joH3FEnQvopBEjI65YO8/edit?usp=sharing

                                                          iii.      Kiddie Clinic – Each cheerleader is required to bring at least 2 participants I will get these dates as soon as possible.

1.       Fall

2.       Winter

3.       Special Events/Community Service Kelly Robinson (robinsonKa1997@gmail.com) (Head)

a.       Rivalry Run – August 15

b.      Harvesters

c.       Adopt a family at Christmas

d.      Elementary Schools

4.       Team Bonding Events Karla Redding (karla.redding@yahoo.com) (Head) -These need to be parent sponsored

a.       Sky Zone

b.      Breakout KC

c.       Pool Party (end of summer)

Hair Party: We will do hair and make- up at Hayley Robinson’s house at 1pm on Friday.  Parents will then transport cheerleaders (hopefully we can car pool for those who are working) to the high school.  Please bring hair ties, bobby pins, hairspray, and your own make-up with you.  Make should be what you wear every day, but with a little emphasis. 

Regional Bags: Each girl is to make a snack/good luck bag for their Varsity Partner.  Alternates are included in this.  Please do not spend any more than $5-$10 on this.  These bags should include snacks, notes, well wishes, and relaxation tools such as a magazine. 

Regionals:

Regionals are scheduled for Friday July 24, 2015 at Lee Summit North High school. Cost of Regionals is $5 per spectator

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. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17LnrHyCOX1dRbvegCxvAKZcSttHc7UH2crHIpowlLcw/edit?usp=sharing

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

·         Red uniform will be worn

·         Hair will be braided up the back and then placed in a bun! ALL HAIR MUST BE OFF THE SHOULDERS-

·         Fingernail lengths, body piercing, and braces will be checked  NO NAIL POLISH

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

Calendar: The calendar is slowly being updated with practices and games through November.  Please check back frequently as things as change.  I do not have the soccer or volleyball schedule yet these will be updated. 

Events this week:

Monday 7/13 Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

Tuesday 7/14- Varsity Practice 6:30-8am (Money is Due)

Wednesday 7/15- Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

Thursday 7/16- Varsity Practice 6:30-8am (Varsity please wear Black Skort and PHHS tank with red bow) I need to take a picture for Regionals!

Next Week Events :

Monday 7/20- Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

Tuesday 7/21- Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

Wednesday 7/22- Varsity Practice 6:30-8am

Thursday 7/23- Varsity Practice 6:30-8 am

-          Friends and Family Night at PHHS Lower Gym @6pm

Friday 7/24- Hair party at Hayley Robinson’s house at 1pm. We will then have parent’s transport the girls to the high school at 3:45ish.

- Regionals Bus at 3:45pm

-          Check in at 5:15pm

-          Warm up time @ 7:15

-          Approx. Compete @ 7:55

-          Awards @8:10pm

-          Report back to PHHS by 9pm Approx

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.