Dress Rehearsal Tuesday

Thank You So Much

I would just like to thank all the moms who have helped with ticket sales and the snack attack. The kids have appreciated the snacks. As have we, for some reason before everyone would trickle in around 3:20ish for rehearsal, now that there are treats most everyone is here at 3:15. This means we can start rehearsal on time. Just a heads up there is no rehearsal afterschool Friday. They will walk back after the show to ACYI. They will be released Friday after 4th hour or Lunch, depending on their schedule that day. They will walk over with the student directors to the High School. For those of you who bought tickets remember the Blue is Friday and the Yellow is Saturday. On the Yellow tickets it list the 26th as the date when it should say the 27th. So don't go by the date go by the color and day on your ticket. Tomorrow is the last rehearsal, and most likely we will be going over a little bit just to polish up some things. They have come so far this past week. From last Thursday to this past Wednesday, the show has changed so much. Remember that they need their Schoolhouse Rock Shirt at tomorrow's rehearsal and that is what they wear to school on Friday. They need to have all their costumes for each performance, if they don't have all their things they will not be performing. Most of the kids don't have very many things to remember, this is also why I gave them a list of all the things they need so that you the parents can check with them before each rehearsal and performance. It has been so rewarding watching some kids come out of their shells and have a great time. It has been so much fun to see the progress, I hope that you realize how far your own child has come. It's not easy being in this age group and performing in a musical. I would know, I was one not to long ago. Thank you for raising such great kids. From all of us working on Schoolhouse Rock, thank you, thank you for allowing us to work with your children. Can't wait until you can see all the hard work they have done. It has been a worthwhile endeavor.

Rehearsal Schedule April 22-27

Here is the rehearsal schedule for this week.

Monday- Dress Rehearsal 3:15-5:15

Tuesday- Dress Rehearsal 3:15-5:15

Wednesday- Dress/Tech Rehearsal 3:15-5:15

Thursday- Final Dress/Tech Rehearsal 3:15-5:15

Friday- Performance for ACYI at 1pm. (They will be excused early from school and walk to the High School with the Student Directors)

Evening Performance at 7pm. Everyone needs to be there at 6pm to warm-up and get ready for the show. Doors will open at 6:30 for the parents to sit in their seats.

Saturday- Evening Performance at 7pm. Everyone needs to be there at 6pm to warm-up and get ready for the show. Doors will open at 6:30 for the parents to sit in their seats.

Make sure your child brings their costume pieces, if you do not have a certain item come tell us and we will go search for one. Also make sure they review their entrance & exit papers so that they know where they come in and where they exit. Can't wait to see them tomorrow!

Sign ups for Snacks during the week

For those of you who are willing to bring snacks for the kids this week, just comment on this post or email me at Milton.erwin@gmail.com. Post what you will be bringing and what day.

Homeroom Kids

Hopefully the News Journal received this in time to put in the newspaper this week.

Snack Attacks for the Schoolhouse Rockers

For those of you who didn't get a note from your children, one of them was about how we would like snacks for the kids for rehearsal this week. If about 4 mothers each day would be bring a snack for about 24 kids. You can just comment on this post with what you will be bring on a certain day that would help everyone know. Look and see what other moms are bringing, such as; cookies, fruit snacks, carrots, etc. Just try and coordinate with the other moms. Also tickets will be on sale starting Monday. Tickets are $3 and if you want to write a check make this payable to BEHS. They will on sale starting at 5pm. Your children's rehearsals will go until 5:15. Thanks again.

Talk with you kids

Each child should be coming home with 2 slips of papers-

• Costume Checklist
• Snack invitation

These will clear up any questions you might have concerning these issues. Tickets will go on sale on Monday at 5pm. Here is how it will work; each seat is $3, it is assigned seating, and it is a first come, first served basis. There will be separate tables for each night. We encourage you, if you are going both nights, to sit a different seat, not only to get a different view but to allow everyone to have the opportunities to sit in  the "best seats".
Next weeks' rehearsals will go longer than before. They will go until 5:15, and EVERYONE is expected to stay they entire time. If your child misses one rehearsal they will but not allowed to be in the show, if they leave early the same will happen. We have to have everyone there these next few days. In the parent permission slip you all signed you agreed that these were the mandatory dates for everyone. Now if your child is legitimately sick, such as the flu, don't bring them, for sake of the rest of the cast don't bring them. Because if they come then others will get sick. Make sure your child is practicing their dancing and singing and lines where necessary. We have almost made it. This is when the pressure and stress kicks in, not only for us the staff but with the kids. For most of them this is their first show. The biggest tip you can give your child is positive feedback. There are many butting stars in this cast, all they need is confidence. If there are any questions or concerns feel free to email Mr. Erwin at milton.erwin@gmail.com.