Music Department Parent/Student Meeting
The Department of Music will be having a parent/student meeting on August
28, 2008 at 6:30 pm at Deal. If a student is planning on participating in
the Music Department for the school year 2008 - 2009, it is important that
both, the student and a parent/guardian attend this meeting. This session
will address the following topics: rehearsal schedule, attendance,
punctuality, Winter & Spring Concerts, Spring Trip, fundraising, and other
possible performances. Parents please bring a pen with you; there will be
forms that will need to be filled out. Thank you and we look forward to
seeing you on 8/28/08 at 6:30 pm.
Ms Kim Recommends this book for parents:
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