TO:
ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS
RE: SEPTEMBER, 2011
FROM:
PATRICK BURROUGHS
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 10, 20
WELCOME! Our Saturday Program, begins on September 10 – with greetings and registration at 9:00 a.m. and tune up and Play-Ins at 9:15 a.m., at Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, 1065 Sunningdale Road East.
Directions: Drive to Sunningdale Road, north of Fanshawe (follow any of Highbury, Adelaide, Richmond, Wonderland or Hyde Park Road to Sunningdale). The school is midway between Adelaide Street and Highbury Avenue on Sunningdale. We enter the school using the south entrance, not the front. You can park along south edge of the bus drop off area (near the football field). YOU MUST NOT PARK IN THE FIRE LANE ALONG THE CURB NEAR THE SCHOOL! There is also plenty of parking in the lot at the east side of the school (you still must enter through south entrance).
REGISTRATION FORM: The Registration Form gives us up to date, accurate information. If you are a new family you must fill out a registration form. Families with changes in contact information (particularly email) should fill out a form or email us with the changes and your intent to register at infofcte@rogers.com Otherwise, your form from last year will suffice. Please return completed forms to Lorie or John Grandmont on Saturday or email them to the address listed above. There is a downloadable form on the school website at http://www.forestcitytalenteducation.com. WE CANNOT SEND YOU PROGRAM EMAIL WITHOUT A CURRENT ADDRESS. Please try to print out the registration form and fill it out before you come.
FEES: There has been a slight increase in fees this year. The fees below are current fees for the 2011.12 program. The basic fee for the first child in the program is always based on the highest level violin or cello student in the program. Book 2 students who participate in orchestra are required to pay the Book 3 and up fee. Book 2 students must be recommended for orchestra and approved by Mr. Burroughs and Mr. Chute. Our schedule of fees is as follows:
|
Level of Student
|
Basic Fee
|
2nd Child
|
Additional children
|
|
Pre-twinkle, twinkle, Bks 1 and 2
|
$475
|
$200 |
$125 each
|
|
Book 3 and up
|
$625
|
$200
|
$125 each
|
|
Guitar/Harp
|
$425
|
$200 |
$125 each
|
Fees are due by the first session – September 10, 2011. Families paying in two installments must provide a post-dated cheque dated January 14, 2012 for the balance of the fees. Cheques should be made payable to “Forest City Talent Education.”
FUNDRAISING: We expect that tuition fees will cover approximately 85% of the cost of operating the Saturday Program and we will be required to raise the remaining 15% through fundraising efforts, including donations for which tax receipts will be issued. Our goal for fundraising this year is approximately $100 per family. You can certainly help by purchasing snacks from Cahill's Confections and donations are always welcome. We welcome offers from families who would like to volunteer to help Jennepher by either working the snack table or providing snacks. Nut free products are requested.
Saturday September 10th - Registration Day Schedule
| 9:00 | Registration and Payment of Fees |
| 9:15 | All violin students to the stage for welcome and
play-in All Junior and Intermediate Cellos to Room 152 |
9:30 |
Violins: As we work through play-in, students
will instructed to leave with the teachers assigned to their classes.
Class lists are posted at the link below.
If you have been delayed at registration please go to the class listed
as soon as you are done. Classes and Room Assignments for Registration Saturday Pre-Twinkle and Twinkle Students - Room 166 - Mary Lou/Lisa/Jay Book 1 students - Room 165 - Anita Book 2, 3 and Early 4 students - Room 148 - Heather/Ken All Late Book 4/Early Book 5 - Room 140 - Jesse/Donna Intermediate Violin Ensemble - Room 169 - Kerri/Beth Senior Violin Ensemble - Remain on the stage - Irene/Bonnie Forest City Violins - Room 137/38 - Pat/Norm - Please be sure to attend as there are only 3 Saturday until the Journey of Hope Performance Senior Cellos - Library - Julia Guitars - Room 246 - Second floor - Paul and Kevin Violas - Room 247 - Second floor - Kelvin Basses - Room 136 - Steve Harps - Room 125 - Kathleen |
| 10:30 | End of Registration Saturday |
TIMETABLE for a regular morning of classes, beginning September 18/10:
8:55 a.m. Arrival and classes
10:30 a.m. Recital
11:00 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsals
12:00 noon – End
RECITALS occur almost every Saturday. Student progress depends upon many aspects of musical study, much is gained from the experience of polishing a piece and performing it in recital. Our recitals provide a warm and supportive audience for your exciting performance. In addition, the recital is a valuable training ground where our students gain from hearing others and learn how to participate as attentive audience members. We highly recommend that each student remain for the recital portion of the Saturday Program. Speak with your teacher and plan to perform as often as possible. Please supervise your children during this time.
WEBSITE: Remember to
check our web site regularly for announcements and other information.
There is a link to our full year calendar on the main website.
Our web site is:
http://www.forestcitytalenteducation.com
CONGRATULATIONS again this year to our many students who attended Suzuki Institutes, summer music camps, lessons and to those who completed conservatory exams this summer. Summer is a great time for concentrated musical study and experience.
Soon we will hear wonderful music filling the rooms and halls of Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School. Your teachers look forward to seeing all of you on September 10 th.
Patrick Burroughs, Director
E-mail: psfburroughs@rogers.com
Telephone: (519) 472-2768