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The Schalmont Friends of
Music organization welcomes you to the 2008-09 school year. This organization is made up of families and friends of students
who are enrolled in the music program within the Schalmont
School District. Our primary goal is to help provide
opportunities for our children beyond those normally offered
within the school curriculum that will enhance our children’s
musical experiences.
Activities
Last year we were
able to help the district purchase two new pianos by hosting a
Musical Chairs/Karaoke Night where everyone, both young
and old, had fun! We held our Holiday
Cookie Tray Sale, which proved to be very successful. Our
Jazz Night was well attended, and we raised money for the HS
band program. Much of our
fundraising goes towards various musical in-house programs
as well as NYSSMA medals and helping students attend
summer camps, festivals and clinics. We continue to support
the Elementary Lunch with Santa because our top musicians
begin their work at the elementary level.
Membership
Over 75 families
took a membership at some level with the Friends of Music during
the 2007-08 school year. Our goal this year is to get over
150 families participating in some level of membership to help
support the musical experiences for our children. All membership
names are printed in our programs throughout the year.
You can be a
part of the magic of the arts for all children! Please download and complete
the
membership form to volunteer your assistance with any of the
above fundraising programs along with a list of additional
activities that are listed on the form. (The Membership form requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded
for free from the
Adobe Acrobat Web site).
Please send your completed
membership form for the 2008-09 school year to:
Mrs. Kirsten Van Dyk
313 Debbie
Dr.
Schenectady, NY 12306
You can also send in your form
with your child to give to the music teacher in school. All
checks are to be made out to the Schalmont Friends of Music.
Meetings
The Friends of Music meet once
a month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Schalmont High School Library. Our first
meeting in the 2008-09 school year will be held on Thursday,
Sept. 11, followed by a meeting
on Thursday, Oct. 23. Future meetings are listed in the
district
calendar. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. We
welcome your participation and support.
If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact the president of the organization,
Mrs. Carolyn Stagnitti, by e-mail at
carolynstag@nycap.rr.com or by phone at 356-4895.
FOM
News & Notes Battle
of the Bakers Raises Over $1500
The Friends of Music would like to thank all those who
contributed to our Battle of the Bakers fundraiser last year. Whether you baked, wrapped, sold or purchased a cookie tray,
your support is greatly appreciated. Over 8,000 cookies were
baked and sold, raising just over $1,500. The proceeds will go
towards the general music fund which supports many musical
programs within our schools.
The winners of the
contest were the Wind Ensemble and High School Band who
collectively baked 273 dozen cookies. Thank you to all the
musical groups who competed.
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