THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007

SYMPHONY BUS ASSIGNMENTS
Bus 1 -7/8 Grade Band Students
Bus 2 - Multi-Grade Special Ed./Mrs. Brey
Bus 3 - Mrs. Siem/Mrs. L. Francour
Bus 4 - Mrs. K. Francour/Mrs. Kowalski
Bus 5 - Mr. Niemojeski/Mrs. Thill
Bus 6 - Mrs. Despins/Mrs. Diges
Bus 7 - Mrs. Anders/Mrs. Grawey
Bus 8 - Mrs. LaCosse/Overflow

The above bus assignments should put approximately 50 students on each bus. I will begin dismissing students shortly after 9:00a.m. on Friday. There will be no need to rush as we do not want to arrive in Menominee too early.

FRIDAY'S LUNCH SCHEDULE
11:00-11:30 7th Grade
11:20-11:50 6th Grade
11:40-12;10 5th Grade
12:00-12:30 8th Grade

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR AT THE SYMPHONY

Please review the following rules of concert behavior with your students prior to Friday's Symphony experience.

Concerts in the Gymnasium

Some schools do not have an auditorium in which to present concerts. Often the gymnasium serves as the concert hall. When you are in this situation it is a good idea before the concert begins to remind the audience of the differences in behavior for an athletic event in the gymnasium and a concert in the gymnasium.

Remain seated and quiet when the performance is in progress.

If it is necessary to leave the gymnasium before the concert is over, please do so between numbers.

Clapping is the appropriate way to show appreciation for the performance rather than whistling or cheering.

Parents should keep small children seated with them on the bleachers and not allow them to run up and down the bleachers during the concert.

You Are Part of the Concert

The audience, as well as the musicians, are participants in every concert. When you participate in listening to the music, you will be taking an important part by sharing this experience with others in the audience and with the musicians on stage. Formal concerts are much different from rock concerts or sporting events, and require you to know some specific concert manners. In order to make a concert enjoyable for everyone, here are some tips to remember:

Enter the auditorium quietly. Once you have been seated, be alert to activity on the stage as the musicians take their place for the concert. At an orchestra concert, the concert master begins by tuning the orchestra. The audience must be quiet while the orchestra tunes.

When the conductor enters, it is customary to applaud politely. Whistling, yelling, or screaming is not appropriate at any time before, during, or after a concert.

Never stand or move around while music is being performed. It distracts listeners around you, as well as the performers. If you must leave for any reason, wait until a piece is finished, and the audience is applauding. Also, return to your seat only between numbers.

It is impolite to talk, or even whisper, while the music is being performed. Listeners and performers are also distracted by sounds from programs, candy wrappers, jewelry and other objects. Remain still, and be thoughtful of others by talking or making sounds only between numbers.

It is impolite to wear hats or caps during a concert.

It is impolite to eat or drink refreshments during a concert.

Always say “excuse me,” if you must pass in front of someone while going to or from your seat.

If you must cough or sneeze while the music is being performed, always try to muffle the sound with a tissue or handkerchief. Wait until the piece is finished if possible.

Watch the conductor when the music stops to decide whether or not to applaud. Some musical works have several parts or movements and the audience is expected to applaud only after all movements have been performed.

When leaving an auditorium, always return your seat cushion to the upright position to make it easy for others to pass through the rows.

If you always remember these simple rules, and use your own good manners, you can feel confident attending a concert anywhere.

Regularly check your e-mail for a detailed version of the following information:

FYI (Wednesday's Suspensions/Summary)
6th Grade Boy (Continuous Disrespectful Behavior/Arguing) ISS Remainder of the Day
6th Grade Boy (Slapping a Student Across the Face) ISS Remainder of the Day

OSS
7th Grade Boy

ISS
None

Bus Referrals
None

Alternate Lunch
6th Grade Boy - Indefinitely (assigned to Mr. Mans)