Hello families! Hard to believe we’re already halfway through the program!
Here are all your Week 4 details. Please subscribe to our blog if you haven’t already, and you will receive email notifications when new posts are made! https://www.slsummerenrichment.org/blog
Important Note: As of right now, we will be unable to hold Summer Enrichment on Thursday, 7/20 due to ongoing construction. Current projects will require a full-building water shut-off that day, so we would not have access to bathrooms, drinking water, etc. If this changes, I will be sure to post an update. But as of right now, plan for us to have the day off. This also means our Elementary Theme Thursday (Crazy Hair and/or Hat Day) will be on Wednesday instead!
About Week 4
Scripts
Fundraisers
Theme Thursdays (Elementary)
Important Notes
Important Dates
Important Links
Important Names
Thank you!
ABOUT WEEK 4
Events:
· T. 7/18: Aubree’s Fundraiser 11AM-10PM. We will receive 20% of all proceeds that are purchased with a flyer. Please bring one copy of the red/white Dine to Donate flyer per bill! (Included below)
· Ongoing: Penny Drive (ends Week 5)
· Important Note: As of right now, we will be unable to hold Summer Enrichment on Thursday, 7/20 due to ongoing construction. Current projects will require a full-building water shut-off that day, so we would not have access to bathrooms, drinking water, etc. If this changes, I will be sure to post an update. But as of right now, plan for us to have the day off.
What staff is working on:
· Blocking and helping kids memorize their lines! Please be sure to have your children bring their scripts every day.
What I’m working on:
· Updates about the t-shirt order: looking like we will get them middle of Week 5
· Taking group pictures for Mid-High and finishing Staff Photos
· Business donations
· Digital playbill for performance night
SCRIPTS
If you haven’t already, please have your student download and print the scripts they need for their corresponding session (note that Middle School volunteers should print their morning scripts too.) If your student does not know which shows they are in, you can view the cast list on the first page of each file. Please have your students print these at home and bring them in every day to practice (along with a pen or pencil). If you have any difficulties opening the documents or do not have access to a printer, please let us know and we will be more than happy to provide further guidance.
Scripts will be separated into two folders: one for Elementary, and one for Mid-High. Elementary students will be responsible for one script each, and Mid-High students will each have three. Please keep in mind that volunteers should also print a copy of the script for the Elementary classroom they are a part of. They may have a small role in the show or need a script to help others practice lines.
These links are also available on the front page of our website.
If you need any additional guidance, please let me know!
T-SHIRTS
The T-Shirt order is in! If your student has paid a registration fee, they will receive their program shirt free of any additional charge. Estimated turnaround for this order is Week 5.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP
We ask you to please be mindful of our start/end times. Staff has responsibilities to attend to both before and after each session, including second jobs they must report to right at 4:00PM.
That said, we understand that it can be difficult to juggle overlapping schedules. If you have a standing conflict, please let us know so we can try to work something out that does not impede anyone else’s existing obligations.
FUNDRAISERS
We are a nonprofit organization, which means all profits go directly back into the program to fund our activities from one summer to the next. Your participation is important and appreciated!
Car Wash We raised $427 for the Program at our car wash last week! Thank you so much!
Aubree’s
Our Aubree’s fundraiser will take place this Tuesday, July 18th, 11:00AM-10:00PM. The format has changed! You can now order anything on the menu and have 20% of your bill donated directly to Summer Enrichment as long as you bring a paper copy of the red and white Dine to Donate Flyer (attached to bottom of post). We will be passing some of these out this week for students who do not have access to printers.
The management and wait staff at the restaurant require families to provide at least one paper copy of the flyer per bill to assist them in record-keeping. I am attaching the official restaurant flyer. Please note that we are not allowed to pass out flyers at the restaurant, so be sure to share with family and friends in advance!
Penny Drive
Current Standings:
Elementary: - $3.14 (Leading)
Mid-High: - $24.80
The final day of the Penny Drive will be Tuesday, 7/25. The winning team will receive their prize on Thursday, 7/27!
For those who need a refresher, the Penny Drive works as follows:
We will have one collection for Elementary, and one collection for Mid-High. Donated pennies will be counted as "positive" points towards the session in which they are enrolled. However, any silver (nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, etc.) or cash can be used to put into the opposing session's collection to make their points NEGATIVE!
For example, if 2nd grader Bobby brings in 50 pennies for his Elementary collection, but 7th grader Molly brings in two quarters (50 cents) to put into the Elementary collection, the Elementary points go back to "0". This is a fun and competitive way to raise money that goes right back into the program. The winning team will win a prize at the end of the summer, the plans for which are still underway!
Tricky Tray
Our annual Tricky Tray fundraiser will take place on performance nights. We collect various donated items between $5 and $10 from families to raffle at the end of each performance night.
You can begin sending your students with these items at any time! We will collect through the final week.
We will be searching for parents to help with asking for donations from local businesses (most businesses have worked with us in the past and look forward to participating) and selling tickets before and after the performances. Please let us know if you’d be interested in lending a hand in this task.
THEME THURSDAYS
ELEMENTARY SESSION ONLY
Thursday, June 29th: Class Color Day ✓
Thursday, July 6th: Pajama (and possibly movie) Day ✓
Thursday, July 13th: Favorite Fictional Character Day ✓
Wednesday, July 19th: Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Thursday, July 27th: Dapper Day
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please remind your students to adhere to standard school dress code. We also ask that all students wear close-toed shoes. We will be having games and activities that involve extensive movement (cardio and dance, for example), and close-toed shoes are the safest option to avoid any potential injuries.
Please also note that it is important to let your student’s teachers know about scheduled absences. If they need to miss some time due to illness or emergency, this is no problem! (And there is no need to “call them in” absent in these cases.) But if they will be absent for an extended period of time for camp, vacation, etc., having advance notice helps our staff prepare activities accordingly. If you included these dates in your registration already, I have those records and you do not need to inform us again.
If you would like to volunteer in any way, please let us know! We are asking for parents to help visit businesses in the South Lyon area, and sell Tricky Tray tickets on performance nights. We would love and appreciate any help you are able to provide, and your dedication contributes to the longevity of our program!
If you know of any additional fundraising opportunities, please let us know!
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, July 18th: Aubree’s Fundraiser (11AM-10PM)
Thursday, July 20th: Program canceled pending confirmation from school
Tuesday, July 25th: Last day for Penny Drive!
Thursday, July 27th: Penny Drive winner prize day!
Thursday, August 3rd - Elementary Performance: No program for Middle School. Elementary dress rehearsal will take place 10:00AM-12:00PM, and our final performance will be held at 7:00PM in the SLHS Auditorium. Please note that students will be asked to arrive early in order to prepare for their shows. This typically means between 6:30-6:45. We will keep you apprised with an exact time as we get closer. Please note: there is no admission fee for the shows! Coming to watch is completely free. Please invite friends and family to join the fun!
Friday, August 4th - Mid-High Performance: Mid-High dress rehearsal will be held from 9:30AM-1:00PM, and our final performance will be held at 7:00PM in the SLHS Auditorium. Please note that students will be asked to arrive early in order to prepare for their shows. This typically means between 6:30-6:45. We will keep you apprised with an exact time as we get closer. Please note: there is no admission fee for the shows! Coming to watch is completely free. Please invite friends and family to join the fun!
IMPORTANT LINKS
Pay Your Program Registration Fee
IMPORTANT NAMES
Jenny Cort
Program Coordinator, Founding Family
Marcie Kryka
Program Director, Sign Language
Ben Machesky
Staff Lead, Theatre 101
Program Staff
Joey Abate
Elementary & Mid-High
Theatre 101
Ashley Bledsoe
Mid-High
Special Needs Aide
Zac Desentz
Elementary
Theatre 101
Ayana Ihara
Elementary & Mid-High
Music
Grace Mosher
Elementary & Mid-High
Music
Ethan Ponsock
Elementary & Mid-High
Sign Language
Cooper Schultz
Elementary & Mid-High
Theatre 101
Miranda Stepchuk
Elementary & Mid-High
Dance
Charlotte Thomas
Mid-High
Sign Language
Jake Werner
Elementary & Mid-High
Music
You can find more information about our amazing staff at the following link:
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me at this address any time.
Thank you everyone!
