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Dear Students and Parents,
On Friday, September 9, the chorus students of Elkins Pointe, Hopewell Middle School, and Northwestern Middle School will join with the Milton High School Chorus and Band to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Milton Eagles football game. This is an event we hope you will make plans to attend. The Music Educators National Conference has been one of the sponsoring groups for a campaign to raise awareness in students and citizens about our heritage, the National Anthem, and patriotic traditions. We began our tradition several years ago by singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” with the Milton Band in the observance of this campaign initiative. The National Anthem Project, which was announced in Baltimore, Maryland on September 10th, 2004, was launched in spring, 2005. We would like for our students to be part of this ongoing campaign and hope that you will support this endeavor by joining us on September 9th at Milton HS.
For the game, students should wear nice blue jeans (no shorts), red, white, or blue shirt or NMS Chorus shirt, and sneakers.
The schedule for our event will be as follows:
5:15 – Students report to Milton HS Cafeteria for pizza
6:15 – Students are in position/grouped on Milton HS porch for warm-up
6:30 - Rehearse with the band
6:50 – Begin the procession to the field
7:10 – Move onto the field/Sing the National Anthem
7:30 – Students going home meet parents at the circular drive (by the front
porch) at Milton High School.
Students attending game meet parents on the front porch of Milton HS.
With many students participating from four schools, we will need parent supervision and assistance in many ways. We also want to make sure that the students are picked up in person so that we do not have students unsupervised at the football game. The high school does not allow middle school students to attend football games without a parent. Please respond with the attached permission form by Tuesday, September 6. We look forward to seeing you at this special event.
Sincerely,
Mary Busman, Northwestern Middle School
http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org
~ Permission Form for NMS Chorus Students ~
My child, _____________________________ has permission to join the NMS Chorus to sing at the Milton High School football game on Friday, September 9. I understand that I must provide transportation and that I must pick up my child after the singing of the National Anthem at 7:35 PM. I realize my child will leave the game after singing to return to the front porch at Milton High School. If I wish to have my child stay and watch the game, I understand that I will need to meet my child on the front steps of Milton High School.
In compliance with Fulton County policy, all parents working in the capacity of chaperone, must also complete the volunteer registration form that is included. Please sign and return with the permission form and pizza payment. Thank you!
_______ I am enclosing $7.00 for pizza and drinks served before the game.
_______ I will be available to help with the set-up and clean-up of the pizza and drinks.
_______ I will be available for supervision during the warm-up time with the chorus and to walk with the students onto the field.
________ I will be available to assist with student pick-up after singing the National Anthem.
________My student and I will be attending the game. I will pick up my student on the front steps of Milton HS. (Please be aware that parking is $5.00 and the game is $7.00 for adults and students.)
Parent’s signature
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Phone
Phone
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E-mail
Student Pledge: I understand that I will be representing myself, my family, my chorus and my school at the Milton HS game on September 9. I will follow all school rules as well as the instructions of my teacher and the adults who are assisting the chorus. I will do my best to be an outstanding representative of my school for this event.
Student’s signature
