HS Retreat Sept 30-Oct 1, 2022

Parents and Students,

REMINDER: October 1st general vocal music fee| click here to learn how to fill out the permission slips

What: High School Retreat

Who: All High School Students

When: Friday, September 30-October 1st

Where: Mt. Lebanon Campgrounds, 1701 Texas Plume Road, Cedar Hill, Texas 75104

Time: The goal is to leave at 1:20 pm, during the 4th/8th-period class. The Junior Varsity student will not be able to leave during their core classes, so we will figure out a carpool system for these students.

Transportation: School Bus ONLY to the event. The parent/guardian must pick up the student from the cabins.

Pick-up Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm on Saturday. (Parent to join Cookout from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm).

Requirements to attend: Passing all classes with a 70 and above, before Thursday, September 29th (3:00 pm). Give enough time for teachers to grade. So that means, do not wait till the last minute to turn in work. I will run a grade check skyward grade check. If grades are not updated due to students not giving the teacher enough time, they will not be able to attend.

Chaperone Volunteer: Sign Up Here

Donate Items: Sign Up Here

Student required forms include: Behavior Contract For Vocal Music (student form) & Retreat-Student Guidelines and Procedures (student form). The link to these forms are located at the top of this page.

Parent required forms include: Student Activities Travel From, Behavior Contract For Vocal Music ( parent form), Retreat- Release and Authorization ( parent form), & Retreat- Parent Lunch Questionnaire. The link to these forms are located at the top of this page.

The purpose of the retreat is to have the choirs grow musically and become a cohesive group through the weekend activities.  These activities will include:

• Rehearsal in preparation for the All-State Choir, ACDA, and Honor Choir
• Group building activities
• Evening Movie
• Recreation Free Time
• Student Variety Show, Culminating performance for each other

Please do not forget to pay the General GPFAA VM fee. This is due on October 1st– $25.00 (minimum), plus a processing fee. **This is not a retreat fee, this is part of our general vocal music fee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Preparations for this exciting RETREAT are well underway! September 30, and October 1, At Mt. Lebanon Campgrounds (Pecan and Hackberry Lodges ) 1701 Texas Plume Rd, Cedar Hill, Tx 75104.

• Meet at 1:20 PM on Friday in front of the school for Departure @ 1:30 pm. Bus transportation only to the event.
• Be picked up between 1:30-2: 30 PM on Saturday during the Alumni Cookout / Parents to join Cookout 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm

THINGS TO BRING warm clothing, extra shoes, rain gear, bug spray, toothbrush, PJs, soap, shampoo, shower shoes etc. pillow & sleeping bag TOWELS *FLASHLIGHT* *WATCH* alarm clock? All-State/Honor music, Games – Pictionary, trivia, etc. Frisbee, camera, SNACKS!!! and more snacks!! WATER, Guitar? Sports equipment is available at the camp (volleyball, basketball, soccer ball, football, etc.) A SMILE!!!! A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN!