Friday, May 15, 2015

WE MADE IT

So proud of EVERYONE'S hard work and dedication to this point.  Thank you for your help in getting the kids to and from rehearsals and for stepping up and stepping in to help with concessions, and snacks, and for everything!

Still a few more shows, please enjoy the ride, it will be over before we know it!

AWESOME!

~Kristen

Monday, May 11, 2015

FOOD for kids, FOOD for concessions! HOME STRETCH!

It looks like the Sign up Genius that Barb Farnsworth put together did indeed get filled (all slots).

That's awesome!

I have spoken with a few of you regarding specifics that you purchased.

If you haven't yet filled quota of baked goodies (or gotten sick of contributing) we are in need of goods for the concessions in between every show.

Please email directly chapmank@hartfordschools.net or come and see me today or tomorrow after rehearsal to discuss specifics, and if you are willing and able to organize food donations and concession stand fundraising for every show?  I have high school helpers lined up but it would be good to have an adult or two co-manage...?  

Thank you in advance.  I am putting together a list of goods and seeing where (if any we have holes) and have made signage for the concessions already.

Thank you a million times for all your help this season with our multiple bake sales, Mad Hatter Teas etc.

We are in the home stretch now and I (we) couldn't have done it without all of you!

Sincerely, Ms. Chapman

CONTEST for EBA's dinner and four tickets!

There is a contest for four free tickets and a dinner out to our final show on EBA's Facebook page.  Go to their page and "like" it and write why you deserve dinner out and a show.

Thanks, Kristen

TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS

Tickets will be available for pick up or purchase 5:30 - 6:30PM today 05-11-15 and tomorrow 05-12-15 HHS "H" Lobby!

Hope you can make it, before you're "TOO LATE"!

~Kristen

Thursday, May 7, 2015

WATCH FOR A BRIGHTLY COLORED PIECE OF PAPER TO COME HOME TODAY!

Thank you everyone that has been so gracious and helpful with the bake sales before, and offers for this Saturday, currently that is the most pressing need.

I have made the executive decision to keep the snacks (that people have offered for Tuesday if they are still so inclined be it.

Wednesday we (Leslie and I) respectfully request you send your child with a bag lunch.  We are hoping for good weather and to go outside and we will not be providing lunch as we have in past years.  Everyone is busy and we can just as easily have them eat outside between shows.

Whatever snacks are left from the kind souls on Tuesday will be shared on Wednesday as well.

Saturday we will provide Pizza between shows (or your child can bring a bagged dinner) I will be collecting 5.00 for the pizza if they would like to eat the pizza from EBA's pepperoni or cheese.  THIS IS NOT MANDATORY and if your child is fine with having a sandwich or you would prefer to bring them something else for dinner, that is totally acceptable.  Saturday is a long day, I only want to be sure the kids are fed and hydrated.

Which leads me to the last point.

We have a few flats of water offered to feed the kids, I would love it if we could use them for the concessions between each show and have the kids bring refillable (PERSONAL) water bottles since we have a lovely water bottle-filling fountain available at the high school.  It will help the Earth too! :)

I apologize for the last minute changes but I think this is best.

If you are interested in heading the concessions (a huge piece of our funding for future shows) please contact me through email ASAP.  There will be high schoolers to help with set up, sales, and tear down.

Many thanks to Barb Farnsworth for the help with sign up genius I am sorry we have to move forward from here with a different verdict.

If you have volunteered something already it would be great if you could let me know (via email) if you can and will still bring it in?  If you are bringing something for the tea party you can drop it Friday afternoon if that is easier.

Sincerely, Kristen

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

In need of lots of Help in the Coming week and a half

Greetings folks:
We are in the final push to the finish!

Thank you for your unfailing support to this point...please hang on, it's about to pick up in intensity!

We are in need of BAKED GOODS cupcakes, cookies, muffins for the tea party this weekend.  Please email me ASAP if you are willing and able to provide.

We are in need of feeding the "troops" next week, and Barbara Farnsworth has been oh so kind as to set up a sign up genius (if you've never worked it before it's fairly self explanatory) for food sign ups and helpers.  Tuesday (05/12) we have a dress rehearsal from 12:30 - 6:30PM at HHS and during that time we are looking for snacks and water (see the sign ups for specifics).  Wednesday (05/13) we (HMMS staff of the musical) sponsor an provide lunch for tech crew and cast members (we typically go to Subway for this) but it is important to have other things like veggie trays and/or goodies and water on this day.  We will also be having a pizza "party" in between the shows on Saturday so the kids are fed before the final show.

The most important thing is that we need ALL HANDS ON DECK for this final week if you are a willing and able body (even if not in a place to donate a goody, water or the like) please consider spending time being available to help during this last week.

If you have questions from this point on I am available for questions after rehearsal until whenever I am finished chances are I won't be leaving the stage much before 9PM so if you have other commitments and think to come and ask me later, I'll be there...

Below is Barb's email and request for help with the link to Sign up Genius!  Thank you EVERYONE!  It certainly takes a village to get this all done!

Can't wait for you to see the show! ~Kristen

Greetings parents,
We are looking for volunteers to donate food (and time) during production week to ensure we can fuel the kiddos and keep them at their best during this very busy week.  Please use the link below to let us know how you can support this effort. We provide food for cast and crew on Tuesday 5/12,Wednesday 5/13, and Saturday5/16 (between shows on Sat and Sat evening cast party.)

Thanks so much,
Barbara Farnsworth

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