Updates

PLEASE read ALL of the following: There is a lot of important information!

First Practice of the school year-
Tomorrow morning at 6:00 A.M. You can wear any of our practice outfits or your own. You MUST wear spankies! Spaghetti straps without a sports bra are not permitted and your belly must be covered. (Just keep us out of trouble and dress appropriately) You MUST change your clothes in the cheerleader locker room.. You MAY finish getting ready in the dance studio after you have changed if it is not occupied. You need to be courteous and keep it clean. (Be respectful and keep the cheer locker room cleaned as we discussed as well as keeping your belongings in your locker and keeping it locked. You MUST keep the lock on it that was given to you by Anne.) See you bright and early!!!

Money- 
Balances are past due from the last statements. Please bring it to practice tomorrow morning.

Bonding Activity-
 Our first bonding activity for the school year is this Friday night (as shown on the calendar)
It will be in individual squads. (not the whole team) Flyers will be given out to everyone tomorrow morning with all the info.  Bonding Activities are an essential part of our cheer team and create lasting fun memories along with truly helping the girls bond. Please remember that bonding activities are MANDATORY and will count as an unexcused absence if not cleared with a coach PRIOR to missing (Please see absence policy for proper protocol and acceptable reasons for an excusal.)  
Policy for sleepovers: It is mandatory for cheerleaders to attend the get together but they are NEVER required to actually sleep over.

No Comp or Pom this week

Meeting for all leadership and their parents (only) will be held on Wed. Aug. 31st. We will be discussing and planning for the Cheer Kids Clinic. It is from 6-7 PM   Please add this on your calendar if your child is in leadership!

Tumbling-
New Tumbling class schedule will be posted on the blog this weekend!

Snacks for games-
Please have your parents sign up for a week to bring snacks or water for your squad. (Varsity will also need a parent to bring welcome water or snack for opposing cheerleaders) Spenser has the sign up sheet for Varsity. Shannel and Isabelle will be taking care of it for their squads.

Game this Friday-
Varsity will need to be at the school READY (please review your rules for a description of what ready means) this Friday by 5:20 P.M.  Please arrive before 5 if you want to get ready at the school. We will start warm ups and pre game practice promptly at 5:30 and will be on the field by 6:30 to warm up tumbling. Hair will be pulled up in a pony with a poof and your bow. (Use hairspray and bobby pins- it MUST be neat)
JV and Soph. squads will need to arrive by 6:30 PM. dressed in full uniform (please see rules) hair may be worn down. Meet at the South East corner doors of the high school. You must sit together until after half time. (If you decide to walk around after halftime you MUST change into your normal clothes)


LASTLY!!!!! and most Important!!!! ALL parents must go online to the JDCHS website (sports page) and print and complete the Parent/Student -Athlete Handbook signature page. This needs to be turned in at either tomorrows practice or by next Tuesdays practice. Please read the handbook before signing. ALL cheerleaders must have this turned in to be able to cheer at next weeks games.

WHEW!!! Lots of information- thanks for taking the time to read it all. :)