As we find ourselves in the middle of Week 8, Term 3 it won't be long until we are looking at the end of term and the start of our September holidays. The next few weeks are some of the busiest of the year with some major events happening including:

• Tonight: Numeracy Parent evening - Hall 6pm
• Tomorrow: Fox studios recording
• 9th September: Concourse Rehearsal at school
• 15th September: Concourse Concert
• 20th September: Yr 6 Performance
• 21st September: Book Week Dress up celebrations
• 23rd September: P&C Sausage Sizzle

Please ensure if your child is involved in any of these upcoming events, you as a parent know your child is organised and understands what he or she is expected to do or where to be at a particular time.

INVOICES

Invoice reminders were sent out last week and a reminder in last weeks Newsflash. Please understand that unpaid fees for extracurricular activities like excursions and incursions impact the school by having to take money away from core teaching and learning materials. We will resend these next week via email to any families who have outstanding fees. Thanks in advance to those families for the prompt action. If you have any concerns or would like support with your school fees, please email the school.

SASS APPRECIATION WEEK

This week is School Administrative & Support Staff (SASS) Appreciation week. We are so very lucky here at Artarmion with our outstanding team of people who without them we would not function. They are not only the visible and helpful Administration and library staff but our wonderful School Learning & Support Officers (SLSOs) who are in the classroom working with students and teachers to provide the best learning environments and experiences for your children. This may be a designated week to acknowledge and show our appreciation for our SASS team, however, they are appreciated and valued every single day. If you pop into the office or see an SLSO in the playground, don't hesitate to voice your thanks and appreciation for everything they do for our school community.

THE FATHERING PROJECT

What a amazing first event the 'Paper Planes and Pizza' was for our dads, granddads and father figures last Saturday as part of the Fathering Project initiative. The purpose of introducing this initiative into the school and the P&C was purely based on building our community sense of belonging and connection to school through kids and their dads or father figures. The evidence demonstrating fathers’ potential to positively influence their children’s health and mental health, social success and academic achievements is now robust, indisputable, and compelling.

This was clearly evident on the weekend as you can see with images below, a simple event set up to provide an opportunity for our dads to have some quality and slightly competitive time with their children, to make and throw paper planes whilst eating pizza.

A huge thank you to core group of dads who put the effort behind the scenes and the P&C for funding the pizza to make this event happen. I know many more dads have signed up to help for the next event and I am sure this is just the beginning of a community project that will be an integral part of our school and students connection to us as a community and their sense of belonging.

If you are interested in joining the dad's portal, please use the QR code below.

The next event will be Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 6:30pm-more details to come.

Last chance to complete The Parent Tell Them From Me Survey. This survey allows us to collect valuable information on how parents feel about our school. Survey closes this Friday, 4th November.

When you click on the link, you will be taken to the page below, where you are able to change the language easily if needed.

http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/artarmon2022

Tickets for the Concourse concert are now available through Ticketek.

Get your tickets now https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=ARTARMON22 

If your child is performing, they do not need a ticket.

Artarmon Public School presents ‘Celebration of the Arts.’ Thursday 15^th September 2022 at 7pm.

Artarmon Public School invites you to join us for an evening performance showcasing our finest dance, choir and musical ensembles.

This concert will feature our Year Two and Kameraigal Choirs, our Junior and Senior Dance Groups and Guitar Group, Training, Junior, Concert and Senior Strings, Orchestra, Junior, Training, Concert and Senior Bands.

We look forward to sharing this celebration of the arts and our amazingly talented students with you.

PERMISSION NOTE UPDATE- Last call for notes!

Strings Uniform

-On the note that went home (23.08.22), there was some outdated information regarding the 'Strings Uniform'

Music Uniforms-Band and Strings are as follows:

- White point-collar long sleeved shirt (NOT the winter blouse for girls)
- black formal pants,
- black socks, and
- black school shoes;
- Music Tie
White collared shirts and pants are available from the school uniform shop or may be purchased elsewhere e.g. Kmart, Lowes etc. Music tie, only available from school uniform shop - $20. Please purchase a music uniform prior to the concert.

There has been some confusion around who to return the permission notes to. 'Group Leaders' refers to the leader of the ensemble. The group leaders need to be aware of who is attending the Concourse Concert so that they know numbers and formations for the night. If your child is in more than one ensemble, there are 2 'return slips' on the permission note that can be given to both leaders. If they are in more than 2, they can come and get an extra note or a handwritten note from home will suffice. Group leaders for each ensemble are listed below:

Band- Mr Walmsley

Strings- Mr Mansakhani

Guitar- Lan Zhong

Jnr Dance- Mrs Stanistreet or Mrs Ekas

Snr Dance- Ms Gallagher and Ms Winchester

Year 2 Choir- Ms Mullens, Ms Wickens and Ms Mendes

Kameraigal Choir- Ms Marshall, Mr Oriel and Mrs Sestak

For Artarmon Public School’s belated Book Week celebrations, all K-6 students are encouraged to dress up as a book character or dress to the theme ‘Dreaming with eyes open’ on:

Wednesday 21 September 2022

If students choose not to dress as a book character, they can wear their normal school uniform.  Please note that the costume does not need to be too elaborate.  We would encourage parents to use dress-up clothes from home for the event.

Students are also encouraged to bring their book along to school with them if possible.

K – 2 Parents are invited to attend: K - 2's Book Week Character Parade

When: Wednesday 21 September 2022

Time: 10:00am

Where: McMillan Playground

BAND NEWS  

Dear Parents and Carers, please refer below for key dates and events.

Upcoming Band Key Date/Event:

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and all Band students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program (except for the New England Orchestra Tour).

Fox Studio Recording

The Artarmon Music ensemble groups will be recording tomorrow Thursday, 8th September 2022 at Fox Studio. Few last minute reminders:

• Please log on to the MySchoolMusic portal if you have not completed the permission form

• Each child should bring their instrument and music
• Children are to wear their school winter uniform
• Senior Band and Concert Band members need to be at school promptly at 8.15am and meet teachers on McMillan road playground as they are on the first bus leaving for Fox Studio
• All other groups please arrive at school at their normal school hours

ALL PRIVATE TUTORIAL AND REHEARSAL AT SCHOOL IS CANCELLED

If you have any questions please contact your Band (band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com) and String Convenor (strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com).

Concourse Concert

The Artarmon Public School Celebration of the Arts is on Thursday, 15^th September 2022. Few last minute reminders:

• Please ensure your child has returned their completed permission slip to the Music room.

• Each child should bring their instrument and music
• Children are to wear their Music Uniform

• If you have child who play a large instrument, you need to transport the instrument yourself to the venue. If you think the instrument at school is better quality than the one you have at home, please get yourself organise to pick up the instrument at school before performance.
  Please note that the music room is only open when there is a rehearsal, otherwise it will be locked.

If you have any questions please contact your Band (band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com) and String Convenor (strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com).

Parent Volunteers Needed!!

As you may know, ALL of the administration of the Band Program (and Strings) is completed entirely by parent volunteers.  Currently we have two openings of new parent volunteers to fill empty roles. Volunteering to help out with band is a great way to connect with the school community, gain a better understanding of the music & band program and most importantly your child will be thrilled that you are involved with something they are involved in.

If you are able to assist or have any further questions on any of the roles, please email band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

• Tutor Coordinator Assistant

Liaises between the school, parents, tutors and music directors (Band & Strings) in relation to tutorials, coordinates lesson timetables & reports, communicates tutorial information to parents, updates / email tutors as required.

• Instrument Coordinator Assistant

Assists Instrument Coordinators with issuing instruments, organising repairs, updating and maintaining instrument register and annual instrument checks.

Band Supervision: Call for Parent Volunteers for Morning Rehearsals

We have started a roster for parents to assist and supervise band rehearsals from 07:50am to 08:50am morning. This is also a great opportunity to watch your child and their band practice. However, except for Training Band, we still missing significant numbers of parent volunteers.

Please click on this link and enter your details for the time that best suits you (please note there is a different tab for each band group).

https://signup.zone/gsdhQDjk2Eo2mWqJA

Regular Band Rehearsal Times:

For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50 am so that the rehearsal can start by 8:00 am.

Got a question?

Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 band information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal.

Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Band News.

Step 3:

For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinator Kirsteen Daly, Oisze Altonaga & Jun Li at instrumentsband.artarmonpandc@gmail.com.

For tutor related enquires please contact your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, email Tutor Coordinator Jane Absolum/Rebecca at tutorband.atarmonpandc@gmail.com

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurer Lynn at at treasurerband.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful Band Coordinators!

THANK YOU!

Ellis Foong & Christine Cao – 2022 Band Co-Convenors

Email:  band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

Dear String Parents,

The Fox Studios Recording Sessions and Chatswood Concourse Concert are fast approaching. Please remind your children to practice their pieces for their upcoming performances.

In addition to email communications, we encourage you to check Newsflash regularly for upcoming events and important string updates.

Fox Studio Recording Sessions

The Fox Studios Recording Session is this Thursday 8^th September 2022.  Please ensure that you have completed the attendance slip for your child in the MySchoolMusic portal:

https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

• Junior Strings, Concert Strings and Senior Strings will have their recording sessions at Fox Studios.

The school will transport school double basses to and from Fox Studios. String students are required to wear their winter school uniform and bring their instrument and music to school on Thursday.

Training Strings will have their recording session at school in Term 4. Further details will be provided later.

Friday Rehearsal of 1812 Overture

This Friday 9th September, ALL String students (including training strings) will be rehearsing 1812 Overture at 9am outside the school hall.

Students will need to bring their music and instrument to school on Friday.

Chatswood Concourse Concert

The Artarmon Public School Celebration of the Arts is on Thursday 15^th September 2022. Please ensure your child has returned their completed permission slip to their group leader(s) or the Music room.

Please note that all strings students are to wear their music uniform for the Concourse concert.

The music uniform is as follows:

• White point-collar long sleeved shirt (NOT the winter blouse for girls)
• black formal pants,
• black socks, and
• black school shoes
• Music Tie

White collared shirts and pants are available from the school uniform shop or may be purchased elsewhere e.g. Kmart, Lowes etc. Music tie, only available from school uniform shop - $20. Please purchase a music uniform prior to the concert.

Please note that double bass players will be required to bring their home double bass to the Chatswood Concourse for their performance.

Tutorial Absences

A reminder regarding absences: parents/caregivers must inform their child's instrumental tutor directly regarding absences in a timely manner. It is important to note that the school does not inform tutors of student absences. Lessons that are missed without due notice will be forfeited.

Orchestra – Parent Supervision Roster

Our orchestra ensemble is on Wednesdays 7:50am – 8:50am in the Music Room. If you are available to assist and supervise the rehearsals, please sign up using the following google link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AWVJlOXfX9dBr-W4a2_a2t1yeis5_G1FwaYDnAWE9fA/edit?usp=sharing

Dates for the diary

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and String students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program.

Ensembles

If your child is sick and/or unable to attend a rehearsal, please notify your corresponding Strings Coordinator.

Ensemble rehearsals

Got a question?

Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 Strings information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal: https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Strings News by checking Newsflash in the Schoolzine app.

Step 3: For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinators Aarti at APSstringsinstruments@gmail.com

For tutor related enquires please contact our Tutor Coordinator Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au.

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurers Namitha and Cat at stringstreasurer@gmail.com.

Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful String Coordinators.

Update your child’s class details

Now that classes have been confirmed, please UPDATE your child’s class details on the parent portal. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Don’t forget to subscribe to SzApp for String Ensemble News. Found under Manage tab, choose the String Ensemble to keep in the loop with any alerts to upcoming events and updated news.