PAPA Announcements Week of 9/19/22

Topic: PAPA PTSO September meeting
Time: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 06:30 PM

Join PTSO Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83429813251?pwd=c1FRdjRNSWo3dHRjL0pqR1l2bWk5Zz09

September 21st, this Wednesday is 8th Period Lite. No 8th period classes, study hall provided for those that cannot get picked up after 7th period in the café.
Next Dates: October 26th, November 16th, December 7th, January 18th, February 15th, March 15th, April 19th

Deadline to purchase Senior Yearbook ad for 2023 is September 21st.

Guy’s, Gals, and Non-Binary pals, the High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is holding our first meeting of the year this Friday during High School lunch in Ms. Sundstrom’s room, room 19. Pizza, salad, and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! Middle Schoolers, we have not forgotten about you- keep an ear out for news coming soon!

PAPA Students can go see UNM Theatre and Dance Shows for only FIVE DOLLARS! Use the code UNMtheatreanddance (all one word) either online or at the ticket window on UNM campus. Check out the schedule of shows in the MS and HS Google Classroom.

As we get ready for performances this school year, here is a review of performance etiquette to share with your student and family you invite to see shows.
What Is Good Concert Etiquette?
It is the behavior that is considered appropriate and polite while enjoying or performing a live musical performance. Good concert etiquette shows respect for the conductor, performers, other audience members, and the music that is being performed. What Should I Do As An Audience Member?
1. Sit quietly and wait for the concert to begin. You may talk softly while you are waiting. Do not talk or make noises during the performance. It can be very distracting to the performers.
2. Applaud after each full piece of music has been completed.
3. Sit quietly during the performance. When a performing organization presents a concert, they are putting forth their best effort; and they should expect the same from those in the audience.
4. Keep concert programs quiet during the performance.
5. If you must get up to leave during a concert, do so only at the end of a groups performance or between pieces. It is best if you stay for the entire concert.
6. Cell phones should be turned off or to mute. Watches set to beep on the hour should also be turned off. These high-pitched beeps are distracting to everyone. Listening to music or playing games during the performance is impolite to the performers.
7. Please use discretion in taking photos. Flash photos during a performance are extremely distracting for all and can be a safety hazard for performers.
8. Parents should keep small children seated with them and not allow them to move around during the concert. If very young children become restless and disrupt others’ ability to listen, please take them from the performance area until they are quiet.

What Should I Do As A Performer?
1. While on stage, act as professionally as possible. If mistakes are made, make every attempt not to call attention to it.
2. Dress appropriately.
3. Do not wave or talk to performers or audience members.
4. Help others by setting a good example. Stay quiet. Keep focused.
5. Sit quietly with hands and feet to yourself, listen and learn. Do not play with toys or other objects!
6. Stay in one place without standing up.
7. Show appreciation for the efforts of other groups. Be respectful.

Keep an eye out for PAPA spirit merchandise sale starting online soon. We encourage everyone to show school spirit every Friday. This sale will give your child an opportunity to show school spirit and support the Contemporary Dance Ensemble raise funds for their trip to LA for Dance Camera West.

PAPA Broadcast Class will be filming a new episode this week at Studio 519. We look forward to seeing their production soon.
Upcoming Dates

End of Quarter 1- October 5th

Fall Break No School- October 6th and 7th

Staff In-Service No School for Students (Except Seniors)- October 10th

Senior Showcase Panel- October 10th

Check PowerSchool for current grades and attendance!

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