Good evening!!!!
 
First, thanks so much to everyone who has signed up to volunteer and/or donate items for the Madrigal Dinner. If you’ve not yet signed up, we still have several opportunities open for you to help.  Click here for the online sign-up form.
 
Linda McCann, our basket raffle chairperson for the event, has been super busy – sending 80 or so solicitation letters to various businesses. Attached is a PDF of the solicitation letter as well as the list of businesses to which it was sent.
 
If you have contacts at other businesses, please consider asking for a donation for our basket raffle. Feel free to present the attached the letter, which contains our tax-exempt information. Please notify Linda (lmccann867@gmail.com) of any donations so that we can update the list and avoid duplicate requests.
 
So far we have received the following items (thank you to all):

• 4 Washington Wild things tickets
• 4 Steeler tickets (donated by the Karpinski's)
• $50 Walnut Grill gift card (Jody Mawhinney)
• Advance Auto Car Wash Care Bucket

As a reminder, we are asking all families to send in scratch-off lottery tickets. Enclose in an envelope marked Madrigal Dinner and students can place in the Unit, located in the choir room. Also, we would appreciate bottle donations for our “basket of cheer.” (do not send bottles to school – we can arrange pick-up/drop-off)
 
We’ll need to get all donations to Linda McCann as quickly as possible so she can assemble the baskets. We can arrange for convenient pick-up/drop-off….just let us know. (lmccann867@gmail.com)
 
Thanks so much! 

Madrigal Dinner - reserve your tickets online
Mr. Cloonan set up an online ticketing system for the Madrigal Dinner:  http://www.northhillschoralmusic.org/madrigal-dinner.html.  For those, like me, who never carry cash, you can pay online or you can reserve your tickets and pay at the door.  :)

Mark your calendar....
We have been approved for a fundraising night at California Pizza Kitchen from 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at the Ross Park Mall. 20% of sales will be donated to the choral program. Please click here to RSVP for the fundraiser. We need at least 20 "commitments."

Chris Jamison - Giving back to NH Choral Program
North Hills choir and NBC's "The Voice" alum Chris Jamison is sharing a holiday show on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at North Allegheny Senior High School. Use the promo code NHCHOIR when purchasing tickets, Chris will donate $5 from each ticket sale to our choral program! Please pass the word along about the code, and order your tickets to the show at www.iamchrisjamison.com.

We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday. With the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday week/weekend, I am re-sending last week's email regarding the upcoming Madrigal Dinner. 

To sign-up to donate items and/or to volunteer, simply click here for the online sign-up. For each item listed, there is a sign-up box - click the empty square to make a check mark. Once you've checked everything you'd like to sign up for, click Submit and Sign Up at the very bottom. Enter your first and last name as well as your email address and click Sign Up Now.

As a reminder, this the choral program's largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the event benefit the entire choral program. Any and all help is appreciated.

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Sending on behalf of Mary Richardson, Madrigal Dinner chairperson:

It's Madrigal time of year and we need all choral parents' support of the #1 fundraiser for the choral association! Thanks to those who attended the meeting. All parents can help in many ways..... 


DESSERTS
First, the morning of Saturday, December 9, every family should drop off a dessert to St. Athanasius Church hall (entrance in the back of the church through parking lot) between 10 AM and 12 PM.  They do not have to be homemade, nor plated, & please nothing that needs refrigerated.  (If you want to bring a refrigerated dessert, bring it an hour before when the students report.)

OTHER DONATIONS
In order to keep costs down, we are asking for donations of several items for the dinner as well as for basket raffles. Many food items and paper products are listed on an online sign-up form (as well as several volunteer opportunities).  click here for the online sign-up. Donations can be sent to school with your student and placed in the donation bin in the Choral Room, (except basket of cheer donations), we will be checking daily, since the baskets need made and I'll need to shop for anything we still need.

VOLUNTEERS:
Several parents have already signed up to chair one of the many different things that are needed to make this event a success, thank you! Below is a list of many aspects of the event and the respective chairperson. Many other volunteers are needed and these volunteers slots are also listed on online sign-up.   click here for the online sign-up  Please sign up to help where you can as "many hands make light work."

• Linda McCann (lmccann867@gmail.com) - Raffle Basket Chair:  Linda needs donations for creating the baskets  If everyone could pick up either a bottle for the baskets of cheer (do not send in to school) and/or scratch lottery tickets for the lottery tree (these can be sent in an envelope and given to Mr. Cloonan).  Also she will need a few volunteers to help set up the basket table and sell the tickets the night of the event.  If you would like to donate an entire basket, you can contact Linda (lmccann867@gmail.com).  Also, if you have empty baskets they can use to make up, those are appreciated also!

• Admission Sales at Front Door Chair - still needed 2 people:  responsible for collecting admission (tickets $15 adult $10 student) and giving change  
  
  
• Stephanie Tracek (stephtraczek@comcast.net) - Drinks Chair:  Stephanie will need a few helpers to sign up to assist in making coffee, lemonade and iced tea and clean up.

• Jeannette Murray (pmurray101@comcast.net) - Decorations Chair:  This is all hands on deck at 10 AM, Sat., Dec. 9th to transform the church hall into a medieval castle.  The more help, the sooner we can be finished. 

• Gina Marsden & Angela Arlia (Angela Arlia, arliagirlscout@verizon.net) - Desserts Chair:  Gina will be there an hour before doors open to begin plating desserts.  They will go on serving trays in varied assortment for our waitstaff to pick up.

• Cindy Fusco (FuscoCindy@aol.com) - 50/50 Raffle Chair: Cindy may want a helper to sell tickets and will need to contact Linda McCann to make sure she has starting change and cash box

• Tina Vojtko (vojtkot@gmail.com) - Cooking/Plating Chair:  5 people are needed to help plate the pasta so that student servers can deliver the plates to tables.

• ????? Salad Chair (I believe someone volunteered, but I did not get the name, so please let us know and we'll edit the online form):  We will need about 5 people to assist the assembly of 200 salads. You'll need to arrive an hour or so before the event.

• Jody Mawhinney (jodyiup777@hotmail.com) - Servers Chair:  Jody will meet with our student servers and assign tables, go over the expediting of getting food out (don't forget to serve the parents working raffle tables during dinner) She will also assign a hostess for front door seating.  (also in charge of getting butter packets )

• CLEAN UP: After the event, we will again need all hands on deck to restore the hall to the way it was for clean up as well as serving our students. Please let us know if you want to serve as the clean up chairperson.

Thanks to all for your help in making this a fun and successful event!

Mary Richardson, Madrigal Dinner Chairperson
richardsonm@nhsd.net 

Sending on behalf of Mary Richardson, Madrigal Dinner chairperson:

It's Madrigal time of year and we need all choral parents' support of the #1 fundraiser for the choral association! Thanks to those who attended the meeting. All parents can help in many ways..... 


DESSERTS
First, the morning of Saturday, December 9, every family should drop off a dessert to St. Athanasius Church hall (entrance in the back of the church through parking lot) between 10 AM and 12 PM.  They do not have to be homemade, nor plated, & please nothing that needs refrigerated.  (If you want to bring a refrigerated dessert, bring it an hour before when the students report.)

OTHER DONATIONS
In order to keep costs down, we are asking for donations of several items for the dinner as well as for basket raffles. Many food items and paper products are listed on an online sign-up form (as well as several volunteer opportunities).  click here for the online sign-up. Donations can be sent to school with your student and placed in the donation bin in the Choral Room, (except basket of cheer donations), we will be checking daily, since the baskets need made and I'll need to shop for anything we still need.

VOLUNTEERS:
Several parents have already signed up to chair one of the many different things that are needed to make this event a success, thank you! Below is a list of many aspects of the event and the respective chairperson. Many other volunteers are needed and these volunteers slots are also listed on online sign-up.   click here for the online sign-up  Please sign up to help where you can as "many hands make light work."

• Linda McCann (lmccann867@gmail.com) - Raffle Basket Chair:  Linda needs donations for creating the baskets  If everyone could pick up either a bottle for the baskets of cheer (do not send in to school) and/or scratch lottery tickets for the lottery tree (these can be sent in an envelope and given to Mr. Cloonan).  Also she will need a few volunteers to help set up the basket table and sell the tickets the night of the event.  If you would like to donate an entire basket, you can contact Linda (lmccann867@gmail.com).  Also, if you have empty baskets they can use to make up, those are appreciated also!

• Admission Sales at Front Door Chair - still needed 2 people:  responsible for collecting admission (tickets $15 adult $10 student) and giving change  
  
  
• Stephanie Tracek (stephtraczek@comcast.net) - Drinks Chair:  Stephanie will need a few helpers to sign up to assist in making coffee, lemonade and iced tea and clean up.

• Jeannette Murray (pmurray101@comcast.net) - Decorations Chair:  This is all hands on deck at 10 AM, Sat., Dec. 9th to transform the church hall into a medieval castle.  The more help, the sooner we can be finished. 

• Gina Marsden & Angela Arlia (Angela Arlia, arliagirlscout@verizon.net) - Desserts Chair:  Gina will be there an hour before doors open to begin plating desserts.  They will go on serving trays in varied assortment for our waitstaff to pick up.

• Cindy Fusco (FuscoCindy@aol.com) - 50/50 Raffle Chair: Cindy may want a helper to sell tickets and will need to contact Linda McCann to make sure she has starting change and cash box

• Tina Vojtko (vojtkot@gmail.com) - Cooking/Plating Chair:  5 people are needed to help plate the pasta so that student servers can deliver the plates to tables.

• ????? Salad Chair (I believe someone volunteered, but I did not get the name, so please let us know and we'll edit the online form):  We will need about 5 people to assist the assembly of 200 salads. You'll need to arrive an hour or so before the event.

• Jody Mawhinney (jodyiup777@hotmail.com) - Servers Chair:  Jody will meet with our student servers and assign tables, go over the expediting of getting food out (don't forget to serve the parents working raffle tables during dinner) She will also assign a hostess for front door seating.  (also in charge of getting butter packets )

• CLEAN UP: After the event, we will again need all hands on deck to restore the hall to the way it was for clean up as well as serving our students. Please let us know if you want to serve as the clean up chairperson.

Thanks to all for your help in making this a fun and successful event!

Mary Richardson, Madrigal Dinner Chairperson
richardsonm@nhsd.net 

Candy Bar pick-up - TOMORROW (Tuesday, Nov. 21)
If you ordered candy bars last week, please plan to pick up your order from Jody Mawhinney at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 21) at the high school. If you have any questions, please email Jody at jodyiup777@hotmail.com.

Wreath orders due this Wednesday
Wreath orders are due Wednesday, Nov. 22 and will be delivered the following week, Nov. 28 or 29. If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please email Jody at jodyiup777@hotmail.com.

Dessert Sale - orders due Friday, Dec. 8
The final "individual goal fundraiser" is a dessert sale with several different pies, pumpkin rolls and apple dumplings from Jane's Strombolis. The order form is attached. Orders are due on Friday, Dec. 8. Delivery is set for Tuesday, Dec. 19. Should you have any questions, please contact Dinelle McGee, dinelle73@gmail.com.  

Mark your calendar....
We have been approved for a fundraising night at California Pizza Kitchen from 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at the Ross Park Mall. 20% of sales will be donated to the choral program. We raised approx. $435 from our Chipotle night!!!!!  Thank you.  :)

Attached please find information regarding the Wreath Sale. Many thanks to Jody Mawhinney for pulling this together with Soergel Orchards.  Note that the selling window is short. Orders are due in ONE WEEK - Wednesday, Nov. 22 and will be delivered the following week, Nov. 28 or 29.

If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please email Jody at jodyiup777@hotmail.com.

Reminders for tomorrow - Wednesday, Nov. 15:

• Parent Meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the choral room
• Pick-up for the Jenny Lee Bread fundraiser is immediately before the parent meeting. A limited number of breads will be available at cost ($2.50): 5 raisin cinnamon swirl; 3 chocolate chip cinnamon swirl; and 4 cranberry cinnamon swirl. If interested, please bring cash or a check - first come, first served.  If you have any questions regarding the Jenny Lee sale, contact Maureen at mpearson993@comcast.net. 
• Candy Bar orders are due.

Have a great night!

Please plan to join us for a PARENT MEETING at 6 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the chorus room. The primary purpose is to discuss the upcoming Madrigal Dinner, which is set for Saturday, Dec. 9. Lots of help and donations will be needed to make this event a success.
   
Maureen Pearson was able to reschedule pick-up for Jenny Lee Bread & Cookies orders to WEDNESDAY as well.  Orders can be picked up at the start of the Parent Meeting. We hope this is more convenient for families. Because the breads are ordered by the case of 12, there will be a limited number of breads for sale at the meeting at cost ($2.50): 5 raisin cinnamon swirl; 3 chocolate chip cinnamon swirl; and 4 cranberry cinnamon swirl. If interested, please bring cash or a check - first come, first served.  If you have any questions regarding the Jenny Lee sale, contact Maureen at mpearson993@comcast.net. 

Also, Wednesday.....candy bar orders are due!

FINAL CALL:  NH Choir Apparel 
Hoodies, joggers, 1/2 zips, fleece jackets, flannel pj pants, and more. The online apparel store is open until midnight TONIGHT. Delivery before the holidays. Order online at https://northhillschoir.itemorder.com/sale.

See you Wednesday!!!!

Hi All.
 
Please plan to join us for a PARENT MEETING at 6 p.m. next Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the chorus room. The primary purpose is to discuss the upcoming Madrigal Dinner, which is set for Saturday, Dec. 9. Lots of help and donations will be needed to make this event a success.

We have had inquiries about the possibility of scheduling additional fundraisers. We can discuss this during Wednesday's meeting. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in last night's Chipotle fundraiser. Below please find several reminders about upcoming deadlines - including bread & cookie orders that are due tomorrow. 
 
Have a great night!
 
~ Tina
 
   
Jenny Lee Bread & Cookies: Chairperson Maureen Pearson - mpearson993@comcast.net
Orders are due tomorrow – Friday, Nov. 10 and pick-up is set for Thursday, Nov. 16. There are three different products/prices:
· Bread – sold for $5 each / students earn $2.50 credit (50%)
· Chocolate Chip Cookies – sold for $6 dozen / students earn $2 (33%) 
· Pumpkin Cutout Cookies – sold for $7.50 dozen / students earn $3 (40%)
If you have any questions regarding the Jenny Lee sale, contact Maureen at mpearson993@comcast.net. 

NH Choir Apparel – online orders due Monday, Nov. 13
Hoodies, joggers, 1/2 zips, fleece jackets, flannel pj pants, and more. The online apparel store is open until Monday, Nov. 13, so order today! Delivery before the holidays – just in time for gifts. Spring items will be available for ordering in February with delivery before Disney.  Order online at https://northhillschoir.itemorder.com/sale.
 
Candy bar orders due Wednesday, Nov. 15 
If you’re interested in selling candy bars, the next order is due Wednesday, Nov. 15. Return completed forms and payment  ($30) to the Unit in the choir room. Choir students will be credited between $12 - $13.50 toward their "individual goal" for each bag of 30 candy bars purchased. The exact amount depends on the total number of bags ordered by the organization (it ranges between 40-45 percent). If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jody Mawhinney at jodyiup777@hotmail.com.
 
Pie & Dessert Sale:  Dinelle McGee, dinelle73@gmail.com  
Please note that Dinelle McGee is the new chairperson for the dessert sale. The order form is attached. The profit is different for each product – therefore, also attached is the pricing from the company. Orders are due on Friday, Dec. 8. Delivery is set for Tuesday, Dec. 19. Should you have any questions, please contact Dinelle.

Below please find several reminders. We're also in the process of scheduling a parent meeting to discuss the upcoming Madrigal Dinner. Lots of help will be needed to make this annual event a success. We'll let you know as soon as we have a meeting date/time. The Madrigal Dinner is set for Saturday, Dec. 9.

Disney Tour
The second $200 payment was due this past Friday. If you’re like me and forgot, please send your check in this week (payable to NH Choral Parents Association). The next payment is due by Friday, Dec. 8.
 
Chipotle Night
Take a night off from cooking and plan to attend our Chipotle Fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the McKnight Road location. 50% of proceeds will benefit the NH Choral Parents Association – applies to both dine-in and take-out orders. Simply show the attached flier (on your smartphone or paper) or tell the cashier you’re supporting the NH Choral program. Please share the flier with friends and family. J
 
PartyLite Fundraiser 
PartyLite orders were due this past Friday. However, if there are any last minute orders, they will be accepted through the end of the school day on Wednesday. If you have questions, contact Linda McCann - lmccann867@gmail.com.

Jenny Lee Bread & Cookies: Chairperson Maureen Pearson - mpearson993@comcast.net
Orders are due this Friday, Nov. 10 and pick-up is set for Thursday, Nov. 16. There are three different products/prices:

• Bread – sold for $5 each / students earn $2.50 credit (50%)
• Chocolate Chip Cookies – sold for $6 dozen / students earn $2 (33%) 
• Pumpkin Cutout Cookies – sold for $7.50 dozen / students earn $3 (40%)

If you have any questions regarding the Jenny Lee sale, contact Maureen at mpearson993@comcast.net. 
 
Pie & Dessert Sale: Chairperson Jennifer Hibbard:  hibb3535@aol.com  
The order form for the pie and dessert sale is attached. The profit is different for each product – therefore, also attached is the pricing from the company. Orders are due on Friday, Dec. 8. Delivery is set for Tuesday, Dec. 19. Should you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at hibb3535@aol.com.